We really liked this hotel. We got a fantastic price on booking.com and it turned out to be even better than expected.

The actual property is so beautiful, surrounded by flowers and greenery with stunning views of Dubrovnik. It has a real family run feel about it and the ladies that run it are lovely and really helpful with advice about Dubrovnik.

Its in a great location, right by the entrance in to old town and there is a really nice beach about 2 minutes away. There are a lot of steps to go up and down but you get that all over Dubrovnik, everyone we spoke to said they had loads of steps to their hotel. We actually liked them, the work out made us feel less guilty about all the food we were eating!

One night we even got a take away pizza and sat on our balcony drinking wine and playing cards so we could make the most of the beautiful view.

The only reason it doesnt get 5 stars is because I couldnt say its one of the best hotels Ive ever stayed in but that is being really picky. I would definitely recommend it to anyone staying in Dubrovnik!

From the time we arrived at the airport (we arranged transfers with Ophelia, the owner of Gloria), the impression we had could not have been more positive! This was our first time to Dubrovnik, and not our last, and fell in love with it just on the journey from the airport - the views were spectacular!

When we arrived at Villa Gloria, Ophelia was at the entrance to meet us, and she and Igor (our driver and brother-in-law of Ophelia) insisted on carrying our cases down a number of steps! The welcome was outstanding, everybody involved in the Villa Gloria are very friendly and welcoming; nothing was too much trouble, and all requests were met 100%!!

Although there are quite a few steps to the main road (not really suitable for anyone with mobility problems), it did not make any difference; from the base of the steps, you turn right, walk 5 minutes (if that!) and you are in the old city, and turn left with the same distance to Banje Beach! Although the beds are quite expensive on the beach (100kunas for the singles and 300kunas for the doubles), they were very comfortable, especially the doubles, which we had as a treat on our last day. Because there is so much to see and do in Dubrovnik, we only spent 2 days on the beach.

We would recommend an island/boat trip, and also the cable car - so both worth it for the views and the experience!

Back to the Villa - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Dubrovnik, and would not hesitate to rebook the Villa Gloria when we return. You can book directly with Ophelia via there website; if you email any questions/requests to Ophelia, the response is very prompt!!!

Wherever you are in the area, the views are unbelievable, especially from the terrace, which was shared with next door, but this made no difference to us!

I cannot recommend the Villa Gloria enough and would like to thank Ophelia, Sasha, Octavia, Igor, Tessa and anybody else I have not mentioned at the Villa - WE WILL BE BACK!!!