Maistra Select Astarea Hotel

Forty-eight kilometres southeast of Dubrovnik's Old Town, Maistra Select Astarea Hotel sits in the village of Mlini on the Župa Dubrovačka riviera — a quieter alternative to the walled city for travellers who want a genuine beach stay with easy day-trip access by local bus.

Three pools and a direct beach front keep guests on-site, while three restaurants and a bar handle meals without requiring a taxi. The spa adds a non-beach option on overcast afternoons. Private parking is included, which matters here — Mlini's narrow coastal road fills quickly in July and August.

Check-in opens at 14:00; check-out is 10:00. Airport transfers can be arranged through the hotel, useful given Dubrovnik Airport sits roughly fifteen minutes north along the coast road.