Mr & Mrs Smith partner clifftop hotel near Dubrovnik old town. Recently renovated by Arthur Casas (online photos now outdated); direct flat-rock sea access with kayaks, paddleboards, sun beds. Free hourly old-town shuttle from 4pm only. One detailed 3-star reports staff doing only what's asked, no problem-solving on a shuttle-timing miss, and hotel under 50% occupancy with idle staff visible.
Curated collection of independent boutique hotels, accessible via Hyatt's points program.