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3-star hotels in Šipan
A shortlist of the 3-star hotels and guesthouses on Šipan, the largest Elaphiti island, where the ferry ports of Šipanska Luka and Sudurad anchor a handful of small places to stay.
Staying in Šipan
Šipan is the largest of the Elaphiti islands but only 9km long, with two harbour villages at either end of a single flat valley. Šipanska Luka in the northwest is the main ferry port; Sudurad in the southeast is the smaller harbour. A single road and a bus that connects with the ferry run between them, past olive groves and about 30 abandoned Renaissance summer villas. Roughly 400 people live here year-round, and by 9pm the harbour lights are down to a handful of porch bulbs, with kitchens closing around 10pm or 11pm in high season.
The hotels on this list sit in and around those two villages and the lanes behind the harbours, with addresses naming Šipanska Luka, Sudurad, Lozica, Moluntska, Komolacka, Bokeljska and Ivana Zajca. The island suits walkers, photographers and couples who have already done Dubrovnik and want a day or two of nothing much happening, and it rewards two nights over one. It does not suit families needing a kids' club, groups wanting a beach bar, or anyone who cannot afford to miss a ferry back. Bring cash: there is no bank or ATM on the island.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hotel Sipan
Šipanska Luka, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereHotel Sipan sits in Šipanska Luka, where the island's harbour life and the 4.4 guest rating from 254 reviews make it the most tried and tested 3-star base on Šipan. Round-the-clock reception and a bar help whether you arrive on a late ferry or spend the evening in, and free parking leaves a car ready for exploring the island. Breakfast starts the day. It suits travellers who want a full-service hotel with air conditioning rather than a private room.
See Hotel SipanRooms Lami
Obala Ivana Pavla Ii 39 20000 Dubrovnik Šipan, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereRooms Lami on Obala Ivana Pavla Ii places guests near the water, with a beach nearby for swimming and a terrace for slower hours. The 35 reviews give a 3.7 rating. Express check in keeps arrival brief, and free wifi covers the stay. Non smoking rooms suit guests who prefer a smoke-free base. Best for independent travellers who want simple rooms and a shuttle service within reach.
See Rooms LamiBulic
Bokeljska 16A 20000 Dubrovnik Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Why stay hereBulic on Bokeljska is a straightforward 3-star option with garage parking and a TV in the room, so a car is safely stowed and evenings need no planning. Limited data is listed for this property, so treat it as a practical base rather than a full-service hotel; guests wanting pools, dining or reception services should check before booking. It suits motorists who value secure parking over extra facilities.
See BulicHoliday Home Ivanino
Lozica 8, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Bar/Lounge
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHoliday Home Ivanino on Lozica is built for active and family stays: babysitting service eases evenings out, and bike rental plus canoe hire open up the water and the island paths. The beach nearby, balcony and bar add room to unwind. Not every guest needs archery and aerobics on the doorstep, but here they come with the house. Air conditioning and a 24 hour front desk round it off. Suits groups and families who want sport and space rather than a standard hotel room.
See Holiday Home IvaninoRooms Sentic
Ivana Zajca 17 20000 Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereRooms Sentic on Ivana Zajca keeps things simple and flexible: pets are allowed, so the dog travels too, and free parking means the car is settled on arrival. Free wifi and air conditioning are in place, and an iron and board on request helps longer stays. Laundry service adds to the ease. With modest data listed, expect a small private-house setup rather than hotel services. Best for self-sufficient guests touring by car with a pet.
See Rooms SenticGuest House Avdic
Bokeljska 29, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star guest house at Bokeljska 29, Guest House Avdic is set up for guests who would rather cook than eat out: a kitchen, refrigerator and microwave are part of the stay, and the balcony gives you somewhere to sit once the pans are cleared. Air conditioning and non smoking rooms keep the indoors comfortable, while free wifi covers the practical side. Lifts help with bags, and luggage storage is useful if you arrive early or leave late. Best for self-catering travellers and longer stays.
See Guest House AvdicGuest House Radovic
Ivana Zajca 20 20000 Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereGuest House Radovic on Ivana Zajca surrounds guests with a garden and terrace, good for morning coffee or a slow afternoon. Free wifi and air conditioning cover the essentials, housekeeping keeps the rooms fresh, and free parking suits those arriving by car. Non smoking rooms and a lounge add comfort. It is a calm, small-scale choice for couples or friends who want outdoor space and quiet rather than a busy hotel.
