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Situated above its own beach surrounded by lush Mediterranean vegetation.
You can reach the hotel Dubrovnik President from three directions:
- From the direction of Zagreb, Rijeka, Split – Dubrovnik: If you are coming from the direction of Split, after crossing the Dubrovnik bridge descend into the town and follow the signs for Lapad and/or Babin Kuk hotels. At the fifth traffic light, by the Minčeta department store, turn right and drive to the traffic light in Lapad, after which you turn right. Your hotel is located on the very end of this road.
- From the direction of Montenegro – Dubrovnik: If you are coming from the airport/Montenegro, take the first turn from the main road to Dubrovnik and follow the signs for Lapad and/or Babin Kuk hotels. At the first traffic light, turn right, at the second turn left, and drive straight to your hotel.
- From the direction of Osijek, Sarajevo, Mostar – Dubrovnik: If you are coming from the direction of Osijek/ Sarajevo/ Mostar, after crossing the Dubrovnik bridge, descend into town and follow the signs for Lapad
Distances:
| Distance to: | Name | Km or meters | Airport | International Airport Cilipi | 22 km | City or Village | City of Split | 216 km | City or Village | City of Zagreb | 572 km |
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A peaceful location in close proximity to Dubrovnik city centre makes the Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel extremely suited for business conferences and events. Bright natural light, WiFi internet connection, flexible seating arrangements and modern meeting rooms and conference hall provide a perfect professional environment. Outdoor terraces with stunning sea views create an ideal environment for gala banquets and other formal events. While you take care of business, professional staff will organize delegate diversions such as excursions to Dubrovnik old town, a cruise to the Elaphiti archipelago or an exhilarating flight over the old city.
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Available Equipment:
- lectern
- projector
- writing board
- screen
Services Available On Request:
- catering service
- simultaneous translating
- translating
- various audio-visual equipment for hire
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The hotel’s show-cooking restaurant presents an award-winning buffet selection for exceptional dining on the sea view terrace. Themed evenings deliver the best of Dalmatian and Croatian gastronomy . Gourmets will love the Mediterranean and international specialities created in the Elafiti a la carte restaurant and served in its gracious dining room. Spend summer evenings winding down on the a la carte restaurant terrace with the soft sounds of a string quartet drifting in the warm Mediterranean breeze.
Hotel restaurant
- show cooking
- buffet breakfast from 7:00 am to 10:00 am
- buffet dinner from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
- themed events: Dalmatian with "a capella" singers, Croatian with gastronomic flavours of north and south
- HACCP certificate
- specials:
- vegetarian menu
- special menu for diabetics available on request
- lunch box available day in advance
- cold dinner available on request
- room service from 7 am to 10 pm
- Elafiti restaurant
- Beach restaurant
- Aperitif bar
- Café bar
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First class accommodation combines comprehensive facilities with simple sophistication. Light and airy rooms are furnished in a contemporary style and feature stunning panoramas over the sparkling sea to the lush Elaphiti islands. Watch the sun sink slowly behind the horizon from the privacy of your own expansive terrace and breathe in the fragrance of the surrounding Mediterranean flora.
Accommodation facilities equipment
- air-conditioned
- heating
- satellite TV
- phone - direct dialing
- modem connection
- WiFi internet access
- mini bar
- safe deposit box
- bathroom with bath
- hair dryer
- extra bed - on request
- crib - on request in advance
- 220 V sockets
- floor type: parquet
- balcony/terrace
- sea view
- 2 separate beds
- sofa
- 30 m2
- max. occupancy: 3 persons
- balcony
- sea view
- 2 separate beds
- sofa
- 30 m2
- max.occupancy: 3 persons
- balcony
- sea view
- romantic decoration of the room
- connected beds
- romantic linen
- sofa
- additional hygienic and cosmetic products in the bathroom
- a mini bar with champagne, dessert wine and chocolate pralines
- filter coffee/tea machine
- robes and disposable slippers
- 30 m2
- max. occupancy: 2 persons
- balcony
- sea view
- 2 separate beds
- sofa
- exercise mat
- mini weights
- elastic exercise strap
- mini bar with additional water, energy drinks and energy bars
- additional hygienic and cosmetic products in the bathroom
- filter coffee/tea machine
- robes and disposable slippers
- 30 m2
- max.occupancy: 3 persons
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Descend by panoramic lift to the hotel’s very own Blue Flag beach , one of the best in Dubrovnik, where you can be assured of an immaculately clean beach and sparkling clear sea. Bathe in the translucent waters or bask in the warmth of the Adriatic rays and gaze at the jeweled spectacle of the Elaphiti islands. The more active-minded can expend energy on a wide array of water sports available or head to the hotel’s indoor pool for a refreshing swim.
