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An insider's guide to the best Dubrovnik hotels with pools, including the top places to stay for indoor pool, outdoor pools, sea views, hot tubs, top-notch spas, beaches and fine dining, near the Old Town, Ploče Gate, Dubrovnik Airport and Gruž ferry port.

A historic five-star hotel, with fantastic views of Dubrovnik's medieval walls rising from the sea. The vast Wellness Spa has a big freeform pool and whirlpools, as well as Roman bath and Finnish sauna. You'd do well to upgrade to Deluxe for a sea-view balcony. Suites have spacious living rooms and terraces have striking views onto the sea, Dubrovnik and Lokrum. Head to Sensus for a creative tasting menu. The best tables are on a terrace with views of the floodlit city walls across the bay – if you're lucky, you'll catch a late-night firework display from the Old Harbour too.Read expert reviewFrom£216

• The best beach hotels in Dubrovnik

This hotel set in a terraced garden affords fine views down onto the sea and towards Dubrovnik's medieval-walled Old Town, beautifully illuminated at night. The outdoor pool with adjoining sea-view terrace restaurant shaded by pine trees is a must. Energy Clinic Spa & Wellness Centre has an indoor pool and whirlpool bath, as well as a sauna and gym too. Classic (standard) rooms do not have sea views – it's worth paying a little more for a Superior with ocean vista and balcony. Although the hotel is popular with tour groups, the grounds are extensive enough to absorb them.Read expert reviewFrom£379

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This luxury waterside hotel on Dubrovnik's Lapad peninsular has several outdoor pools. Out front, sun beds on the rock-and-concrete bathing area look across the Adriatic to the Elaphiti Islands. The 10th-floor spa has a sea-view indoor pool with two adjoining circular hot tubs, plus steam bath, Finnish sauna and gym overlooking the ocean. Other facilities include a peaceful tennis court shaded by towering pine trees, a scuba diving centre and a beachwear shop. All bathrooms come with a bathtub and are stocked Reve Thermal toiletries.Read expert reviewFrom£95

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A big, modern five-star seaside hotel with a wide beach and lovely sunsets, just a 20-min bus ride from Dubrovnik's fortified Old Town. The stand-out feature is the hotel beach, a pebble cove with sun beds, parasols, baldachins and palm trees, but there are also outdoor and indoor pools and an outdoor whirlpool. All bedrooms have sliding glass doors opening onto private sea-view terraces. Down by the sea, the Beach Bistro serves light meals and Mediterranean fare at dinner, with a magical view onto the palm-rimmed bay. Read expert reviewFrom£132

• The best five-star hotels in Dubrovnik

This family-friendly four-star hotel enjoys sea views from a striking position amidst lawns, palms and olive trees. The Ragusa Spa has a big heated indoor pool, steam bath, Finnish sauna and ice fountain. It opens onto an even larger outdoor pool, with sunbeds and parasols, and an adjoining children's pool. Superior rooms come with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto blissful sea-view balconies. Try the fresh lobster at The Langusto Restaurant, set on a small secluded terrace shaded by white awningsRead expert reviewFrom£102

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