Rixos Premium Dubrovnik: A view to leave you speechless
Being a control freak, I usually never loosen the reins when it comes to finding and booking a hotel for a holiday, but on my most recent family trip I left it up to my dad and wow, did he impress.
If you are looking for a luxury hotel where you can relax by the ocean and easily explore Dubrovnik’s Old Town, this is the one I recommend. Honestly, I think I’d go as far as saying this hotel had the best view of any place I’ve ever stayed.
Rooms
We were lucky enough to be in a superior room for our trip, and I’m so glad we splurged. Typically, I’m a standard room girl, but the balcony and sea views here made the upgrade worth it.
Whilst the décor is on the simpler side, it is modern, charming and well-appointed. The bathroom was large, with a huge mirror and tons of surface space – perfect for me and my sister and our plethora of beauty products. There was plenty of storage space, and the beds were incredibly comfy. Housekeeping was great; the room was spotless when we arrived.
Hotel Facilities
The main reason my dad booked this hotel? The gym. He’s a gym lover so finding a hotel with a good fitness center was a priority – and this one delivered. There were loads of weights and cardio machines, and even at peak times we only found maximum five people using it.
If swimming is more your thing, you’ve got plenty of options, the hotel offers ladders into the ocean (which is stunning to swim in) plus an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. We often found the indoor pool always to be very empty, which was great if you fancy a quiet swim.
Unfortunately, we found the sunbed situation at this hotel a bit of a downside. Though this is quite a problem for many hotels in Europe. There was not enough sunbeds for the number of guests staying in the hotel. On our first day, we couldn’t find any available, and quickly learned that people reserve them early (before 8 am and then did not show up until after 1 p.m). I really dislike this kind of thing and feel it could be better managed. Eventually, we had to play along and reserve early too, but I wish hotels would enforce a time limit on unattended loungers.
The hotel also offers a spa (which looked gorgeous, though I didn’t get time to try it), car rentals, boutiques, a kids’ club, a sports bar, and ping-pong tables if you fancy a quick game.
Restaurants
We chose half board, which I was slightly nervous about because dinner is a buffet every night, and I worried it might get repetitive. I’m happy to report it wasn’t. The food was outstanding, with a different theme each evening. Here was the lineup during our stay:
Monday – East Mediterranean
Tuesday – White Evening / Gala Night (Beef Wellington!)
Wednesday – BBQ
Thursday – Italian
Friday – Sea to Table
Saturday – Istanbul
Sunday – Latin and Italian
Everything was delicious and high quality. I actually felt quite healthy eating here, which I never normally feel on a holiday. Breakfast was also lovely, with extras like chia pudding and fresh juices that made my morning.
Location
What set this hotel apart is its stunning location. Set on cliffs overlooking the ocean, the views took my breath away. From the lobby, restaurant, rooms and pool area, you are treated to the most gorgeous view. I would say it is the best view of any hotel I have been too.
The location is also super convenient with only a 20 minute walk to the Old Town. Just far enough so you can have the facilities you wouldn’t get in the old town but close enough so you can easily pop in whenever you need to.
Final Thoughts
The stand-out pros to this hotel are:
- Gorgeous views
- Amazing and beautiful location
- Delicious food
- Kind and helpful staff
- Incredible pool area
The cons to this hotel are:
- Lack of sunbeds
- Issues with Wi-Fi – this was quite an issue during our stay, however, these things happen and could just be an issue that happened during our stay.
This hotel is beautiful, relaxing, and the perfect base for a more laid-back trip to Dubrovnik. If you’re looking for luxury, views, and a bit of everything, I truly don’t think you’ll be disappointed.