The Best Seaside Hotels and Villas to Stay in During Croatia Yacht Week

The Yacht Week is a series of seven-day yacht parties that are hosted in multiple locations around the world, including Croatia.

If you’re looking to go on the international adventure of a lifetime, The Yacht Week is a series of private week-long yacht parties that are held in different locations around the world over the course of several months every year. Destinations range from Greece and Italy to Croatia among others, and each route offers a unique experience featuring long days filled with adventure, local culture, beautiful scenery, and of course, plenty of partying!

Those that want to go all out for the festivities can charter a yacht with a group of friends, unless they know someone that owns a yacht or has access to one. And don’t worry if you don’t know how to sail—The Yacht Week also offers skippers and hostesses for hire. More details about individual itineraries are available on the website, but participants typically spend their days relaxing and having fun on their boat, then later meet up at a designated Yacht Week party that is only open to paying participants with wristbands. For more information on The Yacht Week and to book future excursions, click here.

Among the popular destinations and routes is Croatia Yacht Week, which tends to be the biggest party out of all of them. Croatia Yacht Week runs from early June to early September, but if you’ve “missed the boat” this year, there’s always Croatia Yacht Week 2023. If a week-long party isn’t your thing but you still want to participate in some of the excitement, Croatia is home to seaside hotels and villas that offer stunning views of the Adriatic Sea and are in close proximity to Yacht Week celebrations.

Adriatic Luxury Hotels is a collection of some of the best independent luxury hotels in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Dubrovnik is a popular travel destination that in addition to being a UNESCO WorldHeritage site, offers visitors stunning sea views and coastline. Read on to discover the best seaside hotels and villas to stay in during Croatia Yacht Week:

Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik

This luxury 5-star boutique hotel is carved into a secluded clifftop and unveiled its refurbished and contemporary new rooms in Spring 2019. The 91 rooms and suites reflect the essence of Croatian Mediterranean life at the seaside retreat with floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the Adriatic Sea. A beach is located at the base of the cliffs and the property is a 10-minute walk from the city center. The hotel is also home to a luxury spa that includes amenities such as an indoor freshwater heated pool with sea views, a mosaic-style steam room, Finnish sauna, and more. For more information and to book a reservation, click here.

Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik

Overlooking the Adriatic Sea and ancient Old Town, the 5-star iconic landmark hotel is located in a historic villa that was built in 1913. Known for its history of royal and celebrity guests such as Elizabeth Taylor and Queen Elizabeth II, as well as its grandeur and flawless service, Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik offers tranquil gardens, three restaurants with seaside views, a beach, spa, fitness center and indoor swimming pool. For more information and to book a reservation, click here.

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Hotel Supetar Cavtat

After undergoing a complete renovation, the boutique heritage property located in the heart of the historic small town of Cavtat (just minutes away from Dubrovnik’s attractions) reopened in Summer 2022. Built on the remains of the ancient settlement of Epidaurum, the hotel is housed in an original three-story private villa with 16 palatial rooms. Guest also enjoy an outdoor pool with sun beds and a lounge bar, concierge service, and gourmet Mediterranean fare served in the property’s gourmet restaurant in an al fresco setting with views of Cavtat Bay and the Adriatic Sea. For more information and to book a reservation, click here.

Villa Agave Dubrovnik

For the ultimate private vacation experience in Croatia, Villa Agave Dubrovnik is a contemporary luxury three-bedroom villa that offers stunning panoramic views of Lokrum Island from its five charming stone terraces on a private clifftop. A secluded haven for celebrities like film director Francis Ford Coppola, the villa rests on the remains of the 16th-century chapel of St. Lazarus and was formerly the summer home of 19th-century English archaeologist, Sir Arthur Evans. Named after the Mexican succulent plant that was introduced to Dubrovnik by sailors, Villa Agave Dubrovnik includes access to a private cliffside beach along with 24-butler service to tend to your every need. For more information and to book a reservation, click here.

Villa Orsula Dubrovnik

Just a 5-minute stroll from the World Heritage site of Dubrovnik Old Town, this intimate luxury property overlooks the forested island of Lokrum and was once the home of a local noble family. It features 13 rooms and suites, along with stylish contemporary design touches such as surrealist artwork by Roberto Matta and Victor Vasarely’s pop art. Additional amenities for guests to enjoy during their stay include a private beach, beautiful gardens, a library, and the on-site Victoria Restaurant & Lounge Bar, which is the first fine-dining Peruvian address on the Adriatic. For more information and to book a reservation, click here.

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[Hotel images courtesy of individual properties]

Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk