Hotel Rixos Premium Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Distance to centre 1.6 km

Exceptional

9.0 /10

Rixos Premium Dubrovnik is a five-star seaside hotel built into the cliffs above the Adriatic, around 1.5 km from Dubrovnik Old Town. It combines direct access to the sea, three swimming pools, a large spa and several restaurants with a location close enough for most active travelers to walk to the historic centre.

The hotel is a strong choice for travelers who want more resort facilities than an Old Town hotel can offer without staying as far from central Dubrovnik as many of the large resorts on Lapad and Babin Kuk.

Rixos Premium Dubrovnik has 310 accommodation units, comprising 295 rooms and 15 suites. Sea views are a major part of the hotel's appeal, but they are not universal: some entry-level rooms face the park or city side, while Superior, Deluxe and many suite categories overlook the Adriatic.

The hotel's cliffside layout gives many public areas wide sea views and provides direct access to the waterfront below. The property also includes the Merit Casino Libertas, currently the only casino in Dubrovnik.

Rooms and suites at Rixos Premium Dubrovnik

The current accommodation range includes Classic and Standard rooms with park or city outlooks, Superior and Deluxe sea-view rooms, and several suite categories including Junior, Corner, Executive, Spa and Presidential Suites.

Many room categories are around 28–32 m², while the largest suites provide substantially more living space. The Presidential Suite is approximately 180 m² and is designed for guests looking for the hotel's most spacious accommodation.

If the view is an important part of your stay, book a sea-view category deliberately. The difference between the park-facing entry categories and the Adriatic-facing rooms can materially change the experience at a hotel where the sea is such a central part of the setting.

Breakfast is served at Turquoise Restaurant, but whether it is included depends on the rate or package booked.

Sea access, pools and Anjana Spa

Rixos Premium Dubrovnik has direct access to the Adriatic from its waterfront bathing area below the hotel. The coastline here is rocky and arranged with sun decks and swimming access rather than a broad sandy beach.

The hotel has three swimming pools: a seasonal outdoor pool overlooking the sea, a heated indoor pool and a children's pool. This makes Rixos a practical option for travelers who want swimming facilities even outside the warmest part of the season.

Anjana Spa covers more than 2,000 m² and is one of the hotel's strongest facilities. It includes a heated indoor pool with Jacuzzi, sauna, relaxation areas, treatment rooms and an authentic Turkish hammam. Fitness facilities are also available on site.

Restaurants and bars

Rixos Premium Dubrovnik has one of the broader on-site dining selections among hotels close to Dubrovnik Old Town:

Turquoise Restaurant is the main buffet restaurant, serving international, Mediterranean and Dalmatian dishes.
Umi Teppanyaki offers Japanese teppanyaki dining.
Libertas Fish Restaurant specialises in seafood in a seaside setting.
Mykorini Dubrovnik offers Mediterranean-style open-air dining.
Libertas Terrace and Lobby Bar serves drinks and lighter refreshments.
Libertas Beach Snack Bar operates close to the waterfront during the warmer season.
Sports Bar provides a more casual option for drinks and televised sport.

Opening periods and individual venues can vary by season, so not every restaurant or bar should be assumed to operate year-round.

Location and walking to Dubrovnik Old Town

Rixos Premium Dubrovnik is approximately 1.5 km from Dubrovnik Old Town. Most reasonably mobile travelers can walk to Pile Gate in roughly 15–20 minutes, depending on pace and summer heat.

This is one of the hotel's biggest advantages over the large resorts farther out on Lapad and Babin Kuk. Guests can combine a resort-style hotel with the option of reaching the Dubrovnik City Walls, Stradun and other Old Town attractions without relying on a bus every time.

Dubrovnik Airport is approximately 23 km from the hotel. Transfers can be arranged, while travelers arriving by car should note that the hotel's on-site parking and garage are charged rather than universally free.

Families, parking and accessibility

Rixos Premium Dubrovnik is suitable for families as well as couples. A children's pool and Rixy Kids Club provide dedicated facilities for younger guests, while larger room and suite categories offer more space for family stays.

Accessible accommodation is available in selected Standard and Superior room categories. The hotel also lists accessible parking, elevators and wheelchair-accessible routes to restaurants and bars. Travelers with specific bathroom or mobility requirements should confirm the exact room setup when booking.

On-site parking and garage facilities are available for an additional charge. This is worth factoring into the total stay cost if you are arriving in Dubrovnik by car.

Best reasons to stay at Rixos Premium Dubrovnik

Old Town within walking distance: much closer to the historic centre than Dubrovnik's large outer-Lapad and Babin Kuk resorts.
Direct Adriatic access: easy to combine sightseeing with swimming without travelling to another beach.
Three swimming pools: outdoor, indoor and children's pools provide more flexibility throughout the season.
Large Anjana Spa: more than 2,000 m² of wellness facilities including a Turkish hammam.
Strong sea-view categories: many rooms and suites take advantage of the cliffside Adriatic setting.
Wide dining selection: several restaurants and bars reduce the need to go into Old Town for every meal.
Family facilities: children's pool and Rixy Kids Club make the property more family-friendly than many central luxury hotels.
Casino on site: Merit Casino Libertas is part of the complex.

Things to consider before booking

Not every room has a sea view, so choose the exact room category carefully.
This is a large 310-room hotel rather than an intimate boutique property.
The waterfront is rocky and decked rather than a conventional sandy beach.
Parking is charged, so do not assume it is included in the room rate.
Breakfast inclusion depends on the booked rate and should be checked before confirming your reservation.
Old Town is walkable but not immediately beside the hotel; expect roughly 15–20 minutes on foot.
The cliffside hotel is arranged across many levels, which creates impressive views but gives the property a large, vertically organised layout.

Who is Rixos Premium Dubrovnik best for?

Rixos Premium Dubrovnik is best for travelers who want the facilities of a large five-star resort without giving up the option of walking to Dubrovnik Old Town. Couples benefit from the spa, sea views and restaurant choice, while families have access to a children's pool and kids' facilities.

It is less suitable for travelers looking for a small boutique atmosphere or a conventional sandy beach. Guests who want to spend most of their time around Old Town but still value pools, spa facilities and direct sea swimming will find the location particularly appealing.

What is nearby?

The hotel sits between Dubrovnik Old Town and the wider Gruž/Lapad side of the city. Old Town and Pile Gate are within walking distance, while the surrounding coastline provides several other swimming options.

Banje Beach, Dubrovnik Cable Car and the main Old Town sights are easy to combine with a stay here. Lokrum Island is also a popular excursion once you reach the Old City Port.

For longer stays, see our recommended day trips from Dubrovnik.