The Merit Casino Libertas is the only casino in Dubrovnik—if you want casino evenings, there's no other option in the city.
The 2020 renovation means room quality is uniformly current across all categories, unlike older Dubrovnik hotels where room standards vary significantly.
Umi Teppanyaki's two Croatia's Best Hotel Restaurant nominations reflect genuine food quality for an all-inclusive property.
The 15–20 minute walk to Old Town is close enough to be convenient but far enough to escape the high-season crowds when you want to.
Cons
The beach is entirely rocky—concrete platforms and stone steps to the water. Anyone expecting sand will be disappointed. This applies to all Dubrovnik coastline, but worth knowing before booking.
The a la carte restaurants (Umi, Libertas Fish, Mykorini) all carry extra charges on top of the premium rates you're already paying.
Libertas Fish Restaurant and Mykorini are seasonal, operating May–September only. Off-season guests have only Umi and the Turquoise buffet as dinner options.
Sandals Royal Barbados
Pros
The rooftop infinity pool is the Caribbean's first — an evening pool experience with ocean views that's unavailable at other Sandals properties
All-suite property means no standard rooms — every guest has suite-level accommodations
'Stay at One, Play at Two' with adjacent Sandals Barbados effectively doubles dining to 20+ restaurants and 10+ bars
15-minute transfer from Grantley Adams International Airport — one of the shortest Sandals arrivals in the Caribbean
Lovers Lanes bowling alley and craft beer bar are genuine novelties within the all-inclusive format
Cons
Maxwell Beach is a public beach — other hotel guests and persistent local vendors are present and regularly cited by guests
Lounge chair competition is consistent: early morning positioning is required for both the main pool and beachfront spots
Service at restaurants and bars is noted as slower than expected given the pricing — allow extra time for meals
Summary
Rixos Premium Dubrovnik has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Rixos Premium Dubrovnik is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Rixos Premium Dubrovnik offers more activities.
