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3-star hotels in Koločep
A shortlist of the 3-star hotels, guesthouses and apartments on Koločep, the Elaphiti island 30 minutes by ferry from Dubrovnik. It is for travellers weighing up a couple of quiet nights in Donje Čelo or Gornje Čelo against a day trip.
Staying in Koločep
Koločep is the closest of the Elaphiti islands to Dubrovnik, 30 minutes on the ferry from Gruž, and about 150 people live here year-round in two villages, Donje Čelo and Gornje Čelo, joined by a paved 1.5km footpath through olive and pine. There are no cars on the island. Beyond the one hotel, the Kalamota Island Resort, the accommodation is a handful of small family guesthouses and apartments, which is exactly what this shortlist covers. It is peak island-quiet: a swim, a walk to the other village, lunch at a konoba, an afternoon on a rock ledge with a book.
The listed properties sit in Donje Čelo and Gornje Čelo, the two villages on the island, with most addresses in Donje Celo, where the ferry pier is, and a few on the lanes above or between them. It suits couples doing 2-3 nights of complete decompression, or families with older children who won't be bored in five minutes. Skip it if you want variety, nightlife or a restaurant scene; there is essentially none, and the last ferry back to Dubrovnik goes around 8pm.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Boutique Hotel Tomic
Obala Ivana Kuljevana 46, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereJust steps from the beach, Boutique Hotel Tomic pairs a garden with air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi, and every room has a balcony. Guests rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 50 reviews. With fishing on offer and coffee in the room, it suits couples or friends who want an easy island base close to the water.
See Boutique Hotel TomicGuest House Oreb
Donje Celo 13, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGuest House Oreb is a 3-star address at Donje Celo 13, and the sea is among its listed features, together with a kitchen and kitchenette equipped with an oven and refrigerator. Air conditioning and non smoking rooms keep things comfortable indoors, while free wifi and internet access cover the practical side. With self-catering space and a coffee facility, it suits guests who prefer to prepare their own meals and keep a quiet, smoke-free base for their stay.
See Guest House OrebApartments Maria Kolocep
Donje Celo 73, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt Donje Celo 73, Apartments Maria Kolocep pairs a kitchen with an oven and refrigerator, so meals can be made in rather than eaten out, and the sea is listed among its features. Free wifi and internet access are provided, and the apartment is air conditioned and non smoking. An iron and board adds a practical touch for longer stays. It suits couples or small groups wanting a 3-star self-catering base in Donje Celo.
See Apartments Maria KolocepGuest House Zec
Od Sunja 1, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGuest House Zec, at Od Sunja 1, is a 3-star guest house with a services-led setup: cleaning, laundry service and luggage storage are all listed, which takes the admin out of a longer stay. Rooms are air conditioned and non smoking, a safe is available, and free wifi with internet access keeps guests connected. No kitchen appears in its facilities, so this one suits travellers who would rather have daily upkeep handled than cook for themselves.
See Guest House ZecSea View Apartment Maćus
Donje Celo 6A, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereSea View Apartment Maćus on Donje Celo 6A is built around a balcony and a beach nearby, with family rooms for those travelling with children. A kitchen with an oven covers meals, air conditioning and non smoking rooms handle comfort, and free wifi plus internet access are included. First aid supplies are listed as well. The 3-star apartment suits families or groups who want the beach within reach and to eat in when it suits them.
See Sea View Apartment MaćusApartments Miskovic
Donje Elo 55, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartments Miskovic, at Donje Elo 55, offers a balcony and a beach nearby, with cleaning and laundry service taking care of the chores. The kitchen includes a microwave, and coffee is listed for the first drink of the day. Air conditioning keeps the apartment comfortable, internet access is available, and first aid supplies are on hand. This 3-star option suits guests who want beach access with self-catering and regular cleaning.
See Apartments MiskovicOreb Dream Apartments
Donje Celo 18 Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Neretva 20221, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Travelling with pets · Step-free access
- Pets allowed
- Beach nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereOreb Dream Apartments is a 3-star property in Donje Celo on Koločep. With a beach nearby, it suits guests who want to spend time by the sea. The terrace provides outdoor space, and the apartment is wheelchair accessible, which is helpful for guests with mobility needs. Pets are allowed, and free Wifi is available. Lifts are also on site. This makes it a practical choice for couples, small families, or travelers with pets looking for a straightforward stay.
