Terraced seafront playground
The resort functions like an active seaside village, cascading down the hillside to pebble coves and open water.
“At the Sun Gardens resort in Dubrovnik, the OCCO-run spa is famed for its Soin Mille Lumière... a mask comprising sheets of 24ct gold leaf.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 18-metre vitality pool and a dedicated 7,000-square-metre sports complex with clay courts.
Remarkable
A 22-hectare Adriatic seafront campus with three outdoor pools and boat excursions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
By virtue of its sheer size Sun Gardens could be a bit faceless, but fine service makes it feel smaller, and its visual style is anything but bland.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The quiet village of Orašac sits uphill, and Dubrovnik's walled Old Town is an eleven-kilometre drive down the coast.
The rooms
Every hotel room opens onto a private balcony, and larger residences add kitchenettes for self-contained stays.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Three freshwater pools look across the Adriatic toward the Elaphiti Islands, surrounded by orange loungers and shaded stone terraces.
The spa
Massages take place in open-air cabanas above the water. Indoors, curved loungers face the gardens beside a Turkish hammam.
The gym
Cardio machines face the gardens through floor-to-ceiling glass. The wider sports complex adds squash courts and an indoor climbing wall.
At the table
Shaded outdoor terraces serve Adriatic seafood at Cilantro, and the rooftop lounge opens for breakfast over the water.
How it began
Florentine statesman Piero Soderini took refuge here in 1512, leaving a stone palazzo that still stands in the gardens.
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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.