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Boutique Hotel Kazbek, Dubrovnik

Lapadska obala 25, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia (show on map)

Boutique Hotel Kazbek is a stunning piece of living history nestled along the tranquil shores of Gruž Bay. Originally built in 1573 as a summer residence for the noble Zamanja family, this stone villa was designed as a private sanctuary for Dubrovnik’s aristocracy. Over the centuries, the building has endured a turbulent past, serving as everything from a 19th-century ruin to a wartime detention facility, before being meticulously restored to its current five-star glory in 2006.

Today, the property masterfully balances its Renaissance heritage with modern luxury. Guests can admire original architectural features like thick stone walls and wooden beams, complemented by bespoke, handmade furniture that evokes the grandeur of the Dubrovnik Republic. With only twelve individually designed rooms and one suite, the hotel offers an intimate, quiet retreat that feels miles away from the city’s bustle.

Located just three kilometers from the UNESCO-listed Old Town, Kazbek is perfectly positioned for explorers. You can easily reach iconic landmarks like the medieval City Walls, the Rector’s Palace, and the Franciscan Monastery by a short taxi ride or a scenic coastal walk.

Whether you are enjoying a meal in the atmospheric, vaulted stone restaurant or relaxing by the heated outdoor pool, the hotel captures a refined, “old money” Mediterranean elegance. It remains a serene oasis for those wanting to experience the rich cultural spirit of Dubrovnik while enjoying high-end, discreet comfort.

Expert reviews

Fodors review:

“This boutique five-star property was built as a 16th-century villa and also served as a WWII prison and a schoolhouse before becoming the refined Hotel Kazbek. It offers a more intimate experience than other Lapad hotels.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Dubrovnik.

Frommers review:

“Set in a walled garden by the sea on Lapad, this 16th-century Renaissance stone villa opened as a small luxury hotel in 2008. It has just 12 rooms and one suite, all with wooden floors and sweeping curtains.”

Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Dubrovnik.

Guest rating

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 3rd in Dubrovnik


This an aggregated guest review rating of Boutique Hotel Kazbek, Dubrovnik. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


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Value for Money

92.57 %

Ranked 4th in Dubrovnik


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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Nigel

12 July 2025

Look no further, best hotel

This is a beautiful boutique style hotel, with wonderful staff. We had an excellent dinner on our first night. Breakfast each morning was served in the courtyard, a very extensive menu with many choices. The marina is straight across the road, with many restaurants nearby, we got a taxi into Dubrovnik Old Town or a 35 minute walk.

Shower over bath.

5.0
Timothy

30 June 2025

A Great Boutique Hotel

A lovely hotel with character. Individual rooms tastefully furnished. Smart communal areas. A pleasant courtyard restaurant.

4.5
Sally

28 June 2025

Lovely hotel would definitely return

The location is good, out of the old town, by the marina, with a regular No.6 bus outside every 10 minutes to take you in.
The swimming pool area is lovely and calm, the pool isn’t huge but it’s very nicely done, with good seating, beds and shades.
Food was good, breakfast not buffet, but waiter service and freshly prepared good quality. We also had lunch which was a set menu and very tasty.
Our room was large and comfortable and the staff were all pleasant and helpful.

Some of the rooms do not have a view

5.0
Margarida

18 June 2025

The staff were very helpful and made the stay very enjoyable

The hotel was spacious inside and out in a quiet location and not too far from the Old City

5.0
Allan

9 June 2025

The staff were exceptional. Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We love this hotel

Well designed. Very clean. Large room.

5.0
Polly

2 June 2025

Excellent location a few minutes by car outside the Old Town (easy access by bus or Uber). Really quiet, pretty courtya

A really nice surprise, somehow we didn’t expect it to be this nice!

Nothing, it was all perfect (although possibly the music by the pool might have got to me over a longer stay).

5.0
Janet

25 May 2025

Very easy place to relax

Lovely location. Very comfortable. Great pool and facilities. Very helpful staff

4.5
Sahara

13 May 2025

Comfortable, great breakfasts and customer service.

Clean. Very charming. Staff were excellent. Peaceful. Felt like a guest being treated to a great experience. Fantastic breakfasts.

Our room had the wow factor but not as useful as it looked. Lacking storage space. We kept banging our thighs on the corner of the bed have a few bruises to show for it. Room 12
Great bathroom.

4.5
Pk

5 May 2025

A four day stay at the hotel

The staff was very nice and friendly. The hotel room was quiet and beautiful. The swimming pool area was very comfortable.

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5.0
Elena

2 May 2025

Fabulous 3 night stay.

