The Lemongarden – Brac, Croatia
Hidden away on the relatively unknown island of Brač, The Lemongarden feels like finding your own private paradise. This tranquil haven transforms centuries-old stone houses into an adults-only luxury retreat, where lush gardens adorned with lemon trees, hibiscus, and bougainvillea create a serene atmosphere complemented by a private beach and 30-meter pool surrounded by fragrant flora.
Arriving by private boat to the harbour directly in front of the hotel makes you instantly feel like a VVIP, but it's the restaurant perched on the water's edge that captures the soul of this place. Here you can feed the fish swimming below while watching locals stroll past on their evening passeggiata, making you feel like you've been dropped into an authentic slice of Croatian coastal life rather than a typical resort bubble.
What we love most about The Lemongarden is how it seamlessly weaves you into the fabric of Sutivan village life. Rent one of their signature white Mini Cooper convertibles to explore the island's hidden corners, then return to hammocks strung between pine trees on your private beach—where the only sounds are gentle waves and the rustle of Mediterranean flora above.
It's not just accommodation; it's an immersion into the Croatia that most travelers never discover, reminding us that true luxury isn't about isolation from local life—it's about being welcomed into it.