See Oreb Dream ApartmentsApartments Elica
Gabrijela Vuleša Donje Čelo 34, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApartments Elica on Gabrijela Vuleša Donje Čelo 34 gives guests a balcony, plus a kitchen and kitchenette with a refrigerator for simple self-catering. Coffee is listed, non smoking rooms and air conditioning keep the interior easy, and free wifi with internet access is provided. Luggage storage helps on arrival and departure days. The 3-star apartment suits couples or small parties wanting a quiet, smoke-free base with somewhere to sit outside.
See Apartments ElicaVilla Authentica
Od Šunja 19A, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereVilla Authentica stands out for its 24-hour front desk and a bathroom with a bath, alongside a balcony and beach nearby. Guests can try canoeing or scuba diving, and there's a dishwasher and cot for family stays. It suits active travellers and families who want both water sports and round-the-clock assistance.
See Villa AuthenticaHedera Estate Villa Hedera XI
Donje Celo 29, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHedera Estate Villa Hedera XI on Donje Celo 29 keeps things simple: a restaurant is on site, so meals need no planning, and a terrace gives guests somewhere to sit. Free wifi and internet access are available. With only those facilities listed, this 3-star villa suits travellers who want a low-effort stay built around eating in and relaxing outdoors rather than shopping and cooking for themselves.
See Hedera Estate Villa Hedera XIVilla Sea Dream
Gornje Celo 18, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereVilla Sea Dream has a 24-hour front desk and family rooms, with a beach nearby and bike rental on site. Scuba diving is also available, and air conditioning and coffee-making facilities are provided. It suits active families and divers who want easy access to the water and a desk for planning the next day.
See Villa Sea DreamApartments Cervelin
Getina 5, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartments Cervelin, at Getina 5, is aimed at families: family rooms are listed, a cot is available, and a garden plus a beach nearby give children room to move. A dishwasher and coffee are among the practical extras, along with an iron and board. Air conditioning keeps the interior comfortable and free wifi with internet access is included. This 3-star apartment suits parents who want space and easy access to the water.
See Apartments CervelinApartment in Dubrovni With Garden
Getina 10, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartment in Dubrovni With Garden on Getina 10 lists diving and fishing among its facilities, which no other address on this Koločep shortlist does. A garden and balcony extend the living space outdoors, a bath and kitchen cover the basics inside, and cleaning is provided. Air conditioning and free wifi with internet access are included. This 3-star apartment suits guests who spend their days in the water and return to a garden.
See Apartment in Dubrovni With GardenPansion Tereza
Obala I. Kuljevana 46, Croatia
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePansion Tereza on Obala I. Kuljevana 46 is a 3-star pension with housekeeping and laundry service, so the place is kept up without guests lifting a finger. A balcony and garden add outside space, a desk is provided for anyone working, and a cot is available for families with a baby. Air conditioning and non smoking rooms keep the interior comfortable, and free wifi with internet access is included.
See Pansion TerezaApartment Iva&Andro
Gornje Celo 11A, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartment Iva&Andro at Gornje Celo 11A combines family rooms and a cot with a balcony and garden, so both children and adults have their own space. A beach nearby and cleaning are listed, coffee is provided, and first aid supplies are on hand. Air conditioning keeps the apartment comfortable and free wifi is included. This 3-star apartment suits families who want a garden setting and quick access to the water.
See Apartment Iva&Andro
How to choose
For couples
Boutique Hotel Tomic is the only proper hotel on this list, with a 4.4 guest rating from 50 reviews, a garden and a balcony, and Guest House Oreb and Apartments Maria Kolocep in Donje Celo give couples a kitchen and a sea view instead of a full hotel service. All three are in the villages, so the evening is the harbour and the cicadas.
Boutique Hotel Tomic · Guest House Oreb · Apartments Maria Kolocep
For families
Sea View Apartment Maćus, Villa Sea Dream and Apartment Iva&Andro all list family rooms, and each is a short walk from the water: Maćus and Iva&Andro in Donje Celo and Gornje Celo respectively, Sea Dream in Gornje Celo with a 24-hour front desk, bike rental and diving. The paved 1.5km path between the villages keeps older children occupied.
Sea View Apartment Maćus · Villa Sea Dream · Apartment Iva&Andro
Self-catering
Guest House Oreb, Apartments Maria Kolocep, Apartments Miskovic, Apartments Elica and Apartments Cervelin all come with a kitchen or kitchenette, oven or refrigerator, and air conditioning. That matters here: there is one small grocery store in Donje Čelo near the pier and no ATM on the island, so a kitchen covers the evenings when the konoba is the only other option.
