Hotel Lapad

Hotel Lapad Dubrovnik is a historic 4-star hotel on Lapadska Obala, overlooking Gruž harbour and the marina from the Lapad side of the bay. Its appeal is the combination of a century-old waterfront setting, outdoor swimming pool, easy local-bus access to Dubrovnik Old Town and a location within walking distance of Lapad’s restaurants, promenade and beaches.

Hotel Lapad is particularly well suited to couples, families and independent travelers who want a quieter base than the Old Town while remaining well connected to central Dubrovnik, Gruž ferry port and the wider Lapad area.

Hotel Lapad: quick overview

• Category: 4-star family-owned hotel
• Location: Lapadska Obala, overlooking Gruž harbour and marina
• Distance to Old Town: approximately 3-3.5 km
• Old Town transport: local bus or taxi; walking is possible but takes around 45 minutes
• Historic building: construction began in 1912 and the hotel officially opened in 1914
• Rooms and suites: 163 across the Superior and Classic wings
• Pool: outdoor swimming pool
• Family rooms: interconnecting rooms available
• Accessible accommodation: adapted room category available
• Breakfast: buffet breakfast; inclusion depends on the rate booked
• Dining: Restaurant Lapad plus Lobby & Pool Bar
• Parking: private hotel parking available for a daily fee
• Airport transfer: hotel-arranged transfer service available by advance booking
• Best for: couples, families, ferry travelers and visitors wanting Lapad/Gruž convenience without staying in the Old Town

Is Hotel Lapad a good choice?

Hotel Lapad is a strong choice if you want a comfortable waterfront base between Lapad and Gruž rather than a hotel immediately beside the Old Town.

The hotel feels quieter than accommodation around Pile and the historic centre, while a nearby local bus connection makes sightseeing straightforward. You are also conveniently positioned for the ferry port, main bus station and the restaurants and beaches around Lapad Bay.

Best reasons to stay here

• Attractive harbour and marina setting
• Historic building with more than a century of hotel history
• Outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and terraces
• Bus connection to Dubrovnik Old Town nearby
• Convenient for Gruž ferry port and main bus station
• Lapad restaurants and promenade within walking distance
• Interconnecting family rooms
• Adapted room available for guests with accessibility requirements
• Private parking
• Hotel-arranged airport transfers

Things to consider

• The hotel is not within Dubrovnik Old Town
• The historic centre is normally reached by bus or taxi
• Hotel Lapad is waterfront but not a beachfront resort
• Lapad beaches require a separate walk from the hotel
• Some rooms overlook the garden rather than the marina
• Some room categories have balconies while others do not

A historic Dubrovnik hotel dating to 1914

Hotel Lapad is one of Dubrovnik’s longstanding historic hotels. Construction of the original building began in 1912, and the hotel officially opened in March 1914.

The distinctive historic section retains its traditional façade and architectural character. In 1987 the property was expanded with what is now known as the Classic wing, creating a deliberate contrast between the older part of the hotel and the more contemporary accommodation.

The hotel remains family owned and continues to emphasize this combination of historic architecture and modern facilities rather than presenting itself as a conventional resort or international chain property.

Location overlooking Gruž harbour

Hotel Lapad stands on Lapadska Obala, on the Lapad side of Gruž harbour. Across the water are Dubrovnik Ferry Port and Dubrovnik’s main bus station.

This is an especially convenient location if your Dubrovnik trip includes ferries, island travel or onward bus connections, while still giving you easy access to Lapad’s promenade, restaurants and beaches.

What is within easy reach?

• Lapad Bay and its promenade
• Dubrovnik Ferry Port
• Dubrovnik Main Bus Station
• Gruž Market
• Lapad restaurants, cafés and bars
• Local buses toward Pile Gate and Dubrovnik Old Town

Rooms and suites at Hotel Lapad

Hotel Lapad currently has 163 rooms and suites divided between two distinct parts of the property.

The most important decision when booking is not simply “standard or superior”. Check the wing, view and balcony attached to the exact room category.

Superior rooms

The Superior wing is the more historic side of Hotel Lapad. Current room categories include Superior rooms with garden views and Superior rooms overlooking the marina.

These rooms do not necessarily have balconies, so check the room description if private outdoor space is important.

Classic rooms

The Classic wing has a more contemporary design and includes single, double and twin rooms. Many categories have balconies or terraces overlooking gardens or toward the sea and harbour.

Junior suites

Junior suites are available in both sections of the hotel. The Classic-wing Junior Suite is approximately 42 m² and can accommodate up to four guests, with a separate bedroom and living area.

Superior-wing Junior Suites are approximately 35-38 m² and have marina views but no balcony.

Family rooms

Hotel Lapad offers family rooms with interconnecting doors. These are worth considering if you want the privacy of separate sleeping areas rather than trying to fit the whole family into one room.

Adapted room

The current room inventory includes an adapted room for guests with disabilities in the Classic wing, with a balcony and garden view.

If you have specific mobility requirements, confirm the exact bathroom setup and accessible route from reception before booking rather than relying only on the room-category name.

