Hotel Osmine in Slano

We have just come back from a weeks stay at osmine, I have mixed reviews on this and wanted to add some tips as it’s things we wish we knew before going. Firstly the views are breathtaking and the water is crystal clear, the use of kayaks, bikes, pedalos and paddleboard is such a great addition. I really enjoyed the food full of taste and something for everyone couldn’t fault at all, meal times are quite short 2 hour intervals but once you’re in the rhythm it’s not too bad. Beware if you are finishing desert and it’s 9.05 (finishes at 9) we had a waiter come up to us a couple of times and just said FINISH. Suffice to say was a bit taken back by it considering we were finishing desert and wasn’t trying to get more food! We had a few issues with our room and our aircon wasn’t working our first night, we had to sleep with it being 27 degrees in the room! Guy didn’t come to fix until next day asked us for a time and never came when we spoke to reception all we got was he will come but can’t give you a time - would’ve been okay if they didn’t ask us for a time and made us wait! We also had haywire electrics that never got sorted. Other than that the rooms are quite pleasant but be prepared to walk ALOT. I read the reviews prior and didn’t understand until we got there! I wouldn’t recommend at all for any one who struggles with walking and uneven ground. We did not like the drinks at all, there is no gin and tonic but they give you Gin and soda water- trust me give it a miss! Beer was okay and personally wine wasn’t nice but this is down to personal taste. Entertainment does lack unfortunately especially in the daytime but seems like it was great for the kids. It’s true there is nothing around so if you like to explore and do things like we do it is not the place for it, we did a couple of excursions which pick you up at the hotel (Dubrovnik and islands) I would definitely recommend! Had such a good time and was nice to explore! All in all if you want PURE relaxation (providing your rooms okay) then this is the place if you like to switch it up in the evenings and go out then definitely avoid. This isn’t because of the hotel just due to the location, definitely would recommend renting the bikes but slano is tiny with only 2 restaurants and ice cream/desserts place and 2 little supermarkets. I do apologise for the looong post like I say down to what you want in a holiday and it is definitely worth visiting solely for the sea and the view! TIPS I WISH WE KNEW: take a tumbler or empty water bottles they do not give you one in the mini fridge (comes empty) and you have to get this filled at the bar in glasses, trust me trying to carry 6 glasses is not easy! There is no self serve water! Also bring a spare especially if you want to sit on the beach because the beer is half pints and it will save you a little rather than constantly walking to the bar. Bring water shoes or buy them at the hotel shop (10€) crocs do not meet the cut and a couple of people cut

Lovely hotel and location, clean and well maintained! A bit out in the sticks and poor excursion experience, an hour away to Dubrovnik old town and a half hour walk to Slano to catch a bus which is way cheaper than the hotel provision! Food choices for vegetarian meals were very poor and the staff at reception were often rude and unhelpful. Whilst the location was good for some R&R it isn’t something I’d recommend for those seeking a little change to just lounging around by the sea. Entertainment was poor throughout the evening and the drink choices diabolical. Overall a pretty basic experience