Best Luxury Hotels in Croatia

The Murum heritage hotel is not only provides guests with one of the most intimate hotel experiences to be found anywhere in Europe but is also one of Europe’s most historic hotels as it is connected to Diocletian’s Palace with the hotel’s principal wall dating back to the Roman empire. Situated in the heart of Split the Murum is perfect for guests who desire the most bespoke of experiences. The hotel’s 7 rooms and suites utilise natural materials and colours (including the Roman wall) to make the rooms feel light and welcoming. The rooms are equipped with Rituals cosmetics, LCD TVs, and air conditioning. Whilst the hotel does not have its own restaurant its dedicated concierge team are always at hand to advise guests on the best restaurants nearby, and due to the Murums location there are many.

The Vestibul Palace and Villa is located in the iconic Diocletian Palace and is the result of a merger of three palaces, one from the Roman era, one from the Gothic age and one from the Renaissance. The combination of these three eras is seen throughout the hotel and its rooms seamlessly blend the modern with the ancient. The rooms and suites are simple yet historic and provide guests with the perfect place to seek refuge from the heat and crowds of Split. The Vestibule is also home to the Magnus restaurant which serves local dishes with modern twists. The restaurant is local hero Magnus Severus, who is praised for founding the medieval Split. The Vestibul is the perfect place for guests who wish to fully immerse themselves in the history and culture of Split.

Just a 20-minute walk from the town centre, this five-star property is hidden away in the Zlatni Rt forest park, beside Lone Bay. 99 rooms are spread between two low rise buildings with a contemporary aesthetic. Bold accents are blended in among antique furniture pieces in a hotel that has earned a reputation as one of the best in the country. A sea-view pool complex offers a vibrant hub and sits beside the glamorous glass-walled lobby. There’s also a swim-up bar, children-only pool and hydrotherapy section, all complemented by an additional indoor pool area that’s attached to Monte Mulini’s glossy spa.

George Bush, Vladimir Putin and the Rolling Stones are just a few of the famous names to have graced the polished Presidential Suite at The Westin. The modern high-rise hotel is a popular spot for VIP visitors to the city, offering discreet service. A short walk to the main square, it’s business, pet and family-friendly too, with 349 air-conditioned rooms. There are three places to eat; Kaptol restaurant, the Diana bar and Rendez Vous Cafe, as well as a casino, a World Class Health Academy® wellness centre, a Turkish bath, a 17-meter indoor pool and the Spa Zone.

With the sea on one side and a pine forest on the other, the Grand Hotel Brioni Pula has an enviable location with cascading terraces making the most of its views. Set over three floors, the polished hotel accommodates 227 bedrooms including 12 suites, with Smart tech, ILLY espresso machines, pillow menus and luxurious Acqua Di Parma amenities. The wellness area offers treatments using body care brands including Gemology and Thalgo, an indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, a water paradise shower experience as well as saunas, a steam room, salt wall, as well as a TechnoGym. There are three restaurants with stunning outlooks and four bars, including one beside the long, sea-view infinity pool.