Hotel Pelikan  

In the small rustic village of Virpazar on the banks of Lake Skadar. The hotel sits in the town center — about a 4-minute drive from the Moraca River and roughly 6 minutes from Lake Skadar. Within easy driving distance of coastal spots like Sveti Stefan, Kraljica and Becici beaches.

A family-run place with roots back to 1960, Pelikan blends local tradition with simple comfort. Rooms are air-conditioned and practical, with refrigerators, satellite TV, desks and rainfall showers. The property also connects you to Pelikan’s classic Lake Skadar cruises — big-boat tours and smaller private boats are available for nature and history seekers.

Expect a lively mix of terrace and garden spaces, a nightclub for late nights, bike parking and a tour desk to book lake cruises, wine cellar visits, hiking, biking or fishing trips. Practical perks include free self-parking, elevator access, laundry and safe-deposit boxes. Wake up near the lake and step out for local adventures.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. Express check-in and express check-out keep schedules tight, and concierge services can arrange transfers and tours.

On-site restaurant serves Montenegrin national cuisine and Skadar Lake fish specialties — think Carp in fruit and Eels in rice — with about 50 seats indoors and 50 on the terrace. A bar/lounge is on hand, a daily complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning, and curated wine, cheese, prosciutto and olive tastings can be arranged via local cellar visits.