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Ariston
Croatia, Europe
Dubrovnik
Overlooking the sea, the hotel is positioned on the quaint Lapad Peninsula, offering a paradisiacal setting in which visitors may relax either for holidays or on a business trip. This hotel is ideally located within the city of Dubrovnik, around 4 km from the town centre and 24 km from Dubrovnik Airport. Guests can choose between several types of luxurious accommodation units, all of them spacious, light-filled and with stunning views from a large balcony or terrace. Moreover, travellers can pamper themselves at the fantastic outdoor swimming pool and work out at the sauna, spa and fitness centre. For a romantic experience, visitors might try the mouth-watering culinary specialities at the various restaurants exuding a luxurious and relaxed atmosphere.
Facilities
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park*
- Garage*
- 24-hour reception
- Late Check-out*
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wired Internet
- Wi-fi
- Local and international calls*
- Car hire*
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent987 reviews
Excellent
53%
Very Good
33%
Average
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Bucket List To Dubrovnik (Lapad)
Our fist trip to Dubrovnik was slightly cut short due to United Airlines about to touch down decided to abort the landing and fly to Rome because of high winds on the 24th of July.
We did arrive on the 25th and lost a full day at the hotel and lost money from one nights stay. We were in room 3011, the one with the 3 beds that has a back terrace but no sea view. Our daughter lover her bed, was long enough for 2 people.
We first had lunch at the Sunset restaurant and was happy to have finally reached our hotel. All in all, the food was quite good. Not sure though why when automatically they ask for bottles of water when not providing tap water, seemed odd. I know they want to increase the check average. I work in a hotel in NYC so I no the deal. The buffet breakfast IS quite busy if you get there after 830am they do have almost everything you can ask for , for travelers around the world they have a bit of everything. The omelet station saw short and long lines as well.
The staff are really friendly as well, plus they will try their hardest to accommodate all of your needs. Our room was cleaned every day in the early afternoon and gave her a nice gratuity upon departure yesterday.
This hotel has many pools to choose from. Saltwater by the sea, both deep and shallow for the kids, plus 2 others above the promenade which is easier for access to the bar and other restaurants, like the Vista where we had a final lunch, you can even get sushi there for our daughter. If you decide to sit my the sea or the pool, YOU NEED TO CLAIM YOUR SPOT BEFORE 8AM!!! Otherwise you be outta luck. The Adriatic Sea is so clean and magical to jump in from the plenty of ledges next to the ladders affixed to the cement flooring.
The promenade away from the hotel lets you explore other restaurants and bars not affiliated with hotel and also has great views at sunset and dusk.
Like everyone else’s reviews about getting in the old city, the #6 bus is a really short walk. It does get really crowded on the way there and lines waiting for the bus can be really long headed back to the hotel time it accordingly..
If and when we do go back we will stay in a sea view room and enjoy the pleasures Lapad and Dubrovnik have to offer.
There is a direct flight on United from Newark, NJ, it is a long haul, so be prepared.
Review by 206Bennett Brooklyn, New York
Excellent stay
Lovely hotel with amazing views. Would definitely recommend the sea view rooms if you can afford it. Lots of pools although water quite cold and getting a lounger near the sea was hard work. Breakfast very good - special mention to server Wendy who was very friendly and welcoming. 20 minute walk along a promenade to Lapad where there are a number of bars and restaurants. Bus to the old town from near the hotel takes 20 min. There is no shop at the hotel which sells water and no supermarket nearby. This meant we had to lug bottles back from Lapad. Rooms were spacious and air con good. Shower good but within a bath which was very high to climb into. Roof top pool offers great views - however one of the bar staff up there was very unfriendly and despite having no one else to serve, took ages to reluctantly take our order. Out of keeping with the service received from other staff across the hotel. We would thoroughly recommend this great hotel.
Review by Wokinghoop Woking, United Kingdom
7 night stay, Royal hotels group/ Ariston
What a great team of people at Hotel Ariston, Royal group of hotels. Thank you, you all made a difference and gave us a warm welcome- nothing was too much for you. Reception staff, beach side parasol staff and cleaners deserve a shout out- thank you.
What this hotel does well is to ensure holiday spaces to suit all tastes. We really enjoyed the peaceful setting on the sea edge- a sunlounger each and the Ocean waves. Others could choose so many different spots to relax- plenty of pools and loungers. No need for ‘booking a sunbed’ ( signs displayed to remind people not towel book beds- fantastic! )We went to sunbathe at various times of the day and were never without.
Get up early and feast with stunning views and a lovely fresh omlette! Posters in the lifts tell you when it is busy. Avoid those times! We did not eat in any of their other restaurants.
Book a sea view room! Stunning.
Everything is easy and convenient- bus number 6 into old town ( tip: buy a dubrovnik pass rather than pay for each individual journey).
We decided to take a day trip via ferry to Montenegro- 3 hours each way, passport control x4, 3 hours in the Old town ( chaotic!)- we didn’t feel we’d given the place the best chance to shine but felt put off by bus tour times and border control waiting times. Ferry was not much better.
Dubrovnik Old town is magical- try the restaurants on the next level up on the left as you are coming into the walled city.
City walls- sunday morning at the Buza gate/ entrace worked well. Get yourself over there by 7.45 am to tackle the highest point first and avoid cruise ship masses.
7 nights in Dubrovnik was ideal. There is more to see than the Old Town! Diolch/ Havala!
Review by Cardilass Cymau, United Kingdom
More then a little bit of heaven!
Hotel Artisan was everything you could imagine it to be. Luxury in every category from accommodations, food, landscaping and a magnificent sea side view with plenty of Restaurants and bars overlooking the sea. Beaches and cliffs to take in the sun. Promenade was a lovely stroll to wear off the amazing food. It was a pleasure to meet the man that owns and hands on runs this resort. I couldn’t help notice the respect and admiration the employees had for him. Hard working passionate man when it comes to this little bit of heaven. He definetly has something to be proud of for sure! I was here for one night and wished I could spend my entire vacation in such a lovely place. If you ever have a chance , I definetlyp recommend this resort.
Review by Kim B Amherstburg, Canada
Almost perfect holiday!
The hotel is in a brilliant & beautiful location -30 ish minutes to the airport, regular bus or 10 min taxi to the old town which we visited 3 times at different times of day to do it justice. The coastal walk runs for miles towards resort centres in either direction. The hotel has excellent facilities - the pool and sea areas are beautifully maintained and excellently staffed, and the staff do their best to maintain capacity but there will always be people who ignore the many signs to not reserve loungers, we always managed to find some when needed. The On The Rocks bar staff are excellent, started to recognise my husband and his regular order which he appreciated! The breakfast staff work relentlessly hard and will clear you a table in seconds with a smile despite some clientele being demanding and less than pleasant to them which was disappointing to see, they have really put thought into keeping a busy breakfast buffet moving - multiple coffee machines in different locations, multiple juice stations, constantly replenishing the buffet, excellent fresh omelette station always staffed with 2 chefs. The room was lovely & spacious, very well cleaned. My one and only disappointment was our balcony - I realise I’d missed out on sea view (late booking) but there was no view at all, it made the room very dark, faced a wall and was next to an aircon outlet. I don’t think I’ve ever spent less time on a balcony, which was a shame. I would definitely visit again, but not on that side of the lower ground floor!
Review by K7910QMemmag Nantwich, United Kingdom
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