Perched above the shimmering Adriatic with sweeping views towards Dubrovnik’s storied Old Town, Villa Argentina offers an effortlessly elegant retreat in one of Croatia’s most coveted settings.
Situated in its own sheltered bay with stunning sunset views off Hvar’s west coast, this Relais & Châteaux resort offers 53 spacious rooms, suites and villas, all with sea-view terraces, super comfy beds and wooden, custom-built bathtubs; some suites even come with their own heated plunge pools.
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace sits serenely on the seafront between fragrant pine forest and the turquoise waters of the Lapad peninsula, just a few minutes’ drive from Dubrovnik’s medieval Old Town.
This adults-only, ultra-luxury hotel enjoys a fabulous waterside location, set into a hillside on the Istrian coast, just a 15-minute walk from Rovinj’s picturesque old town. Warm, earthy tones dominate the guestrooms, all of which have balconies with sea views and Croatian artworks specially commissioned for the hotel. The views from the higher Executive and Deluxe Rooms are particularly impressive.
Perched on a cliff overlooking sheltered Miramare Bay, Hotel Bellevue boasts sweeping views of the Dalmatian coastline from almost every window. Effortlessly cool, contemporary and chic, this state-of-the-art seaside retreat is only a few minutes from Dubrovnik’s magnificent 6th-century Old Town.
Situated in a secluded spot, just steps from the city walls, Villa Orsula Dubrovnik blends the charm of a private 1930s villa with the modern touches of a stylish boutique hotel. Its glorious seaside setting provides picture-perfect views of the white-stoned World Heritage site of Dubrovnik Old Town and the shimmering Adriatic Sea.
Among the select few Relais & Chateaux properties in Croatia, this elegant country retreat is the embodiment of rustic charm and modern luxury. Inside its historic walls, guests are met by understated glamour, residential-style rooms and innovative cuisine, while outside is a vision of vineyards and olive groves.
As featured on the BBC’s Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Grand Park Hotel Rovinj sees elegant contemporary architecture set against centuries-old woodland in a blissful coastal location. It offers fabulous views across the bay to Rovinj’s old town, perhaps best enjoyed from the rooftop pool, or when looking through Europe’s biggest single glass window.
Flanked by a scenic hilly landscape on one side and the pristine Dalmatian shoreline on the other, this impressive resort offers much to many. From its lofty hillside perch, the resort commands sublime sea views overlooking the Elaphiti Islands and is home to a string of restaurants, an outstanding spa, peaceful pools and unsurprisingly, beautiful sunny gardens.
Like all the best hotels, the Excelsior has a rich history. You only have to look at the wall of fame next to the piano bar to get a sense of its 1960s heyday. Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth Taylor and Sir Roger Moore have all stayed here, and once you step out onto one of the sweeping terraces you’ll feel every inch the movie star