Palace Natali
Nuanced nobles’ rest
Slopes of Mount Srđ
Originally a Renaissance summer residence just outside Dubrovnik’s Old Town, adults-only Palace Natali has an illustrious history of hosting Adriatic-bound aristocrats throughout its sea-facing, stone-walled suites and landscaped gardens. Meticulous restoration works mean that little has changed since these blissful bygone days, save a few modern additions including an outdoor pool, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, and skippers on speed dial for all your island hopping whims.
Facilities
Rooms
21, including eight suites.
Checkout
11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.
More Details
Rates include a buffet breakfast of fresh pastries, local honey and jams, seasonal fruits and made-to-order eggs.
Also
The hotel’s listed status means that there’s no lift, and the steep stone staircases are sadly unsuitable for guests with limited mobility.
Hotel Closed
The hotel is open this year until 15 November 2025.
Free Internet Access
Laundry
Pool
On-Site Restaurant
At the Hotel
Lounge, library, games room, boutique, charged laundry service, and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: smart TV, air-conditioning, minibar, coffee machine, tea-making kit and bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
Spread across the main house and three outlying stone buildings, each room and suite at Palace Natali differs slightly from the next. We’d book one of the Suites with a Balcony – they’re more modern than the bedrooms in the 16th-century wing, but win you over with their alfresco space.
Poolside
It’s all eyes on the Adriatic from the hotel’s raised pool terrace, with sweeping views out to sea from the strategically-angled loungers and hydromassage tub. The surrounding citrus trees and rosemary shrubs fill the air with delicious scents, and the pool’s waterfall feature sets a soothing soundtrack.
Spa
There’s no spa, but massages and beauty treatments can be arranged on request. The fitness room is ideal for simple holiday workouts, with various cardio machines, free weights and a boxing zone.
Packing Tips
A thirst for sea views.
Children
Palace Natali is for over-18s only.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Any of the terrace tables; or for an extra special set-up, arrange ahead to be seated under one of the olive trees in a secluded part of the grounds.
Dress Code
Aiming to look as though you’ve just stepped off a yacht will win points with the boating brigade here.
Hotel Restaurant
Restaurant Natali’s Mediterranean fare is as verdant and nature-immersed as the views from its garden’s-edge locale. Delicate dishes start each candlelit dinner with ingredients from local farmers, and fresh fish brings flavours of the Adriatic Sea.
Hotel Bar
It’s all quite relaxed here – simply ask for a glass of aromatic Istrian white or house G&T to be sent to wherever you’re sitting, be it poolside or in the saloča (drawing room).
Last Orders
Breakfast is from 7.30am to 10.30am, and dinner is from 7pm to 10pm.
Planes
Dubrovnik airport is a 25-minute drive from the hotel, with private transfers starting from €70 (one-way).
Automobiles
Cars can be more of a hindrance than help in Dubrovnik, but there’s free 24-hour parking at the hotel if you do decide to drive.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
To get your bearings (and for panoramic views over Dubrovnik), join one of Palace Natali’s guided walking tours around the Old Town. The hotel’s owners are yachting enthusiasts, which means that there are plenty of sailing trips on offer – including day trips to the islands of Šipan, Koločep, Cavtat, and Lokrum, passing the deserted isles of Mrkan and Bobara. The longest is a 10-hour excursion around the Mljet National Park, where you can swim in Odysseus’ Cave (legend has it that this is where the Greek hero was captivated by the nymph Calypso for *ahem* seven years), then bathe in the mineral-rich mud at Blace lagoon. Dalmatian picnic hampers are provided on board, so you can tuck into local wine and cheeses as you drift along. For wine tastings and vineyard tours, head to Ston – a mediaeval town on the Pelješac peninsula known for its Plavac mali grapes (and being home to Europe’s oldest salt factory). Save time to sample oysters at nearby Mali Ston Bay, where fishermen use the day’s catch to prepare a traditional buzara stew right on the dock. The pine forests and mill-dotted banks of the Ljuta river flowing through Konavle Valley are catnip to walkers – especially if you time your visit to the region’s pretty villages for a Sunday, when there are farmers’ markets, folk dancing and silk making.
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This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