Common room facilities

Facilities vary slightly by category, but current rooms include amenities such as:

• Free WiFi
• Air conditioning and heating
• LCD satellite TV
• Safety deposit box
• Tea and coffee facilities
• Hairdryer and toiletries
• Minibar available on request in current room descriptions

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Outdoor swimming pool

Hotel Lapad has a large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palms and terrace space.

The pool is one of the hotel’s biggest advantages over smaller accommodation in the Old Town and Gruž, particularly during summer when it gives you an easy place to cool down without walking to the beach.

Pool towels are available for hotel guests. Outdoor pool operating dates and hours can vary with the season, so check current arrangements if you are visiting outside the main summer period.

Lapad beaches and promenade

Hotel Lapad is not directly on a swimming beach. Its waterfront position faces the sheltered harbour and marina rather than the open Adriatic.

For swimming, walk toward Lapad Bay, where you will find beaches, waterfront paths and places to stop for food and drinks.

This arrangement can work particularly well for longer stays: you have the harbour atmosphere immediately outside the hotel, a swimming pool onsite and beaches within the wider Lapad neighborhood.

Breakfast and dinner

Restaurant Lapad currently serves both breakfast and dinner in buffet format.

Breakfast is available daily, but whether it is included depends on the rate and meal plan you book. Half-board options also include buffet dinner.

The hotel currently caters for special dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. If you have an allergy or strict medical dietary requirement, contact the hotel in advance and confirm arrangements again with restaurant staff on arrival.

Early departures and late arrivals

The hotel can arrange breakfast boxes for guests departing before normal breakfast service and dinner boxes for eligible half-board guests arriving after dinner. Ask reception in advance if you need one.

Lobby & Pool Bar

The Lobby & Pool Bar connects the interior hotel bar with a terrace overlooking the pool and marina.

It serves drinks, cocktails and lighter food such as snacks, lunch or brunch-style dishes, making it useful when you do not want a full restaurant meal.

The hotel also promotes a selection of signature cocktails inspired by drinks associated with Dubrovnik’s historical aristocratic culture.

Getting from Hotel Lapad to Dubrovnik Old Town

Dubrovnik Old Town is approximately 3-3.5 km from Hotel Lapad. You can travel by local bus, taxi or on foot.

By local bus

Local bus line 6 connects the Lapad area with Pile Gate, the main western entrance to Dubrovnik Old Town. The hotel states that a bus stop is only a short distance away.

For current routes, fares and payment options, see our Dubrovnik city bus guide.

By taxi

A taxi is convenient if several people are traveling together, if you are returning late after dinner or if you want to avoid waiting for a bus in summer heat.

Walking

Walking is possible and the hotel estimates around 45 minutes to the Old Town. It is better treated as an optional city walk rather than your default sightseeing transport, particularly during the hottest months.

Hotel Lapad and Gruž ferry port

Hotel Lapad looks directly across the harbour toward Dubrovnik Ferry Port, where many domestic and international passenger services operate.

The ferry terminal is close geographically but sits on the opposite side of the harbour, so do not assume that you can simply walk across the waterfront directly from the hotel.

A short taxi journey is normally the easiest option when you have luggage or an early ferry.

This location is useful if your itinerary continues by ferry toward islands such as Mljet, Korčula or farther north along the Croatian coast. Check the exact departure port and operator before travel because not every boat or excursion uses the same berth.

From Dubrovnik Airport

Hotel Lapad currently has an arranged private transfer service that can be booked in advance by providing your flight details.

Transfers are paid separately unless specifically included in your package. Because charges can change, confirm the current price when making the reservation rather than relying on an older published amount.

You can also travel independently from Dubrovnik Airport by taxi, private transfer or airport shuttle followed by onward transport from Gruž.

See our guide to Dubrovnik Airport transfers for the wider range of current options.

Parking at Hotel Lapad

Hotel Lapad has a private parking area for guests.

Parking currently carries a daily charge, so it should not be described as complimentary. Check the latest rate and availability directly before arrival if you are driving.

This is still considerably easier than taking a car into the Old Town area. If Dubrovnik is part of a wider Croatian road trip, you can leave the vehicle at the hotel and use local buses or taxis for sightseeing.

See our Dubrovnik parking guide for broader advice about driving in the city.

Is Hotel Lapad good for couples?

Yes. The historic waterfront setting, marina views, pool and easy access to Lapad restaurants make Hotel Lapad a good mid-range to upper-mid-range choice for couples who do not need to stay beside the Old Town.

A marina-view room is worth considering if the outlook is important, while couples who prefer private outdoor space should specifically choose a category with a balcony rather than assuming every room has one.

Is Hotel Lapad good for families?

Yes. Hotel Lapad offers several practical advantages for families, including an outdoor pool, interconnecting rooms and a quieter neighborhood than Dubrovnik Old Town.

The strongest family features are:

• Interconnecting rooms
• Junior Suite accommodating up to four guests in selected categories
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Lapad Bay and beaches nearby
• Local bus connection to the Old Town
• Restaurants and shops within the wider neighborhood

Families should check the exact maximum occupancy and bed setup before booking because room configurations differ significantly.

