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4-star hotels in Ploče
Four-star places to stay in Ploče, the quiet residential quarter east of Dubrovnik's walls, where the addresses on Frana Supila, Vlaha Bukovca and Petra Krešimira Iv put you minutes from Ploče Gate. Built for couples and older travellers who want calm nights near the Old Town.
Staying in Ploče
Ploče is the neighbourhood immediately outside the eastern walls, and the site describes it as Banje beach, the hotels on the cliffs and the quiet residential streets that supply them. Further up, past the switchback bends of Iva Vojnovića, the apartments thin out into pine woods and the coast road goes quiet; this is where locals actually live, with a bakery, a hairdresser and a laundromat rather than tourist infrastructure. Ploče Gate is a five-minute downhill walk from the cliff hotels and closer still from the guesthouses on Vlaha Bukovca, which makes it the closest area to the Old Town on the eastern side, nearer than Lapad or Gruž.
The hotels on this list sit in exactly those streets: Frana Supila below the cliff side, Vlahe Bukovca in the leafy residential lanes, Petra Krešimira Iv along the upper ridge, plus a few addresses just outside the quarter. The site is blunt about who it suits: couples and older travellers who want quiet nights, not backpackers, families needing self-catering kitchens or anyone out past midnight, since the last buses back from Pile thin out after 11pm. The climb home after dinner is the one drawback guests mention twice.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Rooms Raic
Bruna Bušica 24, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereRooms Raic scores 4.5 out of 5 from 57 guest reviews, and its family rooms and kitchen make it workable for guests who prefer cooking in to eating out. A balcony adds private outdoor space, laundry service covers longer stays, and free wifi keeps everyone connected. Cots are available for babies, and luggage storage helps around departure. The house is on Bruna Bušica 24 in Dubrovnik.
See Rooms RaicDubrovnik Residence
Lazarina 15, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereExpress check in at Dubrovnik Residence shortens the arrival, and a dishwasher with coffee covers simple breakfasts and meals indoors. A desk is provided for anyone working from the room, while air conditioning and a balcony keep the space comfortable in warm weather. Cots are available for families with a baby. The residence stands on Lazarina 15 in Dubrovnik.
See Dubrovnik ResidenceVilla Ragusa
Konavoska 3, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA 4-star address on Konavoska 3 in Dubrovnik, Villa Ragusa suits travellers who want a balcony of their own and breakfast before heading out. The 24-hour front desk and round-the-clock security make late arrivals simple, while bike rental lets you explore at your own pace. Air conditioning and a bar on site cover the quieter hours. Best for couples and independent visitors who would rather arrange their own days than join a group.
See Villa RagusaSipa Apartments
Petra Kresimira Iv 34, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSipa Apartments gives guests a kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher, so meals are easy to prepare, and coffee plus an iron and board cover the daily routines. Free wifi and internet access keep devices online, and the balcony with air conditioning helps in hot weather. A hairdryer is provided. It is at Petra Kresimira Iv 34 in Dubrovnik.
See Sipa ApartmentsLuxury Beachfront Apartment Banje
Frana Supila 21, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereLuxury Beachfront Apartment Banje has the beach nearby, and its balcony gives guests somewhere to sit once they are back. Babysitting service is available for parents who want an evening out, and car rental service helps with onward plans. A dishwasher and coffee cover the kitchen side, with cleaning included. The apartment is at Frana Supila 21 in Dubrovnik.
See Luxury Beachfront Apartment BanjeVilla Leoni
Petra Kreimira Iv; 22, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereVilla Leoni offers a concierge and babysitting service for guests who need help organising their days or an evening away from the children. The beach nearby invites swimming, and a canoe is available for time on the water. Balconies, coffee and air conditioning round out the stay. It is on Petra Kreimira Iv in Dubrovnik.
See Villa LeoniVilla Allure of Dubrovnik
Frana Supila 33, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Pool and spa · Breakfast
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereAn outdoor pool and garden give Villa Allure of Dubrovnik its own places to swim and sit, with a terrace and lounge beside them. Breakfast is served, a concierge answers questions, and luggage storage frees guests after check-out. Free wifi runs throughout, and a shuttle service is offered at a surcharge. The villa is at Frana Supila 33 in Dubrovnik.
See Villa Allure of DubrovnikApartment Residence Ambassador
Petra Krešimira Iv No. 37, Ploce, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartment Residence Ambassador sits in Ploče, with family rooms and a babysitting service that suit guests travelling with children. Express check in is available, non smoking rooms are offered, and parking and a shuttle service remove some of the practical work. Free wifi and internet access keep everyone connected, and a market and shops are also listed. The address is Petra Krešimira Iv No. 37.
