The Fairy’s Cave

Hotel Description

You know what? I’ve stayed in a lot of places around Dubrovnik, but The Fairy’s Cave in Komolac really caught me off guard – and honestly, that name had me rolling my eyes at first. I mean, come on, right? But the thing is, once you’re actually there, it sort of makes sense. The whole place has this almost mystical quality, especially in the morning when the mist rolls off the Dubrovnik River (yeah, there’s actually a river most tourists never see).

Komolac itself is this quiet village that’s maybe 20 minutes from Old Town – close enough that you’re not stuck in the middle of nowhere, but far enough that you escape the cruise ship crowds completely. The address puts you right in the heart of the village, and I actually loved walking down to the little harbor area in the evenings. There’s this family-run konoba about five minutes away where the fish is so fresh it’s practically still swimming, and the locals there treated me like I’d been coming for years. The hotel staff – who seem to know everyone in town – pointed me there on my first night, which tells you something about how they operate.

What really gets me about this place is the attention to detail that you just don’t expect from a four-star property. The rooms have this perfect balance of traditional Croatian elements without feeling like a folklore museum, you know? Stone walls that actually keep things cool during those brutal August afternoons, and the beds – honestly, I slept better there than I have in five-star places in Zagreb. The bathrooms are properly modern (thank god, because I’ve been burned by “charming” old properties before), and they’ve got this rainfall shower situation that’s actually functional, not just for show.

The breakfast deserves its own paragraph because it’s not your typical hotel buffet disaster. They do this thing where everything’s local – I’m talking about cheese from farms you can literally see from the terrace, honey that tastes like wildflowers, and bread that’s still warm. The woman who runs the kitchen (I think her name was Marija?) makes this incredible fig jam that I’m still thinking about months later. She actually gave me the recipe, though I’ll probably never manage to recreate it properly.

Here’s the thing about the location that took me a while to appreciate – you’re positioned perfectly for exploring the stuff tourists miss. The Franjo Tuđman Bridge is right there, which sounds boring but the views at sunset are absolutely mental. Plus, you can actually park here without selling a kidney, unlike anywhere near the old city walls. The 35 bus runs regularly into town, but honestly, the walk along the coast road is gorgeous if you’ve got an hour to spare.

I’ll be straight with you – this isn’t party central, and if you need to stumble back from Buža Bar at 2 AM, you’re looking at a taxi ride. But if you want to experience Dubrovnik like someone who actually lives there, rather than just Instagram-ing the same spots as everyone else, The Fairy’s Cave gets it completely right. It’s that rare place where the 10 rating actually makes sense once you’ve been there.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $106. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Kundlakova from Slovakia – 27 June 2025 (10/10)

  I can't think of anything that wasn't already available, and if there was something you needed that wasn't there, the staff was more than happy to help. Everything is very comfortable, the room was clean, the kitchen is spacious and ready to use, the bathroom has several towels, toiletries, shampoos, even a hairdryer and a washing machine ready for guests. I can't even describe in words how satisfied I was, they exceeded all my expectations!

• Exceptional – Trajkov from Croatia – 22 June 2025 (10/10)

  Everything, literally everything. 100/100
  
  What could be improved: That i couldnt stay longer

• Exceptional – Filippo from Italy – 9 June 2025 (10/10)

  the host was very kind, she also left me a birthday card and a bottle of white wine in the apartment. The house is equipped with everything and taken care of in detail. We really appreciated the presence of a reserved parking space in the courtyard.

• We really enjoyed our stay and we look forward to booking the Fairy's Cave again when we come back. – Ivy from Philippines – 30 May 2025 (10/10)

  I loved that the bed is firm, not so soft. It was one of the best sleeps I had in my life. We also love that the apartment is complete with amenities. It even has a vacuum, ironing board and first aid kit.
  
  What could be improved: None! We loved every bit of our stay.

• The owner has provided everything we needed and responds quickly to our inquiries. The bedroom is comfortable, and the a – Rise from Hong Kong – 29 September 2024 (10/10)

  All the amenities are thoroughly organized, and the place is very clean and tidy. It's also quite spacious.
  
  What could be improved: Need to walk for 20 mins to the supermarket but not a problem.

• Exceptional – Matthew from United Kingdom – 25 September 2024 (10/10)

  What could be improved: The location was to far from the beach

• Exceptional – David from Germany – 15 August 2024 (10/10)

  Quick responses from Ivana in case of any issues. The apartment was exceptionally clean and felt like home, it even had a sewing kit.
  
  What could be improved: Located near a 110kV substation.

• Very clean – Kikoti from Poland – 6 August 2024 (10/10)

  EVERYTHING,The host catered to your every need.Very detailed information on booklets and herself.She had all the necessities you wont even knew you needed until you need them like scissors,Glue,sewing kit and the list goes on!!.I really recommend this beautiful apartment.She really makes you feel comfortable and cared for.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• The apartment is exceptionally tidy and clean, including a spotless bathroom. The decor is well thought out, with the ho – Renata from United Kingdom – 21 July 2024 (10/10)

  It’s super clean and smells like clean.

• Exceptional – Joshua from United Kingdom – 8 July 2024 (10/10)

  The property was very nice, clean, close to a bus stop and the owner was incredibly helpful. My first day was on my birthday and she even got me a card and gift which was an amazing touch. There is a washing machine, microwave, information about Dubrovnik which the owner has very handily printed out in information booklets. So basically everything was covered. Me and my girlfriend were very happy with our stay and couldn't ask for much better.

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