Picolo recommends · Hotel in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
Children in the big pools, parents on the terraces, and the Elafiti islands lined up on the horizon beyond the water at Lapad.
The pool area at Rixos Premium spreads across several levels down towards the sea, with plenty of loungers and room for everyone. Many of the modern rooms face west over the water to the islands off the coast.
This is a full-scale resort on the Lapad peninsula rather than a historic hideaway. You have pools, a spa and terraces by the water in one place, and a bus stop close by for the run into the Old Town at the Pile Gate.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
For families, or anyone staying a week or more, it takes the hassle out of Dubrovnik. Everything you need for a beach holiday is on site, and the Old Town is an easy bus ride away when you want it.
It is big and international, and it feels it. If you came for stone lanes, character and a sense of place, a smaller hotel in the Old Town or on the cliffs of Ploče will suit you better.
What you get
- Large pools by the sea
- Spa
- Island views from many rooms
- Good for children
- Bus stop nearby for the Old Town
A day at Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
- Morning
- Claim a lounger by the pools before the sun gets high.
- Midday
- Take a boat trip from Gruž to the Elafiti islands.
- Afternoon
- An hour in the spa while the children swim.
- Evening
- Walk the Lapad promenade for an early dinner.
Location
Lapad, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Open in MapsQuestions about Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
Is Rixos Premium Dubrovnik good for families?
Yes. Large pools, plenty of space and everything on site make it one of the easiest choices in Dubrovnik with children.
How do you get from Rixos Premium to the Old Town?
A city bus stops close to the hotel and runs to the Pile Gate, the main entrance to the Old Town.
What kind of hotel is Rixos Premium Dubrovnik?
A large modern resort with pools, a spa and terraces by the sea, rather than a small or historic hotel.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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