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7 incredible Dubrovnik hotels with pools

Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, a luxury waterside hotel on the Lapad peninsular, has several outdoor pools
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, a luxury waterside hotel on the Lapad peninsular, has several outdoor pools

An insider's guide to the best Dubrovnik hotels with pools, including the top places to stay for indoor pool, outdoor pools, sea views, hot tubs, top-notch spas, beaches and fine dining, near the Old Town, Ploče Gate, Dubrovnik Airport and Gruž ferry port.

Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik
Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik

Hotel Excelsior

Dubrovnik, Croatia

8Telegraph expert rating

A historic five-star hotel, with fantastic views of Dubrovnik's medieval walls rising from the sea. The vast Wellness Spa has a big freeform pool and whirlpools, as well as Roman bath and Finnish sauna. You'd do well to upgrade to Deluxe for a sea-view balcony. Suites have spacious living rooms and terraces have striking views onto the sea, Dubrovnik and Lokrum. Head to Sensus for a creative tasting menu. The best tables are on a terrace with views of the floodlit city walls across the bay – if you're lucky, you'll catch a late-night firework display from the Old Harbour too. Read expert review From £123per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com

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Grand Villa Argentina, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Grand Villa Argentina, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Grand Villa Argentina

Dubrovnik, Croatia

8Telegraph expert rating

This hotel set in a terraced garden affords fine views down onto the sea and towards Dubrovnik's medieval-walled Old Town, beautifully illuminated at night. The outdoor pool with adjoining sea-view terrace restaurant shaded by pine trees is a must. Energy Clinic Spa & Wellness Centre has an indoor pool and whirlpool bath, as well as a sauna and gym too. Classic (standard) rooms do not have sea views – it's worth paying a little more for a Superior with ocean vista and balcony. Although the hotel is popular with tour groups, the grounds are extensive enough to absorb them. Read expert review From £88per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com

The best luxury hotels in Dubrovnik

Hotel Lapad, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Hotel Lapad, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Hotel Lapad

Dubrovnik, Croatia

7Telegraph expert rating

A classical and elegant hotel in a building dating from 1912 on Dubrovnik’s Lapad peninsula. The most memorable feature is the early-20th-century front courtyard garden with palms and a heated pool rimmed by sun beds, where besides daytime swimming, you'll find after-dark live music in high season. Everything is smart and modern in the rooms, including the bathrooms, which have both bathtub and good rain-shower. Staff are helpful and friendly. Read expert review From £48per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com

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Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, Croatia
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, Croatia

Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

Dubrovnik, Croatia

8Telegraph expert rating

This luxury waterside hotel on Dubrovnik's Lapad peninsular has several outdoor pools. Out front, sun beds on the rock-and-concrete bathing area look across the Adriatic to the Elaphiti Islands. The 10th-floor spa has a sea-view indoor pool with two adjoining circular hot tubs, plus steam bath, Finnish sauna and gym overlooking the ocean. Other facilities include a peaceful tennis court shaded by towering pine trees, a scuba diving centre and a beachwear shop. All bathrooms come with a bathtub and are stocked Reve Thermal toiletries. Read expert review From £78per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com

The best boutique hotels in Dubrovnik

valamar dubrovnik president hotel, croatia
valamar dubrovnik president hotel, croatia

Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel

Dubrovnik, Croatia

8Telegraph expert rating

A big, modern five-star seaside hotel with a wide beach and lovely sunsets, just a 20-min bus ride from Dubrovnik's fortified Old Town. The stand-out feature is the hotel beach, a pebble cove with sun beds, parasols, baldachins and palm trees, but there are also outdoor and indoor pools and an outdoor whirlpool. All bedrooms have sliding glass doors opening onto private sea-view terraces. Down by the sea, the Beach Bistro serves light meals and Mediterranean fare at dinner, with a magical view onto the palm-rimmed bay. Read expert review From £116per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com

The best five-star hotels in Dubrovnik

valamar lacroma dubrovnik, croatia
valamar lacroma dubrovnik, croatia

Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel

Dubrovnik, Croatia

8Telegraph expert rating

This family-friendly four-star hotel enjoys sea views from a striking position amidst lawns, palms and olive trees. The Ragusa Spa has a big heated indoor pool, steam bath, Finnish sauna and ice fountain. It opens onto an even larger outdoor pool, with sunbeds and parasols, and an adjoining children's pool. Superior rooms come with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto blissful sea-view balconies. Try the fresh lobster at The Langusto Restaurant, set on a small secluded terrace shaded by white awnings Read expert review From £107per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com

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