Villa Dubrovnik

Rooms

All 47 rooms, 6 suites and 2 Residences share the same simple styling and luxe finishes: flawless white bed linens, polished wood floors and glossy glass bathrooms with gleaming showers over angular tubs (and drapes for additional privacy), and signature own-brand toiletries. Soft lighting creates warmth in the evening, while natural light pours in during the day.

Each suite offers a different combination of view, outdoor space and size; all have at least 1 bedroom (double or twin), a living room and either a private terrace or garden. The Romance Suite and Duke’s Suite have Jacuzzis on the terrace. The showstopper Royal Suite has 2 bedrooms and a Jacuzzi on its truly enormous terrace, drawing panoramas of the Old Town and Lokrum Island. The Villa Kolin Residences also have 3 double bedrooms and 4 bathrooms each, and are located in a separate building making them particularly private; they have a private pool, plus views of the sea and the Old Town from the top floor living room.

All 4 room categories have kingsize beds, balconies and sea views apart from the Premium Rooms. Deluxe and Superior Rooms face verdant Lokrum Island and some look towards the Old Town. Having arrived in the evening, we awoke to the sun-dappled ocean glimmering before us and couldn’t resist a cup of tea on our Superior Room balcony before breakfast.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Fan
• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

We arrived at Villa Dubrovnik just in time for a late dinner. Sitting on the still-balmy alfresco dining terrace of Michelin-recommended Restaurant Pjerin, delicious local wine in hand, we were instantly lulled into holiday mode. Masterful lighting set the surrounding trees aglow as we lazily gazed over inky moonlit waters towards the luminous walls of Old Town Dubrovnik.

An impeccable dining experience followed. Four courses, all accompanied by fantastic service, including monkfish carpaccio with blueberries, fennel, rocket and parmesan, then the hotel’s signature dish: angel hair pasta with prawns and deliciously fresh and juicy tomatoes. For our main there was pan-fried veal loin with green beans, braised cabbage, glazed apples, pickled onion, and béarnaise sauce. And to finish? Heavenly chocolate mousse cake with a cherry sorbet.

The relaxed Restaurant Giardino is in a shady, secluded garden just above the beach, and is designed for enjoying light lunches - think Mediterranean cuisine - and your favourite coffee blends.

Equally enticing, the Galanto Bar is a rooftop wonder for sipping wine or cocktails on super-cool sofas overlooking the sea. With the best views in the hotel (no mean feat), it’s ideal for sunset drinks. If you need to retreat from the midday heat, head into Libero Bar for a refreshing smoothie or laidback afternoon tea.

The à la carte breakfast (included in the room rate) is heavenly. We still talk about the vanilla cream pastries, eggs Benedict and excellent strawberry and banana smoothies - though the fruit and savoury cheese and cold-cut plates would make a great brunch, too.

Features include:

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Room service

Activities

• Unwind in the excellent Villa Spa. Choose from the full menu of treatments using organic Sodashi products, covering everything from couples’ massages to facials and mud therapies. Beyond the treatment room there’s also a sauna, a steam room, a full-size indoor pool opening to a sea-facing terrace and a gym
  
• Amble down to the hotel’s beach or relax in the hotel gardens. There may not be any white sand, but beaches are limited in these parts and here you get discreetly placed loungers and full waiter service throughout the day
  
• Walk Dubrovnik's fortified city walls for great views over the terracotta rooftops, and stroll the pedestrianised streets, stopping off in the museums, churches and open-air cafés (the East Gate is 15 minutes' walk from the hotel)
  
• The concierge can arrange a wide range of excursions and private tours, including boat trips (day and evening), horse riding, kayaking, mountain biking and day trips around the wider region and into neighbouring Montenegro
  
• Take in a classical concert or theatre performance during Dubrovnik's Summer Festival (July/August)
  
• Pop over on the ferry to the pretty island of Lokrum and have a bite to eat before a snooze in the sun

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Cycling
• Historical sites
• Kayaking
• Mountain biking
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Private guided tours
• Sailing
• Shopping / markets
• Snorkelling
• Swimming
• Well being
• Yoga

Kids

All ages are welcome, but this is a calm, sophisticated retreat that's geared towards couples. All rooms except Superior can take an extra person on a sofabed and/or a baby cot.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

All of the rooms and suites have a sitting area with a single sofabed (except Superior Rooms); the suites are most suitable as they have considerably more space. In particular, the Royal Suite has 2 bedrooms and the Villa Kolin Residences each have 3 double or twin bedrooms and can sleep up to 7. The Deluxe and Duke's Suites can interconnect with neighbouring Deluxe Rooms.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Villa Dubrovnik is built into the cliffside in a quiet suburb just outside Dubrovnik Old Town, in Croatia.

By Air:
Fly into Dubrovnik (18km), or alternatively to Split (241km). Click on the links below for a list of airlines serving these airports.

From the Airport
The hotel can arrange airport transfers or you could take a taxi. If you're planning to explore the wider area you may want to hire a car (see below).

By Sea:
If you are arriving from Italy, Jadrolinija operates ferries from Bari.

By Car:
If you rent a car, bear in mind that Dubrovnik is not the easiest city to drive around. Roads are narrow, parking is very limited, and the Old Town is pedestrianised. That said, the hotel has private parking for guests and a car is useful for exploring the surrounding area - see our car rental recommendations.

Detailed directions will be provided when you confirm a booking through i-escape.com.

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