Babin Kuk is the peninsula west of the Old Town where much of Dubrovnik's resort accommodation sits, and the Valamar Argosy is one of its better-known hotels. The booking page counts 308 rooms, most with a private balcony or terrace, and describes a setting above the Adriatic near Copacabana beach and Lapad beach. Facilities include a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, infinity pools with sea views and a spa called Balance, which offers wraps, aromatherapy and scrubs, saunas and a relaxation room. The Mediterraneo restaurant serves breakfast and dinner with sea views, and there are a poolside bar, a lobby bar and a cafe. Active guests can use the gym, join yoga and fitness classes, or try volleyball and rowing or canoeing. Rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, safes and satellite TV. The hotel lists it as a four-class property and we have left the star rating blank here until it can be confirmed from the hotel itself. The page also describes a calm, adult-oriented atmosphere, but its policies say children are welcome, so confirm the current guest policy with the hotel if that matters for your trip.
The value of a Babin Kuk stay is the combination of resort comforts and sea access. Between the pools, the spa and the nearby pebble beaches with loungers and parasols, you can fill a relaxed day without going far, and the balcony views are part of the appeal. The hotel is also well placed for people who prefer a quieter evening to the bustle of the Old Town, because the peninsula is calm after dark.
The Old Town is not on your doorstep. The booking page notes a bus, number 6, that reaches the Pile Gate in about fifteen to twenty minutes, and taxis are an alternative. Plan for that travel time when you schedule early walks on the walls or evening dinners inside the city. The seasonal outdoor pool does not have published opening months on the booking page, so check with the hotel if you are travelling in spring or late autumn.
Parking and the airport shuttle cost extra, and pets are accepted for a fee. Check-in is from two in the afternoon and check-out is before ten in the morning. The hotel holds a sustainability certification, Travelife, which some guests will value.
Who should stay
Couples and groups who want a resort stay with sea views and spa time, travellers who plan to split the trip between pool days and city days, and anyone who prefers to retreat to a quieter area at night. Ask for a sea-facing room with a balcony and use the bus for day trips into the city.
Compare rates, board options and current policies before choosing your dates. Travellers who like a schedule should check the dining times and spa opening hours when they arrive, since resort hotels often adjust them between the shoulder seasons and the summer peak.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Infinity pools with sea views
- ✓Balance Mediterranean Spa
- ✓Mediterraneo restaurant with sea views
- ✓Most rooms with balcony or terrace
- ✓Gym, yoga and fitness classes
- ✓Pebble beaches nearby
- ✓Bus 6 to Pile Gate in 15 to 20 minutes
Good questions
How do I get from the Valamar Argosy to the Old Town?+
The booking page notes bus number 6 reaching the Pile Gate in about fifteen to twenty minutes, and taxis are an alternative.
Does the hotel have pools and a spa?+
Yes. There is a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, infinity pools with sea views and the Balance spa with saunas and treatments.
Are children welcome?+
The booking page describes a calm, adult-oriented atmosphere but its policies say children are welcome. Confirm the current policy with the hotel before you reserve.
