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4-star hotels in Lopud

A shortlist of the 4-star stays on Lopud, the car-free Elaphiti island with one long harbour promenade and Šunj, the closest sand beach to Dubrovnik. It is for travellers weighing a full resort against an apartment or villa on an island with a real hotel scene and ferries every 90 minutes in season.

15 hotels1,086 guest reviews

Staying in Lopud

Lopud is the middle Elaphiti island: no cars, one long harbour promenade, and Šunj beach, the closest sand beach to Dubrovnik. The appeal is a small lit strip of village against dark hillside and dark sea — by 10.30pm most of the island has gone to bed, and anyone chasing bars or late dinners past 10pm should look elsewhere. There is a proper hotel scene, a couple of good restaurants, a small grocery store and a post office with an ATM near the harbour.

The listed stays are scattered across the island and its Dubrovnik-side addresses. The largest is RMH Lopud Lafodia Resort & Wellness, with 1086 guest reviews and a guest score of 4.3 out of 5, plus a 24 Hour Front Desk, Concierge, Business Center and Beach nearby. White House Lopud, Apartments Villa Dadić and Apartment Porat are apartment-style options with air conditioning and balconies; Villa Tofta and the two-bedroom apartment with sea view and balcony sit on Lopud itself. Couples and families taking a two or three night stay fit best, and shoulder-season visitors get genuine solitude — in May or late September maybe a third of the beds are open and ferries thin to a handful a day.

The shortlist

Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.

  1. RMH Lopud Lafodia Resort & Wellness

    ★★★★4.31,086 reviews

    Obala Iva Kuljevana 51, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Best for: Breakfast · Business trips

    • Breakfast
    • Beach nearby

    Why stay hereThe largest 4-star option on Lopud, with a 24 hour front desk, a buffet breakfast and a bar for the evening, plus a beach within reach of the address on Obala Iva Kuljevana. Guests rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 1086 reviews, so it suits travellers who want resort-style service and wellness facilities rather than a small apartment. Bicycle hire lets you explore the island at your own pace.

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  2. White House Lopud

    ★★★★

    Od Sunja 25 20222 Lopuddubrovnik Neretva, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    • Beach nearby
    • Air conditioning
    • Free Wifi

    Why stay hereA small 4-star guesthouse on Od Sunja with a garden and balconies, air conditioning and free wifi throughout. The beach is nearby, and bicycle hire is available for getting around Lopud. Currency exchange and a 24 hour front desk make arrivals and departures straightforward. It fits couples or independent travellers who prefer quiet rooms and outdoor space to a large resort.

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  3. Apartments Villa Dadić

    ★★★★

    Od Nuncijate 91A, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Best for: Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Kitchen
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereThis 4-star apartment in Dubrovnik is set up for self-catering with a kitchen and free car parking, ideal for guests exploring the area by car. A balcony provides outdoor space, and a cot is available for families with a baby. Air conditioning and free wifi add comfort for longer stays. It suits travellers who want apartment-style independence rather than a hotel routine.

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  4. Villa Lopud in Dubrovnik

    ★★★★

    Skalini 3, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    • Beach nearby
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereA 4-star villa on Skalini with air conditioning, a balcony and a bath, close to the beach. Guests can use a canoe, play badminton or darts, and there is a CD player and coffee making equipment indoors. Cleaning is included. It works well for a group or family wanting a private house with games and easy access to the water.

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  5. Apartment Piano

    ★★★★

    Od Nuncijate 5, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    • Beach nearby
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereThese 4-star apartments on Od Nuncijate come with air conditioning, a balcony and a bath, plus a dishwasher and coffee making equipment. The beach is nearby and car rental service is offered on site. Cots are available for families. A practical base for guests who want their own kitchen and bathroom and a coastal setting.

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  6. Apartment Pavlovic

    ★★★★

    Nuncijata 85, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Best for: Families

    • Family rooms
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereApartment Pavlovic is a 4-star option in Dubrovnik with family rooms, making it convenient for those travelling with children. A dishwasher simplifies self-catering, and a balcony offers a place to relax. The bathroom includes a bath and a bidet, and air conditioning keeps the apartment comfortable. A cot is also provided. It appeals to families or small groups who value practical in-apartment amenities over hotel services.

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  7. Aquamarine Deluxe Apartment

    ★★★★

    37 Ulica Ivana Gorana Kovačića, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Family rooms
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereAquamarine Deluxe Apartment offers 4-star self-catering in Dubrovnik with free car parking, a bonus for guests arriving by car. A dishwasher and family rooms make it practical for families or groups. Each apartment has a balcony and a desk, useful for both relaxing and catching up on work. Air conditioning and free wifi are provided. It suits travellers who want the space of an apartment with the convenience of parking included.

