The building of Kazbek Hotel was constructed in 1573. by one of the Dubrovnik noble families Zamanja as their summer residence. Although designed as place for peace and relaxation history had other plans and the villa passed through various violent ages. Kazbek is now fully renovated to the highest standards and has regained its original beauty and function as a summer residence for guests with high demands in privacy and culture combined with modern facilities.

This impressive villa is situated directly on the coast in the bay of Gruz just 3 kilometers from the Old City of Dubrovnik.

Kazbek offers a high degree of privacy and customizable renting plans in its 12 double rooms and 1 suite. It is possible to rent an entire floor or even the entire castle if needed.

Kazbek's aim is that guests should not have the feeling of staying in a regular hotel, but more the feeling of staying at a renaissance castle with the services and privacy that comes with it.

A perfect harmony of the past and the present.

 

History - a phoenix from the flames

The history of the Kazbek Villa is rich and complex. It has constructed in 1573 by one of the Dubrovnik noble families Zamanja as a summer residence. Although designed as place for peace and relaxation history had other plans and the villa passed through various violent ages.

Firstly it was burned and plundered in 1806 by aggressors which left only the bare shell of the building standing. Then during the World War II the building was used by the aggressors as a detention centre for prisoners of war. After the war the castle was confiscated by the government of the time and used as a school and then as a storage unit.

Over these turbulent years the villa was significantly damaged and the valuable parts were either stripped or destroyed. When Croatia became an independent and democratic state the Kazbek property was denationalised and returned to its private owner. But after years of bad maintenance and neglect it was in a terrible condition.

Ownership then changed hands several times before it was finally acquired by Pervanovo in 2006. Some of the exterior had been partly refurbished however it was still an empty shell. A true tale of riches to rags and back to riches again.

 

Renovation

In Dubrovnik, one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the world, a Swedish owned investment company Pervanovo opened a castle hotel.

Company’s aim is to acquire best located monumental properties in and around Dubrovnik and to renovate them back to their former glory. Pervanovo’s policy is to maintain as much of the original building as possible whilst at the same time refurbishing to the highest possible standard and comfort levels.

The first and the great example is boutique hotel Kazbek.The interior of Kazbek went through a complete overhaul by Pervanovo in order to both modernise the old castle and at the same time bring it back to its former glory. The renovations were performed in close cooperation with the Dubrovnik conservators and the Dubrovnik construction and building company Alfaplan.

Kazbek is now renovated to the highest standard and has regained its original beauty and function as a summer residence for guests with high demands for privacy and culture combined with modern facilities.

It is today used as a high class hotel and the shine the building once had it glowing again.