Coastal fly drive from Dubrovnik to Split with breaks at Korcula and Tucepi

Following a vast reconstruction and renovation lasting 18 months the hotel reopened in August 2025 with a brand-new interior design and a four-star categorisation. Approaching the hotel, it still looks like the grand family residence which it once was. Now with just with 20 rooms and still owned by a Croatian family, the hotel stands at the end of a beautiful garden housing the outdoor pool and outdoor terrace with trees and shrubs surrounding. 

Located in the Lapad Bay area of Dubrovnik with restaurants, bars and shops close by as is the bus stop which brings guests to the old town within 15 minutes. There are four floors of rooms with a restaurant on the lower ground floor which leads up to the outside garden terrace opposite the pool where guests take breakfast and meals.

The pool is surrounded by Mediterranean plants and at both ends of the pool there are small sunbathing terraces for maximum ten guests (total) offering free sunbeds and free pool towels. Fresh water shower. Free beach towels on request at reception. On the opposite side of the garden to the pool, a beautiful (and spacious) outside terrace (well shaded in places) runs the full length of the garden.

The new lower ground floor restaurant “The Food Bar” has a stylish and slightly funky design and a bar has been added although most people prefer to have drinks on the outdoor terrace. Breakfast is buffet style and the restaurant is open from 1100-1900 with a fresh menu approach featuring a good selection, from snacks, bacon toasties (very unusual to find this in Croatia), filled croissants, pasta, salads, waffles. Interestingly, TFB is attracting locals who re dropping in for some creative snacking. This is not intended to be fine dining and the hotel decided to offer this fresh, lighter, new menu choice as something unique so that guests can enjoy more extensive meals from the wide range of larger restaurants close by (there’s a fabulous “Dalmatian and Indian” restaurant just round the corner – an innovative combination indeed!)

The spacious public Sunset Beach (small pebbles and some sand at low tide) is under five minutes’ walk. In the same direction is a pedestrianised street with bars, shops and kiosks selling boat trip excursions to the islands. The start of the lungomare seaside promenade which hugs the Lapad Bay and continues onto the Babin Kuk peninsula is in the same area. Everything is to hand for a perfect stay. Large supermarket three minutes away

Aquarius is a superb boutique hotel offering stylish yet friendly accommodation choice in an excellent location in famous Dubrovnik.

Accommodation

• There are 20 rooms, 12 with balcony with three room types - standard, comfort and deluxe
• There are no sea views as the hotel is located slightly inland near to other buildings.

Amenities/Features

• Beautiful garden with pool and furnished terrace
• Restaurant and bar with outdoor terrace seating. There is enough space and capacity for everyone even when the hotel is full.
• Safe and mini bar in room
• Free WiFi throughout the hotel
• Lift
• Outdoor parking (hotel managed), 20 euros per day. Pre-booking required

This is a spacious four-star hotel located on a very slight incline providing wonderful views across the Adriatic Sea to the walled town of Korcula and beyond to the mainland and the Peljesac peninsula.

It is just a ten-minute walk into the centre of town with two options: one via the road and the other by the seaside path for part of the way.

The design of the hotel is modern with plenty of space inside and some big panoramic windows in public areas. Views from the rooms and suites are either sea view (called seaside as the view may include some tall trees) or inland view which looks onto the hotel car park and some foliage beyond.

There’s a circular outdoor pool and a round terrace with sunbeds and pool bar service (June-September). The nearest beaches are within a few minutes’ walk to the left of the pool area and are a mix of pebble and paved surface.

Water-taxis are frequent and easy to use from Korcula Town and there are boat-taxi stops. Sometimes, the water taxi may be able to drop you at the dock right by the hotel, by prior agreement. We strongly recommend a visit to Badija island with its monastery and pretty pebble beaches and this is a regular stop with a fixed price.

The local bus station is located near the marina and is on the way to the centre of town. From there, buses cross the island including stops at Lumbarda where there is a sandy beach.

There is one restaurant serving buffet style meals and this also has an a la carte menu for further choices. A long outdoor terrace provides outside seating with lovely views.

An a la carte selection of snacks and light meals can usually be ordered through the pool bar (June-September). Once or twice per week from June to September there is a themed gourmet dinner and this may include some traditional specialities from the island.

The Aperitif bar is located on a mezzanine floor and is usually open from morning to 11pm or midnight for coffee and a wide range of drinks. Guests can take their drinks to the outside restaurant terrace area for outside seating.

The small Beauty Centre has an interesting choice of treatments including some massages using local herbs, usually lavender and wild rosemary and there is also manicure and pedicure.

