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title: "Hotel Residence vs Meridian Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Residence or Meridian Hotel in Budva? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-residence-budva-vs-meridian-hotel-budva/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-29
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# Hotel Residence vs Meridian Hotel

Both are in Budva, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Podličak
## [Hotel Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-residence-budva/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1618113/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Rafailovići
## [Meridian Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/meridian-hotel-budva/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.7 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1839768/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Meridian Hotel

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose Meridian Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 7.8)
-   to be closer to the beach (120 m / 770 m)
-   to walk to the sights (2.7 km / 4.0 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (23 / 11)

### Why is Hotel Residence better than Meridian Hotel?

1.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Meridian Hotel better than Hotel Residence?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 7.8) (+1.9)
2.  660 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 770 m) (−660 m)
3.  1.3 km closer to the city centre (−1.3 km)
4.  12 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+12)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Residence | Meridian Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.7  (+1.9) |
| Location | 5.8 | 7.6  (+1.8) |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.7 | 9.9  (+2.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.1  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.7  (+1.9) |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 14  (+7) |
| Rank in Budva | bottom 26% | top 12%  (+62%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.8 | 7.6  (+1.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 4.0 km | 2.7 km  (−1.3 km) |
| To the beach | 770 m | 120 m  (−660 m) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 23  (+12) |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 3.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½  (+0.5★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 30 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21  (+18) | 3 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.4 km apart

Hotel Residence: city centre: 4.0 km, beach: 770 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Meridian Hotel: city centre: 2.7 km, beach: 120 m, 23 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Budva

[Budva weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/montenegro/budva/budva/weather)

## Hotel Residence or Meridian Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Residence or Meridian Hotel?

Meridian Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Residence or Meridian Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Meridian Hotel is closer: 2.7 km from the centre, against 4.0 km for Hotel Residence.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Meridian Hotel is 120 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Residence is 770 m.

### How far apart are Hotel Residence and Meridian Hotel?

The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-residence-budva-vs-meridian-hotel-budva/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/