Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
A 310-room five-star on the cliffs west of Dubrovnik's Old Town, about 20 minutes' walk from Pile Gate, with an indoor pool open all year
About this hotel
Perched on the coastline, the Rixos Premium Dubrovnik offers a luxurious escape with direct access to the beach and remarkable sea views from its pools and many rooms. The hotel's extensive spa area is a highlight, featuring a large indoor pool open all year and seasonal outdoor pools that invite relaxation. Dining is a global affair with three restaurants, including exclusive teppanyaki and fresh seafood options, complemented by three bars. The ambiance is one of refined comfort, making it an ideal base for those seeking both relaxation and easy access to Dubrovnik's historic heart.
- 310 rooms on the cliffs west of the Old Town
- About 20 minutes on foot from Pile Gate
- Indoor pool open all year, seasonal outdoor pool and children's pool
- Spa with ten treatment rooms, sauna, steam room and Turkish bath
- Beach about 220 metres below, reached by stairs
Our take
Rixos Premium Dubrovnik stands at Liechtensteinov put 3, on the cliffs west of the Old Town, about a mile and some 20 minutes on foot from Pile Gate. That is the middle ground between Lapad's resorts and the walls. The hotel has 310 rooms above the open sea, the spa has ten treatment rooms with a sauna, steam room and Turkish bath, and the indoor pool runs all year. Guests give it 9.2 out of 10 across 4,374 reviews. The beach is reached by stairs, about 220 metres down. I would book it for spring or autumn. Families with toddlers may find the stairs tiring.
- ✓The walk to Pile Gate takes around 20 minutes, so you can be at the walls at opening time, before cruise passengers arrive.
- ✓With an indoor pool open year-round, this is one of the hotels that keeps its appeal in April or October.
- ✓The beach lies about 220 metres below the hotel down a set of stairs, so pack light for the day.
Why we love it
- Beachfront location with direct access to the sea
- Panoramic sea views from pools and many rooms
- Extensive spa with year-round indoor pool
- Variety of dining options, including teppanyaki and seafood
Why guests love itRixos works for families who want resort facilities within reach of the Old Town. There is a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool with a panoramic terrace and an indoor pool open all year, so swimming does not depend on the sea or the weather. The Old Town is about 20 minutes on foot, short enough for an evening walk with older children. The catch is the cliff site: the beach is around 220 metres below down a flight of stairs, hard work with a pushchair or toddlers. With 310 rooms, the hotel is large and busy in summer.