See Apartment Residence AmbassadorApartment Flora
Buica 6, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartment Flora pairs family rooms and a cot with a beach nearby, which works for parents who want the sea close at hand. Express check in and cleaning take care of the practical side, while a dishwasher and coffee make eating in simple. Free wifi is included and first aid is on site. It is on Buica 6 in Dubrovnik.
See Apartment FloraApartment Vent
Župska 1 20207 Dubrovnik Ploče, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Air conditioning
- Internet access
Why stay hereApartment Vent suits guests who want to be active: diving and scuba diving, fishing and horse back riding are all listed, and a canoe adds time on the water. A buffet is served, babysitting service covers parents, and laundry service helps after a day outdoors. Express check in speeds the arrival. It is at Župska 1, 20207 Dubrovnik Ploče.
See Apartment VentVilla Gordana
Vlahe Bukovca 1, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA fireplace and garden give Villa Gordana a settled feel, and free car parking makes life easier for guests arriving by road. Express check in simplifies the start of a stay, a desk is provided for work, and free wifi keeps it connected. A cot is there for babies, while a dishwasher and coffee handle easy meals. It stands at Vlahe Bukovca 1 in Dubrovnik.
See Villa GordanaApartments Pully
Frana Supila 20, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFamily rooms and a cot make Apartments Pully a workable choice for those with young children, and the beach nearby means the water is close. Balconies and air conditioning keep the rooms liveable in summer, cleaning is arranged, and free wifi is available. A hairdryer and first aid are also provided. The apartments are at Frana Supila 20 in Dubrovnik.
See Apartments PullyApartment Rebecca
Matije Gupca 11, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartment Rebecca offers family rooms and non smoking rooms, free car parking and a terrace, which suits guests arriving by car who want an outdoor corner of their own. Luggage storage is available around check-out, and free wifi and internet access keep devices online. Air conditioning covers the warm days. The address is Matije Gupca 11 in Dubrovnik.
See Apartment RebeccaAmorino of Dubrovnik Apartments
Od Maslinate 2, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHigh chairs and a cot at Amorino of Dubrovnik Apartments make it a straightforward option for families with babies and small children, and free car parking settles the question of where to leave the car. Balconies add private outdoor space, cleaning is provided, and free wifi and internet access keep everyone connected. First aid is on hand. It is on Od Maslinate 2 in Dubrovnik.
See Amorino of Dubrovnik Apartments87 Stairs Apartment
29 Ul. Kralja Petra Krešimira Iv., Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFamily rooms and a cot at 87 Stairs Apartment make it practical for guests with children, while a desk and a dishwasher cover working days and simple cooking. Coffee is provided, cleaning is arranged, and the balcony with air conditioning keeps warm evenings comfortable. First aid is on site, and the apartment is at 29 Ul. Kralja Petra Krešimira Iv. in Dubrovnik.
See 87 Stairs Apartment
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooms Raic | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Dubrovnik Residence | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Villa Ragusa | ★★★★ | – | Yes |
| Sipa Apartments | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Luxury Beachfront Apartment Banje | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Villa Leoni | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Villa Allure of Dubrovnik | ★★★★ | – | Yes |
| Apartment Residence Ambassador | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Apartment Flora | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Apartment Vent | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Villa Gordana | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Apartments Pully | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Apartment Rebecca | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Amorino of Dubrovnik Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| 87 Stairs Apartment | ★★★★ | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Properties with the trappings of a relaxed two-person stay: Villa Allure of Dubrovnik has an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace, Luxury Beachfront Apartment Banje sits by the beach with a balcony, and Villa Leoni and Villa Gordana add terraces, garden space and, at Villa Gordana, a fireplace for cooler evenings. Quiet nights are the point of Ploče.
Luxury Beachfront Apartment Banje · Villa Allure of Dubrovnik · Villa Leoni · Villa Gordana
For families
These places list family rooms or cots. Rooms Raic, Apartment Flora, Apartments Pully, Apartment Rebecca and 87 Stairs Apartment all name family rooms, while Apartment Residence Ambassador combines family rooms with a babysitting service and parking. Several also have kitchens or kitchen facilities, which the neighbourhood itself lacks in the way of self-catering.
Rooms Raic · Apartment Residence Ambassador · Apartment Flora · Apartments Pully · Apartment Rebecca · 87 Stairs Apartment
For longer stays
Kitchens and self-catering equipment make these the practical picks: Dubrovnik Residence has a dishwasher, Sipa Apartments a kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, Luxury Beachfront Apartment Banje a dishwasher, and Rooms Raic a kitchen. Handy if you plan to eat in rather than walk down to the Old Town every night.
