Perhaps the most iconic image associated with Montenegro, the fortified island of Sveti Stefan dates back to a time when Adriatic pirates held sway over this crystal-clear coastline. Attached to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, the restored village lies across the bay from Villa Miločer, a former royal retreat. Along with 80 acres of grounds, two kilometres of beaches and a standalone Aman Spa, these two historic sites comprise Aman Sveti Stefan.
*Island open until 14 October, Villa Milocer is open all year. Reopening of the Island on 29 April 2021
PRICE: upon request
LOCATION
Sveti Stefan, Montenegro
• Aman Sveti Stefan lies at the centre of Montenegro’s sun-drenched coastline, southwest of the capital, Podgorica
• A short drive or sail away from the ancient town of Budva and the Unesco-protected Bay of Kotor
GETTING THERE
• 40 minutes by car from Tivat airport; 60 minutes from Podgorica airport; 150 minutes from Dubrovnik airport
• Direct flights yearly from Belgrade, Berlin, Brussels, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Ljubljana, London, Moscow, Paris, Rome, Vienna and Zurich
• Direct flights seasonally from Budapest, Copenhagen, DÜsseldorf. Lyon, Manchester, Milan and Saint Petersburg
BEACHES
Sveti Stefan Beach
• Beautiful 170-metre stretch of pink-pebble beach opposite Sveti Stefan island
• Around 40 beach loungers served by Aman’s beach team
• Open to non-residents
King’s Beach
• Set beneath Villa Miločer, between Sveti Stefan Beach and Queen’s Beach
• 280 metres long; open to non-residents
• Open to non-residents
Queen’s Beach
• Charming lagoon known as one of the Adriatic’s most beautiful locations
• Exclusive to Aman guests and completely secluded
• Emerald-green water and pink sand stretching to 130 metres
DINING
Spread across the estate from shoreline to rocky precipice, Aman Sveti Stefan’s intimate venues celebrate the country’s culinary heritage. On the island, dining centres around the convivial piazza, with fine dining offered by Arva Signature, the property’s main restaurant. At Villa Miločer, a dining room and wisteria-draped loggia provide intimate venues for all-day dining.
Arva
Capacity: 26 inside, 60 outside
• Open for dinner on Sveti Stefan island
• Open terrace area with lower and upper terraces; every table has a sea view
• Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients are transformed into a range of dishes to be shared with friends or family
• Rakija Bar located on the upper terrace with sea and sunset views
• Open seasonally
Piazza
Capacity: 26 inside, 48 outside
• Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, at the heart of Sveti Stefan island
• Comprises a bar, taverna, enoteca and antipasti bar
• Fresh, rustic Mediterranean dishes using organic produce
• Open seasonally
Cliff Pool Bar
• Light snacks and refreshments by the adult-only pool on Sveti Stefan island
• Surrounded by pine trees with magnificent views of the sea and Budva bay
• Open seasonally Queen’s Beach Grill
• Open for lunch
• Casual setting by the beach to have a quick Mediterranean fare overlooking the picturesque bay
• Pizza, fresh salads, fish and seafood cooked to your liking
Villa Miločer restaurant
Capacity: 16 inside, 50 outside
• Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, overlooking the King’s Beach
• Menu of classic and contemporary dishes showcasing the Adriatic region
• Includes a wonderful loggia terrace with sea views
• Open year round
FACILITIES
Aman Spa
• Standalone mainland spa overlooking Queen’s Beach, reflecting the architecture of Villa Miločer
• Four double treatment rooms, each with a dressing room, treatment area,
shower and bathroom
• Exclusive Aman Skincare products
• Additional spa cottages at Sveti Stefan Island
• Finishing salon: manicures, pedicures, hair treatment and styles
• Open year round
Fitness centre
• SPA Gym (140m2) with Technogym cardiovascular and weight-training equipment
• Pilates and yoga studio equipped with Balanced Body apparatus for private and small group sessions.
Hydrotherapy and swimming pools
• Three hydrotherapy areas available for private use, with steam rooms, saunas cold-plunge pools
• 24 metre indoor-outdoor pool at Aman Spa
• Aman Signature swimming pool on Sveti Stefan island, ideal for families
• Cliff Pool on Sveti Stefan island, for adults only
ACCOMODATION
The island of Sveti Stefan houses fifty one rooms, cottages and suites connected by stone steps and cobbled paths. These meticulously restored
dwellings feature hand-rendered stucco, stone and local oak, in keeping with the village’s rustic legacy, with views out to sea or over fragrant gardens. On the mainland, the 19th-century Villa Miločer lies on the coastline amid some 800 olive trees, surrounded by ancient forests of pine and cedar. The residence is home to six elegant suites, with two further suites in a separate building.
Sveti Stefan island
2 Village Rooms 45–50m2 (484–538ft2)
16 Cottages 50–80m2 (538–753ft2)
27 Deluxe Cottages 60–100m2 (645–1,076ft2)
1 Grand Cottage 110m2 (1,184ft2)
1 St. Sava Cottage 110m2 (1,184ft2)
1 2-Bedroom Suite 145m2 (1,560ft2)
1 3-Bedroom Village Cottage 170m2 (1,828ft2)
1 Adriatic Suite 155m2 (1,668ft2)
1 Sveti Stefan Suite 165m2 (1,776ft2)
Villa Miločer
3 Garden View Miločer Suites 70 m2 (753 ft2)
3 Sea View Miločer Suites 70 m2 (753 ft2)
2 Queen Marija Suites 120 m2 (1,291 ft2)
Village Room
• Original village dwelling with views of rooftops, streets, cottages or the Piazza
Cottage and Deluxe Cottage
• Former fisherman’s cottages with views of roof tops, streets, cottages or the Piazza
• Deluxe Cottages are defined by either their larger size, outdoor sitting area or sea views
Grand Cottage
• Unique private home with views of the village and beach
• Large bedroom, separate living room
St. Sava Cottage
• Two bedrooms with large shared bathroom and dressing area
• Beautiful terrace with view of the bay and Sveti Stefan Beach
Two Bedroom Suite
• A unique cottage with private space and views over Sveti Stefan and Milocer beaches
• Two King-size rooms connected by a communal living area (entrance to the cottage via the master bedroom)
Three Bedroom Village Cottage
• Two buildings linked by a private courtyard
• Private terrace overlooking the sea
• One master bedroom
• Two junior bedrooms (one with king-size bed, one with two single beds) each with ensuite
Adriatic Suite
• Spread across two floors; can be connected to a cottage to cater for families
• One bedroom, second bedroom with ensuite, living room, pantry
• Three private terraces with Adriatic views
Sveti Stefan Suite
• Designed over two floors with private pool and large terrace overlooking the sea
• One bedroom, separate living room with fireplace, dining area, guest toilette, steam room and pantry
Garden View Suite and Sea View Suite
• Either garden view or sea view
• One bedroom, living room with fireplace and juliet balcony
Queen Marija Suite
• Housed in a separate building with garden view or sea view
• Spacious contemporary design, very private setting
• One bedroom, separate living room with fireplace