Avala Resort & Villas

The resort and its setting

Avala Resort & Villas is an independent timeshare property on Montenegro's Adriatic coast, right in Budva. Guests rate it 4.3 out of 5 from over 2,650 Google reviews, and the resort is often described as upmarket, with beach access, two restaurants, two bars, indoor and outdoor pools, and a spa. Accommodation is split between villas and suites, many with sea views, giving owners a mix of self-catering flexibility and hotel-style facilities on site. It's the kind of place that works equally well for a week by the pool or as a base for exploring the wider coastline.

Budva and the surrounding area

Budva is one of the busiest resort towns on the Montenegrin coast, and its Old Town — a walled medieval quarter with narrow stone streets, fortifications, and a lively café and bar scene — is within walking distance of the resort. The coastline around Budva is dotted with beaches and coves, good for swimming and watersports in season. A short drive takes you to Sveti Stefan, the famous islet village, while Kotor Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is about 20km away and worth a full day for the old town and the climb up the fortress walls. Further along the bay, the small baroque town of Perast makes a quieter half-day trip. Inland, the mountains behind Budva offer hiking for those who want a break from the coast.

Selling or renting a week here

Avala Resort & Villas is independent rather than part of a verified exchange network, so if you're thinking about selling or renting out your week, it's worth treating the process the same way you would any private resale: list the week yourself, set your own asking price, and deal directly with buyers through the platform rather than going through an agency that takes a cut. On BidMyTimeshare.com, sellers pay a single one-time listing fee and there's no commission taken from the sale — the price you agree with a buyer is the price you keep.

Because this is an independent resort, resale transfers go through Avala's own owners' association or management office rather than a branded exchange company. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, ask the resort for the current transfer fee and whether there's a right of first refusal on the week — some independent resorts reserve the right to match an offer before it goes to an outside buyer, and it's better to know this upfront than to find out mid-sale. Also confirm the current annual maintenance fee, since that's what the buyer will be taking on going forward, and ask how long a transfer typically takes to process once a buyer is found, so you can set realistic expectations with anyone who contacts you through your listing.

A resale buyer should expect to take over the week itself and the obligation to pay annual maintenance fees from that point on. Anything beyond that — points, credits, or exchange privileges — should only be assumed if the resort confirms it in writing, since none of that is guaranteed on an independent-resort resale.

Practical notes for renters and buyers

Renters typically want to know what's included in the week — access to the pools, spa, and on-site restaurants and bars, plus whether the unit has a sea view — and how close it is to Budva Old Town, which in this case is walking distance. The nearest major airport is Podgorica, around 70km away, and a rental car is the most practical way to get around, both for the airport transfer and for day trips to Kotor, Perast, or along the coast.

Getting there

Podgorica Airport is the main gateway, roughly 70km from Budva, and renting a car gives the most flexibility for exploring the coast and nearby towns. Summer (June–September) brings the warmest weather and the busiest atmosphere in Budva, while spring and autumn offer a quieter, cooler alternative for anyone who prefers to avoid peak crowds.