Grand Villa Argentina sits on Frana Supila street in Dubrovnik's Ploče district, directly adjacent to Hotel Excelsior and about 500 metres east of the Pile Gate. The property is one of the oldest continuously operating hotel complexes on the Dalmatian coast, with its original Belle Époque villa dating to the 1920s. Several buildings and garden pavilions have been added over the decades, creating a campus of pale stone structures set within mature Mediterranean gardens of cypress, oleander, and agave that stretch down toward the sea.
The accommodation portfolio spans Classic Sea View rooms in the main villa, Superior rooms in the garden annexes, Junior Suites, and Grand Suites — the latter occupying the most elevated garden pavilion positions with sweeping views of the open Adriatic and Lokrum Island. Interiors across all categories balance heritage stonework with contemporary furnishings; the suites in particular feature antique-tiled bathrooms and oversized terraces. The property shares management with Hotel Excelsior under the Adriatic Luxury Hotels group, and guests have reciprocal use of amenities at both properties.
The heated saltwater sea pool is set on a broad terrace just above the private pier; a ladder gives direct sea-access for swimming. The restaurant terrace produces reliably good Croatian coastal cooking with a strong wine list focused on Dalmatian varietals — Pošip and Plavac Mali in particular. The garden setting absorbs noise effectively and gives the property a markedly tranquil character compared to busier Old Town hotels. Families with older children appreciate the garden space; the private pier is also a popular departure point for boat-charter excursions arranged by the concierge. A spa is available at the neighbouring Excelsior for guests requiring those services.
Room types
- Classic Sea View
- Superior Room
- Junior Suite
- Grand Suite
Amenities
- Heated sea pool
- Private pier
- Garden terrace
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Concierge
Location
Frana Supila 14, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
42.6462, 18.1210 View on map
Highlights
- Sprawling historic garden campus with 1920s Belle Époque villa buildings steps from Dubrovnik's Old Town
- Heated saltwater sea pool on a terrace directly above a private pier and sea-access ladder
- Reciprocal amenity sharing with Hotel Excelsior, including spa access
- Restaurant terrace with Dalmatian wine list focused on local Pošip and Plavac Mali varietals
- Garden pavilion suites offer exceptional privacy and panoramic Adriatic views
Tips for visiting
- Grand Suite rooms in the garden pavilions are the most secluded option; they suit guests prioritising privacy over ease of access to the main building facilities.
- The private pier is a convenient departure point for boat charters to the Elaphiti Islands — ask the concierge to arrange a half-day trip.
- Guests staying here have complimentary access to the Excelsior Spa next door, which offers a full thermal suite not present at the Argentina itself.
- The coastal path from the hotel to Banje Beach (the nearest public beach to Old Town) takes about seven minutes on foot.