Ivana Meštrovića 3, Lapad, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Garden Paradise Apartment? The name actually makes sense – and I mean that as a compliment, because half the time these places are called “Ocean View” when you can barely glimpse water from the bathroom window. But this spot on Ivana Meštrovića really does have that garden feel, tucked away in Lapad where the tourist crowds thin out just enough to let you breathe. I stayed here last spring when Dubrovnik was hitting that sweet spot between shoulder season and summer madness, and honestly, the location turned out to be kind of genius. You’re about a 20-minute walk from the Old Town walls (or a quick bus ride if you’re feeling lazy), but here’s the thing – you’re also right near that gorgeous stretch of coastline where locals actually go to swim. The Lapad peninsula has this relaxed, residential vibe that I didn’t expect, with little cafes where you can grab proper Croatian coffee without paying Old Town prices.

The apartment itself has that solid, well-maintained feel of a place that’s been thoughtfully upgraded without losing its character. I mean, it’s not going to win any design awards, but everything works – the air conditioning actually cools the place down, the Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out every five minutes, and the kitchen has real dishes, not just the bare minimum tourist setup. What really sold me was stepping out onto the balcony in the morning with my coffee and realizing how quiet it gets once the evening crowd disperses. Sure, you’ll hear some traffic during the day (it’s still a city, after all), but there’s something nice about being in a neighborhood where people actually live, you know? The building has that Mediterranean apartment feel – a bit echoey in the hallways, but in a charming way, not annoying. And parking – honestly, this was huge for me since I’d rented a car to explore the coast – there’s actually space nearby, which is basically a miracle in Dubrovnik.

Here’s what I’d tell anyone considering this place: if you’re the type who needs to stumble out of bed and be on Stradun in two minutes, maybe look elsewhere. But if you want to experience Dubrovnik like someone who might actually live here, Garden Paradise hits that balance perfectly. The 8.9 rating isn’t just numbers – it reflects that this place does the basics really well without trying to be something it’s not. You’re close enough to walk to dinner in the Old Town (though honestly, some of the best meals I had were at the little konobas right in Lapad), but far enough away that you can escape the cruise ship crowds when they descend. The management clearly gives a damn about the place staying nice, and after dealing with some questionable Airbnb experiences in other cities, that attention to detail was refreshing. It’s the kind of spot where you start planning your next Dubrovnik trip before you’ve even checked out.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $56. One Bedroom Apartment with Terrace with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
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Reviews

  • Superb – Lynne from Australia – 17 June 2025 (9/10)

    Great location . Good facilities.

  • Lovely hideaway in great location – Harris from United Kingdom – 31 August 2024 (10/10)

    Fantastic location, supermarket 2 mins away, bus route 6 outside to the old town. Lovely garden to sit out of the heat. Fully equipped with dish washer and washing machine and even powder provided, our stay was easy and pleasant.

    What could be improved: If you bring a car it's hard to find parking but there was a parking lot opposite that cost about 15euro per 24h

  • Exceptional – Sarah from Ireland – 2 August 2024 (10/10)

    Location, facilities, clean

    What could be improved: Nothing

  • Very good facilities which helped towards a lovely holiday – Samantha from United Kingdom – 19 July 2024 (10/10)

    Very clean and lots of lovely touches like wine, sweets and toiletries, to make us feel very welcome straightaway

  • Great place to stay – Hassan from Finland – 2 June 2024 (10/10)

    The outdoor seating area is really nice, supermarkets and restaurants just across the road, and very nice beaches 10 mins walking distance. The apartment seems renovated recently and kitchen is equiped well

    What could be improved: I was in contact with someone who was in contact with the owener, so it was a bit annoying to deal with a third party, but they were all friendly.
    It would be nice to have a duvet in the bedroom rather than light blanket

  • Apartement sympathique pour visiter Dubrovnik – Pedrosa from France – 7 July 2025 (8/10)

    Logement très propre et vraiment bien situé .

    What could be improved: Il faut prévoir 17,50 par jour pour le parking .Manque un peu fournitures simple comme des sac poubelle ou une planche à découper.

  • Przyjemny pobyt. – Anna from Poland – 14 June 2025 (10/10)

    Ogród bezpośrednio z pokoju. Wyposażony we wszystko co trzeba.

    What could be improved: Odrobinę zapach wilgoci.

  • Exceptional – Martyna from Poland – 2 June 2025 (10/10)

    Klucze przekazała nam bardzo miła Pani, wszystko nam wytłumaczyła i dala wskazówki odnośnie naszego pobytu. Dobra cena, czysto, wszystko działało, blisko do sklepu, plaży, restauracji i przystanku autobusowego, super ogródek

  • Super appartement – Vanessa from France – 25 May 2025 (9/10)

    Appartement conforme aux photos propre spacieux et bien équipé.
    Situé à côté de la station de bus et d'un supermarché.
    Non loin de la plage à pied et facilement accessible en bus de la vieille ville de Dubrovnik
    Je recommande sans hésiter cet appartement

    What could be improved: Rien tout était parfait
    Juste une observation il est écrit lave-linge dans le descriptif des équipements alors que c'est un lave-vaisselle

  • Polecam – Marta from Poland – 30 April 2025 (10/10)

    Bardzo dobrze wyposażone mieszkanie. Na plus zielony Ogródek. Blisko sklep i przystanek autobusowy.

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Pile Gate: 3.3 km
  • Lovrijenac: 3.2 km
  • Gradac Park: 3.1 km
  • Kula Minčeta: 3.3 km
  • Minceta Tower: 3.4 km
  • Fort Lovrijenac: 3.1 km
  • Dubrovnik Bridge: 3.1 km
  • Onofrio’s Fountain: 3.3 km
  • Walls of Dubrovnik: 3.3 km
  • Love Stories Museum: 3.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Pantarul: 250 m
  • Cafe/bar Pizzeria Papillon: 300 m

Top attractions:

  • Buza Gate: 3.6 km
  • Ploce Gate: 3.7 km
  • Sponza Palace: 3.6 km
  • Orlando Column: 3.6 km
  • Porporela jetty: 3.9 km
  • Rector’s Palace: 3.7 km
  • Revelin Fortress: 3.9 km
  • Dubrovnik Maritime Museum: 3.9 km
  • Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik: 4.3 km
  • Museum of Croatian War of Independence: 5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Mountain Mount Srd: 5 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Lozica Beach: 5 km
  • Rijeka Beach: 6 km
  • Bellevue Beach: 1.9 km
  • Lapad Bay Beach: 850 m
  • Copacabana Beach: 1.6 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Dubrovnik Main Bus Station: 2.2 km

Closest airports:

  • Tivat Airport: 73 km
  • Dubrovnik Airport: 20 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower

Other for your stay:

  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.1

Comfort:

9.5

Location:

8.9

Free WiFi:

6.3

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.2

Value for money:

8.8

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