Villa Dubrovnik enjoys an enviable location overlooking the Adriatic to Dubrovnik's Old Town. There's a state-of-the-art spa, clifftop restaurant, serene indoor/outdoor pools and private beach.

A boutique hotel that is itself part of Split's interesting Greek and Roman history. Curious travellers will be hard pressed to beat its central location in Diocletian's Palace.

Lesic Dimitri Palace is a restored 18th century bishop's palace and six adjacent medieval cottages, hidden within the walls of the medieval town of Korcula.

One of our favourite Adriatic hideaways in Croatia, Hotel Lemongarden is tucked away in a peaceful corner of northern Brac. Expect plenty of character, fragrant gardens and access to a nearby private beach.

The first five-star hotel on the Croatian island of Hvar, Palace Elisabeth blends hundreds of years of heritage with 21st-century style in a spectacular harbourside setting.

The ancient vineyards and olive groves of Dugi Otok provide the backdrop for Villa Nai 3.3, an alluring design project and sophisticated hideaway with just eight exclusive rooms and suites.

Sublime Adriatic views and the pristine natural surroundings of northern Hvar island come together at Maslina, a chic waterfront hideaway offering wellness and indulgence in equal measure.