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★ 9.1 Superb
Old Town / Sea Walls
Hotel Bastion
Historic boutique in UNESCO fortifications near Sea Organ, offering spa, gourmet dining & sea views.
- Spa & wellness
- Panoramic views
- Fine dining
Best Hotels Near Plitvice Lakes from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 16 terraced lakes connected by waterfalls, travertine barriers, and wooden boardwalks — is just 90 minutes inland from Zadar and is consistently rated Croatia's top natural attraction. The lakes change colour from azure to green to grey depending on the season, minerals, and light, and the boardwalk system allows visitors to walk through the waterfall zone at remarkably close quarters. Hotels in Zadar offer the most convenient coastal base for a day trip to Plitvice, combining the Adriatic coast with one of Europe's most spectacular natural landscapes.
Our Picks — Zadar
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★ 8.9 Fabulous
Old Town / Kalelarga
Art Hotel Kalelarga
Stylish Old Town boutique with themed rooms, 24h gym, terrace & Dalmatian gourmet restaurant. A 4-star property that delivers quality and character in equal measure.
- Fine dining
- Boutique stay
- Historic centre
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★ 8.7 Fabulous
Borik Beach
Falkensteiner Hotel Adriana
Adults-only beachfront haven w/ romantic garden, pool, spa & authentic regional cuisine. A 4-star property that delivers quality and character in equal measure.
- Spa & wellness
- Private pool
- Private beach access
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★ 8.6 Fabulous
Puntamika
Hotel Niko
Family-run seafront gem in Puntamika w/ spacious AC rooms, fine dining & direct beach access. A 4-star property that delivers quality and character in equal measure.
- Spa & wellness
- Private beach access
- Fine dining
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★ 8.8 Fabulous
Varoš Peninsula
Hyatt Regency Zadar
5-star luxury in historic site w/ Adriatic views, spa, infinity pool & fine dining. A 5-star property that delivers quality and character in equal measure.
- Spa & wellness
- Private pool
- Panoramic views
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★ 8.4 Very good
Old Town
Almayer Art & Heritage Hotel
Adults-only art boutique in Old Town heritage bldgs w/ gallery & Corte fine dining. A 4-star property that delivers quality and character in equal measure.
- Fine dining
- Historic property
- Boutique stay
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