Royal Ariston Hotel

Royal Ariston Hotel is a five-star property in the Importanne Resort on the Babin Kuk-Lapad coast of Dubrovnik, Croatia, listed at Kardinala Stepinca 31. It lies a few kilometres northwest of the Old Town, in a green peninsula district of pine woods, rocky coves and walking promenades that is reached from the walled city by city bus or a short taxi ride. The hotel is a mid-sized property of about 115 rooms, which gives it a more intimate feel than the large resort towers nearby. Rooms and suites face either the sea or the surrounding gardens, and categories include Standard, Superior and Suite rooms, all with air conditioning and wifi. The architecture is modern and low-rise, designed around terraces and outdoor spaces rather than historic detail, and the surroundings emphasise greenery and sea air. A restaurant serves breakfast and evening meals, and the wider Importanne Resort adds further dining and cafe choices, while the Lapad promenade has independent restaurants within walking distance. The hotel has a pool for warm-weather swimming, and the resort's coastline offers sea access from concrete bathing platforms and nearby pebble beaches. Service suits couples and leisure travellers who want a quieter five-star base, with a polished but relaxed style, and families can also use it. Prices are in the upper range, commonly about €200-500 per night, depending on season, with the highest rates in July and August. Guests can reach the hotel by phone on +385 20 440 100 for direct enquiries. Visitors choosing this location trade the atmosphere of the Old Town for space, greenery and a calmer evening setting, and typically spend days on day trips, city walls visits and boat excursions, returning to the Lapad coast for swimming and dinner. Walking along the coastal path toward Lapad Bay is a pleasant evening activity.