Teardrop concrete outpost
Curving concrete architecture meets quiet marina waters, where superyachts dock against panoramic views of medieval Šibenik across the bay.
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Nikola Bašić shaped the undulating teardrop concrete form, filled with Croatian contemporary art and floor-to-ceiling glass.
Notable
A Turkish hammam, Finnish sauna, vitality pool, and a panoramic running track winding around the building exterior.
Notable
Heated infinity pools, seaside dining, standalone pool villas, and direct boat shuttles across the bay to medieval Šibenik.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
bright, roomy, 21st-century minimalism, highly polished and equipped with gorgeous hardwood flooring.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set at the tip of Mandalina peninsula, the resort offers boat shuttles straight across the water to Šibenik's historic stone alleys.
The rooms
Minimalist spaces feature polished hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling glass, while standalone villas add private swimming pools and gardens.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated 220-square-metre infinity pool runs along the deck, looking out across docked yachts and the bay.
The spa and gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows line the fitness studio, and a paved running track winds around the exterior onto the roof.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Art Restaurant sits wrapped in curved glass on the top floor, and open-air terraces look across the marina.
How it began

Built on the site of former military barracks, the property opened in 2015 as a striking contemporary landmark on the Mandalina peninsula.
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.