Valamar Club Dubrovnik
by the TopOfHotel team
Valamar Club is the most complete family resort in Dubrovnik — Kids Club, a large pool and an optional All-Inclusive plan all under one roof.
Valamar Club is the most complete family resort in Dubrovnik — Kids Club, a large pool and an optional All-Inclusive plan all under one roof.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Rooms are done in standard resort style — plain, functional and clean, but not the polished fit-out of a 4- or 5-star hotel. That's a fair match for the 3-star tier and the price. Most reviews settle on "okay, nothing to complain about but nothing that wows." Family rooms are roomy enough for an extra bed and the whole family's luggage.
The green seaside setting is the real selling point of the location. Adriatic pines ring the resort, the air feels fresh, and having the sea close by makes it feel different from a hotel in town. Plenty of families report that the kids loved it and didn't want to leave, thanks to a resort layout that never feels crowded.
Food and amenities
The large seaside pool is the main draw for families, with a shallow section for small children walled off from the adult area. The Kids Club runs all-day programs of art, sport and entertainment supervised by animators, and basketball and beach-volleyball courts widen the range of things to do.
The optional All-Inclusive plan helps families control costs better than paying à la carte at every meal. That said, some reviews note the All-Inclusive menu doesn't vary much over a longer stay, and premium drinks outside the package run pricey.
Location and getting there
The Babin Kuk peninsula sits about 5 km from Old Town. Public bus line 6 stops near the hotel and runs regularly into Old Town in about 20–25 minutes — fine for families whose main plan is to settle into the resort and swim, popping into Old Town just two or three days of the stay. Babin Kuk itself has a good beach and promenade for kids without ever going into the city.
Things to know before booking
This is a 3-star resort, so set expectations accordingly: plain rooms, value over luxury. Old Town is 5 km out, meaning a bus or taxi for every city visit rather than a stroll. The All-Inclusive plan covers three meals and some drinks, but premium drinks and certain activities are extra, and the menu can feel repetitive on a long stay. The Kids Club takes children from age 4 — younger kids won't have the supervised program to fall back on. Buy the All-Inclusive package online in advance, where it's noticeably cheaper than at the front desk.
Our take
Valamar Club Dubrovnik is the best pick in Dubrovnik for families with kids who want a complete resort — Kids Club, a large pool and an optional All-Inclusive plan that keeps the budget in line — without paying 4- or 5-star rates. If your plan leans toward resort downtime and activities rather than going into Old Town every day, this is the strongest value choice for a family, with a review score of 8.1/10 and rates from about $126 a night.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The Kids Club takes children from age 4 and runs both half-day and full-day programs of art, sport and entertainment with animators, so kids stay busy and parents get real downtime by the pool.
- The large seaside pool is the main draw, with a shallow section walled off from the adult area, and there are basketball and beach-volleyball courts on top of it for older kids.
- The optional All-Inclusive plan covers three meals and some drinks, which controls a family's spend far better than paying à la carte at every meal.
- The setting is green and quiet on the Babin Kuk peninsula, ringed with Adriatic pines, with the beach close by and none of the city-centre bustle.
- Family rooms are roomy enough for an extra bed and the whole family's luggage, and the review score of 8.1/10 on Booking.com reflects steady satisfaction from families chasing value over polish.
- Old Town is about 5 km away, so every visit to the historic centre means catching bus line 6 or taking a taxi rather than walking out the door.
- Rooms are plain and functional — clean and fine for a 3-star, but underwhelming if you're expecting a 4- or 5-star fit-out. Most reviews land on "okay, nothing to complain about but nothing that wows."
- On a longer stay the All-Inclusive menu doesn't vary much day to day, and premium drinks outside the package are pricey.
Who It’s For
Match Score by travel style
Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
Things to do near Dubrovnik
Day tours, attraction tickets and experiences around Dubrovnik — book ahead on Klook with mobile e-tickets.
See activities in DubrovnikAffiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Insider Tips
- Buy the All-Inclusive package in advance when you book online — it's noticeably cheaper than buying it at the hotel after check-in, and it makes the trip budget far easier to predict.
- The Kids Club takes children from age 4 with both half-day and full-day programs, so you can hand the kids to a well-run animator and take real downtime at the pool.
- Stick to Babin Kuk's own beach and promenade for the everyday — they work well for kids — and save the bus into Old Town for two or three days of your stay rather than every day.