Guest House Oreb · Apartments Maria Kolocep · Apartments Miskovic · Apartments Elica · Apartments Cervelin
Near the ferry pier
Boutique Hotel Tomic, Guest House Oreb, Apartments Maria Kolocep, Oreb Dream Apartments and Hedera Estate Villa Hedera XI all carry Donje Celo addresses, the village where the ferry from Gruž lands. With 6-8 boats a day in summer and the last one around 8pm, being in Donje Čelo keeps the boat, the small grocery store and the harbour terrace within the village.
Boutique Hotel Tomic · Guest House Oreb · Apartments Maria Kolocep · Oreb Dream Apartments · Hedera Estate Villa Hedera XI
Where to stay in Koločep
Donje Čelo
Donje Čelo is the village where the ferry from Gruž arrives, so it holds the pier, the one small grocery store and the harbour that goes dark by 9pm. It is the busier of the island's two villages in the sense that anything happens here at all. The footpath to Gornje Čelo starts uphill from the village and crosses the island's central ridge through olive terraces.
Our picks here: Guest House Oreb · Apartments Maria Kolocep · Sea View Apartment Maćus · Oreb Dream Apartments · Hedera Estate Villa Hedera XI · Apartments Elica
Gornje Čelo
Gornje Čelo sits on the far side of the island's central ridge, at the end of the paved 1.5km path, and has a small stone harbour of its own. It is the quieter of the two villages, reached on foot through olive and pine, with the alternative sea-coast route back along the south side. Villa Sea Dream and Apartment Iva&Andro are both addressed here.
Our picks here: Villa Sea Dream · Apartment Iva&Andro
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Koločep is 30 minutes by ferry from Gruž in Dubrovnik, with 6-8 boats a day in summer. The last boat back goes around 8pm, which cuts off a late dinner in the Old Town for anyone staying overnight, though some people commute in for evenings. On the island there are no cars; the two villages, Donje Čelo and Gornje Čelo, are connected by a paved 1.5km footpath through olive and pine, and there is no street lighting once you clear the last house, so bring a torch if you walk between them after dinner. There is no ATM on the island, so bring enough cash from Dubrovnik or use a card at the hotel.
When to go
The site's own advice is aimed at summer: 6-8 ferries a day in summer, the last boat around 8pm, and the grocery store's opening hours described as irregular outside July and August. The empty morning swim before the day-trip boats arrive is the argument for staying overnight rather than visiting as a half-day trip. Two nights is described as the right dose for most people, three if you plan a kayak trip, a Lopud day on the 10-minute ferry hop, and a swim day.
Things to do near Koločep
Questions, answered
How do you get to Koločep?
By ferry from Gruž in Dubrovnik: 30 minutes, with 6-8 boats a day in summer. The last boat leaves around 8pm, so an evening in the Old Town means catching that one or staying in Dubrovnik.
Is there a hotel on Koločep?
There is one hotel, the Kalamota Island Resort, formerly TUI Sensimar. The properties on this list are the other option: a handful of small family guesthouses and apartments in Donje Čelo and Gornje Čelo, all rated 3-star.
How many nights should I stay?
For most people two nights is the right dose. Three nights is fine if you plan a kayak trip, a day on Lopud via the 10-minute ferry hop, and a swim day, and you like your book.
Can you walk between the two villages?
Yes. Donje Čelo and Gornje Čelo are connected by a paved 1.5km footpath through olive and pine, crossing the island's central ridge. There is an alternative sea-coast route back on the south side, and no street lighting at night.
Is there anywhere to eat and shop?
A couple of restaurants, and one small grocery store in Donje Čelo near the pier stocking basics, bread and sun cream, with irregular hours outside July and August. Several of the listed apartments have a kitchen or kitchenette.
Should I bring cash?
There is no ATM on the island, so bring enough cash from Dubrovnik or use a card at the hotel. The nearest full supermarket is in Dubrovnik.
Who is Koločep not for?
Anyone who wants variety, nightlife or a proper restaurant scene: there is essentially none. By 9pm Donje Čelo goes properly dark, with a few lit windows above the harbour and not much else.
Does Boutique Hotel Tomic have good reviews?
It has a guest rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 50 reviews, and lists air conditioning, a balcony, a garden, free wifi and beach nearby, on Obala Ivana Kuljevana in Donje Čelo.