Villa MarLea

Hotel Description

Welcome to the exquisite Villa MarLea, a prestigious four-star retreat nestled in the picturesque area of Komolac, just outside Dubrovnik’s ancient city walls. This exceptional property has earned a perfect 10/10 rating from guests, establishing it as one of the most outstanding accommodations in Croatia’s crown jewel destination. Located at 23 Komolac, Villa MarLea offers the perfect balance of accessibility to Dubrovnik’s historic center while providing a serene escape from the bustling tourist crowds.

Situated along the stunning Adriatic coastline, Villa MarLea enjoys a privileged position in Komolac, an idyllic neighborhood approximately 5 kilometers from Dubrovnik’s Old Town. This location places guests near the beautiful Ombla River, one of the shortest rivers in Europe but renowned for its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking natural surroundings. The villa’s strategic setting allows visitors to experience two distinct faces of Dubrovnik—the tranquil, authentic Croatian lifestyle in Komolac and, just a short drive away, the UNESCO-protected medieval splendor of Dubrovnik’s historic district. The nearby ACI Marina Dubrovnik offers spectacular views of luxury yachts and sailing vessels, while the surrounding Dalmatian landscape provides numerous opportunities for nature walks and outdoor activities. Public transportation connects Villa MarLea to Dubrovnik’s main attractions, making exploration convenient yet allowing guests to retreat to peaceful accommodations away from the summer crowds.

Villa MarLea distinguishes itself through impeccable attention to detail and unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction, as evidenced by its perfect guest rating. The property embraces traditional Croatian architecture with modern luxuries, featuring Mediterranean-inspired design elements that harmonize with the coastal surroundings. Each meticulously appointed room and suite combines elegant furnishings with contemporary amenities, creating spaces that feel both sophisticated and inviting. Many accommodations offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, from lush hillsides to glimpses of the shimmering Adriatic Sea. The villa’s terraces and outdoor spaces are thoughtfully designed to take advantage of Croatia’s favorable climate, providing ideal settings for morning coffees, sunset aperitifs, or simply relaxing with a book amid the fragrance of native plants and flowers. The intimate scale of Villa MarLea allows for personalized service rarely found in larger establishments, with staff members consistently anticipating needs before they arise. Whether assisting with transportation arrangements, recommending authentic local dining experiences, or organizing excursions to nearby islands like Lokrum and the Elafiti archipelago, the dedicated team ensures that each guest’s experience is nothing short of exceptional. This unwavering commitment to hospitality excellence explains the villa’s perfect guest satisfaction score and positions Villa MarLea as not just accommodation, but a defining element of an unforgettable Croatian coastal journey.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $595. Villa with Private Pool with 2 × 1 double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 14

Reviews

• S from United Kingdom – 5 May 2025 (10/10)

  The villa was amazing, perfect for a large group. The host was so helpful. Was the perfect villa for our girls trip. Couldn’t have asked for better.

• Olivia from Ireland – 30 April 2025 (10/10)

  The property was beautiful, very clean, very quiet and had everything available. Towels, ice machine, toilet rolls. Just little things you might have had to go to shop for but didn’t. It’s very close to nearby supermarket to walk to. It’s beside a beautiful river with fabulous green water. It’s nestled in the mountains but also just @5km from the old town and serviced by bus route every 15 mins. Couldn’t fault it.
  
  What could be improved: Can’t think of anything

• Ivo from Netherlands – 24 April 2025 (10/10)

  It’s a great location not too far from Dubrovnik. The outside facilities are great and offer enough leisure to enjoy the good weather. Best part of the villa was the host who was friendly and helpful. Definitely would go back here
  
  What could be improved: Sadly there was no dryer but most locations here don’t have one so I don’t know if it’s a standard here

• Rauno from Estonia – 20 October 2024 (10/10)

  Set up of the house, and really nice host!

• John from Ireland – 17 September 2024 (10/10)

  Beautiful property with a basketball court, pool and outdoor eating area. Plenty of room indoors with two living spaces.
  