See Guest House RadovicGuest House Mrdalo
Bokeljska 31 Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Neretva 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGuest House Mrdalo on Bokeljska covers the practical side of a Šipan stay: free wifi, free parking and luggage storage for the day you leave. A wheelchair accessible setup makes it one of the few 3-star listings here suited to guests with mobility needs. Little else is listed for this property, so it works best for travellers who need a well-connected, accessible base and plan to spend their days out.
See Guest House MrdaloGuest House Dada
Ivana Pavla Ii. 57 20000 Dubrownik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGuest House Dada on Ivana Pavla Ii leans into active holidays: scuba diving, canoeing, horse riding and bicycle hire can all be arranged, and a garden gives a quiet spot afterwards. Family rooms and babysitting service make it workable for parents, while air conditioning and free wifi keep things comfortable. It suits energetic families and couples who want water and countryside pursuits close at hand rather than a conventional hotel stay.
See Guest House DadaApartments Lozica
Lozica 2, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereApartments Lozica on Lozica combines a kitchen with a beach nearby, so days can mix swimming and home cooking. Free parking and free wifi remove the usual friction, and cleaning plus laundry service help longer visits. Air conditioning, a bath and a hairdryer add everyday comfort, and luggage storage is useful around ferry times. It suits families and small groups who want self-catering space near the water and their own transport.
See Apartments LozicaGuest House Ivica
Suđurađ 25 20223 Sipan Croatia Sipan Sipan, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereGuest House Ivica in Suđurađ puts guests in the island's eastern village, with a beach nearby and a terrace for outdoor sitting. Free wifi and free parking are provided, and air conditioning keeps rooms cool in summer. Pets are not allowed, which keeps the house quiet. It is a simple, well-placed base for travellers who want village life and swimming within reach rather than hotel services and facilities.
See Guest House IvicaKusalo Apartments
Bokeljska 24 20000 Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereKusalo Apartments, a 3-star address on Bokeljska 24, suits travellers who arrive by car, since free car parking is part of the stay, and anyone who needs step-free access, as the property is wheelchair accessible. A terrace adds outdoor space, and a laundry service lets you pack lighter on a longer trip. Free wifi and luggage storage round off the practical side. Well suited to drivers and guests staying several days rather than a single night.
See Kusalo ApartmentsApartments Lotos
Moluntska 11 20000 Dubrovnik Šipan, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartments Lotos on Moluntska is set up for self-catering: a kitchen with oven and refrigerator, plus a bathroom with hairdryer and shower. Cribs are available, so families with babies are catered for, and non smoking rooms keep the house clean. Free wifi and free parking are included, and air conditioning keeps the apartment comfortable. A surcharge applies to some services. It suits families and longer-stay guests who want to cook and settle in.
See Apartments LotosGuest House Cuk
Komolacka 4, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereGuest House Cuk on Komolacka gives guests a kitchen and kitchenette, useful for preparing meals and keeping days flexible. Free wifi and free parking are provided, non smoking rooms keep the air fresh, and a bathroom with hairdryer covers daily needs. Luggage storage helps around ferry departures. With no guest rating listed, expect a modest private-house stay. It best suits self-catering travellers who want their own cooking space and a quiet, smoke-free house.
See Guest House CukApartment Family Tokić
Obala Ivana Pavla Ii 70, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApartment Family Tokić on Obala Ivana Pavla Ii is aimed at families: a kitchen with oven and refrigerator, non smoking rooms and cleaning service. A safe and luggage storage add security and flexibility around travel days, and free wifi keeps everyone connected. Air conditioning and a bathroom with the essentials are in place, and laundry service helps longer stays. Suits parents and groups who want to cook, unpack properly and stay close to the waterfront without hotel formalities.
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How to choose
For a full-service stay
Hotel Sipan is the only proper hotel on this list, in Šipanska Luka, with a 24-hour front desk, bar and lounge, breakfast, free wifi and free parking, and the strongest guest score of the group at 4.4 from 254 reviews. It is the pick if you want staff on hand and a kitchen behind the bar rather than a room key and a terrace.
For studios and apartments
Kusalo Apartments, Apartments Lotos, Apartment Family Tokić, Apartments Lozica and Holiday Home Ivanino all come with kitchen or kitchenette space, which suits two nights or more and self-catering from the small village grocers. Lotos adds cribs for those travelling with a baby, and Lozica and Ivanino are near the beach.
