Ariston

This hotel is one of a group of four ideally situated with stunning views over the Adriatic coastline. I defy anyone not to be impressed with the view from reception which gives an excellent first impression. We upgraded to a sea view room with balcony which included couple of reclining chairs (no cushions). Thought the room was little on the small side but contained everything we required including plenty of storage space, iron, hair dryer etc. Couple of little niggles such as bathroom light not fully lighting and a light switch cover which keep coming off but this didn’t detract from our enjoyment. There is a bus stop about 3 minutes walk from the hotel where you can catch a bus directly into Dubrovnik for 2.5 euros each, even cheaper if you buy them in advance. Perfect for us as we went into Dubrovnik twice. You are able to use facilities at all the group hotels so you were never short of somewhere to sit, eat or drink. Drinks and food were of high standard, breakfast buffet was comprehensive with a myriad of choices, there was always something that you could eat and you could start your day with a glass of prosecco should you be so inclined. Staff wherever you encountered them were very friendly and helpful, and pleasingly we felt safe when we went outside the hotel and in Dubrovnik. We had a very enjoyable time, the hotel offered trips which we took two of, pick ups were either at the bus stop previously mentioned or at a close by hotel. This made for an easy and stress free day. We would highly recommend this hotel if like us you enjoy relaxing but with the opportunity to do things if you chose (we did a day trip to Kotor in Montenegro. A very enjoyable trip.

This due to stay half board. The evening meals was very limited in choice over the 7 nights we stayed. This is very poor for a 5* hotel more like a 3* hotel evening meals. Would like to see water fountain roundabout the hotel so you can top up your water bottle. On the plus side house keeping was excellent. Rooms was clean ever day with fresh towels.

Spacious rooms with sea view, clean Very good connection to the city center by a No. 6 bus in 20 minutes, On the other hand, very, very poor organization of breakfast... 15 minutes for an omelet (2 people making omelets in a pan... while a griddle would have allowed making 5 at a time) .. 10 minutes for a coffee. Fruit rather too ripe than too hard. Staff overwhelmed and discouraged. 4 hotels from the same chain that are next to each other but whose consistency in terms of access to the beach or pools is not understood at all.. In fact, everything is possible, including people coming from the outside, which results in a fierce war... for lounge chairs.. and so we lie down right on the concrete with our towel. in short, a hotel that is not at all a 5-star... I would say 3 stars.. In short, a forced stay.