Guests at the Liburna may use the indoor pool of sister hotel Marko Polo just five minutes’ walk away. Please note that this is not operational during July and August due to lack of demand.

Accommodation

• There are 112 spacious bedrooms and suites, standard and superior located throughout the hotel.
• Standard rooms and Inland view twin rooms do not have balconies. Comfort and Superior rooms have a balcony.
• Some suites are on two floors.
• All bathrooms have a bath with a shower over – there are no walk-in showers.
• All beds are spacious twin beds – there are no double beds.

Amenities/Features

• Main restaurant with lovely outdoor terrace for buffet style meals and a la carte menu
• Aperitif bar open from the morning until late at night (outside of high season, this bar may close at 10pm subject to demand)
• Pool bar with service of drinks, snacks and light meals
• Buffet breakfast
• Half board evening dinner including themed dinners, June-September
• Live music twice weekly, June-September
• Lift
• Animation team and activity programme
• Free WiFi throughout the hotel
• Small beauty centre
• Parking (charge applies - 5.00 euro per day, pre-booking is advised in high season)

The Marija is situated in Tucepi, a small seaside town on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Makarska Riviera and just a five-minute stroll to the pebble beach, marina, shops, café-bars and excursion agents.

A small, family run, four-star hotel with a long tradition in welcoming guests and many return each year. Until late 2021 a grandmother was still helping the chef in the kitchen and greeting guests at reception. The tradition continues with family members still working at the hotel.

While the hotel is stylish with traditional wood décor and light Mediterranean colours throughout, there is a chill-out ambience and the outdoor terrace with its palm trees is a popular place for morning coffee or drinks at sunset.

This is a perfect base for enjoying some time in or by the Croatian Adriatic Sea and with visits to famous Split and Dubrovnik and to a number of National Parks.

Daily boat trips to the islands from the marina.

Accommodation

• There are 29 stylish furnished bedrooms all spacious standard rooms
• Rooms are located throughout the hotel with inland-park side views or seaside views (which may be partly obscured by trees)
• All rooms have balcony

Amenities/Features

• Lounge and bar leading out to a lovely Mediterranean terrace
• Restaurant serving breakfast and half board dinner
• Buffet breakfast
• Half board evening dinner offering a choice of dishes from a set menu, waiter served
• Small indoor pool, gym and sauna
• Traditional “konoba”, a typical Dalmatian wine cellar, where big match sporting events are shown on a large screen, free of charge
• Free WiFi throughout the hotel
• Lift
• Parking (free of charge, pre-booking advised for stays in July and August)

This is a family-owned hotel and has gained a reputation for attentive service.

Located away from the centre of Split and in an area that locals call “Beverly Hills of Split”, it is on the southern slopes of Marijan Hill surrounded by pine forest. While within easy reach of the centre by bus or taxi, the hotel is situated on a steep slope which may be worth considering if there are mobility challenges. Walking down to the Old Town will take 15 minutes and longer on the way up!

Taxis to the centre cost around £5 one way and the local bus stop is around five minutes walk from the hotel. 

The nearest beach is under 10 minutes walk going down and then there is the return uphill! Subject to availability, the hotel will arrange for guests to be driven to and from the lovely Jezinac pebble beach and a charge applies.

When the hotel was being designed, attention was given to the size of rooms and all are spacious, many with balconies with both inland and sea views.

Since it opened, most of the hotel guests have been couples or groups of friends. Due to the nature of the balconies with a small ledge, the hotel is not suitable for young children.

A slightly retro design aspect prevails with high velvet bar stools and Chesterfield sofas in public areas.

Accommodation

• There are 62 spacious, furnished bedrooms and suites including superior, deluxe and exclusive room types
• Most superior rooms with balcony have inland views
• Most deluxe rooms with balcony are at the front of the hotel and are south facing

Amenities/Features

• Lounge and bar indoors and the pool terrace becomes a popular spot for early evening drinks
• Outdoor pool which is usually heated in April and May and is accessed from reception area by a few steps. Pretty poolside terrace with free sunbeds and pool towels
• Indoor lap pool with Finnish sauna, steam room, massage treatments and gym.
• Solar panels provide power for the hotel’s hot water and heating of the indoor pool
• Buffet breakfast featuring Dalmatian ham, cakes, fish dishes, sparkling wine and a la carte hot dishes
• Restaurant opens in the evening serving Dalmatian and International cuisine and there is a pretty outdoor terrace
• Free WiFi throughout the hotel
• Lift
• Parking (free of charge. Pre-booking is required)