The best hotels in Sipan

Amoret Apartments

Dubrovnik

Traditional apartments, excellent value, just a five minute walk from Buza beach. Apartments have kitchenettes, extra beds, wifi, and wonderful city views over the Old Town. Rooms are rather antique but offer unbeatable rates. Ideal for anyone on a budget, very convenient too.

  • Views - Stunning views over the Old Town.
  • Value chic
  • Sights nearby - Dubrovnik's Old Town is a highlight.
  • Kayaking - Adriatic Kayak Tours.
from $83 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Villa Vilina

Lopud (Lopud)

A beautiful stone house on Lopud Island with stunning sea views in a privileged location. Simple traditional rooms, some with private balconies, roof top terrace and pool, excellent restaurant and BBQs, and immediate access to the sea. An ideal spot for a peaceful romantic getaway or wedding.

  • Views - On the water's edge the hotel has fantastic sea views.
  • Romantic Break - A romantic paradies on a small island.
  • Swimming Pool - Roof top pool with views.
  • Restaurant - Excellent barbeques.
from $157 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Casa Milolaza

Mlini

A couple of excellently equipped apartments just a ferrry hop from Dubrovnik. Smart modern interiors with every mod con imaginable, plus a private terrace with hot tub and views to die for. The perfect option to escape the hordes and great value too. 5 night minimum stay.

  • Local exploring - Ideally placed for exploring Dubrovnik (15 mins by boat) and further afield, and Milan can offer personal tours.
  • Minimum Stay - There is a minimum stay of five nights
  • Sights nearby - Dubrovnik is just 7km down the road and easily reachable by boat (15mins)
  • Diving - There is a diving centre down the road (200m away).
from $148 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Hotel Kompas

Dubrovnik

A stylish ultra modern hotel, with a spectacular seaside positioning. Hotel Kompas offers guests a first-class staying experience from chic rooms, to superb vistas, atmospheric bars, an excellent restaurant and a deluxe spa. Perfect for simply relaxing or exploring Dubrovnik.

  • Local exploring - Ideally placed for exploring the enchanting city of Dubrovnik and the stunning surrounding Dalmatian Coast.
  • Beach Life - A romantic hotel in a sheltered bay on the Lapad peninsular, perfect for a seaside escape.
  • Fishing - The hotel can organise sea fishing trips for guests.
  • Sights nearby - Fifteen minutes bus ride from Dubrovnik old town.
from $155 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Sun Gardens

Dubrovnik

A seaside resort hotel with an indulgent spa and a varied choice of rooms including self-catering apartments. Light-filled interiors are modern and fresh with pops of colour. Smart rooms all have large windows and terraces with gorgeous sea views. Great cuisine and easy beach access are a real plus!

  • Families - With its proximity to the beach and great on-site sports and kids' facilities, this is a great choice for families
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor pool, kids' pool and seasonal outdoor pool
  • Tennis Court - Tennis courts on site
  • Spa
from $184 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Villa Mirosa

Mljet (Mljet)

This charming villa is located on the picturesque Croatian island of Mljet. Rooms are bright and simply dressed with a modern finish; the best suites offer a private terrace. Take a dip in the hotel pool or relax on the private beach before dinner from the outdoor grill. A relaxing beach holiday.

  • Beach Life - Located on the idyllic coast of Mljet, with its own private stretch of beach, this hotel makes a perfect seaside getaway
  • Local exploring - The hotel can arrange transfers to the mainland for local exploring in Croatia or on Mljet itself
  • Romantic Break - Couples love the hotel's facilities, particularly dinner from the grill after a day by the pool
  • Sailing - Take a boat trip to Odisejeva špilja, a limestone coastal cave steeped in Greek mythology, and swim through its 66-ft tunnel
from $186 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Villa Pattiera

Cavtat (Cavtat)

A good choice for a less touristic holiday on the Dalmatian coastline. A traditional hotel in the town of Cavtat within striking distance of the beach. Simple, but very spacious, rooms have parquet floors and mahogany furnishings. A bit off the beaten track, but better value.

  • Traditional - All rooms are furnished with antiques and have oak floors.
  • Restaurant - Traditional Dalmation and Mediterranean specialities
  • Sights nearby - 40 mins to Dubrovnik by boat taxi
  • Diving
from $240 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Roko House

Dubrovnik

A simple but stylish collection of rooms and apartments with kitchenettes in central Dubrovnik. Creamy rooms and two bedroom suites have wooden floors and minimal furnishings. An excellent value spot for families, groups of friends, or those on a budget.

