Croatia captivates visitors with its stunning Adriatic coastline, over 1,000 islands, and remarkably preserved medieval cities. From the ancient walls of Dubrovnik to the cascading waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes, this Mediterranean gem offers crystal-clear waters, rich history, and exceptional cuisine at surprisingly affordable prices.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Perched on cliffs with direct views of Dubrovnik's illuminated Old Town across the water, the Excelsior has been the address of kings, presidents, and movie stars since 1913. Featuring an infinity pool seemingly merging with the Adriatic, private beach access, the Michelin-recommended Restaurant Sensus, and 158 rooms with sea-view balconies.
Adriana, Hvar Marina
Hvar's most glamorous hotel sits directly on the harbor marina facing the Pakleni Islands with a rooftop pool, spa, and terrace restaurant that draws international yachting crowd. Contemporary Croatian design blends with Mediterranean luxury in 59 rooms and suites.
Lešić Dimitri Palace, Korčula
Six meticulously restored 18th-century bishop's palace residences offer the most intimate luxury experience in Croatia. Each residence is individually designed with artisan textiles, antiques, private terraces, and butler service. The LD restaurant is considered Croatia's finest dining destination.
Le Méridien Lav Split
Croatia's most comprehensive luxury resort spreads across a private peninsula south of Split with 381 rooms, six restaurants, five pools, a casino, full-service marina, spa, and direct beach access. Popular for weddings and corporate events with Split's Diocletian's Palace 15 minutes away.
Palace Judita Heritage Hotel, Split
A 15th-century Venetian Gothic palace within Diocletian's Palace walls converted into an intimate 10-room luxury hotel. Stone arches, original architectural elements, and modern amenities create an extraordinary stay at the heart of 1,700-year-old Roman architecture.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
360° Dubrovnik
Occupying a restored 16th-century fortification above Dubrovnik's harbor with 360-degree views, this Michelin-recommended restaurant under chef Marijo Curić elevates Dalmatian ingredients through modern French techniques. The 7-course tasting menu with Adriatic sea bass, black truffle, and local wines is the pinnacle of Croatian fine dining.
LD Restaurant, Korčula
Set within the Lešić Dimitri Palace, LD is widely considered Croatia's most celebrated restaurant. Chef Marko Gajski combines island produce — sea herbs, local fish, Grk white wine — with extraordinary technique in an intimate 30-seat stone-walled dining room that has garnered multiple national restaurant of the year awards.
Restaurant Boškinac, Novalja (Pag Island)
Croatia's most lauded wine estate restaurant integrates Pag island's unique terroir — salty Bura wind, rocky landscape, endemic sage — into every course. Pag cheese, lamb, seafood, and estate-grown wines create a hyper-local tasting menu experience at their boutique winery hotel.
Noel Restaurant, Zagreb
Zagreb's premier fine dining restaurant in a 19th-century villa near Tuškanac Forest holds a Michelin recognition for chef Marin Rendić's seasonal Croatian cuisine. The tasting menus celebrate domestic producers — Slavonian truffles, Zagorje suckling pig, continental mushrooms — with exquisite wine pairings.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Yacht Charter, Dalmatian Islands
Charter a sailing yacht or motor yacht from Split or Dubrovnik for island-hopping through the archipelago. Crew-served boats call at uninhabited coves, private fishing villages, and exclusive beach clubs from Vis to Mljet with captain, chef, and steward service.
Truffle Hunting with Zigante Family, Motovun
The Zigante family, who found the world's largest truffle in 1999, leads private truffle hunts through Motovun Forest with trained dogs. The experience concludes with a multi-course lunch at their estate restaurant featuring fresh-shaved white truffles over pasta and eggs.
Private Plitvice After-Hours Access
Arrange exclusive early-morning or after-hours guided access to Plitvice Lakes National Park before and after regular visitors. Walk the boardwalks over turquoise waterfalls in complete solitude with a private naturalist guide explaining the UNESCO-listed lake ecosystem.
Helicopter Transfer and Island Picnic
Helicopter transfers from Split or Dubrovnik airports direct to island hotels or remote beaches on Vis, Lastovo, or Mljet eliminate ferry queues. Private helicopter picnic experiences include chef-prepared Dalmatian lunch on uninhabited island beaches accessible only from the air.
Pag Island Wine and Cheese Estate Experience
Exclusive visits to family-run wineries and cheese producers on Pag island with private tastings of Žlahtina white wine, aged Paški Sir cheese, and lamb. A private boat transfer from Zadar adds to the escape-from-mainland luxury.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Sensori Spa at Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Clifftop spa with sea views combining traditional Croatian medicinal herb treatments with modern wellness technology. Signature Adriatic sea salt body scrubs and essential oil massages using locally sourced lavender and rosemary are the resort's trademark. Indoor infinity pool, Turkish hammam, and private treatment suites overlook the open sea.
Spa at Palace Judita Heritage Hotel, Split
Intimate spa carved into the ancient cellars beneath Diocletian's Palace offers the unique experience of relaxing in Roman-era stone vaulting. Treatments blend Mediterranean wellness traditions with premium ESPA products, including grape seed body wraps and Adriatic mineral facials in serene underground chambers.
Spa & Wellness at Le Méridien Lav, Split
The largest spa in Dalmatia spreads across 3,000 square meters with indoor and outdoor pools, thermal circuit with steam room, ice cave, and brine pool, plus 15 treatment rooms offering local herb wraps, marine algae body treatments, and signature Dalmatian wine therapies using local Plavac Mali grape skins.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur service from €150/half day in Zagreb, Split, and Dubrovnik. Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series transfers between cities available at €300-500. Luxury car rental (Porsche, Maserati, Range Rover) from €200-500/day through Sixt or Europcar premium.
- Air
- Helicopter transfers between Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, and major islands from €400/person. Private jet charters to Croatia's five international airports from €3,000+ one-way. Elite Aviation and Heliair Croatia operate island transfer and sightseeing services.
- Airport
- VIP fast-track service at Dubrovnik and Split airports from €50/person. Private terminal access at Zagreb Airport available for private jet arrivals. Premium meet-and-greet services with personal luggage handling at all major Croatian airports.