Brac, CroatiaSutivan
Hotel Lemongarden
Dalmatian stone manor
Dalmatian stone manor
Three centuries-old stone residences encircle a walled garden of lemon trees right on Sutivan's quiet fishing harbour.
“Set within three meticulously restored stone houses, each room is uniquely its own, with stylish, understated interiors—though the real draw here is the lush garden”
What it’s good at
Notable
Local Brač limestone floors meet Murano glass chandeliers inside three restored residences.
Notable
Three protected three-hundred-year-old Dalmatian stone manor houses restored under regional conservation guidance.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The name actually undersells just how verdant the adults-only Hotel Lemongarden is, its antique stone buildings surrounding an impressive Mediterranean garden right by the harbor in Sutivan, on the Croatian island of Brač.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Sutivan harbour sits right outside, where wooden fishing boats moor along the promenade beside sixteenth-century stone fortifications.
The rooms
Each manor has its own character, from coral-red motifs along the harbour to quiet suites beside a secluded fig garden.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits inside a walled courtyard garden, flanked by bougainvillea pillars and tall palms.
The spa
Treatment suites sit alongside sensory showers, a cedar wood sauna, and an Alphasphere room with acoustic loungers.
Restaurant Lemongarden
Tables run directly along the stone quay, where dinner brings daily local catch and house-made limoncello.
At the table
Guests gather around the Lounge Bar's illuminated onyx counter, and the wine lounge hosts regional tastings.
How it began
Austrian hotelier Helena Ramsbacher bought one manor as a private summer home, later acquiring the adjacent residences to stop commercial redevelopment.
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Our shorthand
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.