October the 12th, 2025 – Ten Croatian hotels have been listed as being among the Michelin Key award winners, providing a key boost for the wide ranging domestic accommodation offer.
As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary, the Michelin Guide introduced a new global standard of excellence in the hotel industry by introducing the Michelin Key label. Among the 2,457 awarded hotels, ten Croatian hotels now have the Michelin Key, the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ) recently announced.
A total of 44 Croatian hotels were included in the new selection of the Michelin Guide, while ten Croatian hotels proudly received the Michelin Key label.
These labels are awarded based on five key criteria: excellence in architecture and design, quality and consistency of service, authenticity and character of the hotel, price-quality ratio and contribution to the local community.
Villa Nai 3.3 won three Michelin keys, Palace Elisabeth Hvar Hotel won two, while the hotels Maslina Resort, Villa Korta Katarina & Winery, Hotel Villa Dubrovnik, Hotel Supetar, Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, San Canzian Hotel & Residences, Meneghetti Wine Hotel and Winery, Grand Park Hotel Rovinj by Maistra Collection were awarded one Michelin key each.
In addition to the Michelin Key, four other very special awards were presented, highlighting exceptional achievements in architecture, wellness, local connectivity and new openings.
In addition, Villa Nai 3.3 was nominated for the Michelin Award for Architecture and Design, confirming its exceptional aesthetic value and guest experience.
“We’re truly delighted that hotels are not only being recognised for their luxury, but also for their unique character, authenticity and contribution to the local community. This is precisely how we’d like to encourage guests to come and discover the diversity of accommodation options throughout the country. I’m certain that these Michelin Key labels will contribute to stronger visibility and competitiveness of Croatia as an attractive tourist destination on the global market, which can boast an excellent premium offer, both in the accommodation segment and when it comes to the diversity of tourist products we offer,” said the director of the Croatian Tourist Board, Kristjan Staničić.
