




In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 70 guest reviews of Hotel Dubrovnik Palace. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Pools, beach & aquapark and Service & staff. The most common complaints: A half-board dinner buffet many found poor or repetitive. Many feel the price is too high for what you get.
Situated in the Lapad Peninsula, Hotel Dubrovnik Palace offers a beach and a scuba diving centre. All rooms now with sleek design and earthy colours, have a balcony and offer views of the Elaphite Islands,
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and luxury toiletries are standard at the Dubrovnik Palace rooms. All are fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and minibar.
There are 4 different restaurants, including a beach restaurant. Drinks and light snacks are served at the pool bar.
There is a local bus line to the Old Town every 20 minutes. The stop is opposite the hotel and the ride takes about 20 minutes.
Spa facilities include an indoor pool, hot tub and steam bath. There is also a fitness studio and a number of jogging paths can be found in the vicinity.
A 24-hour room service is available at Hotel Dubrovnik Palace.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace is best for sea-focussed travellers and scuba diving enthusiasts. Highly rated by guests on Booking.com and Google, this hotel features an on-site professional scuba diving centre and rooms with private glass-fronted balconies. Guests enjoy direct access to the Adriatic Sea and unobstructed views of the Elaphite Islands. As drawbacks, there is a distinct distance from the historic Old Town, and travellers will notice a busy atmosphere during peak summer months.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 11 hotels we list in Dubrovnik is 9.3.
What Guests Loved
- The hotel occupies a prime position on the Lapad Peninsula, offering guests immediate access to a rocky private beach and the clear waters of the Adriatic.
- Every guest room is oriented toward the sea, providing clear views of the sunset over the Elaphite Islands from the privacy of your own balcony.
Things to Consider
- Located several kilometers from the city walls, visitors must rely on a twenty-minute bus or taxi ride to reach the historic attractions of Dubrovnik.
- The main pool and terrace areas can reach high occupancy levels in July and August, though the peripheral rocky coves offer quieter alternatives for sunbathing.
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- Travellers wanting the beach and pools in one place
- Beach days with the sand a few steps away
- Guests who plan the day around the pool
Rooms & which one to pick
- Superior Double Room with Sea View and Balcony1 full bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 220 m²Sea viewBalcony
- Deluxe Double Room with Sea View and Balcony1 queen bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 224 m²Sea viewBalcony
- Junior Suite with Sea View and Balcony1 queen bedsleeps 330 m²Sea viewBalcony
- Superior Single Room with Sea View and Balcony1 twin bedsleeps 120 m²Sea viewBalcony
- Executive Suite with Sea View and Balcony1 full bedsleeps 440 m²Sea viewBalcony
- Executive Double Room with Sea View and Balcony1 queen bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 228 m²Sea viewBalcony
- Ambassador Suite with Sea View and Balcony1 king bed, 1 sofa bedsleeps 450 m²Sea viewBalcony
- Deluxe Suite with Sea View1 queen bed, 1 queen bedsleeps 445 m²Sea view
- Women's day special in superior sea view balcony room1 full bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 220 m²Sea viewBalcony
- Women's day special in Junior Suite sea view balcony1 queen bedsleeps 330 m²Sea viewBalcony
- Junior Suite, Balcony, Sea View with festive buffet dinner on New Year's Eve1 queen bed, 1 sofa bedsleeps 430 m²Sea viewBalcony
- Superior Sea View Balcony Room with festive buffet dinner on New Year's Eve2 twin beds or 1 queen bedsleeps 220 m²Sea viewBalcony
Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.
Prices at Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
When we last checked (7 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €426 in total (€213 per night).
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Typical price per night: €356. Lowest €213 (check-in 1 Nov), highest €614 (check-in 23 Sept).
Friday and Saturday check-ins cost about the same per night as the rest of the week.
Price per night for check-ins from 22 Sept to 6 Nov, measured daily by Tripplo for 2 nights and two adults, one month ahead.
Photos from previous guests
Photos provided by GoogleWhat guests say
Reviews from Google“We had a fantastic stay at the Dubrovnik Palace Hotel. The staff were exceptional—super friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and had stunning views that made the stay even more enjoyable. The pool restaurant was amazing, with great food and a beautiful atmosphere. Although we experienced some issues with other guests during our stay, the management team personally took the time to speak with us and handled the situation professionally. Their attention and care made a big difference and showed a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction. Overall, a great experience from start to finish. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Dubrovnik”
“Loved our short two day stay at this luxury hotel. Everything was top notch with super sweet staff that let you be. Unlike the big hotel chains, they really value everyone and go the extra mile to make your stay great. The property is pretty big for you to find your spot and just relax. Highly recommended!!”
