In the summer of 2021 my parents and I went for our first ever trip to Montenegro , a country that has build a name for itself in a real short amount of time.
With a stunning coastline, ancient cities, old castles and some amazing national parks, it get’s all too obvious why so many choose Montenegro as their next destination!

Now our hotel of choice became Hotel Palmon Bay and Spa, a newly built hotel situated along the sea in Herceg Novi town.
This luxury hotel features comfortable rooms with breathtaking views, in and outdoor swimming pools and a private beach.

That is only a small portion of what this hotel has to offer though, so read on further and find out if this place is worth your time and money!

1. Location
2. Rooms
3. Facilities
4. Wellness & Spa
5. Restaurant + Breakfast
6. Conclusion

Location

Hotel Palmon Bay is situated along the boulevard of Herceg Novi.
A 2,4km long boulevard that features dozens of restaurants, some clubs and a long stretch of beaches to relax at.

I’d advice you to just stroll across the boulevard and slowly walk your way towards Herceg Novi Old town, which will take around 30min.
And for those who rather take the public transport, the nearest bus stop is a 1min walk from the hotel and brings you straight to the center.

The Old Town of Herceg Novi is easy to recognize by it’s fortress along the coast.
Forte Mare is it’s name. There is another one a bit uphill that’s also worth visiting called: Kanli Kula but I’d say Forte Mare is the better one!

And then the old town itself, while it isn’t large it definitely has it’s charm.
Small cosy streets with plenty of restaurants, souvenir shops and a public square full of life.
Definitely worth the visit!

Got tired of your surroundings then I’d say Herceg Novi is the perfect base to start exploring the rest of the country!
The staff at Palmon Bay are really helpful in providing a rental car if needed.

Rent one and start driving along the coast and take in the amazing scenery Montenegro has to offer!
Passing ancient cities like Kotor, Perast, islands and some of the most beatiful national parks you’ve ever seen!

Rooms

Now on to the rooms itself:
All rooms have airconditioning and a balcony overlooking the promenade of Herceg Novi or offer a stunning mountain view instead.
They all feature a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Also provided are: a minibar, safe, TV and room service!

Now the balcony and the views in general are what really made this place special to me!
Perhaps we got lucky seeing we were on the highest floor and in a perfect corner but the views were simply stunning!
Coming back ‘home’ after a walk along the promenade or coming back from a far away trip felt great!

The simple pleasure of coming back, sitting down on our balcony and watch the boulevard all lit up at night is something I won’t forget!

I could easily see myself coming back to Palmon Bay and Spa but then with someone of the opposite gender haha.
Traveling with my parents is nice but I can also imagine myself spending hours on that bed, ‘admiring the view’😉😅

Facilities

The hotel features 1 indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools.
One of the outdoor swimming pools is in the hotel’s garden but is not worth your time.
It is small, undeep and doesn’t serve any function except that it looks cool(I guess haha)

The main swimming pool is amazing though! You’ll have to walk through the hotel’s garden, cross the pedestrian road and enter a seperate section of the hotel where the pool is located.

Here you will find plenty of sun loungers, free towel service, a small restaurant, showers and on top of that a private beach!

Jump into the ocean and go for a snorkeling session or take a dive in the swimming pool instead!
Pick what’s best for you and enjoy your well deserved holiday!

Wellness & Spa

Now on to the main selling point of the hotel if you ask me.
The hotel name kinda gives it away doesn’t it? Palmon Bay Hotel andd … indeed Spa!

So yes the hotel features a really spacious Spa center on the main floor.
Upon arrival you will be greated by a really friendly lady who offers you a bathrobe, towels and slippers.
Then you can get dressed in one of the dressing rooms which also provides showers and a secure safe.

The Spa has an indoor pool with natural mineral water.
I had never swum in such water before but I sure as hell was ready to try haha..
The mineral water felt really refreshing and clean, a real unique experience that freshens up the body and mind. But there is more!

Every hotel guest can also enjoy a steam bath, multiple sauna’s, a hot tub and the salt room.
Extra options like massages are also being offered for a certain amount of time of your choosing.

Same goes for foods and drinks which can be delivered to you while you enjoy the VERY comfortable loungers next to the pools!

Restaurant

For those who prefer dining at the hotel and stay in for the night, the hotel offers a rooftop restaurant called: ‘Olive Terrace’.
Located on the 6th floor, the perfect place for a romantic dinner while you witness the stunning views over the promenade!

Later in the evening the restaurant becomes a bar as well, so do you fancy a nice cocktail while enjoying some stunning sceneries?
Then ‘Olive Terrace’ is where you should be!

Breakfast

The breakfast had a really good variety of local delicacies and Western European things one would expect.
English breakfast… eggs, sausages everything you might be looking for.

At the same time they also provide plenty of fruits, sweets and vegetables, there is something for everyone.
I’d give the breakfast a 7/10, I have seen better but I have also seen much much worse haha.

Conclusion

Palmon Bay is the best hotel Herceg Novi has to offer, a newly built hotel that has comfort, quality and high service as it’s top priorities!
And with a big Wellness and Spa section and multiple swimming pools I’d say they are doing a real good job at that!

