Prix Versailles: Villa Dubrovnik

Villa Dubrovnik luxury hotel overlooking the Adriatic Sea and Dubrovnik coastline.

Among the World's Most Beautiful Hotels, recognised for its distinctive architecture and connection to the Adriatic.

Architecture, Design and a Sense of Place

Villa Dubrovnik's distinctive stone architecture featuring an elegant staircase, natural limestone walls and Mediterranean landscaping.

Villa Dubrovnik has been included in the 2026 Prix Versailles World’s Most Beautiful Hotels List, an international selection celebrating exceptional architecture and design in hospitality. The recognition places Villa Dubrovnik among 16 distinguished hotels worldwide, each offering a distinctive vision of contemporary hospitality and a meaningful connection to its surroundings.

Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, with Dubrovnik’s historic Old Town and the island of Lokrum on the horizon, Villa Dubrovnik is defined by its relationship with the landscape. Rather than competing with the natural beauty of the coastline, its architecture embraces it, allowing the sea, light and surrounding cliffs to shape the experience.

Originally designed in 1961 by Croatian architect Mladen Frka, the hotel occupies a protected modernist building that has undergone a comprehensive transformation. The renovation introduced a contemporary aesthetic while respecting the architectural character of the original structure. Studio Arthur Casas led the interior design, using natural materials alongside a restrained colour palette and carefully considered details. The result is an environment that feels both sophisticated and deeply connected to its Adriatic surroundings.

The design also draws inspiration from Croatian craftsmanship, with subtle details that reflect local heritage while maintaining a contemporary architectural language. The result is an approach to luxury that values balance over excess. Open views, a sense of privacy and a seamless relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces allow the surrounding landscape to remain an essential part of the stay.

The Prix Versailles recognition celebrates this dialogue between architecture, design and place. For Villa Dubrovnik, it is an opportunity to share a distinctive expression of Croatian hospitality with an international audience, while highlighting Dubrovnik as a destination where cultural heritage, natural beauty and contemporary design exist in harmony.