Accessibility

Hotel Lapad currently offers an adapted room for disabled guests in its Classic wing, with a balcony and garden view.

This makes it a potentially more practical option than many small historic Old Town hotels, but travelers with specific mobility requirements should still confirm:

• bathroom configuration and grab rails;
• step-free access to the selected room;
• lift dimensions and routes;
• access to the pool and restaurant;
• access from the parking area;
• the easiest public-transport option into the Old Town.

For broader planning, see our guide for guests with disabilities in Dubrovnik.

Hotel Lapad vs Grand Hotel Park

Both are 4-star options in the wider Lapad area, but they suit slightly different priorities.

Choose Hotel Lapad if historic character, marina views and proximity to Gruž transport are more important. Choose Grand Hotel Park if Lapad Beach, a larger wellness offering and free parking are higher priorities.

Explore Dubrovnik from Hotel Lapad

Morning

Have breakfast at the hotel and take a local bus toward Pile Gate before the Old Town becomes busiest.

Late morning

Walk the Dubrovnik City Walls and continue along Stradun and the historic centre.

Afternoon

Return to Hotel Lapad for the pool, or continue toward Lapad Bay for swimming and a walk along the promenade.

Evening

Stay around Lapad for dinner and drinks, or return to the Old Town once the busiest daytime visitor period has passed.

Nearby places and useful connections

• Lapad Bay: beaches, promenade, restaurants and cafés
• Dubrovnik Ferry Port: departure point for many ferries and catamarans
• Dubrovnik Main Bus Station: intercity and international bus connections
• Gruž Market: local produce market on the port side of the bay
• Pile Gate: main western entrance to Dubrovnik Old Town
• Dubrovnik City Walls: Dubrovnik’s signature historic attraction
• Stradun: main pedestrian street through the Old Town

For more planning ideas, browse our Dubrovnik attractions, Dubrovnik beaches and day trips from Dubrovnik.

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Hotel Lapad Dubrovnik FAQ

Is Hotel Lapad a 4-star hotel?

Yes. Hotel Lapad is a 4-star family-owned hotel on the Lapad side of Gruž harbour.

Is Hotel Lapad in Dubrovnik Old Town?

No. Hotel Lapad is approximately 3-3.5 km from Dubrovnik Old Town.

How do you get from Hotel Lapad to the Old Town?

Local bus line 6 or a taxi is normally the easiest option. Walking takes approximately 45 minutes.

How many rooms does Hotel Lapad have?

Hotel Lapad currently has 163 rooms and suites: 23 accommodation units in the Superior wing and 140 in the Classic wing.

Does Hotel Lapad have a swimming pool?

Yes. The hotel has a large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by terraces and palm trees.

Is Hotel Lapad on a beach?

No. Hotel Lapad is on the Gruž harbour waterfront rather than a swimming beach. Lapad Bay beaches are within walking distance.

Does Hotel Lapad have sea or marina-view rooms?

Yes. Selected room and suite categories overlook the marina or have side-sea views. Other categories face the gardens.

Do all rooms have balconies?

No. Some Classic-wing rooms have balconies or terraces, while several Superior-wing categories do not. Check the exact room name when booking.

Does Hotel Lapad have family rooms?

Yes. The hotel offers interconnecting family rooms, while selected Junior Suites can accommodate additional guests.

Does Hotel Lapad have accessible rooms?

Yes. The current room inventory includes an adapted room for disabled guests with a balcony and garden view. Confirm the detailed accessibility features directly before booking.

Is breakfast included?

Buffet breakfast is available, but inclusion depends on the rate or meal plan you book.

Does Hotel Lapad have a restaurant?

Yes. Restaurant Lapad serves buffet breakfast and dinner, while the Lobby & Pool Bar offers drinks and lighter meals.

Does Hotel Lapad have parking?

Yes. Private hotel parking is available for a daily fee. Check the current rate and availability before arrival.

Does Hotel Lapad offer airport transfers?

Yes. The hotel currently offers an arranged private transfer service that must be booked in advance with flight details.

Is Hotel Lapad close to Dubrovnik Ferry Port?

Yes. The hotel overlooks Gruž harbour toward the ferry-port side of the bay. A short taxi journey is generally easier than walking with luggage.

Is Hotel Lapad good for couples?

Yes. The marina setting, historic character, pool and access to Lapad restaurants make it a good choice for couples who prefer a quieter base outside the Old Town.

Is Hotel Lapad good for families?

Yes. Interconnecting rooms, larger Junior Suites, an outdoor pool and the quieter Lapad location make it a practical family option.

Which is better: Hotel Lapad or Grand Hotel Park?

Hotel Lapad is stronger for historic character, marina views and Gruž transport connections. Grand Hotel Park is stronger for beach proximity, indoor and outdoor pools, a larger wellness area and currently listed free parking.

Address & contact details

Street: Lapadska obala 37
Postcode: 20000
City: Dubrovnik
Phone: +385 20 455 555

E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: Hotel Lapad

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