  What could be improved: Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

• Lisa from United Kingdom – 7 September 2024 (10/10)

  This is an amazing villa to stay at – the outdoor area (pool, kitchen, seating and toilets) was brilliant (as a group of 11 staying here we made the most of this area).
  I cannot speak highly enough of Ilija the host – any questions I had in the lead up to our stay were promptly answered, he arranged shopping for us before arrival, helped organised dinner from the local restaurant and in general was a pleasure to deal with.
  It is worth noting that a couple of bedrooms do not have aircon in them, but we found that by leaving the doors open the aircon from the living areas was enough (and Ilija did get fans for us while we were there, but we found they weren't really necessary).
  The location was also really good, there were a couple of supermarkets less than 5 min walk away, some good restaurants nearby and not too far by taxi to the old town.
  
  You won't regret booking this villa!
  
  What could be improved: My only complaint was our stay wasn't long enough! Seriously cannot fault this place!

• Jo from Jersey – 23 August 2024 (10/10)

  This Villa was perfect for our family get-together – it was stunning! With a gorgeous pool, outdoor kitchen (with all mod-cons), large seating area by the pool and another, smaller seating area at the front of the villa if anybody needed a little quiet time. The temperature took some getting used to but thankfully the villa is kitted out with aircon in most rooms which was a Godsend!
  Ilija, the host, was simply amazing. He was so kind and helpful, was available via WhatsApp throughout and gave us tips on where to eat out, the nearest shops, buses etc. On day two he arrived with a HUGE watermelon and lots of gorgeous tomatoes from his parent's garden for us. They were delicious and it was such a lovely gesture from him. We couldn't have asked for more – would highly recommend Ilija and this beautiful villa for a relaxing break.
  
  What could be improved: We could not complain about anything – Ilija and Villa Marlea were exactly what we needed and exceeded our expectations. Although the villa is approx 10-15 mins outside of Dubrovnik's Old Town, we had regular buses and Ubers to get us to where we needed to be.

• Nikki from United Kingdom – 17 August 2024 (10/10)

  Thank you Ilija for a fantastic stay you are a wonderful host we really appreciated how you helped us do the first big shop. The house is wonderful (we agreed with you that the upstairs kitchen is not needed and that a games room would be fabulous addition ) and the beds are some of the best we have stayed in.
  The six of us enjoyed the pool and the different spaces to relax. It was pretty well equipped and appreciated the clothes and dishwasher tablets and toilet rolls and kitchen rolls which are always necessary. Loved that you also provide olive oil balsamic salt and pepper and nespresso coffee for us. The basketball and inflatables were a fun addition and the outside toilets are brilliant to stop wet feet going into the house.
  3 fridges was also super helpful for the wine beer and food so maybe figure out how to keep another one upstairs!
  Beautiful pool towels lovely and big and we appreciated you gave us more than 6!!
  Love the multiple different room configurations!
  Also 8 euros to Dubrovnik old town in 15 ish minutes. And 2 brilliant local supermarkets to get fresh bread, meat, veg and wine. Plus a few local restaurants. What’s not to love!
  
  What could be improved: Not a lot to dislike. However 3 rooms do not have air conditioning and at 34 degrees that would be a hard sleep for some.
  It would be great to have some tea towels for the kitchen. And the oven outside could do with an additional rack as we wanted to cook burgers and chips in one oven rather than use the one in the kitchen.
  I also agree that the change to the kitchen upstairs would be good. And perhaps a couple more keys if you have them available for the 3 doors.

• Jakki from Ireland – 27 July 2024 (10/10)

  Fantastic property with great facilities. We were a large family group and the villa suited all of our needs.The outdoor kitchen was great and the teenagers loved the pool and basketball court. There are a couple of food markets nearby and some restaurants within walking distance at the marina. Our host was very responsive and gave us some great recommendations. He booked our airport transfer for us and we used that taxi company for the duration of our stay, we would highly recommend them. There is also a very regular bus service directly to the old town with a stop just a few mins away. The setting of the villa is stunning, with beautiful mountainous views. There is also a river close by that the teens enjoyed swimming in.

• Cecilia from Spain – 8 July 2024 (10/10)

  The property was amazing and the amenities were spectacular. 3 complete kitchens with all you need for a pleasant stay.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great to the detail

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