Valamar Collection Dubrovnik President Hotel

Valamar Collection Dubrovnik President Hotel is a five-star beachfront hotel at Iva Dulčića 142 on the Babin Kuk peninsula, northwest of Dubrovnik's Old Town in Croatia. Babin Kuk is a wooded resort peninsula on the Lapad side of the city, and the hotel sits directly on the coast with views across the water to the Elafiti islands. The Old Town is a few kilometres away and is reached by local bus or taxi in roughly 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. The hotel is a large modern property of about 290 air-conditioned rooms and belongs to the Valamar Collection, the upper tier of the Valamar group. Accommodation includes Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms and Suites, with minibars, wifi and balconies or terraces in many categories, and sea-view rooms are the most sought after. Direct beach access is the main draw: the hotel's shoreline of pebble and concrete platforms is used for swimming, and the nearby Babin Kuk coastal promenade runs past the property. Facilities include a pool, a restaurant and a bar, with breakfast and dinner typically served buffet-style and the bar used for evening drinks on the terrace. Because Babin Kuk is a resort district rather than a historic centre, the surroundings are leafy and quiet, with walking paths and small beaches, though restaurants and shops are fewer than in the Old Town. The service character suits couples and families seeking a resort-style stay with the option of day trips into the city, and staff can help with transfers, excursions and boat trips to the islands. Rates are in the upper range, roughly 170 to 450 euros per night, rising in July and August. Visitors who plan to spend evenings in the Old Town should allow for the bus or taxi journey back.