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  8. Taira

    ★★★★

    29 Ulica Od Nuncijate, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Best for: Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Kitchen
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereTaira is a 4-star apartment in Dubrovnik with a garden, offering a rare outdoor retreat for guests who enjoy fresh air. A kitchen allows for self-catering, and free car parking is available. The balcony and air conditioning add comfort, while free wifi and a hairdryer are provided. It suits couples or small families looking for a quiet base with both indoor and outdoor living space.

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  9. Two Bedroom Apartment with Sea View & Balcony

    ★★★★

    Lopudska 5, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Best for: Families

    • Family rooms
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereThis two bedroom 4-star apartment on Lopudska comes with a sea view and a balcony, air conditioning and a bathroom, plus a dishwasher and coffee making equipment. Family rooms, a cot, a fan and a CD player are provided, and cleaning is included. Ideal for families or two couples wanting space and a view.

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  10. Hillside Apartments

    ★★★★

    74 Ulica Od Nuncijate, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Best for: Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Beach nearby
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay here4-star apartments on Ulica Od Nuncijate with air conditioning, a bathroom and a garden, close to the beach. Free wifi and free car parking are included, along with a dishwasher, coffee making equipment and a hairdryer. Cleaning is provided. A good fit for guests travelling by car who want self-catering comforts and outdoor space.

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  11. Apartment Katarina sea view

    ★★★★

    25 Ulica Ivana Gorana Kovačića, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Best for: Families

    • Family rooms
    • Air conditioning
    • Free Wifi

    Why stay hereApartment Katarina sea view is a 4-star apartment in Dubrovnik with family rooms and a dishwasher, making it a practical choice for families or groups. A desk and free wifi cater to remote work, while a balcony offers a break. Air conditioning and a hairdryer are included. It suits guests who need both living and working space in an apartment setting.

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  12. Apartment Lana

    ★★★★

    Lopudska 5, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Best for: Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Beach nearby
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereA 4-star apartment on Lopudska with air conditioning and a bathroom, close to the beach. Free wifi and free car parking are included, plus a dishwasher, coffee making equipment, a cot and a hairdryer. Cleaning is provided and a fan is available. Suited to families or drivers who want simple self-catering accommodation near the water.

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  13. Apartment Porat

    ★★★★

    Obala Pape Ivana Pavla Ii 26, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    • Kitchen
    • Beach nearby
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereWith a beach nearby, Apartment Porat is a 4-star apartment in Dubrovnik, appealing to guests who want easy access to the sea. A kitchen and dishwasher support self-catering, and air conditioning keeps the space cool. Free wifi and a hairdryer are provided, and an iron and board are available. It suits travellers who prioritise beach time and simple, well-equipped accommodation.

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  14. Magnificent new Villa Tofta on Lopud Croatia. Sea views from the infinity pool

    ★★★★

    Villa Tofta Od Šunja, Croatia

    • Beach nearby
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereA new 4-star villa on Lopud with sea views from the infinity pool, air conditioning and a balcony. The beach is nearby, and a bike rental service and canoe are available. Inside there is a fireplace, a dishwasher, coffee making equipment and a desk, with dinner offered and cleaning included. It suits groups wanting a private villa with a pool.

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  15. Adriatic Charm: Coastal Heaven of Dubrovnik

    ★★★★

    Ulica Ivana Gorana Kovačića 11, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Family rooms
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereA 4-star apartment on Ulica Ivana Gorana Kovačića with air conditioning, a balcony and a bathroom, plus family rooms. Free wifi and free car parking are included, along with a dishwasher, coffee making equipment, a desk and a cot. Cleaning is provided. It suits families or guests with a car who want a comfortable self-catering stay.

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How to choose

For couples

RMH Lopud Lafodia Resort & Wellness carries a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 1086 reviews, with a Concierge, Bars and Beach nearby. White House Lopud pairs a 24 Hour Front Desk and balcony. Magnificent new Villa Tofta on Lopud Croatia has sea views from the infinity pool — the quietest choice for two.

RMH Lopud Lafodia Resort & Wellness · White House Lopud · Magnificent new Villa Tofta on Lopud Croatia. Sea views from the infinity pool

For families

Apartment Pavlovic, Two Bedroom Apartment with Sea View & Balcony, Apartment Lana and Adriatic Charm: Coastal Heaven of Dubrovnik all list Family rooms. The two-bedroom apartment and Apartment Lana have cots, balconies and beach nearby, and Apartment Pavlovic and Adriatic Charm add a bath alongside air conditioning.

Apartment Pavlovic · Two Bedroom Apartment with Sea View & Balcony · Apartment Lana · Adriatic Charm: Coastal Heaven of Dubrovnik

For longer stays

Apartments Villa Dadić, Apartment Piano, Taira and Hillside Apartments list kitchens or dishwashers, plus cleaning and washing facilities. All four have air conditioning, and Taira, Hillside Apartments and Apartments Villa Dadić add Free car parking — useful if you combine the island with the mainland.