Dubrovnik Residence · Sipa Apartments · Luxury Beachfront Apartment Banje · Rooms Raic
For easy arrivals
Express check-in appears at Apartment Residence Ambassador, Apartment Flora, Apartment Vent, Villa Gordana and 87 Stairs Apartment. Villa Ragusa keeps a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security, Villa Allure of Dubrovnik offers a shuttle service (surcharge), and several of these have parking or free car parking.
Villa Ragusa · Apartment Residence Ambassador · Villa Allure of Dubrovnik · Apartment Flora · Apartment Vent · Villa Gordana
Where to stay in Ploče
Frana Supila
The stretch the site calls the cliff hotels, running past Banje beach on the way to Sveti Jakov. The coast road here is exposed to the sun above Banje, and the beach is coarse imported gravel that fills up by 11am in July. Luxury Beachfront Apartment Banje, Villa Allure of Dubrovnik and Apartments Pully all sit on this street, a short downhill walk from Ploče Gate.
Our picks here: Luxury Beachfront Apartment Banje · Villa Allure of Dubrovnik · Apartments Pully
Petra Krešimira Iv
The upper ridge of Ploče, where the site says the apartments thin out into pine woods and the coast road noise disappears, and where locals live rather than tourists. Sipa Apartments, Villa Leoni, Apartment Residence Ambassador and 87 Stairs Apartment all carry this street, though the numbering runs from 22 to 37 and one entry spells it differently.
Our picks here: Sipa Apartments · Apartment Residence Ambassador · 87 Stairs Apartment
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Ploče Gate, the eastern entrance to the walls, is a five-minute walk from the cliff hotels on Frana Supila and closer still from the guesthouses on Vlaha Bukovca. The site calls the walk down to the gate one of the safer strolls anywhere in the country, well lit and busy until midnight; the only catch is the climb back up after dinner. For the coast, leave the walls at Ploče Gate, take the coast road past Banje beach, climb briefly to Frana Supila past the cliff hotels, continue on Vlaha Bukovca, then descend the long stone staircase to Sveti Jakov cove — 45 minutes each way, with the 5 or 8 bus back from the main road. Buses back from Pile thin out after 11pm.
When to go
The site's own advice is to start the Sveti Jakov walk after 4pm in summer to dodge the sun on the exposed stretch above Banje, and it notes the climb home in the heat of August as the one downside guests mention twice. Banje gets crowded by 11am in July, and the walled city sees a cruise-ship crush from 10am to 4pm that you learn to dodge. In short: mornings and late afternoons for the walls and the beach, evenings for dinner and the walk back up.
Things to do near Ploče
Questions, answered
Is Ploče a good area to stay in Dubrovnik?
The site says Ploče Gate is the closest area to the Old Town on the eastern side, closer than Lapad or Gruž, and a five-minute walk from the cliff hotels. It suits couples and older travellers who want quiet nights; it does not suit backpackers, families needing self-catering kitchens, or anyone out past midnight.
How far is the Old Town from these hotels?
Ploče Gate is a five-minute walk from the cliff hotels on Frana Supila and closer still from the guesthouses on Vlaha Bukovca. The catch is the climb back up after dinner, which the site says feels longer after a bottle of wine.
Is it safe to walk back at night?
Yes. The site describes the road as well lit and busy until midnight and calls the five-minute walk to Ploče Gate one of the safer strolls anywhere in the country. The last buses back from Pile thin out after 11pm, so plan the return.
Can we swim near the hotels?
Banje beach is the nearest, on the coast road below the cliff hotels. The site is honest about it: coarse imported gravel that gets crowded by 11am in July. Several listed apartments, including Luxury Beachfront Apartment Banje and Apartments Pully, name a beach nearby.
Which hotels have family rooms?
Rooms Raic, Apartment Residence Ambassador, Apartment Flora, Apartments Pully, Apartment Rebecca and 87 Stairs Apartment all list family rooms; cots are also listed at Rooms Raic, Villa Gordana, Apartments Pully, Amorino of Dubrovnik Apartments and 87 Stairs Apartment.
Do any of these have parking?
Apartment Residence Ambassador and Apartment Rebecca list parking; Villa Gordana, Apartment Rebecca and Amorino of Dubrovnik Apartments add free car parking. The Ploče streets are residential lanes, so this is worth checking before you book a car.
What is the guest rating of Rooms Raic?
Rooms Raic scores 4.5 out of 5 from 57 reviews, the only one of these properties carrying a guest rating in the data. It is a 4-star address on Bruna Bušica 24 with a kitchen, balcony and family rooms.