Bečići is one of the Montenegrin Riviera's most celebrated beach resorts, sitting just southeast of Budva on the Adriatic coast. Its headline act is a magnificent 1,950-metre sandy beach that once won a Golden Palm award in Paris as the most beautiful beach in Europe. The gentle slope into warm, turquoise water makes it a natural fit for families and anyone who wants to walk straight out of their hotel and onto the sand.
Compared with the buzzy, walled-in energy of neighbouring Budva, Bečići feels more relaxed and resort-oriented. You get the same easy access to nightlife and the Old Town a short stroll or taxi away, but you sleep somewhere calmer, with more space and sea views. That trade-off, resort comfort over Old Town atmosphere, is the key thing to understand before you book.
This guide breaks down where to stay in Bečići by traveller type and neighbourhood, what you'll realistically pay across the seasons, and how to get around once you arrive.
Quick answer: best area for you
- Families & first-time visitors — Bečići beachfront, steps from the sand and shallow water.
- Couples wanting wellness & luxury — the upscale spa resorts at the Budva end of the bay.
- Budget & longer stays — apartments set slightly back from the promenade in Bečići centre.
- Quiet, village feel — neighbouring Rafailovići, a small fishing hamlet at the southern end of the beach.
- Nightlife & dining — anywhere in Bečići; you're a 15-minute walk or short taxi from Budva's Old Town.
Where to stay in Bečići: areas & neighbourhoods
Bečići beachfront & promenade
This is the heart of the resort and the obvious first choice. Properties here open onto the long pedestrian promenade that runs the length of the beach, lined with restaurants, beach bars and sunbed concessions. The vibe is lively but family-friendly, and the shallow, gently sloping sand suits younger children. It suits travellers who want zero hassle: breakfast, beach, lunch and dinner all within a few minutes' walk.
For a large, all-in beachfront stay, the Iberostar Bellevue Hotel u Bečićima is the landmark address here. For something more compact and central, look at Hotel Mediteran u Bečićima or Hotel Dolce Vita u Bečićima.
The Budva end: spa & wellness resorts
Where Bečići meets Budva, the bay turns more polished and upmarket. This stretch is home to the resort's wellness and spa hotels, set in landscaped grounds with pools, terraces and sea views. It's the area for couples and anyone prioritising comfort, treatments and a quieter pool day over being in the thick of the promenade crowds, while still being walkable to Budva.
The standout is the Hotel Splendid Wellness & Spa Resort, the largest five-star property on this coast. For a more mid-range spa stay, the Spa Resort Bečići on Ive Lole Ribara offers wellness facilities at a gentler price point.
Bečići centre & the streets behind the beach
Step one or two blocks back from the water and prices drop noticeably. The lanes around Ulica Marina Bečića and Ivana Gorana Kovačića are full of apartments and smaller guesthouses, ideal for self-catering, families who want a kitchen, and longer stays. You give up the direct beachfront, but the sand is still only a five-minute walk downhill.
Good picks here include the apartment options Apartmani Angelina and Apartmani Bečići, the self-contained Vile Bečića on Ulica Marina Bečića, and smaller hotels such as Domador Bečići Hotel, Hotel Montenegro - Bečići and Hotel Tara u Bečićima.
Rafailovići: the quiet village end
At the southern tip of the beach, the promenade carries on into Rafailovići, a tiny former fishing village. It's noticeably calmer, with a cluster of excellent seafood konobas right on the water and a more local, low-key feel. This is where to stay if you want the same beach but fewer crowds, and you can still walk the seafront path all the way back to Bečići and Budva.
A solid choice here is Hotel Kuč u Rafailovićima, a comfortable mid-range hotel steps from the village waterfront.
When to book & what you'll pay
Bečići is a summer resort, and prices track demand closely. July and August are peak: the beach is busiest, the water is warmest, and rates climb to their highest of the year. Expect a comfortable double-occupancy hotel room to sit in the region of €140-€290 per night in high season, with the landmark beachfront and spa resorts at the top of that range, the Iberostar Bellevue commands around €290, while solid mid-range hotels like Hotel Kuč land closer to €140 and the Spa Resort Bečići around €110.
For the best value, target the shoulder season, May, June and September. The sea is still warm enough to swim in late spring and early autumn, the promenade is pleasant rather than packed, and nightly rates are commonly 20-40% lower than the August peak. September in particular offers warm water with thinner crowds. Apartments and self-catering stays in the streets behind the beach are the cheapest option year-round, especially for stays of a week or more. Book two to three months ahead for July and August, when the best-located rooms sell out first.
Getting around
The nearest airport is Tivat (TIV), roughly a 20-25 minute drive away, which makes Bečići one of the easiest Riviera resorts to reach. Podgorica (TGD) is the alternative, about 60-70 minutes by car and often better for long-haul connections. Taxis and pre-booked transfers are the simplest way in from either airport.
Once you're here, Bečići is very walkable: the beach promenade links the whole bay, and you can stroll to Budva's Old Town in about 15-20 minutes along the seafront, or take a cheap taxi. Frequent local buses connect Bečići and Budva with Kotor, Sveti Stefan and other coastal towns. A car isn't necessary for a beach-focused stay, but it helps for day trips to Kotor, Lovćen or Skadar Lake. If you do drive, check that your accommodation offers parking, as on-street space near the beach is tight in July and August.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best area to stay in Bečići?
For most visitors the Bečići beachfront promenade is best, putting you steps from the award-winning sandy beach, restaurants and beach bars. Couples after wellness should look at the spa resorts toward the Budva end, while budget travellers do better in the apartment-filled streets just behind the beach.
Is Bečići better than Budva for families?
Generally yes. Bečići offers a longer, gently sloping sandy beach and a calmer, more resort-style atmosphere, while Budva's Old Town is livelier and more compact. Many families stay in Bečići and walk or taxi the short distance into Budva for sightseeing and nightlife.
How far is Bečići from Budva?
It's only about 3 km, a 15-20 minute walk along the seaside promenade or a few minutes by taxi. The two essentially merge at the northern end of Bečići beach.
Which airport should I fly into for Bečići?
Fly into Tivat (TIV), about 20-25 minutes away by car, for the shortest transfer. Podgorica (TGD) is around 60-70 minutes and may have more international routes.
When is the cheapest time to visit Bečići?
The shoulder months of May, June and September offer the best mix of warm weather and lower prices, often 20-40% below the July-August peak, with September still warm enough for swimming.
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