Apartments Villa Dadić · Apartment Piano · Taira · Hillside Apartments

For a resort base

Only RMH Lopud Lafodia Resort & Wellness reads as a full hotel: 24 Hour Front Desk, Bell boy, Business Center, Banquet, Buffet and Breakfast, a Bar/Snack/Café, bicycle hire and Beach nearby. Pick it if you want service and facilities rather than a self-catering apartment.

RMH Lopud Lafodia Resort & Wellness

Where to stay in Lopud

Nuncijata

A cluster of the listed apartments on the Dubrovnik side — Apartments Villa Dadić on Od Nuncijate 91A, Apartment Piano on Od Nuncijate 5, Apartment Pavlovic on Nuncijata 85, Taira on 29 Ulica Od Nuncijate and Hillside Apartments on 74 Ulica Od Nuncijate. Most list air conditioning, balconies, cleaning and free car parking, which makes them a mainland base rather than an island one.

Our picks here: Apartment Pavlovic

Ulica Ivana Gorana Kovačića

Aquamarine Deluxe Apartment, Apartment Katarina sea view and Adriatic Charm: Coastal Heaven of Dubrovnik all sit on Ulica Ivana Gorana Kovačića in Dubrovnik. All three are air-conditioned with balconies and free Wi-Fi, and two list Family rooms. Treat this as a city address, not an island one — the Lopud ferry is a separate trip.

Our picks here: Aquamarine Deluxe Apartment · Apartment Katarina sea view · Adriatic Charm: Coastal Heaven of Dubrovnik

Plan your stay

Getting there and around

Lopud is reached by ferry from Dubrovnik, with boats every 90 minutes in season. The last ferry back leaves around 7-8pm depending on the day, which is why the island empties of day visitors and settles into its evening quiet. Outside July and August ferries thin to a handful a day, so a rushed day trip in peak season fills the same beach and the same three restaurants. Once there, the island has no cars: you walk the harbour promenade and the marked paths. The loop to Šunj beach and back is 3 km, about 30 minutes each way at an easy pace, with the climb back from Šunj the only uphill section.

When to go

July and August are peak: Šunj and the three restaurants fill with day visitors off the Dubrovnik boats. Outside those two months the island empties fast — shoulder-season Lopud in May or late September has maybe a third of the beds open, ferries thin to a handful a day, and Šunj beach can be nearly empty by 10am. That trade-off of fewer boats and fewer restaurants suits a slower two or three night stay far better than a rushed day trip. On peak summer weekends Šunj gets crowded, so go on a weekday.

Things to do near Lopud

Questions, answered

Can you visit Lopud as a day trip from Dubrovnik?

Yes, easily — the first boat at 9am and the last back at 6pm give you 8 hours, enough for Šunj beach and lunch. Staying overnight is better if you want the island empty in the evening, when the harbour promenade quiets down by 10.30pm.

Is Šunj beach really sand?

Yes — actual soft sand, not the coarse imported gravel most Croatian 'sand' beaches use, with shallow entry that is safe for kids. In peak summer weekends it gets crowded, so go on a weekday; in shoulder season it can be nearly empty by 10am.

Which hotel on this list is a full resort?

RMH Lopud Lafodia Resort & Wellness is the resort option, with a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 1086 reviews, a 24 Hour Front Desk, Concierge, Business Center, Breakfast and Buffet, a Bar/Snack/Café, bicycle hire and Beach nearby.

Do the apartments suit families?

Several list Family rooms: Apartment Pavlovic, Two Bedroom Apartment with Sea View & Balcony, Apartment Lana and Adriatic Charm: Coastal Heaven of Dubrovnik. The two-bedroom apartment and Apartment Lana also list cots, balconies and beach nearby.

Can we self-cater on Lopud?

Taira, Hillside Apartments and Apartments Villa Dadić list kitchens or dishwashers, and Apartment Piano does too. There is one small grocery store near the harbour, open mornings and early evening in season, but no large supermarket — bring anything specific from Dubrovnik.

Do we need a car on Lopud?

No — Lopud has no cars. The island is walked, including the 3 km loop from the village to Šunj beach and back, about 30 minutes each way, with the climb back from Šunj the only uphill section. Some listed apartments on the Dubrovnik side do list free car parking.

What is the evening like on the island?

At 9pm the harbour promenade is quiet enough to hear the water against the stone quay; a handful of restaurant terraces stay lit and by 10.30pm most of the island has gone to bed. Anyone chasing bars or late dinners past 10pm will find the appeal is exactly the opposite.

When is the quietest time to stay?

May or late September, when maybe a third of the beds are open and ferries thin to a handful a day. Fewer boats and fewer restaurants open, but genuine solitude — well suited to a slower two or three night stay.

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