South Dalmatia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Croatia featuring street scenes, a city and heritage architecture
Dubrovnik - Southern Dalmatia showing a marina, a bay or harbour and general coastal views
Dubrovnik - Southern Dalmatia featuring rocky coastline, a small town or village and heritage architecture
Dubrovnik - Southern Dalmatia showing boating and a bay or harbour
Dubrovnik - Southern Dalmatia which includes a coastal town, a bay or harbour and boating

Where to stay in South Dalmatia

Dubrovnik Old Town which includes a city

Dubrovnik Old Town

5/5(50 area reviews)

Historical sites, seaside views and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Dubrovnik Old Town. Make a stop by Dubrovnik City Hall or Rector's Palace while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Dubrovnik Old Town
Lapad Beach showing boating and a bay or harbour

Lapad

Lapad is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Lapad Beach and Copacabana Beach.

Lapad
Copacabana Beach which includes a beach

Babin Kuk

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Babin Kuk is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Lapad Beach and Copacabana Beach.

Babin Kuk
Banje Beach which includes a coastal town and a sandy beach

Ploce

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Ploce is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Banje Beach and Lazareti.

Ploce
Gruz Harbor which includes cruising

Gruz

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Gruz. A stop by Dubrovnik Ferry Port or Gruz Harbor might round out your trip.

Gruz
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Gorica

Abundant dining options and seaside views are well-reviewed features of Gorica. Make a stop by top sights like Bellevue Beach while you're exploring the area.

Gorica
Hotel Croatia

Hotel Croatia

5 out of 5
Frankopanska 10, Cavtat, Konavle
The price is NZ$659 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$659
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Konavle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"The only negative part of this hotel is room carpet. Which is very dirty looks like a public place. So my recommendation will be to hotel management to change all dirty carpets in the rooms."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Hotel Croatia
Valamar Argosy Hotel

Valamar Argosy Hotel

4 out of 5
Iva Dulcica 140, Dubrovnik
The price is NZ$624 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$624
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Dubrovnik. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Amazinv place food was amazing and the staff were friendly and service impeccable."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Valamar Argosy Hotel
Sun Gardens Dubrovnik

Sun Gardens Dubrovnik

5 out of 5
Na Moru 1, Orasac, Dubrovnik
The price is NZ$510 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
NZ$510
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dubrovnik. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful, elegant property with multiple restaurant and pool options. Loved it all!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
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Scalini Palace

Scalini Palace

4 out of 5
3 Boškoviceva ul., Dubrovnik, Dubrovacko-neretvanska županija
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Dubrovnik. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (235 reviews)
Two night stay in Dubrovnik!
"Beautiful hotel in the heart of old town Dubrovnik! Great communication prior to check in and smooth check in process. Room a little warm as we were on the top floor but totally understandable given a heat wave in Europe. Breakfast was amazing and brought to your room with a coffee drink of choice ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Scalini Palace
Apartments Villa Lukas

Apartments Villa Lukas

4 out of 5
Ulica Stjepana Radica 2a, Cavtat, Konavle, Dubrovnik-Neretva
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Konavle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (342 reviews)
Excellent service
"Have stayed here twice now and both times service and helpfulness is excellent. To get into cavtat you go down a steep hill but we are retired and didnt have any problem walking back in an evening"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Apartments Villa Lukas
Apartments Logoš Cavtat

Apartments Logoš Cavtat

3 out of 5
Put Od Cavtata 10, Cavat, Konavle
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Konavle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Cavtat Harbor and Bukovac House ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
"Very nice stay! Property is clean and functional in a very good location a mere 5-10 stroll away from the center of Cavtat. Property owner was very helpful in letting me check in a few hours early from my flight (airport is only 5 mins drive away!) and is situated next to a restaurant that is open ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Apartments Logoš Cavtat
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Popular places to visit

Korcula Old Town

Korcula Old Town

Learn about the local history of Korčula with a stop at Korcula Old Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Korcula Old Town
Dubrovnik Ferry Port

Dubrovnik Ferry Port

Explore the waterfront of Dubrovnik Ferry Port in Dubrovnik, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Dubrovnik Ferry Port
Lapad Beach which includes boating and a bay or harbour

Lapad Beach

Relax on the sand, take part in watersports and enjoy coastal walks at a picturesque stretch of coastline at the heart of Dubrovnik’s seaside scene.

Lapad Beach
Gruz Harbor showing a coastal town, heritage architecture and boating

Gruz Harbor

Use Dubrovnik's main port as a base to explore the nearby Elaphiti Islands, or sample the delights of its famous fresh food market.

Gruz Harbor
Pile Gate showing heritage elements as well as a small group of people

Pile Gate

Start your tour of Dubrovnik’s old town by walking through this majestic entrance, once an important defensive structure.

Pile Gate
Banje Beach which includes rugged coastline, boating and skyline

Banje Beach

This sand and pebble beach has turquoise waters, wonderful views, a trendy restaurant and a popular nightclub – and it's just 90 metres from the Old Town.

Banje Beach

Activities

Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones And Iron Throne Walking Tour

Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones And Iron Throne Walking Tour

NZ$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones And Iron Throne Walking Tour
Luxury Blue Cave and Elafiti islands Small Group Tour

Luxury Blue Cave and Elaphiti Islands Small Group Tour

NZ$155
per adult
Luxury Blue Cave and Elaphiti Islands Small Group Tour
Dubrovnik Shore Excursion: Explore Dubrovnik by Cable Car

Dubrovnik Shore Excursion: Explore Dubrovnik by Cable Car (ticket included)

NZ$137
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Dubrovnik Shore Excursion: Explore Dubrovnik by Cable Car (ticket included)
Gastro Cruise | Dinner and Boat ride around Dubrovnik Old Town

Gastro Cruise | Dinner and Boat ride around Dubrovnik Old Town

NZ$145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gastro Cruise | Dinner and Boat ride around Dubrovnik Old Town
Kravice Waterfalls & Mostar Day Trip from Dubrovnik

Kravica Waterfalls, Pocitelj & Mostar Day Trip from Dubrovnik

NZ$92
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Kravica Waterfalls, Pocitelj & Mostar Day Trip from Dubrovnik
Hidden Gems Odyssey: Private Elaphiti Islands & Blue Cave Tour

Hidden Gems Odyssey: Private Elaphiti Islands & Blue Cave Tour

NZ$603
per adult
Hidden Gems Odyssey: Private Elaphiti Islands & Blue Cave Tour
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Cities near South Dalmatia

Photo by Brian Scrivner

Korčula

Photo by Mladen Dragojlovic

Gradac

Cavtat

Cavtat

Photo by Nick Chatham

Mlini