About this hotel
General information
Hotel Villa Dubrovnik is set into the cliffs of the Sveti Jakov area, framed by old pines and facing Lokrum and the Old Town across the water. The building was designed by architect Mladen Frka in 1961 as a residence, became an annex of Hotel Argentina in 1963 and had grown into a small hotel by 1970. In 2003 architects Boris Fiolić and Mira Tadej reworked it as a 55-room design hotel, tucking a rooftop bar beneath its roofs.
During the winter of 2024 Studio Arthur Casas carried out a complete renovation rooted in Dubrovnik's stone tradition: Croatian stone and polished wood, a palette of white, sand and terracotta, furniture by Gio Ponti and Prostoria, and textiles bearing a pattern drawn for the hotel from local folk costume. Work by Croatian painters, sculptors and ceramicists runs throughout the interiors.
Location
The hotel stands on a cliff above the sea at Vlaha Bukovca 6, with Sveti Jakov beach, Orsula Park and the city walls all a short walk away. Dubrovnik Airport is about 20 minutes by the hotel's private transfer.
Spa
Villa Spa has been redesigned with natural materials, soft adjustable lighting and a large living wall of plants. Treatments pair modern techniques with Mediterranean remedies — locally grown immortelle, essential oils, carob scrubs — using Sodashi and local organic skincare, alongside OPI nail care and a Welnamis vibro-acoustic bed for deep relaxation. The spa zone includes a sauna and steam room and is not recommended for children under 16.
Sports & leisure
The heated indoor pool is enclosed in floor-to-ceiling glass and opens onto a sundeck facing Lokrum. The fitness area has modern equipment, with scheduled yoga and Pilates sessions. The concierge arranges private experiences: boat trips to the Elafiti Islands and Mljet, a wine tour of the Pelješac peninsula, a gourmet day in Konavle, Old Town and Game of Thrones walks, a sunrise hike up Mount Srđ, sea kayaking beneath the city walls, and horse riding or buggy safaris in Konavle.
Restaurants & bars
Four venues, each with views of the Old Town and Lokrum.
- Pjerin — the signature restaurant, recognised by the Michelin Guide, serving haute Mediterranean cuisine built on local produce
- Giardino — relaxed lunches from an open-air kitchen on a terrace shaded by century-old pines
- Galanto Bar — a rooftop bar for sunset, with Croatian wines and signature cocktails
- Libero Bar — a quiet indoor-outdoor lounge for tea, smoothies and reading, furnished with pieces by Gio Ponti, Patricia Urquiola and Pierre Paulin
Swimming
Below the hotel lies a hidden beach on a secluded stretch of coast, where snacks and drinks are served with a view of the city. The heated indoor pool is the alternative on cooler days.
Rooms
Rooms, suites and a residence carry names taken from the old Dubrovnik dialect; all were designed by Studio Arthur Casas, and most look out to the Adriatic, Lokrum and the Old Town.
Balcony or terrace in most categories, bathroom with twin marble basins, walk-in shower and switchable privacy glass, Gio Ponti furniture, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service.
Superior Sea View Room
A room for two with a panoramic sea-view balcony and a bathroom with twin marble basins and a walk-in shower.
Deluxe Sea View Room
A room for two with a panoramic balcony over the sea and, in some rooms, a partial view of the Old Town; bathtub and walk-in shower, extra bed available.
Deluxe Grand Sea View Room
A room for two with floor-to-ceiling windows looking straight out to sea, a balcony and a bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower.
Comfort Room
A spacious room for two without a sea view but with a private terrace and Jacuzzi; extra bed available.
Romantiko Suite
A one-bedroom suite with a living room in the seaside part of the hotel, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a balcony facing the Old Town and Brazilian marble basins. Sleeps two, extra bed available.
Beleca Suite
A light-filled one-bedroom suite with a living room, floor-to-ceiling windows and a panoramic balcony over the sea and the historic centre. Sleeps two, extra bed available.
Amor Suite
A one-bedroom suite with a living room and a panoramic terrace with sunloungers overlooking the Adriatic and the Old Town. Sleeps two, extra bed available.
Mirakul Suite
A one-bedroom suite that seems to float above the sea, with a living room, floor-to-ceiling windows and a terrace with Jacuzzi. Sleeps two, extra bed available.
Villa Kolin Residence
The former home of the Kolin merchant family, in a secluded part of the hotel: three en-suite bedrooms, a living room with a partial sea and Old Town view, private entrance, garden terrace and plunge pool. Sleeps up to six.
Tezoro Suite
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite for four, with floor-to-ceiling windows onto the sea and the Old Town and a terrace with a private Jacuzzi.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.