Hotel Lemongarden

Nestled on the north east coast of the island of Brac is the small fishing village of Sutivan, home to the beautiful Hotel Lemongarden. Surrounded by lush gardens and looking out over the harbour, this tranquil hideaway is the perfect bolthole from which to explore the island.

The hotel is spread across three 300-year-old houses, the thick stone walls keeping the rooms and suites wonderfully cool. Local materials were used when building the hotel, including the island’s famous marble which has been used for the flooring and bathrooms, and a local carpenter was employed to make all of the furniture. Some of the rooms feature bold splashes of colour while in others the decor is inspired by the herbs and lavender that grow nearby. Many come with terraces and sea or garden views.

The surrounding gardens are bursting with roses, bougainvillea, hibiscus and lemon trees creating a colourful and fragrant eden in which to relax and listen to the sound of the sea. An outdoor pool is nestled within these idyllic surroundings and the hotel also has its own private beach nearby in a natural bay shaded by pine trees.

Herbs grown in the garden, fruit and veg from their organic gardens, and locally caught fish and seafood are used to create mouthwatering Croatian cuisine. The lounge bar offers an excellent selection of cocktails as well as iced teas and hot drinks and for refreshment while out and abour, the beach bar offers refreshing home-made lemonade and light bites.