Carine is building the largest hotel in Montenegro and the region: it will open in summer 2026
The Montenegrin company Carine, known for its investments in the hotel sector of the Adriatic coast, has begun implementing the most ambitious project in its history — the construction of the largest hotel in Montenegro and the region. The new five-star...
Montenegrin companyCarine, known for its investments in the hospitality sector of the Adriatic coast, has begun implementing the largest project in its history — the construction ofthe largest hotel in Montenegro and the region. The new five-star resort is being built inBaosici, on the coast of the Herceg Novi Riviera, and is expected to welcome its first guestsin June 2026.
The total investment is estimated atEUR 80 million, and the resort will become the company’s flagship and a new symbol of modern Montenegrin tourism.
A luxury resort overlooking the Bay of Kotor
The project in Baosiciincludesthe construction of a hotel with more than800 rooms, making it the largest not only in Montenegro, but along the entire Adriatic coast. Almost80% of the rooms will have direct views of the Bay of Kotor, one of the most picturesque places in the Mediterranean.
The resort’s infrastructure will meet international high-end standards. Guests will have access tofive restaurants, several bars, a spacious spa center, indoor and outdoorswimming pools, as well as aconference center and event halls. The complex will also featurechildren’s playgrounds, play areas, and an internal park, making the hotel especially attractive for family holidays.
“Special attention has been paid to the comfort of families and the youngest guests. The project includes spacious play areas, as well as relaxation zones that combine nature and modern design,” said Carine CEO,Vladimir Popovic, in an interview witheKapija.
In addition, the hotel will become an important venue for business tourism: guests will have access to a
According to Popovic, construction is moving ahead of schedule.The structural work was completed in just 12 months, which is an outstanding achievement for a project of this scale. Interior and finishing works are now underway, the facade is being installed, and the grounds are being landscaped.“Everything is going according to plan, and we are confident that by June 2026 the new resort will fully open its doors to its first guests. At the moment, the installation of the facade structures is being completed, after which interior design work will begin,” the company head emphasized.
Once completed, the hotel will create
around 400 new jobs
, giving a strong boost to the development of tourism and the economy of Herceg Novi.
Second direction: projects in Zelenika and Kumbor
In addition to the resort in Baosici, Carine is simultaneously developing
another major project
in the neighboring settlements ofDjenovici and Kumbor. Here the company is investing an additionalEUR 80 millionin the creation of amixed-use complexwith an area of about75,000 m².The project will be implemented in stages — in
three phases
, each of which will be fully functional upon completion. The first phase will cover an area of 20,000 m² and is expected to be completed by theend of 2027, while the entire complex is planned for completion by2031.The complex will combine
hotel buildings, residential units, and apartments
, offered both for permanent living and in atime-shareformat — a shared ownership model that is gaining popularity among foreign investors. The offering will includeone-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as commercial premises and infrastructure facilities.
A new level of tourism and investment
Unlike the resort in Baosici, which will be positioned as a
premium all-inclusive hotel
, the project in Djenovici and Kumbor will combinetourism and residential functions, creating a modern space for living, leisure, and business.“These projects open a new chapter in the development of the Herceg Novi Riviera. We aim to bring a new dimension of luxury to the region, combining nature, comfort, and sustainability,” Popovic noted.
The company
Carine
has been actively developing Montenegro’s tourism infrastructure for more than ten years. Among its landmark properties areCarine Hotel Kumbor,Hotel Park Bijela,Carine Hotel Delfin, as well asCarine Hotel Kumbor Resort, which has become one of the country’s best family hotels.
Economic significance of the project
The new resort in Baosici will become the largest employer in the region and will give a significant boost to small businesses, especially in the areas of
hospitality, transport, and services
. In addition, the implementation of two large-scale projects with a total value ofEUR 160 millionwill strengthen Montenegro’s position as aninvestment-attractive destinationfor international developers and tourism brands.Local authorities in Herceg Novi have already called the Carine project one of the “most significant for the economic and tourism development of the region,” as it combines
a sustainable approach to development
, preservation of natural landscapes, and high standards of environmental responsibility.Photo: Carine
