Casa del Mare: A Hotel as the Base for Your Wedding on the Bay of Kotor

July 5, 2026

Casa del Mare is an intimate boutique hotel on the shore of the bay in Kamenari, right across the road from the restaurants Bocasa and Limoneto. It is easy to take the hotel as your wedding base: the newlyweds and guests stay on site, the ceremony is on the pier, and the reception is right next door, just across the road.

A wedding by the water is not only about the views, it is also about the logistics: where to get ready in the morning, where to put up your guests, how to gather everyone in one spot by the evening. At Casa del Mare much of this sorts itself out. We photograph weddings all over Montenegro, so let us walk you through how to build the day nicely when you take the hotel as your base.

Casa del Mare at a glance

An intimate boutique hotel right on the shore of the bay, in Kamenari, just across the road from the restaurants.
The hotel makes an easy base: the newlyweds and some of the guests stay on site, and the morning getting-ready happens in the room.
The ceremony is on the pier by the water, and the reception is right next door, at the restaurant Bocasa or Limoneto.
The hotel has a small rooftop space that works for very small weddings.

What Casa del Mare is

Casa del Mare is an intimate boutique hotel on the shore of the Bay of Kotor in Kamenari. The mood is homey and calm, with a view over the water. The group has other hotels around the bay, but this is the one that sits right across the road from the restaurants. It is best to check the exact rooms and terms directly with the hotel.

The same group includes two restaurants on the shore, Bocasa and Limoneto. For a wedding that is the main convenience: the accommodation, the kitchen and the venue are all gathered in one place by the water. And the hotel itself has a small rooftop space that works for very small weddings.

Why the hotel makes an easy base for the wedding

When the newlyweds and some of the guests stay on site, the day feels calm. In the morning the getting-ready happens in the room, with no drive and no rush. The restaurant for the reception is literally across the road, so anyone staying at the hotel does not need to arrange a transfer late at night.

The morning after the wedding also starts slowly, by the sea. That is handy for the photography too: the getting-ready, the details and the first portraits can all be shot calmly right in the hotel and on the terrace.

Casa del Mare: A Wedding Hotel on the Bay of Kotor

How the wedding day unfolds with the hotel as your base

The day usually starts with getting ready in the room: the details, the dress, the makeup, and bridal portraits while the makeup is still fresh. If you like, you can do a first look with your bridesmaids or with dad. The groom gets ready with his friends in a separate room.

The ceremony takes place on the pier by the water, and the reception, dinner and party happen on the terrace of Bocasa or Limoneto, across the road. After the party no one has to go anywhere: guests staying at the hotel head off to their rooms, and the newlyweds stay right there by the shore.

Bocasa or Limoneto for the reception

Both restaurants are on the shore, a couple of steps from the hotel, and both work well for a reception by the water. The difference is mostly in the seating. Limoneto fits more guests and it is easier to set round tables there, so it is handier for larger weddings.

Bocasa has a more intimate format: usually a long table on the lower terrace and a few tables on the upper one, though round tables are possible too, it all depends on the number of guests. And for a really small wedding you can hold the reception on the rooftop space at the hotel. It is best to check the exact capacity for your format with your wedding planner or the venue.

Where it is and how to get there

Casa del Mare sits in Kamenari, on the shore of the Bay of Kotor, in the Herceg Novi municipality, right by the Kamenari to Lepetane ferry crossing. It is easy to reach from the Kotor and Tivat side as well as from Herceg Novi, and Tivat airport is very close. 📍 Casa del Mare on the map

How we photograph a wedding with Casa del Mare as your base

Having the base at the hotel frees things up in the morning: the getting-ready, the details and the first portraits are shot right in the room and on the terrace, and no one has to travel anywhere. The rooftop and the water give you different angles, so the shots do not all look the same. There is one local light nuance: because of the mountains the sun sets early, so the ceremony is usually set two or three hours before sunset.

We usually do the couple's photo session between the reception and dinner. The loveliest option is to take a boat out towards Perast and the islands: we shoot on the water and from the drone, and if there is time left, we add a few shots in Perast itself. You can see our work in our wedding photography portfolio, and if you are still choosing a place, take a look at our guide to wedding venues in Montenegro.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Casa del Mare?

In Kamenari, on the shore of the Bay of Kotor (Herceg Novi municipality), right by the Kamenari to Lepetane ferry crossing.

Is Casa del Mare a hotel or a restaurant?

It is an intimate boutique hotel on the shore of the bay. The same group includes two restaurants, Bocasa and Limoneto, where the reception usually takes place, and the hotel has a small rooftop space for very small weddings.

Where do the ceremony and the reception happen?

The ceremony usually takes place on the pier by the water, and the reception, dinner and party on the terrace of the restaurant Bocasa or Limoneto, across the road from the hotel.

Can all the guests stay at the hotel?

The hotel is intimate, so it cannot hold a large wedding in full, and a transfer may still be needed. But there are plenty of other hotels nearby: the newlyweds and some of the guests stay on site, and the rest can easily be put up close by.

Can a boat photo session be part of the day?

Yes, it is one of the loveliest options. The boat is usually taken between the reception and dinner: we photograph the couple on the water and from the drone, and if you like, we stop by Perast.

Where else can the couple's photo session take place?

Besides the boat, there are calm views right by the bay near the hotel, as well as shots on the terrace and on the rooftop. We tailor the exact route to the timing of the day.

Planning a wedding with Casa del Mare as your base?

Write to us and we will help you beautifully capture your day by the bay: the getting-ready at the hotel, the ceremony on the pier, dinner and the party on the terrace. And if you are still deciding between Bocasa and Limoneto for the reception, we can tell you which one better suits the size of your wedding and your seating.