Martinis Marchi

What Martinis Marchi does

Martinis Marchi is a privately held boutique hospitality operator based in Maslinica Bay on the island of Šolta, Croatia, operating a 9-suite heritage castle hotel, a Mediterranean/Seaside restaurant featuring Dalmatian cuisine, and a 50-berth full-service marina — three businesses co-located within a single destination roughly 12 nautical miles from Split. The property is built around a 17th-century baroque castle and is accessed via a Sunseeker 50 MotorHawk fast luxury motor yacht transfer from Split Airport or the historic centre of Split. It is operated under two Croatian legal entities — Biberons d.o.o. (Hotel & Restaurant) and H.L. Dvorac d.o.o. (Marina) — and is led by Procurator Ivan Kuret with F&B Manager Toni Miloš and Marina Captain Frane Cecić Acosta. The business has operated for approximately 20 years (founded circa 2004) with a small core team supplemented by seasonal hiring.

The commercial offering spans five revenue streams: hotel accommodation (per-stay and full-castle privatization), restaurant and wine-cellar experiences, marina berth rental (including winter berth services), private events and amphitheatre programming (500-seat open-air venue), and wellness/leisure add-ons. Pricing is published and includes a 5%-discount non-refundable rate, a 30%-deposit flexible rate with free cancellation up to 60 days before check-in, and bespoke full-castle takeovers. GTM is direct-to-consumer via the company website (Rentl.io for hotel, marina.masterweb for berths), telephone, WhatsApp, on-site reception, and referral partnerships — most notably membership in the Stories Hotels Association of 16 unique Croatian heritage properties, alongside relationships with the Croatian National Tourist Board, Impresia Hotels, and MARNAUT.

The technology footprint is operational rather than differentiated: standard reservation systems (Rentl.io, marina.masterweb), M2Pay payment gateway with PCI DSS Level 1 certification, Google Analytics, and WhatsApp for guest contact. The company has invested in sustainability infrastructure through participation in the EU Interreg Italy-Croatia DEEP-SEA project (€2,511,567.50, January 2019 – June 2022), which deployed electric vehicle and boat charging, e-bicycle rental, electric car guest transport, and a micro-grid solar system at the marina. It has accumulated sustained third-party recognition: Falstaff Restaurant Guide 92–93 points across 2023, 2024, and 2026; Gault & Millau Croatia Best Service 2022; and Best Small Marina in Croatia in both 2018 and 2022.

Name

Martinis Marchi

Legal name

Biberons d.o.o. (Hotel & Restaurant); H.L. Dvorac d.o.o. (Marina)

Website

https://martinis-marchi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Martinis Marchi operates a 9-suite boutique heritage castle hotel, Dalmatian-cuisine seaside restaurant, and 50-berth marina in Maslinica Bay on Šolta island, Croatia, serving luxury travellers, yacht owners, and private-event clients via direct booking and the Stories Hotels referral network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Boutique Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Marinas (71393), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Water Transportation (4400), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGACAA

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Luxury Hotels & Resorts

SECONDARYTHAEADAI

Destination Yacht Cruises (Island-Hopping & Archipelago Routes)

Travel & Hospitality/Cruises & Maritime Leisure Travel/Small Ship & Yacht Cruises (Boutique)

SECONDARYTHAJAGAB

Restaurant Progressive Dining Tours

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Food & Drink Experiences (Culinary Tours, Tastings, Cooking Classes)

Keywords

• Boutique castle hotel
• Marina berth rental
• Mediterranean restaurant dining
• Heritage hospitality services
• Yacht mooring services

Headquarters

HQ city

Maslinica, Šolta

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Luxury boutique hotel with nine unique suites in a historic baroque castle. Revenue from room bookings with various seasonal packages including romantic getaways, island retreats, and full castle privatization options.
2. Restaurant Services: Mediterranean and Dalmatian cuisine restaurant featuring contemporary reinterpretations of traditional recipes. Includes wine tastings in historic wine cellar and curated wine experiences.
3. Marina Berth Rental: 50 fully equipped berths along marble waterfront with moorings, electricity, and fresh water supply. Accommodates yachts up to 40 metres with outer breakwater moorings for larger vessels. Also offers winter berth services.
4. Events and Private Gatherings: Open-air amphitheatre with 500 seats for cultural and social events. Hosts Martinis Marchi Wine & Friends, Summer Party, Sailing Challenge, and Art Exhibitions throughout the season.
5. Wellness and Leisure Services: Pool and garden access, wellness facilities, and curated experiences for hotel guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Martinis Marchi operates an integrated luxury heritage hospitality destination comprising a 9-suite boutique castle hotel, a Mediterranean/Dalmatian-cuisine seaside restaurant with wine cellar experiences, and a 50-berth full-service marina accommodating yachts up to 40 metres. Located in naturally protected Maslinica Bay on Šolta island, Croatia, it offers guests arrival via luxury motor yacht from Split, sustainable e-mobility services, wellness facilities, and seasonal cultural events.

