Hotel Saudade

As someone who travels extensively around the world, both for business and family vacations, I wanted to share our experience at Hotel Saudade. It was truly one of the most comfortable, relaxing, and enjoyable places we have ever spent a week. From the moment we arrived, the entire team made our family vacation in Croatia special. We booked a half-board stay, which included a rich buffet breakfast and dinner each evening, with a choice of five different dishes. There are so many thoughtful details that make this hotel stand out. The rooms are exceptionally clean, the property feels safe and welcoming, and the sea views are simply breathtaking. Breakfast and dinner are served right above the beach, creating a wonderful view and atmosphere. Guests also enjoy free sun loungers and umbrellas, parking, beach towels, and books, as well as laundry service. Our room had a refrigerator with reasonably priced drinks, and we were welcomed with complimentary bottles of water and cookies — such lovely little touches! And then there is the food! Everything was fresh, delicious, and plentiful. As a seafood lover, I especially appreciated the fresh fish available every evening, prepared beautifully. A special thank-you to the chef for the wonderful meals! The hospitality deserves special mention as well. From the warm welcome at reception to everyone who looked after us during our stay, we always felt genuinely welcomed, valued, and cared for. Gradac is a charming and vibrant little Adriatic town, with plenty to see, enjoy, and explore. Within a 5–10 minute walk, you can find restaurants, cafés and ice cream shops, small stores, a pharmacy, post office, bank, souvenir and beach shops, as well as a beautiful promenade closed to cars. There are also excursions to nearby islands and live-music evenings, so there is plenty to enjoy beyond the hotel. I could write so much more, but sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words, so I am including a few photos to give future guests a glimpse of what to expect. I wholeheartedly recommend this 4-star hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing Croatian getaway with a beautiful beach, delicious food, stunning views, and genuinely warm hospitality. Thank you, Hotel Saudade, for a wonderful stay and beautiful memories. We would happily return!

Amazing hotel with a stunning view of the Adriatic Sea and every day a beautiful sunset. The rooms are beautiful, spotless, and very comfortable. The food is delicious, but what really makes this place special is the incredibly friendly staff. Nothing is too much to ask, and every request is met with a genuine smile. Excellent service, wonderful atmosphere, and a place we would happily return to. Highly recommended!

This boutique hotel is one of the best my wife and I ever stayed at (for the second time). We spent, together with my in-laws (both 86), three nights at this wonderful place. The view from room #404 is spectacular. The rooms were very clean and the breakfast was delicious with a wide variety of healthy items. We had twice dinner at restaurant Fado which belongs to the hotel - superb (fish the first night and veal peka the second night, the peka dish has to be ordered the day before). The wine offerings are limited but the ones we've tried were excellent (Dingač and Pošip). Last but not least, the staff. Starting with Miro and Darija at the reception, Niko at the bar and Alba, Andela, Nera and Mate in the restaurant - all did a fantastic job! Hvala! We'll be back.

Booked two weeks at Hotel Saudade in mid September. I had reservations before we arrived that two weeks in such a small town ( Gradac ) might be too long. However my reservations were not founded. The welcome we got together with the quality of the hotel it’s location and food provided made us sorry to leave. It’s the staff associated with the hotel however that are the real stars. Nothing is too much trouble, even helping resolve car rental problems that had nothing to do with the hotel .

Gradac Gem :outstanding 5 stars 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 What can I say- save outstanding in every way. This is a 28 room hotel perfectly situate on the beach front in a lovely little place called Gradac on the Makarska Riviera .Most people select Split or Dubrovnik for their holiday destination .This pretty place is where to come for a real “get away from it all “ holiday. The views are simply breathtaking. Try and go for the rooms overlooking the sea front ( rather than side view ) to afford a spectacular view. The rooms are spacious and Immaculately clean; Free Parking- a godsend; free loungers/beach towels. The food is absolutely incredible.The breakfast has a large choice of good quality food and healthy options too.( nuts and seeds ) with fresh fruit varied daily ! even honeycomb The dinners are wonderful. Beautiful Presentation -Recommend the swordfish -cooked to perfection. The staff bend over backwards to be helpful- and this is the reason why this place is regularly awarded excellent reviews .Miro is outstanding. He effortlessly switches from Croat to German to English .Dariya at Reception is charming ;everyone works as a team and their combined customer care skills will ensure that this Hotel remains top of the list in Gradac and indeed in Split. What a wonderful time we are having my husband and I... Outstanding : Deservedly 5 stars