One & Only Portonovi is the winner of prestigious five stars Forbes Travel Guide and proudly bears the title of the only five-star Forbes resort in our region. In addition, Chenot Espace at One&Only Portonovo has been awarded four stars. Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and cruises, today announced the long-awaited Star Awards list for 2026 on the ForbesTravelGuide.com platform.
Located on the coast of the UNESCO-protected Bay of Kotor, One & Only Portonovi is a place where contemporary elegance meets impressive natural beauty. The resort offers spacious rooms, suites and distinctive villas with private beaches and pools, superb gastronomy and carefully designed wellness experiences.
Deeply rooted in the destination, yet authentically One&Only, the resort provides experiences that inspire connection, vitality, and a strong sense of belonging to this region.
This recognition further strengthens One&Only Portonovi's position as one of the leading wellness destinations in Europe, at the heart of which is Chenot Space – the first Chenot flagship wellness retreat in the region. Recognized for its pioneering approach to longevity and preventive health, Chenot Espace combines advanced diagnostics with personalized treatments and precisely designed nutritional programs, providing transformative experiences designed to restore balance, optimize vitality, and support long-term well-being.
"The five-star Forbes Travel Guide is a recognition that represents a tremendous honor for our entire team," said Andreas Porias, General Manager of One&Only Portonovi. "It reflects the passion, precision and genuine dedication with which we welcome each guest to our home on the Adriatic. Being recognized as the only five-star hotel in the region is both an accolade and an encouragement for us. It further solidifies our commitment to creating exceptional experiences, defined by intuitive service, transformative wellness programs at Chenot Espace and the unique natural beauty of the Bay of Kotor."
The Forbes Travel Guide five-star rating represents the pinnacle of achievement in the global hotel industry and is awarded after rigorous, anonymous evaluations against hundreds of precisely defined standards.
This recognition confirms One&Only Portonovi's commitment to intuitive service, carefully designed experiences and uncompromising excellence.
