Blue Diamond

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to the Blue Diamond on Dubska ulica – I mean, it’s tucked away in this residential pocket of Lapad that honestly feels more like a neighborhood where locals actually live than a tourist zone. But that’s exactly what makes this place work so well. The building itself has this understated elegance that doesn’t scream “look at me” like some of the flashier hotels closer to the Old Town, and when you walk into the lobby, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually cares about the details here.

The location is pretty brilliant, actually. Lapad peninsula gets written off by some travelers who think they need to be right in the thick of things, but here’s the thing – you’re about a 15-minute bus ride from Pile Gate, and the buses run constantly during the day. More importantly, you’re walking distance from some genuinely good beaches (Lapad Bay is right there) and restaurants that aren’t charging Old Town prices. I spent a couple evenings just wandering around the area, and it felt like getting a peek into how Dubrovnik actually functions when it’s not performing for cruise ship crowds. The hotel staff – and I’m not just saying this – genuinely seemed to know the neighborhood. When I asked about a decent place for coffee that wasn’t tourist-focused, the front desk guy didn’t just point me toward the hotel restaurant but actually gave me directions to this little spot about three blocks away where I ended up going every morning.

What really sold me on the Blue Diamond, though, was how they handle the small stuff. The rooms are well-designed without being fussy – good lighting for actually reading, proper blackout curtains (crucial during those long summer days), and the kind of shower pressure that makes you want to stay in there longer than you should. The breakfast situation is solid too, with local touches mixed in with the standard continental spread. I’ll be honest, the pool area isn’t huge, but it’s perfectly adequate for cooling off after a day of walking around the city, and it never felt crowded even though I was there during peak season in July. The whole property has this calm, residential vibe that I found pretty refreshing after dealing with the intensity of the Old Town during the day. If you’re someone who wants to experience Dubrovnik but also wants to retreat somewhere that feels less like a tourist machine, this place strikes that balance really well.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $181. Apartment with 2 single beds, 1 large double bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Great stay in Dubrovnik – Donna from United Kingdom – 8 October 2024 (9/10)

  The apartment was spacious, spotlessly clean and in a great location. It was easy to get the bus into town and the views from the balcony were fabulous.
  
  What could be improved: Access to the apartment was via 160 steps, but the whole area is mountainous so shouldn't have been surprised. We made sure that when we went out it was for the whole day, no nipping back to the apartment for a quick change which was no big deal as there was so much to see and do.

• Modern, well equipped and clean apartment. Friendly host and easy to get to Dubrovnik. – Rhian from United Kingdom – 4 October 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment is modern and sparklingly clean. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay was provided. We especially enjoyed the sunsets from the balcony with the sea view and pool was a welcome treat. The host was very helpful and speedy to communicate .
  
  What could be improved: Well the steps as apartment is on a hill but then most of Dubrovnik is hilly! … but Uber was cheap and easy and dropped up at the top so we could walk down rather than up.

• Great weekend! – Hannele from Finland – 27 October 2023 (10/10)

  The communication with the host was excellent! House was nice with a wonderful sea view!
  
  What could be improved: There quite a few steps but you get use to that. You can walk to the closest shops and restaurant but if you want to go to downtown you need a taxi or a car of your own.

• Exceptional – Zivile from Lithuania – 21 October 2024 (10/10)

  Puiki vieta (vienintelis minusas, kad norint patekti į namą reikia įveikti nemažai laiptų). Pats butas labai erdvus ir tvarkingas (yra visi maistui gaminti reikalingi įrankiai, puodai ir technika). Vakare terasoje vaizdas pasakiškas.
  
  What could be improved: Pagrindinė vonia nėra rakinama, bet kadangi buvo tik mūsų šeima tai nebuvo didelė problema.

• 整体感觉比较满意 – Junping from China – 28 December 2023 (9/10)

  What could be improved: 可能由于圣诞假期，入住时房东忘了发送获取钥匙说明。

• Exceptional – Cheryl from United States – 17 September 2024 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Hasanin from Sweden – 16 June 2025 (10/10)

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