Oyster Review Summary
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Pros
- Overlooking Gruz Harbor
- Contemporary rooms with small private balconies
- Hotel boats available for private excursions
- Outdoor heated pool
- Bar features an espresso machine
- Free Wi-Fi and breakfast
- Tight-knit, welcoming staff
Cons
- Bland residential area, removed from attractions
- Small TVs
- No full restaurant or fitness center
- Fee for parking
Bottom Line
The Berkeley Hotel checks all the
boxes within its rating category, and its affordability is another plus. The
venue stands out among other three-pearl hotels in the area due to its various
leisure and sporting boats (skippers included) that can be rented out and taken
on private excursions. Apart from the Gruz Harbor ferry terminal, the location
isn’t convenient for tourists without cars, though nearby public transportation
makes the rest of Dubrovnik easily accessible. The room furnishings and
bathrooms have been updated, and the free breakfast spread is better than most.
Categories
Boutique, Kid-Friendly, Romantic
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Scene
Welcoming and updated, with a tight-knit staff
This is a family-run hotel in a residential
neighborhood. Though some of the surrounding houses may not be pretty to look
at, the Berkeley, set back from a curving stone wall, is a welcoming place. The
tight-knit staff doesn’t accept large tour groups, preferring to give more
personal attention to couples, families, or smaller groups of friends. The reception desk can be found in the small lobby area, outfitted with an abstract sculpture and flat-screen TV as well as a computer terminal.
Location
In Gruz, near the harbor, though slightly removed from historical attractions
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The hotel is near the waterfront
overlooking the bay of Gruz, well north of the center of Dubrovnik. Some shops
and restaurants are nearby, but the area’s main attractions are not within walking distance. For guests
with cars, it’s less than a 10-minute drive southeast to the main shopping area of Stradun and Dubrovnik Old Town — a UNESCO
World Heritage site. The seaside area of Cavtat is less than half an hour away by car, while the rural area of Konavle is a bit further southeast. Dubrovnik-Cilipi Airport is around 13 miles
southeast, about 25 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Contemporary rooms and apartments with ample closet space
The 24 rooms here have hard-wood floors and sparse, minimalist decor with cream walls and dark wood. The entryways have
ample closet and storage space, but narrow desks and small tables provide modest work and sitting spaces. Tiny red upholstered stools are the
only other furniture on hand, though larger rooms also have matching armchairs. Superior rooms and apartments (which can sleep four people) have
kitchenettes with electric stove tops. All rooms have small private balconies,
some overlooking the harbor. Guests spending down time in the rooms will
find flat-screen TVs that are barely larger than laptops. The updated
bathrooms have modern vanities with transparent sinks and small walk-in
showers.
Features
Private boat excursions, outdoor heated pool, and free breakfast
The Berkeley
Hotel keeps a variety of motorboats for fishing and leisure excursions,
including a small yacht that can accommodate up to 12 people for a day trip. (The
hotel arranges private outings to the Elafiti islands as well as fishing trips, with all equipment provided.) Open from April to October, the seasonal outdoor
pool is heated and has an integrated jetted tub at one end. The surrounding sun
deck has loungers and an honesty bar where guests can help themselves to
refreshments. A free hot breakfast, with eggs to order, is served in a pleasant
breakfast room adjacent to the hotel’s small bar. In addition to wine and
spirits, the bar has an espresso machine, and the coffee is freshly ground each
morning. Free Wi-Fi is available as well.
Bottom Line
The Berkeley Hotel checks all the
boxes within its rating category, and its affordability is another plus. The
venue stands out among other three-pearl hotels in the area due to its various
leisure and sporting boats (skippers included) that can be rented out and taken
on private excursions. Apart from the Gruz Harbor ferry terminal, the location
isn’t convenient for tourists without cars, though nearby public transportation
makes the rest of Dubrovnik easily accessible. The room furnishings and
bathrooms have been updated, and the free breakfast spread is better than most.
Things You Should Know About Berkeley Hotel
Address
- Andrije Hebranga 116A, Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County 20000, Croatia