Fodor's Expert Review Heritage Villa Apolon

Freshly renovated, this boutique villa with rooms and suites offers guests a sophisticated taste of times past in an intimate island setting. The villa was once home to a prominent 19th-century Croatian writer and archaeologist, Hvar-born Don Šime Ljubič, who named the villa after the mythological Greek god Apollo (Apolon in Croatian). Each room's design takes its inspiration from a different Greek muse and combines traditional Mediterranean style with contemporary touches. Glossy wooden floors, earth-tone decor, and bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers add to the luxurious atmosphere. At the time of this writing, the restaurant and wine bar are due to reopen in summer 2024.