Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
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.
There’s not a room or suite here without a breathtaking view of the Adriatic, though to really splash out, opt for one of the suites in the VIP Wing. Facilities include direct access to a peaceful beach; two outdoor pools, including one for children; a 10th-floor spa complete with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and two jacuzzis; an accredited PADI dive centre, plus a padel court and jogging track.
By day, soak up the sun over pizza and salad at beach restaurant Ponta, or swim straight to the poolside bar for a drink. Come evening, start with a cocktail at the lofty Sunset Lounge before heading for dinner at either Maslina Tavern on the balmy beachfront or at Elafiti Restaurant, whose floor-to-ceiling windows offer wonderful views of the Elafiti Islands.