“We had a wonderful 3-day stay at this hotel and were very satisfied with everything. The view from the rooms was amazing. Room service was excellent, and the rooms were always clean and well maintained. The breakfast was just as wonderful as described in other reviews—there was a wide variety of fresh and delicious food. The beach was also perfect. There were enough sunbeds and umbrellas for the hotel’s capacity, and clean towels were always available. Since there are rocks at the entrance to the sea, I would recommend bringing sea shoes for more comfortable access. Getting to and from the Old Town was very easy with bus number 4, which departs right in front of the hotel. Taxis are also a convenient option. This is definitely a hotel we would love to return to in the future. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay so enjoyable!”
“This is a fantastic hotel on the peninsula near Dubrovnik old town. It is the best of both worlds (beach vacation and culture) and especially if you are staying more than 2-3 nights it has a lot to offer. The amenities , the rooms are modern, clean and well-appointed (we had a Junior suite and it's the perfect accomodation for families with an older teenager because they have their own quarters completely separate including a private bathroom. It's a bit more expensive than the double with sofa bed but totally worth it). All the rooms have sea view since the hotel is built on the side of a cliff so you don't have to worry about paying more for that). Pools and beach club are fabulous, very French riviera. We didn't try the restaurants because we preferred to go into Old Town for dinner but you can do half board and then walk down to Uvala (or take the 4) for an after-dinner walk and gelato or drinks at one of the little cafe in the small village. The hotel is super well positioned on the peninsula, at the end of the road (the road stops at the hotel and the bus turns around so it's the last stop when coming from Old Town and first stop when going towards Old Town, which is great because it gets very crowded). Just behind the hotel there is a walking trial that goes to the highest point of the peninsula with great views and then goes on the other side towards the new marina. Bottom line is: there is plenty to do even if you don't want to go to Old Town every day and you don't need to take a taxi if you don't want want to, the bus is super convenient and there is plenty of things walking distance (we even walked to the boat when we did the boat tours, it's half an hour to the new marina). I highly recommend making Dubrovnik Palace your base when in Dubrovnik, especially for an extended stay.”
“We had a fabulous stay at Hotel Dubrovnik Palace! We had a room overlooking the ocean with a balcony that was stunning! The room was a decent size and certainly big compared to regular European standards. The location was incredibly convenient to Old Town, and the bus stopped directly at the hotel which made transportation very easy. The pool area was also wonderful and very relaxing, didn’t get too busy either. Only negative was the restaurants at the hotel were all very expensive. We did have breakfast included and the buffet was great, but if you’re looking for a quiet dinner at the hotel, there weren’t super affordable options.”
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 70 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A generous breakfast buffet with fresh omelettes, fruit and pastries
- +Good à la carte restaurants
- +Dinner with a sunset view
- –A half-board dinner buffet many found poor or repetitive
- –Hot dishes that are often lukewarm
- –Weak food and service at the pool restaurant
”We have never had such an exceptional breakfast; the food was amazing, with so much variety and freshness.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, welcoming staff who make special occasions memorable
- +Attentive housekeeping
- +Staff who respond well to complaints
- –Unfriendly or indifferent reception staff
- –Slow service at the bar, at breakfast and from room service
- –Phone calls to the hotel that go unanswered
”The staff were lovely, especially the room cleaners and the host in the restaurant.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Several pools, including an indoor pool, and free loungers
- +Direct sea access from the rocks, good for snorkelling
- +A beautiful pool area right by the sea
- –Loungers that are hard to find, old and uncomfortable
- –Cold pool water and a pool area some found poorly kept
- –No sandy beach, and the beach area sometimes closed for events
”The hotel is excellent, and the beach access is superb.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Comfortable beds
- +Balconies with sea views and sunsets
- +Spacious junior suites and deluxe rooms
- –Small, tired rooms that need updating
- –Air conditioning that struggles or cannot be set low enough
- –Views blocked by a TV or a pillar in some rooms
”The rooms were spotless, comfortable and very well equipped.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotless, well-equipped rooms
- +Good daily room cleaning
- –A tired hotel in need of renovation
- –Stained carpets and worn furnishings
- –Unpleasant smells in some corridors
”The rooms are a bit old and need new carpets, pillows and towels.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A clifftop setting by the sea with stunning views and sunsets
- +A bus stop right outside for the Old Town
- +Away from the crowds of the centre
- –Little to do right outside the hotel
”Set on the shoreline with unmatched views, you can spend hours just gazing.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Quiet rooms in a peaceful hotel
- –Connecting doors that let in noise from the next room
”It was really loud, and we could hear every word from the room next door.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Good value in the eyes of a few guests
- –Many feel the price is too high for what you get
- –Expensive food and drinks at the bars and restaurants
- –Billing mistakes such as a double charge
”Food and drinks are unjustifiably expensive.” — guest, translated
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Dubrovnik Palace from the airport?
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace is 19.7 km from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV).
How far is Hotel Dubrovnik Palace from the centre of Dubrovnik?
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace is 2.7 km from the centre of Dubrovnik.
How do guests rate Hotel Dubrovnik Palace?
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 2,628 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 3,046 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Dubrovnik Palace have?
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Dubrovnik Palace offer?
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace offers beachfront, free WiFi, swimming pool, air conditioning, spa facilities and room service.
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