The 25 best luxury hotels in Croatia
From Villa to Hyatt Regency: 25 hand-picked luxury hotels across 9 destinations in Croatia. Every booking through suitespot includes free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability and further benefits — at the regular hotel rate.
Luxury hotels in Croatia by destination
Pick your destination: every city and region in Croatia has its own overview with all properties, rates and benefits.
More destinations in Croatia
Beyond the big names, we also feature hand-picked properties here:
The most popular luxury hotels in Croatia
These properties lead our ranking in Croatia — across all destinations, ordered exactly as in our search.
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The strongest destinations in Croatia compared
How many properties are where, what do they cost and which address leads the local ranking? All prices are from-rates per night; booked via suitespot the benefits come on top at no extra cost.
| Destination | Luxury hotels | From | Top-ranked property |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubrovnik | 5 | 120 € | Villa Dubrovnik |
| Rovinj | 2 | 230 € | Grand Park Hotel Rovinj |
| Split | 2 | 120 € | Radisson Blu Resort Split |
| Cres | 1 | 168 € | The Isolano Cres |
| Hvar | 1 | 344 € | Palace Elisabeth Hvar Heritage Hotel |
| Novigrad | 1 | – | Palazzo Rainis Hotel |
| Stari Grad | 1 | 482 € | Maslina Resort |
| Zagreb | 1 | 147 € | art'otel Zagreb |
| Šibenik | 1 | 143 € | D-Resort Šibenik |
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in Croatia
Many of our partner hotels in Croatia offer special conditions bookable through suitespot – from free nights to hotel credit.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| Rixos Premium Dubrovnik | Fourth night free | June 16, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Croatia
Villa DubrovnikFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in Croatia: 26 5-star hotels, from 114 euros a night.26 luxury hotels from Istria to Dubrovnik – and how to choose
Luxury hotels in Croatia cost between 114 € and 755 € a night; the median entry rate is 215 €. Separately there is the Mandarin Oriental estate Lopud 1483 on the island of Lopud from 15,040 €.
Hyatt Regency Zadar25 hotels include a breakfast for two and an upgrade; at 18 the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
Croatia is best travelled along the coast.
In Dubrovnik the Rixos Premium Dubrovnik starts at 120 €, from the first night. In Split the Radisson Blu Resort Split starts at 120 €, on Hvar the Palace Elisabeth Hvar Heritage Hotel at 344 €.
In Istria you stay in Rovinj at the Grand Park Hotel Rovinj or the Hotel Monte Mulini Rovinj.
Our advice: Split and Dubrovnik with an island in between – or Istria for shorter journeys from the north.
Where to stay: Dubrovnik, Split, Istria, Kvarner or on the islands
The best hotels in Croatia line the Adriatic, from Istria down to the south.
Dubrovnik
Eight hotels in Dubrovnik and southern Dalmatia from 120 €, including Villa Dubrovnik, the Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik and Sun Gardens Dubrovnik. Our recommendation for the old town, the city walls and the islands offshore.
Split
Six hotels in Split and central Dalmatia from 120 €, including the Vestibul Palace Split inside Diocletian’s Palace, D-Resort Šibenik and Maslina Resort on Hvar. Our recommendation for the old town and island hopping.
Istria
Six hotels from 200 €, including the Grand Park Hotel Rovinj, the Grand Hotel Brioni Pula Radisson Collection and San Canzian Village. Our recommendation for truffles, wine and small coastal towns.
They are joined by three hotels in Kvarner from 145 €, such as The Isolano Cres on Cres, two in Zadar and on Dugi Otok from 114 € and the art'otel Zagreb in Zagreb. How best to travel between the places, our travel advisors will clarify before you book.
337 categories: the best hotels in Croatia from the inside
Together the best hotels in Croatia list 337 categories, 133 of them suites.
Hotel Excelsior DubrovnikThe largest unit is the villa with terrace at Maslina Resort, at 500 m². At the Grand Park Hotel Rovinj the Signature Suite measures 173 m².
Tell us the size you do not want to go below – our travel advisors have it confirmed before you book.
