Villa Dubrovnik

Villa Dubrovnik is a cliffside luxury hotel at Vlaha Bukovca 6, on the rocky shoreline east of Dubrovnik's Old Town in the Sveti Jakov and Ploče area of Croatia's Dubrovnik-Neretva County. The position gives open Adriatic views and a quieter setting than the walled city, while the Old Town's Ploče Gate is within a short taxi ride or a walk of roughly 15 to 20 minutes along the coast road. The hotel is listed in the Michelin Guide with Two Keys, a distinction for the quality of its accommodation. The character is that of a small, design-led seaside retreat with terraces stepping toward the water, rather than a large resort. Accommodation is divided between standard rooms, suites and the Villa Kolin Residence, a self-contained residence that has its own private pool and suits families or groups travelling together. Rooms are air-conditioned and have wifi, and many are arranged to face the sea. Dining centres on the Pjerin restaurant, which serves Mediterranean-leaning cooking with a focus on Adriatic seafood, while a rooftop bar offers sunset drinks over the Old Town and the island of Lokrum. Terraces provide additional space for breakfast and evening meals in warm weather. Wellbeing facilities are concentrated in Villa Spa, which offers treatments and relaxation areas for guests, and the sea is reachable from the rocks and platforms below the property. On-site parking is available, which is a practical advantage given how restricted vehicle access is in the Old Town and surrounding lanes. Service is aimed at couples and leisure travellers who want privacy and a high standard of finish, with the front desk able to arrange transfers, boat trips and restaurant bookings in Dubrovnik. Because the hotel sits on a cliff, the grounds include steps and level changes. Prices are at the top of the Dubrovnik range, roughly 400 to 1,000 euros per night depending on the season and room category, with the highest rates in July and August.