  • Value chic
  • Families
  • Sights nearby - House of Marin Drzic, Dubrovnik Aquarium, Dubrovnik Cable Car, Onofrio's Fountain and Franciscan Monastery.
  • Fishing
from $228 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Boutique Hotel Kazbek

Dubrovnik

A luxury boutique castle hotel, previously a holiday home, in the heritage bay of Lapad. Stunning rooms and suites, traditional in style with wooden beamed ceilings and attractive furnishings. Fantastic regional restaurant, pool and courtyard, and a speedboat to hire.

  • Sights nearby - Dubrovnik old city - take the cable car to the view point above Dubrovnik - a must!
  • Short break - 30 mins from Dubrovnik airport- beautiful views
  • Traditional - The summer house of a Croatian noble family.
  • Sea Views - From the terrace of the marina
from $232 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

Dubrovnik (Lapad)

This waterside hotel on the edge of the Lapad Peninsula features contemporary Scandi-style interiors. Facilities are first class with four restaurants, a rooftop spa, three pools, and a scuba diving centre. With each room boasting a balcony and sea view, it's a picture perfect coastal escape.

  • Total relaxation - Unwind at the rooftop spa with its indoor pool, two jetted tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and hot stone massages
  • Active Holiday - The hotel boasts a scuba diving centre, a padel court, a jogging path, and three pools
  • Beach Life - Enjoy direct access to a quiet and peaceful beach
  • Great walks - Take a relaxing stroll through the hotel grounds planted with rosemary, oleander, olive trees, and pines — a sensory delight
from $242 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Stradun Apartments

Dubrovnik

A boutique collection of apartments in the Old Town. Light, airy, and contemporary decoration within a 17th century townhouse. Each suite has all the mod cons, including DVD players, and a kitchenette. A great option for a family or a couple for a summer beach holiday or a winter retreat.

  • Families - Each apartment sleeps up to 4.
  • Beach Life
  • Honeymoons
  • Sailing - Take a boat to Elaphiti islands - Kolocep, Lopud or Sipan - for walking, swimming, sunbathing.
from $285 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Grand Villa Argentina

Dubrovnik

A stunning Dalmatian villa sits on the waterfront with breathtaking views, its own private beach, and a full service spa. Rooms and suites, slightly traditional, but very luxurious with private balconies. Three excellent restaurants, beauty salon, spa treatments, two pools, and picturesque gardens.

  • Spa breaks - A full service garden-view spa.
  • Views - Fabulous views from all angles.
  • Foodies - Three excellent restaurants.
  • Luxury
from $305 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Heritage Villa Nobile

Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik-Neretva)

This adults-only hotel, built in the 18th century, sits just outside the city walls. The six stylish rooms boast a wonderful blend of old and new. Restored antique furnishings and modern tech work effortlessly together. Add in the gorgeous garden for lazy breakfasts and it's the perfect oasis.

  • City Style - Rooms have state-of-the-art tech such as underfloor heating, touch lighting, minibars and Nespresso coffee machines
  • Romantic Break - Enjoy a romantic drink in the lush gardens surrounded by Japanese Sago palms before heading out for the evening
  • Great walks - Walk along the ancient city walls and enjoy the best views of the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ and the surrounding lush green islands
  • Sights nearby - Visit Dubrovnik's impressive cathedral and admire its amazing baroque architecture
from $278 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Bota Palace

Dubrovnik

Set on the corner of the Old Town's main Stradun, this 18th century palace boasts five stylish rooms. Stone walls and wooden floors blend seamlessly with sleek bathrooms and modern art. Breakfast is delivered to your door and you're just steps away from the historic centre. A charming city stay.

  • Local exploring - City walls, museums, the Rector's Palace, and historic churches are all just minutes away from your accommodation
  • Romantic Break - Book the Stagnum Room and enjoy a delicious breakfast in bed with a view of Dubrovnik's stone houses and palaces
  • Artworks - Striking paintings by Dubrovnik-based artist, Tonko Smokvina, adorn the walls
  • Great walks - Walk a complete circuit of the City Walls with stunning views over the Old Town’s terracotta rooftops and out to sea
from $327 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Pucic Palace

Dubrovnik

A historic townhouse hotel in the the centre of Dubrovnik's old town. The sandstone building has traditional rooms and suites with wooden beamed ceilings, parquet floors and paintings on the walls. Lovely frescoed bar and restaurant. An authentic choice right in the thick of it. Family friendly.

