Hotel Ola

Review by Mr James Baillie & Wendy Shore We had a truly enjoyable stay at this hotel and would happily return in the future. The destination itself is fantastic, with beautiful scenery and excellent weather throughout our visit. As it was the start of the season, it was pleasantly quiet, which made for a more relaxing experience. The staff were superb across the board. In particular, we would like to recognise the restaurant team. The lady who served during breakfast and lunch, along with the three male staff members who worked in the evenings (and occasionally during the day), were outstanding. They were attentive, professional, and clearly focused on ensuring guests’ needs were met. Reception staff were also consistently friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment we arrived. Although we arrived well before the official check-in time, the team went above and beyond to prepare a room for us early, which was greatly appreciated. There were a couple of minor issues during our stay. The sauna had intermittent faults, and the outdoor pool was not yet ready. However, these did not significantly impact our overall experience. We also used the hotel’s car hire service, which was convenient and reasonably priced. We had seen some comments about the hotel’s elevated location and suitability for those with limited mobility. However, this is clearly communicated in advance. Despite having a recent back injury and my partner having mobility challenges, we managed without any major difficulties. In the room, tea and coffee facilities were provided as expected. However, milk was not replenished during our stay, and we had to source it ourselves from the restaurant. While not a major issue, it would have been helpful to have this addressed or communicated. It would also have been useful to receive more information about local activities such as boat trips, although we understand that this may have been due to the early season timing. Overall, our stay was very enjoyable and left us wanting to return again—which says everything.

We stayed at the hotel for a week in April . The weather was beautiful. The reception staff are welcoming and helpful if you have any queries. Hotel Ola has large bedrooms which have amazing views of the bay from the massive windows and balcony. The room has a comfortable bed and ample storage. It is clean and the cleaning staff work hard to keep it spotless. The rooms are modern and have good sound proofing. The food is good in the restaurant. There is lots of choice at breakfast and it is fresh. The cooked options of pancakes or omelettes were delicious. The waiting staff are friendly and helpful and work very hard. We ate mainly in the hotel and had the evening buffet which was good. You can order from a different menu at a further cost and that also looked delicious. The pool on the roof doesn’t open until May but it has amazing views. There is an indoor pool but we didn’t use this and you can book massages etc there. We swam in the bay by the camp site most days. Cold but refreshing! There are a couple of bars right on the beach and a couple of restaurants along the beach. We ate in one of them and the food was very good. It’s lovely sitting right on the beach watching the boats Trogir is about a 35 minute walk away but there is a bus and supermarkets are much nearer. Trogir is beautiful with lots of little alleyways and historical buildings to explore. We got the bus from Trogir into Split a couple of times. It is very straightforward. We also hired a car for 3 days and visited Krka waterfalls, Salona Roman ruins, Kliss castle and Omis with Cetina Gorge. It’s easy to travel around by car but some of the roads have hairpin bends. It is also very congested in the afternoon if you go anywhere near the Split roads. However it was fine and easy to park where we went but I think parking in Split would be difficult!! We definitely want to return and enjoy the views from the balcony. There is still lots more to explore. Some restaurants weren’t open and some ferries don’t operate until the beginning of May but there was plenty to enjoy.

We stayed at Ola hotel on the first two nights of our holiday in Croatia to have a nice rest and relax before truffle-hunting in Istria - and really wanted to return for the last night before our return-flight from Split! - The hotel is easy to reach from the Split airport when arriving and leaving. Our room was clean and spacious, with wonderful view to the sea from the balcony. The restaurant, with Tonci taking care of everything, and the chef preparing anything you wish, were both lovely and took care of the breakfasts as well as the dinners. Most delighted we were of getting to know Jelena at the reception/ concierge. She helped us even on her day off and took us to get the massage really needed after the long flight. We are looking forward to get to Croatia again! Thank you all for one of the best holidays we have had, Croatia is in our hearts!

Hotel Ola was a delightful, cozy, and well-serving place. We are quality-conscious and sometimes demanding travelers, but we were satisfied with everything: The room was clean, spacious, beautiful and worth the price. The staff was extremely friendly and actively attentive, always with a cheerful attitude. Jelena, in particular, and the light-haired gentleman with glasses at the reception stood out in our memory. The hotel's restaurant also provided excellent service. The food was outstanding, and the overall dining experience was superb. We had an unforgettable truffle pasta, even though it wasn’t on the menu, because truffle hunting was one of our interests on this trip. So, a big thank you to the wonderful master chef and Tonci, the waiter/maître d'. Additionally, we only have positive things to say about other local services: the nearby Thai massage was amazing. Likewise, the service at the local fishing equipment shop was excellent. We highly recommend Hotel Ola and its nearby services. Anna & Kerttu

Only a 20 minute drive from the airport. The hotel room was lovely with fantastic view of the sea. Bit taken aback by the frosted glass toilet cubicle but soon got over it. Staff were very friendly and breakfast choice was good. There isn’t much in the immediate vicinity re food/drink etc (and the hotel restaurant was a bit pricey) but there is nearby access to the coastal path. Some small strip beaches which were mainly clean, and some cafes a bit further along. Trogir itself is about half a hour walk. There is a bus stop outside the hotel for those who don’t want the stroll and a ferry round the coast into the harbour from a nearby jetty. From Trogir you can get a bus or boat to Split, which is well worth a visit. Trogir itself consists of an old walled town with ancient, narrow streets and pretty harbourside. Loved it. Plenty of bars and restaurants full of character. Great atmosphere. Although some areas of the hotel were a bit tired, like the stair carpet, and the gym not really equipped, the spa area and roof terrace/pool were very nice, again with amazing views. I would definitely go back.