Villa Nai 3.3
Architect-designed eco-luxury. Raw stone walls, Giorgetti furniture from Milan, Frette linens, and Agape marble bathrooms. Formal enough for Michelin, relaxed enough that the owner's family is usually around. Adults-only (12 and up). No pets.
Book the olive mill guided tour (€30 supplement) — it's the best way to understand what makes this place unusual
Why It Matters
Croatia's only three Michelin Key hotel, and one of the second-smallest hotels in the Leading Hotels of the World. Designed by Nikola Bašić — the same architect behind Zadar's famous Sea Organ. The on-site olive oil holds the top ranking on the EVOO International World Ranking. Named by Condé Nast Traveller as one of Europe's top seven microhotels. A+ EU energy class, Green Destinations Bronze Certified, and Travelife Gold Certified — sustainability built into the structure, not bolted on afterward.
Eight rooms carved into a hillside on the island of Dugi Otok — that's the whole hotel. Croatian architect Nikola Bašić excavated the interior of a terracotta hill, used the extracted stone to build the walls, and topped the structure with a green roof that disappears into the olive grove above. The result is a one-floor, S-shaped property that reads from the outside as barely there. Inside, it feels more like a private yacht than a hotel, which is exactly what Bašić intended. It sits on a 40,000 sqm organic olive grove producing Croatia's most awarded olive oil, and every detail — food, spa treatments, even construction materials — flows from that same commitment to place.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Adriatic Panoramic Room
43 sqm with a 26–30 sqm private terrace oriented for sea views. Soothing natural palette — creams, beiges, greens and blues — with Giorgetti furniture and Istrian limestone floors. King bed with Frette linens, separate soaking tub and walk-in shower, rooflight bathroom, Diptyque toiletries. Views take in the pool and the Adriatic.
King · 43 sqmOlive Grove & Adriatic Room
Dual-aspect room framing both the olive grove and a glimpse of the Adriatic beyond. At approximately 43 sqm with a private terrace of 26–30 sqm, it gives you more visual drama than the pure grove-view categories. King bed, Giorgetti furniture, limestone floors, Frette linens, rooflight bathroom, separate tub and shower.
King · 43 sqmOlive Grove & Adriatic Suite
60 sqm suite with dual olive grove and Adriatic views, and a private stone patio. Four-poster bed, separate living room, fireplace, Giorgetti furniture, Agape marble bathroom. The secluded stone terrace is a particularly good feature — screened by curved stone walls for real privacy. Same specification as the Grand Suite but oriented to catch both grove and sea.
King (four-poster) · 60 sqmOlive Grove Grand Room
A step up from the standard Olive Grove Room — slightly larger footprint, same grove-facing orientation. The private terrace extends the living space significantly. Exposed stone walls, Giorgetti furniture, king bed with Frette linens, separate tub and shower, bathroom with rooflight, Diptyque toiletries.
KingOlive Grove Grand Suite
At 63 sqm, this is the largest footprint on the property. Private terrace of 31 sqm looks over the olive grove. Four-poster canopy bed, separate living room with fireplace, Giorgetti furniture from Milan, Agape marble bathroom with soaking tub and walk-in shower, Frette linens and towels, Diptyque toiletries. The fireplace between the bedroom and living room makes this the winter pick.
King (four-poster) · 63 sqmOlive Grove Room
Entry room category at Villa Nai 3.3, at 37 sqm it's still spacious by boutique hotel standards. Stone walls, Giorgetti furniture, Istrian limestone floors, and a private terrace of around 29 sqm facing the olive grove. King bed with Frette linens, separate soaking tub and walk-in shower, bathroom with rooflight, Diptyque toiletries. Floor-to-ceiling glass keeps you connected to the grove.
King · 37 sqmSignature Adriatic Panoramic Room
The top room category before the suites. 43 sqm interior with a 26–30 sqm private terrace. Same sea and eco-olive grove orientation as the Adriatic Panoramic but with a more elevated finish level. Floor-to-ceiling glazing, king bed, Giorgetti furniture, Frette linens, separate soaking tub and shower.
King · 43 sqmSignature Adriatic Panoramic Suite
60 sqm with the largest terrace in the suite tier: 32–38 sqm with full Adriatic panorama. Four-poster king bed, separate living room, fireplace, Giorgetti furniture, Agape marble bathroom with soaking tub and walk-in shower, Frette linens, Diptyque toiletries. The sail-like awning over the terrace reinforces the 'landlocked yacht' concept Bašić designed the building around. This is the suite used for the Dream Honeymoon package.
King (four-poster) · 60 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Offshore sport fishing targeting large Adriatic species: swordfish, sharks, dentex. Private skippered fishing trips arranged by the hotel.
Cycling on Dugi Otok's narrow roads through Aleppo pine and oak forests with sea views. The hotel arranges bike excursions.
Access to three hunting grounds on the island with different game. Arranged by the hotel.
Kayak exploration through the grottos and inlets around Dugi Otok — a good way to reach otherwise inaccessible caves.
The waters around Dugi Otok are known for exceptional underwater visibility and marine life. Excursions into the sea depths around the island and through the Kornati National Park.
Take part in the traditional olive harvest in late September and October. Guests pick alongside the estate team, and the olives are pressed the same day. The Olive Harvest special offer runs from late September to mid-October.
Guided tour of the on-site olive mill where the most-awarded Croatian olive oil is produced. Includes a tasting session. A genuine insight into the process — early-harvest olives processed same-day, hand-selected for quality.
A small but complete open-air gym cut into the rock: stationary bike, elliptical machine/cross-trainer, and yoga mats. Fresh island air is the backdrop.
One on-site clay tennis court, available to guests. Well-maintained red clay surface.
Sailing through the Kornati archipelago (140 islands) and beyond. Venice and Dubrovnik are both within sailing distance for longer itineraries. Excursions arranged by the hotel.
A travel telescope is available for night-sky observation, with a stargazing app to identify constellations. No light pollution on the island.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A small private beach reachable via footpaths from the pool, through the olive grove and past the tennis court. A small pontoon provides sea access.
Free valet parking on site. Note: most guests arrive by boat; a car is not essential for the stay.
An indoor saltwater pool functioning as a sunken grotto, lit by skylight. Available year-round.
A 23-meter saltwater infinity pool surrounded by the olive grove, overlooking the sea and islands. White mosaic-tiled awning provides shade for sunloungers. Aligned with the hotel's organic philosophy — saltwater, not chlorine.
Complimentary pick-up from the nearest ferry or catamaran port, arranged in advance.
On-site helipad for helicopter transfers from Zadar airport (~20 minutes). Available at additional cost.
40,000 sqm estate with an active olive grove (500 years old), on-site olive oil mill, tasting room, and organic vegetable and herb gardens supplying both restaurants.
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