  • City Style
  • Sights nearby - Bang in the centre of the Old Town, just minute from the old port
  • Restaurant - Two restaurants
  • Tennis Court
from $348 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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St Joseph's

Dubrovnik

A stunning 16th century guesthouse set within the walls of Dubrovnik's old town. The luxurious rooms are appointed with style and elegance, fittingly paying tribute to the city's rich culture and heritage. Surrounded by the old town's enchanting streets, it's the perfect place for a romantic break.

  • Local exploring - Right in the heart the UNESCO-protected Walls of Old Town Dubrovnik, and only minutes from the Stradun Promenade.
  • Romantic Break - An enchanting escape for two- the elegant and stylish suites are steeped in romance and history.
  • Sights nearby - The old walls of Dubrovnik, Onofrio's Fountain and the Franciscan Monastery Dubrovnik are all with two minutes walk.
  • Sailing - This hotel serves as a perfect stopping point on a sailing trip around the Dalmatian coast.
from $353 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Croatia Cavtat

Cavtat (Cavtat)

This five-star luxury hotel and spa overlooks Cavtat Bay on the beautiful Adriatic coast. Sitting on a pine-forested peninsula, the hotel offers access to two pretty beaches. The best of the stylish and modern rooms boast balconies with a 180-degree panoramic sea view. An indulgent beach getaway.

  • Families - With a kid's club, babysitting services and spacious family suites, this hotel is great for families
  • Beach Life - The hotel has private access to two quiet and pretty beaches, making it great for a beach break
  • Romantic Break - Couples love the cocktails at the hotel bar and romantic spa treatments
  • Diving - Choose from a range of local diving centres and explore the wonders of the Adriatic Sea
from $363 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Kalamota Beach House

Kolocep

A 4-star gem on the seafront of Koločep. Stylish interiors featuring sleek, contemporary furnishings set a relaxed yet sophisticated tone. Guests can expect a rooftop pool with ocean views, a family-friendly restaurant and bar, plus a suite of in-room amenities. A family-oriented seaside escape.

  • Families - Perfect for a family break, enjoy spacious suites with full kitchens, a kids' play area, and a family-friendly restaurant
  • Beach Life - Ideal for a beach holiday, relax by the pool with stunning sea views or take a short stroll to Don Đivan Beach
  • Sights nearby - Explore the historical charm of St. Nicholas Church, a peaceful 12th-century chapel
  • Great walks - Hike to the Belvedere Overlook for stunning panoramic views of Koločep Island
from $368 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Villa Allure of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

A stunning little guesthouse-hotel. Contemporary classic rooms have four poster beds, beige tones, and elegant furniture. Wonderful sea views from sprawling terraces, swimming pool, and walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and Dubrovnik's stunning Old Town.

  • Views - Stuning views over the Mediterranean and Dubrovnik Old Town
  • Beach Life
  • Sights nearby - Close to Dubrovnik's historic old town
  • Swimming Pool -
from $382 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Byron

Dubrovnik

A lovely 17th century guesthouse in the heart of the Old Town set just by the cathedral. Rooms are bright with chic minimal decor, an up-cycled feel and have little kitchenettes for self-catering. Hosts are hands-on and very welcoming, providing guests with indulgent breakfasts and top local tips!

  • Local exploring - This prime location in Dubrovnik's Old Town is a great choice for guests interested in discovering the city's many attractions
  • Great walks - Walk the city walls- the easiest and most popular itinerary for visitors to Dubrovnik is the stroll around its fortifications
  • Sights nearby - Of all the Old Town treasures, the Franciscan Monastery and its Old Pharmacy Museum are the real gems
  • Local markets - The oldest market in Dubrovnik is located in the prominent, baroque square of Gundulićeva poljana
from $447 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Palace Natali

Dubrovnik

A meticulously restored Renaissance summer residence just outside Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Interiors feature sleek marble floors, rich woods, and plush velvet furnishings. Guests can expect chic stone-walled suites, lush gardens, gourmet dining and crisp glasses of wine poolside. A stylish haven.

  • Sights nearby - Spend hours exploring Mljet National Park, swim in Odysseus' Cave, and enjoy a dip in Blace lagoon's mineral-rich mud waters
  • Great walks - Take a tour up Mount Srđ for views of Dubrovnik, before descending into the Old Town along historic city walls and forts
  • Romantic Break - Adults-only suites with private balconies are perfect for sipping wine at sunset, overlooking peaceful sea views
  • Local exploring - This hillside retreat offers easy access to cultural gems, scenic walking routes, and quaint coastal towns
from $524 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Hotel Stari Grad

Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik)

This boutique hotel occupies a beautifully restored 16th-century residence. The individually designed rooms combine regal tones with Old World motifs for a stylish and cosy finish. Relax in the spa before dining on the rooftop terrace, with spectacular views over the old town. A stately guesthouse.

