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Villa Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, Croatia · Independent · Grand Luxury
Designed in 1961 by Croatian architect Mladen Frka as a cliffside residence for political elites above the Adriatic, then converted to a hotel overlooking Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik's walled Old Town, Villa Dubrovnik reopened in 2025 after a complete €25 million transformation by Brazilian architect Arthur Casas, its protected modernist facade unchanged, its interiors entirely reimagined.
- 56 rooms
- Opened 1963
- Neighborhood: Sveti Jakov
- Architect: Mladen Frka
- Interiors: Studio Arthur Casas
About Villa Dubrovnik
- Architect Mladen Frka originally designed the building in 1961 as a modernist residence for Croatia's political elite before it was completed instead as a hotel annex in 1963.
- Brazilian architect Arthur Casas led a complete interior transformation of the cliffside hotel, mixing furniture by Gio Ponti and Paola Lenti.
- The hotel sits on a cliff in the Sveti Jakov district with views across to Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed Old Town.
- Its suites are named using old Dubrovnik dialect words such as Romantiko, Beleca, and Mirakul.
History
Villa Dubrovnik was designed in 1961 by the Croatian architect Mladen Frka as a modernist residential building for members of the political elite, set on a cliff in the prestigious Sveti Jakov district east of Dubrovnik's Old Town. Its function changed during construction, and in 1963 it was completed instead as an annex to the neighboring Hotel Argentina, an early and influential example of rational architecture on the Dalmatian coast.
By 1970 additions had turned it into a small boutique hotel of around thirty rooms. Architects Boris Fiolić and Mira Tadej redesigned it in 2003, expanding it to 55 rooms with an indoor pool and wellness center, and after a 2006-2010 renovation it reopened in summer 2010. Following a complete interior transformation led by Brazilian architect Arthur Casas (Studio Arthur Casas), the cliffside property reopened with 56 rooms, suites, and villas as a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, operated by Adriatic Luxury Hotels, with interiors mixing pieces by Gio Ponti and Paola Lenti.
The setting
2 km from 15th-century Rector's Palace. Overlooks Adriatic Sea.
Restaurants and bars
- Pjerin Restaurant — Restaurant · Mediterranean with contemporary Italian twist
- Galanto Bar — Bar
- Giardino Restaurant — Restaurant
- Libero Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Private boat sailing to the Elafiti Islands — Sailing on a private boat to the serene Elafiti Islands.
- Gourmet exploration of Pelješac peninsula vineyards — Gourmet exploration through the widely known vineyards of the Pelješac peninsula.
- Art discovery inside Old Town walls — Uncovering art hiding on every step inside the walls of the Old Town.
- Custom-made menus — Chefs create Mediterranean cuisine fusing tradition with a contemporary twist on Italian cuisine, paired with premium Croatian and international wines.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2025)
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