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Where to stay
Aquarius G/H-3, Mata Vodopića 8, tel. 45 61 11, fax 45
61 00, sales@hotel-aquarius.net, www.hotel-aquarius.
net. Recently given a make-over, this three star hotel includes
four apartments and a further twenty rooms that have been
garlanded with all the necessities. Eat out on the restaurant
terrace, relax in the bar and choose from the diverse local
and international cuisine. It is only 350 meters from the
beach and a mere 3km from the historical city. Q32 rooms
(22 doubles €134 - 158, 4 triples €180 - 213, 6 suites €164
- 188). PALBKW hhh
Argosy F-1, Iva Dulčića 41, tel. 44 61 00, fax 43 56 22,
reservations-dubrovnik@valamar.com, www.valamar.
com. This airy low-rise has a discreet modern theme, and is
only a pebble’s throw from popular Copacabana beach, with a
water slide and beach restaurant to keep big’uns and little’uns
happy. Or take in the view from the Argosy’s pool with an ice
cold beer… mmmm! Q308 rooms (308 doubles €89 - 287).
PTHARULEGBKC hhh
Komodor G-3, Masarykov put 5, tel. 43 35 00, fax
43 73 33, sales_komodor@hotelimaestral.com, www.
hotelimaestral.com. A slightly older, smaller hotel close to
the centre of Lapad affords an intimate atmosphere. Rooms
overlook a rather lovely pool area, and there’s great outdoor
seating for mealtimes. A wide range of free time activities
laid on with a smile, and facilities for small meetings. Q63
rooms (8 singles €46 - 108, 51 doubles €74 - 180, 4 triples
€104 - 252). PTHALEBKC hhh
Dubrovnik
telephone code is +385-20
Dubrovnik In Your Pocket
Kompas G-2, Šetalište kralja Zvonimira 56, tel. 35
20 00/ 35 21 14, fax 43 58 77, sales@hotel-kompas.
hr, www.hotel-kompas.hr. This smallish hotel close to the
centre of Lapad is delightfully appointed in a clean and tasteful
style in keeping with its modern design. The indoor and
outdoor seawater pools (weather permitting) are excellent,
and guests have unlimited free use of the gym, sauna and
Jacuzzis. Q115 rooms (7 singles €135, 108 doubles €230).
PTHAIFLEGBKDCW hhh
Petka I-2, Obala Stjepana Radića 38, Gruž, tel. 41 05
00/ 41 05 03, fax 41 01 27, info@hotelpetka.hr, www.
croatia-vacation.com. Refurbished hotel with over 100
rooms each with air-conditioning and elegant bath facilities.
Choose one of 64 balcony rooms with breathtaking views over
the Adriatic. Restaurant Taverna Nostromo will delight you with
its rich menu. Only minutes from the medieval city by bus.
Q104 rooms (8 singles €66 - 106, 92 doubles €52 - 72, 4
triples €52 - 72). PHARIFLGBKW hhh
Stari grad B-2, Od Sigurate 4, tel. 32 22 44, fax 32
12 56, info@hotelstarigrad.com, www.hotelstarigrad.
com. This little antique treasure is hidden in a street just
off Stradun in the Old Town. The eight rooms are small but
perfectly formed, and breakfast on the roof terrace is one of
the highlights of a sunny day. Q8 rooms (singles 980Kn, 8
doubles 700Kn). PJARGB hhh
Tirena F-2, Iva Dulčića 22, tel. 44 51 00, fax 43 56 22,
reservations-dubrovnik@valamar.com, www.valamar.
com. The jury is out - seventies eyesore or modernist delight?
But the rooms are lovely, and the best bit is the bar in the
middle of the pool where you can cool down from without
and within simultaneously. Loads of sports and the famous
Copacabana beach nearby. Q208 rooms (208 doubles
€120 - 288). PTHALEGBKC hhh
Valamar Club Dubrovnik F-2, Iva Dulčića 18, tel. 44
71 00, fax 43 56 22, reservations-dubrovnik@valamar.
com, www.valamar.com. 340 rooms and only 150m from
the beach. All you need is on site, including restaurant services,
pool facilities, entertainment programmes, car parking,
washing facilities and more. 22km from the airport and 150m
from the bus stop. Ideal for a family holiday. Q338 rooms
(338 doubles €89 - 209). PTAEGBKC hhh
Islands
Šipan Šipanska luka 160, Šipan, tel. 75 49 00, fax
75 49 10, hotel-sipan@petral.hr, www.hotel-sipan.
hr. This modest, medium sized hotel in the little port of
Šipanska Luka is the last word in escapism. This fertile
little island has little developed tourism, but has sunshine,
clean water, a brace of good restaurants, excellent
olive oil and tons and tons of peace and quiet. It also offers
Royal Cruiser for rent. Q80 rooms (14 singles €85
- 119, 57 doubles €61 - 85, 5 triples €61 - 85, 4 suites
€157 - 226). PTHAREGBK hhh
Korčula Obala Franje Tuđmana 5, Korčula, tel. 71
10 78/ 72 64 80, fax 71 17 46, jasna@htp-korcula.
hr, www.korcula-hotels.com. Choose this splendid
villa in the centre of Korčula if you place historical romance
above 21st century glamour - the hotel is rather
dated inside, but it has a great terrace and old-fashioned
coffee house. Rooms are spacious and the sea view
from the tall gothic windows is spectacular. Q22 rooms
(2 singles €77 - 120, 13 doubles €110 - 160, 7 triples
€149 - 216). ABK hhh
Lafodia Obala Ivana Kuljevana 51, Lopud, tel. 75
90 22, fax 75 90 12, hotel.lafodia@du.t-com.hr,
www.lafodia.hr. Car free Lopud island’s only large
hotel is on a peaceful peninsula amid lush greenery.
There’s a beach and pools in front of the hotel, and a
ten minute walk takes you to the famous sandy Šunj
bay. Unimaginatively decorated, but decent and friendly.
Q196 rooms (12 singles €60 - 90, 184 doubles €45 -
66). PTAEGBK hhh
Odisej Pomena bb, Mljet, tel. 36 21 11, fax 42
43 83, info@hotelodisej.hr, www.hotelodisej.com.
The only modern hotel on Mljet island - a quiet complex
set in thick vegetation in the resort of Pomena, right in
the National Park. Rooms are simple, apartments have
air conditioning and Jacuzzis. The diving school lets
you explore the pristine waters of the island. Q157
rooms (12 singles €47 - 99, 139 doubles €58 - 148, 2
apartments €189 - 338, 4 Family Room €136 - 290).
PTHAIEGBK hhh
Where to stay
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