Kusalo Apartments · Apartments Lotos · Apartment Family Tokić · Apartments Lozica · Holiday Home Ivanino
For harbour-side rooms
Rooms Lami and Guest House Dada sit on Obala Ivana Pavla II by the waterfront, and Guest House Ivica is in Sudurad with the beach nearby and a terrace. These are simple room-and-terrace stays for travellers who want to step out to the quay and watch the ferry come in.
For walkers and quiet lanes
Rooms Sentic and Guest House Radovic, both on Ivana Zajca, and Guest House Cuk on Komolacka put you in the lanes behind the harbour rather than on it. Radovic has a garden and lounge, Sentic takes pets, and all three include free wifi, which makes them a practical base for the valley walk between villages.
Rooms Sentic · Guest House Radovic · Guest House Cuk · Bulic
Where to stay in Šipan
Šipanska Luka
The main ferry port in the northwest, where the boat from Dubrovnik lands and the bus to Sudurad meets it. Hotel Sipan and Apartments Lotos sit here. It is the busier of the two harbours and the place to arrive, eat and set out from, though by 9pm the lights are down to a handful of porch bulbs.
Our picks here: Hotel Sipan
Lozica
A spot named in the addresses of Apartments Lozica and Holiday Home Ivanino, both of which list the beach nearby. It sits away from the two main harbours, which fits the island's appeal: silence, stars over the water and an early swim before the day boats arrive from Dubrovnik.
Our picks here: Apartments Lozica · Holiday Home Ivanino
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
The car ferry allows you to bring a vehicle, but with only 9km of road and two small villages, the site's advice is to leave the car at Gruž and travel light, since the ferries are frequent enough. Šipanska Luka is the main ferry port, and a bus connects with each incoming ferry along the single flat valley road to Sudurad, 9km away. Boats from Dubrovnik bring day visitors, so an early swim beats the mid-morning arrivals. Withdraw cash in Dubrovnik before you cross: there is no bank or ATM on the island.
When to go
High season is when the konobas keep their last tables until around 10pm or 11pm, still early by mainland standards, and when the day boats arrive from Dubrovnik each morning. An early swim before they land is the reason to be on the island overnight. Two nights let you walk the valley in each direction at a slower pace and catch a proper sunset from Sudurad. One full day covers the walk between villages, a swim and lunch, which is enough for most visitors on a Dubrovnik trip.
Things to do near Šipan
Questions, answered
Which hotel on Šipan has the best guest rating?
Hotel Sipan scores 4.4 out of 5 from 254 reviews, the highest on this list, and is the only full hotel here, with a 24-hour front desk, bar and lounge, breakfast and free parking in Šipanska Luka. Rooms Lami, with 35 reviews, scores 3.7.
Can I stay on Šipan without a car?
Yes. Šipanska Luka is the main ferry port and a bus connects with each incoming ferry along the single valley road to Sudurad, 9km away. The site advises leaving the car at Gruž and travelling light, since there are only 9km of road and both villages are small.
Is there an ATM on Šipan?
No. There is no bank or ATM on the island, so withdraw cash in Dubrovnik before you cross. Both villages have a small grocery store for bread, basics and local olive oil, but some smaller konobas prefer cash over cards.
How many nights should I spend on Šipan?
One full day covers the valley walk, a swim and lunch, and is enough for most visitors on a Dubrovnik trip. Two nights lets you do the walk in each direction at a slower pace and catch a sunset from Sudurad; longer than three nights suits people genuinely looking for quiet.
Are there family rooms on Šipan?
Guest House Dada lists family rooms and babysitting service, and Apartments Lotos has cribs available. Several places, including Apartments Lozica and Holiday Home Ivanino, are near the beach. The island has no kids' club, so it best suits families who make their own entertainment.
Which hotels are near the beach?
Rooms Lami, Holiday Home Ivanino, Apartments Lozica and Guest House Ivica all list the beach nearby. Ivica, in Sudurad, also has a terrace and free parking, which makes it a straightforward base for swimming at the southeast harbour.
Can I bring my dog to a hotel on Šipan?
Rooms Sentic on Ivana Zajca allows pets and has free wifi and free car parking. Guest House Ivica, by contrast, does not allow pets. Check before booking if you are travelling with an animal.
Do the hotels have wifi and parking?
Hotel Sipan, Rooms Lami, Guest House Avdic, Guest House Radovic and several others list free wifi. Free car parking appears at Hotel Sipan, Rooms Sentic, Guest House Radovic, Guest House Mrdalo, Apartments Lozica and Guest House Ivica, among others.