Beautiful boutique hotel located on the port. The staff very friendly & attentive. Our room was very spacious & clean, breakfast was great, with a good selection of hot & cold choices. We were 5-10 mins away from the old town, super easy to hop on the local bus (number 6) which stops right outside the hotel. It was nice to be staying away from the crowds & to see a different part of Dubrovnik. Would highly recommend

Nothing, we really enjoyed our stay.

5.0
Margaret

30 April 2025

Perfect place to chill for a few days.

Beautiful hotel, attentive staff, good location.

4.5
Renaud

25 April 2025

Super charming hotel with great staff and amenities

Charming hotel located across the yacht club of Dubrovnik with very comfortable rooms, nice heated swimming pool in the garden and very good breakfast. Staff was super friendly and service oriented. Parking available and the public bus stops just in front of the hotel, making commuting to the old town super easy and quick.

The room given to us was a bit small yet very comfortable and well equipped.

5.0
Nicholas

19 April 2025

City breaks with friends

Was exactly as described in other reviews. Thank you for an excellent stay.

Nothing

4.5
Belinda

1 November 2024

Great place to stay

It was a lovely, small hotel.

4.5
Sandhya

7 October 2024

It was a lovely stay at Kazbek, loved the location and the hotel.

The staff was really good & helpful - we had asked for yoga mats which they didn't have but instead supplied large towels which served our purpose.
The housekeeping staff was good & they had a turn down service too.
We had requested the restaurant staff to store our cheese overnight and to slice it for the morning - they were perfect about it & had it ready at 7 am when we had to check out.
The hotel is located away from the old town but the reception staff showed us the location of the bus stop and it was also easy to get a bus or an uber back and forth from the old town.
The pool was lovely and at a comfortable temperature, though it was not temperature controlled.

The room size is a little small for 2 persons & their bags. It became a little cramped with the bags lying around. The airconditioning unit was behind the curtains, so if you draw the curtains close, the room doesnt get cool and if you leave the curtains open, there is too much light in the morning - this made it a little uncomfortable but not too much of a sore point.
The bathroom window came off the hinge when I opened it but they soon fixed it.

5.0
Wanda

24 September 2024

Loved this boutique hotel. Very quiet in a fantastic area with a short walk to ocean and many wonderful restaurants. Wou

Lovely hotel. Very clean and well appointed.

If I had to say anything negative perhaps the shower was a bit small, (but there was a second shower we could use in the tub), and the pillows were a bit lumpy

5.0
Michael

24 September 2024

Our hotel experience was the highlight of our visit to Dubrovnik.

Great staff, large well appointed rooms, excellent breakfast, swimming pool, beautiful location near water and away from the hubbub of Dubrovnik.

Nothing

5.0
Nickgazza

23 September 2024

Convenient, clean & comfortable, with pleasant pool and superb staff

The hotel has a welcoming atmosphere.
The room was clean and comfortable, and reasonably big.
Breakfast on the terrace was a delight, with every item you could hope for, freshly prepared.
The pool was large and lovely, with sun loungers and parasols, and poolside service.
The staff are exceptionally diligent, friendly and helpful.
A bus from over the road took us to the Old Town. It's worth buying a Dubrovnik Pass, which includes travel and various museums, for the same price as the City Walls walk alone.

It's pricey, but no more than we found in other Croatian hotels.
I was surprised to be asked to pay extra for my wife's breakfast - it seems I inadvertently booked only 1 occupant, but I gave 2 names, so I think Booking.com should have picked this up before I travelled.

5.0
Sally

15 September 2024

Exceptional, elegant hotel

Exceptional property. Great location. Lovely pool area. Exceptional staff.

Nothing

5.0
Beverley

13 September 2024

The staff and facilities of Hotel Kazbek were superior. I really appreciated their taking good care of me, and helping

Hotel Kazbek is truly special. The location is perfect, in a lovely section of town, with direct access to the beach and the Bay of Kotor.

4.0
Claire

12 September 2024

Staff were helpful and friendly.

Quiet and tranquil ambiance, large bedrooms and very clean.

It was all good.

5.0
Andrew

9 September 2024

A great hotel with excellent staff and amenities, food was very good.

Well appointed with quality deco and a classy setting. Staff were very polite, helpful and efficient.

TV in rooms slow and outdated.

4.5
Ruth

31 August 2024

Stunning establishment, great food and excellent customer service. 5*

Gorgeous surroundings. The photos don’t do it justice as some of the furnishings and decor look a little dated but it actually suits the vibe of the whole establishment. 5* service - staff couldn’t do enough to be helpful and polite. An amazing team of people.

Our east-facing window had sun for a lot of the day and got very warm very quickly. Couldn’t shut the curtains to keep the sun out as the air conditioner was under the window and behind the curtains. Only a small annoyance but otherwise a completely gorgeous place.

