Banyan Group has added Montenegro’s Mamula Island—a hotel housed in a 19th-century fortress in Boka Bay—to its portfolio. The hotel, resides in a UNESCO World Heritage site, will go by Mamula Island by Banyan Tree and will undergo several updates at the conclusion of the season ahead of its 2026 reopening.Note: The hotel will remain open throughout the 2025 season and will be fully “reimagined” in 2026 to reflect the signature Banyan Tree experience. This would include refined design enhancements, signature service rituals, and integrated spa and wellbeing programming.Located on a secluded islet at the entrance of Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor is a meticulously restored 19th-century fort. Fully renovated just two years ago, its transformation was led by local and international architectural teams in close collaboration with conservation specialists to celebrate the site’s original beauty.
The journey to the island begins with a private boat transfer across the serene waters of Boka Bay or a helicopter flight from Dubrovnik or Tivat.On property, guests can enjoy private coves, sun-soaked terraces, and a serviced private beach. Guests can spend their days by the sea at one of the three pools, retreating to quiet inlets or lounging along the panoramic Sun Deck.The hotel houses just 32 guest rooms and suites, which include heritage suites made with original stonework and newly built accommodations with floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces. Each space is complete with bespoke furniture, curated local artwork, all-natural amenities, and sea views. Among the top options are the Heritage Sky Suites, adorned with century-old frescoes.
On the dining side, guests can enjoy leisurely poolside dining at the all-day Mediterranean restaurant, a refined Italian restaurant in the west wing, and intimate evenings at Pinea—a speakeasy-style cocktail bar.The spa is, and will continue to be, a focal point of the hotel. It’s set within the fortress’s original central tower and houses ritual rooms, Finnish and herbal saunas, a halotherapy chamber, an aqua floating tank, and a gym.Good to know: Mamula Island by Banyan Tree is available for exclusive hire. Travellers can arrange weddings, private events and retreats, plus more.
