Hotel Royal Palm in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Distance to centre 4.1 km

Fabulous

8.9/10

Royal Palm is a five-star seafront hotel at Babin Kuk in Dubrovnik, offering a mix of contemporary rooms and unusually spacious one- and two-bedroom suites. Guests also have access to the pools, Adriatic swimming areas, spa facilities and restaurants of the wider Royal Dubrovnik Resort.

Royal Palm is particularly useful for couples, families and groups who want more accommodation choices than an all-suite hotel while still having the facilities of a large seaside resort. Dubrovnik Old Town is around 5 km away, so this is better viewed as a resort base than a walk-to-the-Old-Town hotel.

Royal Palm occupies a quiet position beside the Adriatic at the western end of the Babin Kuk peninsula. Sea-view rooms and suites make the most of the setting, while other categories offer Mediterranean garden or resort views.

Unlike nearby Royal Princess, which is entirely suite-based, Royal Palm offers both conventional hotel rooms and much larger suites. This gives travelers more flexibility in balancing space, occupancy and price.

Rooms and suites at Royal Palm

The current accommodation range includes Luxury King Rooms, Luxury King Sea View Rooms, Luxury King Suites, Luxury King Sea View Suites, Superior Suites, Superior Sea View Suites, Royal Sky Sea View Rooms, a Presidential Suite and a Superior Presidential Suite.

Luxury King Rooms are approximately 25–33 m² and are designed for two guests. Sea-view categories add private balconies overlooking the Adriatic.

Luxury King Suites are approximately 48–53 m² and can accommodate up to four guests. They include a separate bedroom and living area with sofa bed, while sea-view versions add an Adriatic-facing balcony and additional kitchenette-style facilities.

Superior Suites are particularly useful for families and groups. At approximately 68–70 m², they provide two bedrooms, a separate living room with sofa bed and two bathrooms, with capacity for up to six adults in selected configurations.

The Presidential Suite is approximately 105 m² and includes a bedroom, separate living space, kitchen and dining area and sea-view balcony. The larger Superior Presidential Suite is approximately 135 m² and adds a second bedroom, two bathrooms and extensive living space.

Sea views are not included in every category, so select a specifically named sea-view room or suite if the Adriatic outlook is important.

The hotel's current accommodation offers include breakfast, although travelers booking through a third-party platform should still check the conditions attached to the selected rate.

Pool, beach and Royal Spa

Royal Palm has a pool terrace beside the hotel and guests can also use indoor and outdoor swimming facilities across the connected Royal Dubrovnik Resort.

The resort's waterfront provides direct access to the Adriatic, with landscaped rocky bathing areas, sun terraces, loungers and swimming access immediately beside the sea. This is typical Dubrovnik rocky coastline rather than a conventional sandy beach.

Royal Palm guests also have access to shared wellness facilities within the resort, including indoor pools, sauna facilities, fitness areas, massages and treatments. Some facilities are located in other parts of the connected Royal Dubrovnik Resort rather than exclusively inside Royal Palm.

Restaurants and dining at Royal Dubrovnik Resort

Guests at Royal Palm can use restaurants and bars across the wider Royal Dubrovnik Resort, giving the hotel a much broader dining choice than a standalone property.

Current resort dining options include venues such as Sunset Restaurant, Restaurant Vista, Royal Terrace and other seasonal restaurants and bars around the waterfront and pool areas.

The exact restaurant lineup and opening periods can vary by season, so travelers visiting outside the main summer period should expect some outdoor venues to operate on reduced schedules.

Babin Kuk location and getting to Old Town

Royal Palm is located at Babin Kuk, approximately 5 km from Dubrovnik Old Town. The hotel is therefore better suited to travelers who want a seaside resort environment than to visitors who expect to walk into the historic centre several times each day.

Local buses connect Babin Kuk with Pile Gate and the Old Town. Check our Dubrovnik city bus guide for current routes, fares and timetables.

The waterfront promenade around Babin Kuk also connects towards Lapad Bay, giving guests additional restaurants, cafés, walking routes and swimming areas without travelling into central Dubrovnik.

Families, accessibility, parking and transfers

Royal Palm is especially well suited to families and groups because several suites provide separate bedrooms and living rooms. Superior Suites with two bedrooms and two bathrooms offer significantly more space than a standard family hotel room, while complimentary baby cots are available on request.

Several current Royal Palm room and suite categories are explicitly listed as wheelchair accessible. Travelers with specific bathroom, transfer or step-free access requirements should still confirm the exact configuration of their selected accommodation before booking.

Parking is available at the resort for an additional charge. Complimentary parking is currently offered as a direct-booking benefit and is subject to availability, so travelers booking elsewhere should check the conditions attached to their reservation.

Private airport and chauffeur transfers can also be arranged. These are pre-booked private transfers rather than a complimentary scheduled airport shuttle. Dubrovnik Airport is approximately 24 km away.

Best reasons to stay at Royal Palm

Wide choice of accommodation: conventional rooms plus one- and two-bedroom suites.
Excellent for families and groups: Superior Suites offer two bedrooms, two bathrooms and separate living space.
Direct Adriatic access: landscaped resort swimming areas sit immediately beside the sea.
Pool terrace and resort pools: access to additional indoor and outdoor pools across Royal Dubrovnik Resort.
Royal Spa facilities: indoor swimming, sauna, fitness and treatment facilities within the resort.
Strong sea-view categories: several rooms and suites have private balconies overlooking the Adriatic.
Multiple restaurants and bars: useful for longer stays when you do not want to travel into Old Town every evening.
Large premium suites: Presidential accommodation extends up to approximately 135 m².

Things to consider before booking

Dubrovnik Old Town is around 5 km away, so most guests will use a local bus or taxi for sightseeing.
Not every room or suite has a sea view, so choose the exact category carefully.
Many pools, restaurants and wellness facilities are shared across Royal Dubrovnik Resort rather than being exclusive to Royal Palm.
The seafront is rocky rather than sandy, with bathing terraces and direct Adriatic access.
The Royal Resort is a large multi-hotel complex, so travelers looking for a small boutique atmosphere may prefer another property.
Parking conditions vary by booking channel, with complimentary parking currently promoted for direct reservations.
Some outdoor pools, restaurants and bars operate seasonally and may have reduced availability outside the main visitor period.

Who is Royal Palm best for?

Royal Palm is best for couples, families and groups who want a five-star Dubrovnik resort with more accommodation choices than an all-suite property. Couples can choose a conventional sea-view room, while families and groups benefit from large one- and two-bedroom suites with separate living areas.

It is particularly useful for longer stays where space, pools, sea access and resort dining matter as much as sightseeing. Travelers whose priority is walking into Dubrovnik Old Town every day or staying in a small independent hotel may prefer a more central property.

What is nearby?

The Adriatic waterfront and Royal Dubrovnik Resort promenade are immediately beside the hotel. Lapad Bay can be reached along the wider peninsula, while Copacabana Beach and other Babin Kuk swimming areas are also nearby.

Local buses connect the peninsula with Pile Gate, the Dubrovnik City Walls and the main Dubrovnik attractions.

For longer stays, see our recommended day trips from Dubrovnik and Elaphiti Islands guide.

Hotel Royal Palm