5.0
Marco

30 August 2024

Perfect get away

Everything was perfect

Nothing

5.0
Arda

14 August 2024

You can be sure that you will have a perfect stay.

I left very satisfied, they provide perfect service in everything.

The hotel is in a very nice place, but it is difficult to walk to the city center, it is easily reached by Uber.

5.0
Anthony

13 August 2024

Perfect relaxing break in a lovely hotel and location

The Hotel was just what we'd hoped for. Intimate (just 13 rooms) but with every facility you need..... great breakfast and great restaurant for dinner. Staff were perfect , nothing too much trouble!

Nothing, the hotel was perfect for us

4.5
Kimberly

26 July 2024

Lovely stay, the pool made a hot visit to Dubrovnik much more enjoyable!

The room was very spacious for what you typically find in Europe, and was very comfortable for two people. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool area and found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. We also really enjoyed the breakfast each morning and were very happy we booked with it included in our room rate. Would definitely stay here again!

The wifi was a bit unreliable, but wasn't a huge issue for the time we were at the hotel.

5.0
Sarah

23 July 2024

Lovely week in Lapad at Hotel Kazbek

The room was lovely a good size with great air con and a view over the courtyard and a large comfortable bed. The pool was fantastic and always had plenty of comfortable loungers and shade in the very hot weather. The breakfast was varied and plentiful and staff were very helpful. The location is great for Lapad with varied shops and restaurants and a bus direct to the old town or an uber for about $7 euro.

5.0
Kayley

10 July 2024

A brilliant place to explore the surroundings and also relax.

Fab location and facilities.

Nothing!

5.0
Julie

24 June 2024

Fantastic stay in every way

Amazing hotel, staff were fantastic such a beautiful hotel perfect location , beautiful surroundings. Pool area is serene , we loved every minute of out staff

No

4.5
Marcus

24 May 2024

Absolutely stunning luxury hotel, but not completely perfect

Wonderful boutique hotel in a lovely and private setting. The pool is awesome and gets sun all day with a jacuzzi corner. Our room had a bath shower and waterfall shower which you can use at the same time! The bed was excellent and we slept like overworked adults. Wait staff are very quick, and each bar has a bell system to call them if they aren't attending at that moment. There is a picture-perfect terrace where you can have drinks with stunning views of the harbour. We didn't try the hotel restaurant a the local area has many good choices for food and drinks.

It is such a small thing but given this is the most expensive and nicest place we stayed in out of three places in Croatia, we were surprised that their hairdryer was a not great. It's one of those attached to the wall where you have to hold a button down to activate it. Connections to old town are a little awkward by public transport, you have to walk about 10mins away at a slow pace. Everything else was fantastic, and we were very glad to stay here but it is the small things given the 5 stars and price that you focus on when looking to give them a perfect score.

5.0
Jennifer

21 May 2024

Wouldn’t change a thing

Beautiful property - feels like your own little oasis after dealing with the insane crowds in old town! The hotel staff were also exceptional

Nothing

4.5
Christopher

20 May 2024

For people who like smaller, boutique style hotels away from the hustle and bustle of the old town.

A very well modernized and beautiful small palace about 10 minutes by taxi from the old town. After the rigors of a tourist day, it was nice to return to a peaceful residence and relax by the pool. The service was excellent and highly personalized. It's also next to the marina which is great for private boat tours.

5.0
Randee

1 May 2024

A must stay in Dubrovnik

We have stayed at Kazbek many times over the years and come back whenever there is vacancy. Excellent location, restaurant and staff.

Everything is always perfect.

5.0
Nova

22 April 2024

Beautiful, peaceful stay!

The accommodations are beautiful and comfortable. The pool is heated and the sauna is great!
Restaurant food is delicious and the service is phenomenal!
The area of Lapad is very walkable with walking paths, restaurants and bars close by as well as the Marina.

Nothing - everything has been amazing!

4.5
Brenton

19 November 2023

Would stay here again

Location away from old city but just a quick bus ride to get there. A nice stroll down to the beach with a wide range of places to eat and drink. Hotel grounds are nice and just down the passage is a waterfront under development. Room was large comfortable and clean and the breakfast was very nice. Staff are polite and extremely professional.

The hotel is a bit old fashioned in terms of decor in common areas and bedroom.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • - Shared lounge/TV area

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service

Activities

  • - Sauna
  • - Fishing (additional charge)
  • - Hiking
  • - Horse riding (additional charge)
  • - Snorkelling (additional charge)
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
  • - Outdoor furniture

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press
  • - Daily housekeeping

Transport

  • - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Parking

  • - Accessible parking

Pool and wellness

  • - Heated pool
  • - Pool bar
  • - Shallow end
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • - Face masks for guests available
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