Beach and swimming pool - info
HOTEL BEACH
- pebble, rocky and stone paved hotel beach
- blue flag – an award for sea and beach cleanliness
- beach chairs and parasols
- showers
- changing rooms
- water sports (extra charged)
- in the hotel vicinity
- pebble and rocky beach
- natural shade - pines
- beach chairs and parasols - rentals available
- showers
- changing rooms
- freshwater indoor pool
- pool size: 19 x 11 m
- pool depth: 80 - 220 cm
- heated water
- deck chairs and parasols on the sun terrace
- towel service
Evening distractions include gentle piano and string quartet melodies. Local cuisine and culture are showcased during special theme nights. Children’s entertainment takes place in the nearby mini club Maro where the young ones can enjoy a whole host of organized games and sports. Enrich your holiday experience with a visit to the treasures of Dubrovnik old town just six kilometers away. Drink in the view from the heights of the ancient city walls, be awed by the 17th century Baroque Cathedral or bag some local bargains at the morning market. For an off-shore experience take a cruise on a medieval ship or visit the unspoilt paradise of the Elaphiti Islands.
Entertainment - info
- music in the hotel every day during the season
- children’s playground
- mini club Maro: children's games, Mini Olympics, five-a-side football (soccer), tug of war, sack races
- animation program for children
- sports activities for children
- Dubrovnik city center – guided tour
- cruising on a medieval ship around the Old City walls of Dubrovnik
- gala dinners on one of Dubrovnik’s Fortresses or Monasteries
- treasure hunts through numerous alleys in the heart of Dubrovnik
- Čilipi Folklore tour – traditional Croatian dances from Dubrovnik region
- Tour of Elaphiti islands – Koločep, Lopud & Šipan
- Jeep safari in Konavle
- Konavle tour
- Korčula city
- Mediterranean gardens in Trsteno
- Pelješac wine & vineyardsIsland
- Mljet – national park
- Neretva River delta
- Montenegro tour - through historical places of Kotor's bay
- Mostar - culture & souvenirs
- Međugorje – world-known pilgrimage
Infinite options
Facilities in and around the hotel provide endless opportunities to enjoy an active vacation. Kick-start the day with some morning aerobics or burn off the calories in the hotel’s cardio-gym. Take advantage of the location and combine fitness with fresh air with a gentle jog through the natural beauty of the Babin Kuk peninsular. Sports enthusiasts can serve up some aces on the tennis court or try their hand at beach volleyball. Water babies will feel at home in the sea-view indoor pool or exploring the depths of some of the world’s finest dive sites.
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Activities in the hotel
- aerobics, morning gymnastics
- cardio-gym
- sports and recreational (aerobic, aqua aerobic) animation, sport tournaments
- tennis courts - equipment available for rent
- diving centre (equipment available for rent, bottle filling, ship/boat for excursions)
- mini golf
- table tennis
- pedal boat and motor boat rentals
- canoeing
- "banana" riding
- water skiing
- walking and jogging paths
- beach volley
- bocce court
- basketball court
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A sunken warship, the spectacular underwater Blue Cave and the plunging cliffs of Sveti Andrija are just three of the exciting sites worthy of exploration in the crystal clear waters near the Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel . Both amateur and professional divers will benefit from the excellent dive centre on the hotel beach, with equipment rental and courses available for all levels.
Diving - Info
ABYSS DIVING CENTRE OFFER AND CHARACTERISTICS
- located at the Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel beach
- diving on attractive locations
- diving courses
- equipment rental
DIVING LOCATIONS
Location 1.: Reefs - Taranto shipwreck
- Taranto military ship sank in 1943 after it hit a ship mine. The shipwreck now lies at the end of the wall in front of the reef. The bow is at the edge of the wall and the body is broken in half, lying buried in the bottom.
- interesting fact: well-preserved shipwreck of a merchant ship
- depth: 23 - 53 m
- difficulty level: for advanced divers only
Location 2.: Koločep, Plava spilja - bottomless
- The entrance to the underwater cave is at the depth of 12 m. The cave is abundant with many fabulous colours and the bottom is covered with sand. When diving is completed and you come up to surface, you will find yourself in a little lake which cannot be seen from the seaside. From there on there is an underwater pass which leads to a cape at a depth of 3 m.
- interesting fact: underwater walls, caves
- depth: 5 - 30 m
- difficulty level: all categories
Location 3.: St. Andrew Island (Sv. Andrija)
- The island of St. Andrew is located about two sea miles south-west from the island of Lopud. The diving location is situated at the south-west outer side of the island. It is recognizable by a vertical cliff which dives into the sea. A lighthouse is located at the edge of the outer cliff. This diving location has been known for the beautiful dark red coral since the ancient times.
- interesting fact: a beautiful wall, little cave and red coral
- depth: 3 - 80 m
- difficulty level: all categories
DIVING COURSES:
- Beginners diving course – meant for all who want to learn the basics of diving with diving equipment (ARA). The course is ran according to the standards of the international diving school NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) and it consists of a theoretical and practical part.
- Diver rescuer – the purpose of this course is to train the diver in the necessary knowledge and skills for a proper reaction in case of emergency and if the diver encounters some problems during diving.
- Advanced diving course – meant for divers who have finished the beginners diving course according to the NAUI standards or any other school of diving acknowledged by the NAUI (e.g. PADI, SSI, CMAS, etc.). The goal of the course is to expand the diving knowledge and skills acquired during the beginners diving course.
- Master diver – the course is meant for divers who want to advance and expand their knowledge. The emphasis of the course is on the participation of the divers in all activities and the practical application of the things learned.
- Underwater photography course – meant for all who want to learn the basics of underwater photography.
