Modernist cliffside hideaway
A glass elevator descends the cliffside to breezy limestone terraces, where guests watch boats drift between Lokrum Island and the Old Town.
“It’s all about the view at Villa Dubrovnik, a divine hotel built into the cliff across the bay from the Old Town and Lokrum Island.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Arthur Casas interiors blending Croatian limestone, terracotta hues, dry-stone motifs, and mid-century furnishings overlooking the Adriatic.
Remarkable
Glass elevator cliff arrival, Egyptian cotton linens, and private Venetian mahogany boat transfers to the Old Town harbor.
Notable
Terraced rocky platforms for swimming in the Adriatic, alongside fresh Dalmatian seafood and regional Croatian wine.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The chic neutral interiors have retro mid-century touches and blends together pieces by iconic Italian designer Gio Ponti with local Croatian designed furnishings.
“the hotel feels like a private retreat tucked away from the hustle and bustle despite being located less than a mile away from the Old Town.”
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tucked along the cliffs of Ploce, the hotel sits a 15-minute coastal stroll or private wooden boat ride from Dubrovnik Old Town.
The rooms
Sea-facing teak balconies look across the Adriatic, while interiors blend neutral linens, warm timber, and subtle Croatian lace motifs.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open the heated indoor pool directly onto a teak deck overlooking the sea.
The spa and gym
Spa treatments draw on Dalmatian botanical oils and Franciscan pharmacy remedies, alongside saunas and a wood-paneled fitness room.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant Pjerin
Tables sit along a glass terrace beneath mature pines, serving Adriatic seafood with views toward the Old Town walls.
Fresh off an 18-month renovation, the storied Croatia retreat continues to set the stage for an unforgettable stay, starting with a cinematic entrance…
At the table
Giardino serves cuttlefish black risotto on an open stone terrace, and rooftop Galanto Bar mixes fig negronis at sunset.
How it began
Built in 1961 as a secluded retreat for political elites, the modernist landmark was converted into a boutique coastal hotel in 1963.
“The design reflects a local, ancient heritage and features original Croatian stone walls, terra-cotta tones, and sun-bleached neutral tones.”
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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.