  • Romantic Break - Sleepy Stari Grad - and this intimate hotel in particular - is perfect for a relaxed couples' getaway
  • Hideaway - This quiet seafront town is perfect for a hideaway holiday; sink into your cosy bed and don't get out
  • Beach Life - Close to the town's pretty promenade, this hotel is a great base for a beach holiday
  • Sights nearby - Visit the Petar Hektorović Castle, the former residence of a Renaissance poet and the most famous building in the town
from $532 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Bellevue, Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

State of the art glass hotel set in the cliff face in central Dubrovnik. Contemporary designer rooms, family suites, and suites have neutral tones, all the high techery and private balconies. Two restaurants, excellent spa, and immediate access to all the sights. A luxury spot, very family friendly.

  • Beach Life
  • Families
  • Restaurant - Fine dining restaurant and beach restaurant
  • Sights nearby - Easy walking distance of the Old Town
from $592 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Villa Orsula

Dubrovnik

The ultimate in romantic chic. A beautiful traditional Mediterranean villa with stylish modern rooms and fantastic amenities. Luscious gardens lead to a private beach, a renowned chef provides fantastic cuisine from terraces, and sea views drift over the bay and islands. Luxurious, highly romantic.

  • Views - Breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea, Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik Old Town.
  • Foodies - Delicious Mediterranean cuisine by executive chef Thierry Caruel.
  • City Style
  • Romantic Break
from $705 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Villa Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

A beautiful Five Star hotel crafted by local architects from the rock face in Dubrovnik. Designer rooms, suites, and villas are contemporary with sea facing balconies, some with private hot tubs. Excellent restaurant, pool, spa, private rocky beach, and lots of privacy. Romantic luxury.

  • Views - Fabulous views over the Adriatic and of the old city.
  • Families - 2 villas sleep 6 each.
  • Beach Life
  • Groups
from $689 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Hotel Excelsior

Dubrovnik (Ploce)

A modern five-star hotel with mesmerising vistas of the Adriatic. A short walk from Dubrovnik's stunning historic centre, the hotel's superb spa is the perfect place to relax after a day's exploring. Palatial rooms fitted with terrace showcase the area's natural beauty. A coastal oasis.

  • Spa breaks - Excelsior has a strong focus on wellness, making it the perfect place for a relaxing spa break.
  • Local markets - Wander through the bustling markets of the historic fortified Old Town of Dubrovnik.
  • Snorkelling - Perfectly situated to explore the abundant sea life of the Adriatic.
  • Sea Views - Enjoy sublime views out onto the Adriatic sea.
from $1177 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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About Sipan

The largest of the Elafiti islands, Sipan is a quiet and peaceful island off the Dalmatian Coast. Lined with pleasant pristine beaches and centred around a lush green valley dotted with olive and fig trees, vineyards and citrus groves, it is the perfect little rural escape. Famed for its wine and relaxed vibe, it has two major settlements - Sudjuradj and Sipanska Luka - both of which boast several fascinating historic sites, including a 16th century castle, the 11th century Church of St. Peter and the noble ruins of an archbishop's palace. Once where the Dubrovnik aristocracy built their summer houses, now tourists flock to Sipan for its enchanting landscape, gorgeous beaches and simple way of life. The best places to stay in Sipan are cheap and combine contemporary comforts with simple, local rustic produce.

What not to miss

  • Visit the Church of St. Peter, an 11th century beauty promising solace.
  • Walk through the central valley and breathe in the scent of citrus and fig trees.
  • Check out the marvellous 15th century villas in Spanska, built by aristocratic holidaymakers in the 15th century.
  • Visit the stark and muscular 16th century castle of Sudurad.
  • Enjoy sunbathing on one of the many beaches on the island, full of sheltered coves and pebbled beaches.
  • Explore the ruins of the old archbishop's palace.
  • Find comfort inside the Church of the Holy Spirit, built in 1569.

Serene, quaint and relaxed, you can't find a better holiday destination for sun, sand and rustic simplicity. If you want to get away from it all, or if you're looking for a great place for a family holiday, look no further than Sipan. Browse through our collection of the best places to stay in Sipan to start planning your trip.

The best places to stay in Sipan

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Travel information

  • The best time to go is during the summer when the temperature ranges between 20 and 30 degrees.
  • Fly to Dubrovnik Airport and get a ferry to Sipanska Luka (the journey takes 2 hours).
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