Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik

An eye on the Adriatic & the medieval city

Set in a spectacular seaside location, overlooking both the Adriatic and the medieval Old Town of Dubrovnik, Hotel Excelsior is an iconic property on the Dalmatian coast. Comprising a former royal villa built in 1913, Villa Odak, and a modern glass-fronted extension, The Tower, the hotel elegantly blends history with contemporary style. Its peaceful gardens, rocky beach overlooking the azure water and restaurant terraces have previously welcomed famous guests such as Queen Elizabeth II and actress Liz Taylor. Most of the 158 rooms offer magnificent views of the sea and the medieval city, set within a refined atmosphere featuring bespoke furniture, natural textures and neutral tones. At the heart of the 850m² spa, an indoor pool, jacuzzis, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms deliver the promise of a true wellness retreat. Meanwhile, at lunch or dinner, the superb panorama of the Adriatic enhances the Mediterranean flavours of the Prora, Sensus and Salin restaurants. Hotel Excelsior is a haven of comfort less than a ten-minute walk from Dubrovnik's must-see fortress.

STYLE

Former retreat of Queen Elizabeth II blending old and contemporary with elegance

SITUATION

A few minutes' walk from Dubrovnik's old town, facing the Adriatic, in the south of Croatia

CAPACITY

158 rooms distributed between Villa Odak, the original 1913 building, and the modern wing, The Tower

HIGHLIGHTS

3 restaurants, an 850m² spa & a rocky beach overlooking the medieval town

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Spa relaxation with indoor pool, jacuzzis, sauna, steam room and treatments
  • Gym
  • Rocky beach with sun loungers
  • Tour of Dubrovnik's old town with a private guide
  • Ascension of Mount Srđ by cable car
  • Vineyard tour and local wine tasting
  • Visit to a goldsmith's workshop

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Hotel Excelsior boasts an ideal beachfront location on the Dalmatian coast, just a short walk from the UNESCO-listed medieval old town. The enchanting panorama of the Adriatic and the fortress can be admired from the bedroom balconies, in both the historic Villa Odak and the modern Tower. It can also be enjoyed from the restaurants, whether on the popular Sensus terrace or beneath the stone arches of Prora, where dining takes place almost at the water's edge.

ETHICS

Excelsior Dubrovnik is a property of the Adriatic Luxury Hotels group, which is committed to supporting Croatian communities in the fields of culture, art, sport, the environment, education and infrastructure development. The hotel group thus supports educational programmes in Dubrovnik's schools, takes part in Adriatic beach cleanup campaigns, and provides medical equipment to Dubrovnik hospital.