What a night at a luxury hotel in Croatia costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in Croatia costs between 114 € and 755 €. The estate on Lopud starts at 15,040 €.
| Destination | Hotels | From |
|---|---|---|
| Dubrovnik and southern Dalmatia | 8 | 120 € |
| Split and central Dalmatia | 6 | 120 € |
| Istria | 6 | 200 € |
| Kvarner | 3 | 145 € |
| Zadar and Dugi Otok | 2 | 114 € |
| Zagreb | 1 | 147 € |
How long to stay: seven to ten nights – two places on the coast.
Hotel Bellevue DubrovnikAt 18 hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night, at the others from two or more nights.
When it is at its best: in May, June and September for old towns and swimming, in July and August for beach and sailing. Our recommendation for the coast and islands.
In December Zagreb draws visitors with its Advent. Our recommendation for a winter city break.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as in the busiest.
Breakfast, upgrade and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
25 hotels include a breakfast for two and an upgrade upon availability, 24 an early check-in or late check-out.Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comIn addition, for example:
• a hotel credit at 15 hotels
• at Villa Dubrovnik, for selected categories from two nights, a lunch or dinner for two
• at the Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik a lunch and access to the spa and gym
You collect points at nine hotels – with Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, Radisson Rewards and in the Leaders Club.
Suites & family options in Croatia
For anniversaries, wedding nights or simply more space: these properties in Croatia offer their own suite categories. Our travel advisors know them in detail and will put together the right category for your occasion.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik | Amor Suite, Beleca Suite, Deluxe Suite | – |
| Hyatt Regency Zadar | Zadar | Presidential Suite, Family Suite, Adriatic Suite | Presidential Suite · 140 m² |
| Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik | Presidential Suite, Deluxe Suite, Excelsior Signature Suite | Presidential Suite · 143 m² |
| Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik | Presidental Suite, Deluxe Suite, Executive Suite | Presidental Suite · 91 m² |
| Maslina Resort | Stari Grad | Family Suite, Panoramic Suite, Suite | Family Suite · 145 m² |
| Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel | Dubrovnik | Classic Suite, Executive Suite, Riviera Suite | – |
| Rixos Premium Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik | Executive Suite, Junior Suite, Spa Suite | – |
| Sun Gardens Dubrovnik | Orašac | Presidential Suite, Executive Suite, Club Suite | Presidential Suite · 136 m² |
Earn points & use your status in Croatia
suitespot rates are full direct rates: you earn regular points and elite nights in the hotel program and keep your status benefits — the suitespot benefits come on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Leaders Club | 6 hotels | Villa Dubrovnik, Sun Gardens Dubrovnik, Grand Park Hotel Rovinj … |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 3 hotels | Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel, The Isolano Cres, Le Méridien Lav Split |
| Radisson Rewards | 3 hotels | Grand Hotel Brioni Pula Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu Resort Split, art'otel Zagreb |
| ALL (Accor) | 1 hotel | Rixos Premium Dubrovnik |
| Fans of Mandarin Oriental | 1 hotel | Lopud 1483 |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Hyatt Regency Zadar |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Croatia
How many luxury hotels in Croatia does suitespot offer?
26: eight around Dubrovnik, six in Split and central Dalmatia, six in Istria, three in Kvarner, two in Zadar and on Dugi Otok and one in Zagreb.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in Croatia cost?
Between 114 € at the Hyatt Regency Zadar and 755 € at Villa Nai 3.3; the estate on Lopud from 15,040 €.
Which hotel is inside Diocletian’s Palace?
The Vestibul Palace Split in Split, from 140 € and from two nights.
Which luxury hotel in Dubrovnik has the lowest entry rate?
The Rixos Premium Dubrovnik from 120 €, from the first night.
Is there a minimum stay in Croatia?
At 18 hotels the benefits apply from the first night, at the others from two or more nights.
Which hotel has the largest suite?
The Maslina Resort on Hvar: a villa with terrace of 500 m².
Can I earn hotel points in Croatia?
At nine hotels, with Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, Radisson Rewards and in the Leaders Club.
When is the best time to visit Croatia?
In May, June and September for towns and swimming, in summer for beach and sailing, in December for Zagreb at Advent.