Same goes for the rooms: they are clean, cosy, offer stunning views and are a perfect place to come back to after a long day of exploring.
Sitting down on the balcony and watching the day turn into night, seeing the promenade of Herceg Novi lighting up, such a sight to behold!

So I’d really recommend this place when you are visiting Montenegro and seek that touch of luxury you don’t have back home.
The hotel also has the best location in Herceg Novi and is a great gateway to the other amazing sights of Montenegro!

Sold on my story and wish to experience the luxury of Palmon Bay by yourself?
Then book your stay through the Palmon Bay website or the Booking.com link down below⬇️

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Exactly 1 year ago me and my parents and my younger brother felt like going somewhere..
With covid going around there weren’t much options available so we deciced to rent a house in our country.
That place became: TopParken Beekbergen.
Read further and find out if this place is worth your time and money!

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1. The Holiday Homes
2. Jacuzzi and Sauna
3. Location
4. Dog friendly accommodation
5. Conclusion

The holiday homes

*NOTE: we stayed in the superior 4 person wellness home, thus my review and my experiences will be focused on that type of structure*

There are also homes for 5 and 6 persons, homes without the jacuzzi/sauna and homes that do not allow animals.
For all options and availabilities click on the link below:
https://www.topparken.nl/reserveren?place_id=park_278

So the home we stayed in was made for 4 people and came with a kitchen, nice seating area with views over the forest, 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms.
While the homes aren’t of the biggest size they are for sure charming!
The only thing missing was a wood stove haha..

Now besides that I’d say the bedrooms were basic but super pleasant and comfortable, a great place to crash down on after a long day!

But even better was: the home we had came included with a backgarden, a backgarden that had a sauna and a jacuzzi, what a luxury!
Scroll down to the next section and read all about it!

Jacuzzi and Sauna

So as I mentioned before, this place comes included with a jacuzzi and sauna and well that right there is the way to my heart haha!
Nothing better then jumping in a hot jacuzzi while outside the temperatures are dropping to around 0!
Just imagine staying in there with your lover, watching the stars at night while the water is keeping you from freezing to dead haha.

The jacuzzi also comes with an adjustable lights feature, so turn that thing to bright red and get close and personal!😜🔥
(And here I was visiting there with my parents so there was nothing romantic about it hahah😅)
Still amazing ofcourse but next time I’m going I would love to invite someone else haha

Now the sauna is a very pleasant extra but myself I’d choose a jacuzzi over a sauna anyday!
It was still nice tho, sit inside while it’s really cold outside and start turning up the heat!
The sauna itself was kinda small tho so it only fitted 4 people in seated positions, if you want to lay down then there are 2 seats on the opposite site of each other.

Location

The TopParken has an outstanding location when it comes to nature!
The place is very close to some of the best National Parks in the country, for example the Veluwezoom!
Veluwezoom is to my opinion the best national park of the Netherlands and it’s only a 25min drive from the TopParken location.

I made a whole article about the Veluwezoom National Park so if you want more information on the place then click the link below:
https://davesontheroad.com/destinations/europe/netherlands/articles-netherlands/veluwezoom-the-best-national-park-in-the-netherlands/

Now the park is also only a 15min drive from the bigger city of Apeldoorn.
So reaching it with public transport also goes easily altho I’d recommend going by car, there is to much to explore in the area and there is plenty of car parking spots.

In between Apeldoorn and the park’s location is another smaller city called: Beekbergen, where I’d recommend going if you fancy a restaurant or for your daily groceries!
A typical small, unoriginal but cosy Dutch village haha.

Dog friendly!

Now maybe not important for most people but for those who have a dog in house and if you would like to bring him along.
Then TopParken Beekbergen allows it!

We brought Spike(our dog) with us and he had a blast haha..
The minute he got inside the house he felt at home and even funnier he nearly ran through the backdoors because he wanted to check out the forest or something..

Luckily he pulled on his brakes in time otherwise he would have faceplanted himself against the windows. Would have been a sad start to his holiday😅

Also don’t go inside the jacuzzi while your dog is watching or avoid the jacuzzi in general when you have a dog as crazy as mine😅
As you can see on the video below, Spike lost his mind and was obsessed with all of it haha..
Don’t worry tho your jacuzzi adventures will most likely be a lot calmer then mine hahah..

Conclusion

The chain of TopParken offers a wide variety of accommodations throughout the Netherlands and this was my first time staying at one.
And now I’m dying to know some more haha.

Because the TopParken Beekbergen facility left a great impression.
A wonderful park filled with different types of homes, comfortable rooms and facilities for young and old.
Plus, the TopParken location is perfect for exploring Netherlands best National Parks!

Now I have to say the rooms could have been a bit bigger and the price is a bit much maybe..
But still a lovely spot for especially couples who want to spend some relaxed time together.
Go for a walk in the nearby forests, take a trip to Apeldoorn or just spend your entire day in the Jacuzzi/Sauna that (some) houses provide.

For bookings, click on the Booking.com link or the TopParken website link down below⬇️

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