Hotel Plaza Duce

Excellent modern hotel very clean and staff are friendly and helpful.

Visited the Hotel Plaza Duce with my mum for a 3 night break. It was fantastic from the minute we arrived. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable of what's around the area and the excursions etc especially Steven. I like to give a detailed review as this is something we always look at ourselves before choosing where to stay so I hope this helps Room- The room (806) was on the second floor, it lovely, spacious, clean and very well thought out with exceptional views from the balcony. The beds get made and bins emptied every day unless you dont want them to be and on our third day the towels were changed, possibly the bedding too although we couldn't be sure. Bathroom had bath and shower with two sinks which was nice. All towels, robes and slippers included. Safe is operated with your room key card. We only ever heard noise if the next rooms were on their balconies, other than that the only thing you hear is the pool. The curtains are great blackout curtains and automatic too! Pool/Spa - It is freezing. I did wonder why no-one was in the pool as it looks so inviting but I got my answer very quickly when I got in, it was so cold I didn't stay in very long although I can imagine in the middle of summer it is very refreshing. The jacuzzi was nice and warm. Inside there is another pool (also cold), jacuzzi, infrared sauna, Finnish sauna and steam room. We also both had a massage which was lovely (€55 for 25mins). Beach - Across the road is the hotels beach, there was obviously no beach bar open or seats out as we visited out of season but I can imagine it would be lovely in season. The beaches are a gravel kind of sand and not the kind i am used to, not the kind you walk along barefoot (i tried, it hurt) But lovely nonetheless. The water is crystal clear, beautiful. Location - The hotel is quite far out from anything but we went out of season so expected things to not be open, however it was a good hour walk to get to a shop to buy some snacks & drinks etc as we didn't want to use the minibar as were on a budget. Split was easy to get to on a bus (60) just outside of the hotel and took around an hour, easy to navigate, the stop coming back to the hotel is Duce, cost was €3 each single trip. Food - We were half board so had breakfast and dinner. There was a great selection of food, hot and cold to cater to all tastes. I am super fussy and I managed to eat every night just fine. We were provided a breakfast bag on the day we left early for a trip which was a nice touch (you do have to pre-order and comes with a baguette, apple and juice). Cocktails were delicious! If going out of season i would recommend going half board so you don't have to find somewhere to eat as we didn't see any places open locally on our walks. Trips - We did Krka National park with boat trip and Trogir organised with the hotel via email before we travelled. Was €41 each and included transfer from hotel to Split (ours forgot us but the hotel quickly arranged a taxi) I highly recommend this, was incredible and well worth the money for what's included, transfer coach, guide, boat, trogir, skradin, waterfalls (entry paid on top €16) but overall a fantastic day out. Our guide Dario was amazing. We also did a tuk tuk tour from Split (€40 each) which was great. The driver was good, friendly and knowledgeable and you get to see things you perhaps would get to do on foot without spending hours walking etc. It ended with a short walking tour of the centre of Split and we found it fascinating. Marko was a great guide. Our only negatives would be that we did get a kick up of sewage type smell quite often from the bathroom, it wasn't pleasant but it didn't ruin our stay. And the fact not even a local shop was open but we kind of expected this. Overall its been a lovely stay, would I stay at Hotel Plaza Duce again. Absolutely 💯. We chose this hotel out of season because we wanted a nice relaxing break, in a nice hotel without too many people. We were very well looked after and the hotel is a great choice. Croatia is beautiful and very safe. Everyone is so passionate about their country and their families, its lovely to see.

We stayed at Hotel Plaza Duće, and it was a really lovely hotel overall. The staff were very welcoming, and the hotel was spotless throughout. On arrival, we were also given an unexpected upgrade to a suite, which was a lovely touch. The extra space wasn’t essential for our stay, but the additional storage/cupboard space was really useful and would be ideal for anyone staying longer. The bathroom facilities were excellent, and the balcony was a great size with two loungers and a coffee table – perfect for a morning coffee and an evening sit with the sea view. We stayed on the third floor, which worked really well because there was only one lift. It’s worth noting that the higher rooms are in a separate building and require two lifts, although the views from those rooms would be fantastic over the sea. The only hotel “complaint” was the sun lounger set-up on the rooftop terrace. There were plenty of loungers, but not many were covered by umbrellas as the umbrellas were fixed over the seating areas rather than the loungers. On a rooftop terrace, a bit more shade over the loungers would have been better. In terms of location, we didn’t fully appreciate (despite reading the reviews) how long it can take to get to Split – the bus journey can take 2–3 hours , depending on traffic. Taxis were limited and expensive (it was around £60 to Split), which is why there weren’t many available. Even Uber to the local town often involved a 30-minute wait, so we ended up relying on the bus, which was reliable and very reasonably priced. We only stayed three days, and unfortunately, two of those days it rained, which affected what we managed to do. We ended up seeing Split in the rain, and some of the restaurants along the front stopped serving when the weather turned. The restaurants in the square thankfully stayed open, but it still took the edge off exploring (not intended!). Because the boats to nearby islands go from Split, and we also wanted to visit Trogir, the travel time meant we only made the trip into Split once. For anyone wanting to do lots of day trips, this hotel would be much better suited to a week or longer, so travel days feel less disruptive. That said, the bus service was great for nearby places – we visited the neighbouring town (about 15 minutes by bus). There were also around 8 restaurant options nearby, which were fine for a short stay, although for a longer trip, it would be nice to have a wider choice. We also ate in the hotel restaurant one evening (rather than the inclusive option), and the food was lovely. Overall, it’s a beautiful, well-run hotel, and we really enjoyed the stay – the main considerations are just the location (if Split/island trips are a priority) and the limited taxi/Uber options.

Came in October our first holiday this year due to illness. Been to this area before (first time1988). The hotel is really lovely We were on 11th floor so view was stunning excellent room. It did take 3 lifts to get there which was no problem. We were half board and both meals were excellent What a choice! The staff were all lovely and helpful. We took a bus down to Makarska and also Trogir was worth seeing. Split was disappointing So much graffiti about. The walk into Omiš is flat easy and is 1.6 miles On the downside there was no entertainment in the evening and no comfy lounge area to sit in. It’s ok if you’re with a group. Had a pedicure and it was excellent Best I’ve had. I love swimming but the outdoor pool was the coldest I’ve ever been in

The Hotel Plaza Duce, is absolutely fantastic, food, cleanliness and staff 100%, We stayed a week, and couldn’t fault it, our room was spacious and very clean, the views from the balcony were stunning. We went half board, and the food each night was varied and of a good standard. The staff were always helpful and friendly and made you feel welcome. I would definitely recommend this hotel, and would not hesitate in returning if we decided to visit Croatia again. Thank you for making our holiday so nice.