Product overview

Martinis Marchi is a boutique heritage destination comprising three core offerings: a luxury castle hotel with nine unique suites, a Mediterranean seaside restaurant featuring Dalmatian cuisine with contemporary interpretations and an extensive wine cellar, and a full-service marina with 50 berths accommodating yachts up to 40 metres. The property also features an e-mobility park (developed through the EU-funded DEEP-SEA project), wellness facilities, wedding and event venues, an art exhibition program, and seasonal special offers. The hotel is part of the Stories Hotels association of Croatian unique hotels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Martinis Marchi Heritage Hotel Luxury boutique castle hotel offering nine unique suites in a 17th-century baroque castle in Maslinica Bay on the island of Šolta. Includes pool and garden, wellness facilities, luxury motor yacht transfers from Split, and personalized heritage experiences. Located 40 minutes from Split Airport.
• Martinis Marchi Seaside Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant celebrating authentic Dalmatian flavors with contemporary culinary reinterpretations of traditional recipes, featuring seasonal local produce, curated wine tastings in the historic wine cellar, and a selection of premium regional and international wines.
• Martinis Marchi Marina Modern full-service marina on the western side of Šolta island offering 50 fully equipped berths along a marble waterfront with moorings, electricity and fresh water supply. Accommodates yachts up to 40 metres, with outer breakwater moorings for larger vessels. Includes winter berth storage services and a 500-seat open-air amphitheatre for events.
• Marina E-Mobility Park Sustainable mobility service offering e-charging stations for electric vehicles and boats, electric and regular bicycles for rent, electric car transportation for tourists, and a micro-grid solar energy system. Developed as part of the European Interreg DEEP-SEA project for sustainable nautical tourism in the Adriatic.
• Weddings and Private Events Wedding and private event hosting at the heritage castle, offering intimate gatherings in the historic setting with full castle privatization available for exclusive use and bespoke experiences including Mediterranean catering and wine cellar experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92-93 points in Falstaff Restaurant Guide Croatia (Top 3 restaurant in Croatia for 2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• H.L. Dvorac d.o.o. (Maslinica Marina Pilot Action)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019H.L. Dvorac d.o.o. is the legal entity operating Martinis Marchi Marina. As part of the DEEP-SEA project, it is responsible for implementing the Maslinica marina pilot action, including installing e-charging stations for e-cars and e-boats, purchasing electric and regular bicycles, installing micro-grid solar energy systems, and providing electric car transportation for tourists.
• Interreg Italy-Croatia DEEP-SEA Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner€2,511,567.50 EU-funded project (January 2019 - June 2022) developing electric mobility combined with renewable energy production for sustainable nautical tourism. Partners include Aries (Italy), University of Trieste, University of Rijeka, University of Split, County Port Authority Krk, RERA S.D., and others.
• Stories Hotels AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation of 16 Croatian unique hotels featuring heritage properties. Martinis Marchi participates in cross-promotional activities and receives referrals from the Stories network, with ambassadors like Eva LaRue visiting member properties.
• Croatian National Tourist BoardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational tourism organization. Martinis Marchi participated in Croatia Full of Life promotional campaign and hosted international media as part of Croatian National Tourist Board nautical press trips.
• Impresia HotelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpresia Hotels partnership offering benefits to Visa Gold, Platinum and Infinite cardholders including special offers and privileges at member properties.
• MARNAUTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCroatian luxury watch brand inspired by the Adriatic. MARNAUT products featured and sold at Martinis Marchi as premium souvenirs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Stories Hotels (Association): Association of 16 Croatian unique heritage/concept hotels of which Martinis Marchi is a member. The associated properties are direct peers in the Croatian luxury unique-stay segment.

Direct peers

• Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda: Luxury boutique resort on Lake Garda combining heritage, wellness, and fine dining. Comparable as an integrated luxury Mediterranean destination with hotel, restaurant, and wellness offerings.
• Villa Dubrovnik: Five-star luxury boutique hotel on the Dalmatian coast with similar scale, heritage positioning, and high-end Mediterranean dining. Directly comparable in ADR positioning and Croatian luxury traveler segment.
• Marina Frapa: Award-winning Croatian marina on the Adriatic coast with comparable yacht services and seasonal Mediterranean positioning. Directly comparable marina peer for berth business.
• ACI Marina Split: Largest Croatian marina operator with locations along the Adriatic coast. Comparable marina operations for yachts up to 40m and serves the same yacht owner customer base near Split.
• Hotel Lone: Design-led boutique luxury hotel in Rovinj, Croatia. Comparable as a Croatian coastal boutique property competing for upscale leisure travelers in the Adriatic.
• Hotel Monte Mulini: Luxury boutique five-star hotel in Rovinj, Croatia, offering a marina-adjacent coastal luxury experience with award-winning dining. Comparable as a Croatian luxury coastal hotel competing for the same international luxury traveler segment.

Broad incumbents

• San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice: Heritage luxury hotel on a private island near Venice with marina facilities. Comparable as a heritage island luxury property with integrated F&B and event programming in the Mediterranean.
• Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik: Iconic heritage luxury hotel in Dubrovnik with broader facilities and a longer operating history. Comparable heritage positioning at higher scale in the same Croatian luxury market.
• Borgo Egnazia: Heritage luxury resort in Puglia, Italy, offering integrated luxury accommodation, dining, and event programming. Comparable positioning as an integrated Mediterranean luxury destination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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