Hotel Pinija

Whilst a taxi ride to Zadar is required, good rates can be obtained booking through reception and you can sort return journeys through them nothing too much trouble. Room overlooking the sea was comfortable and kept clean, bathroom large and shower amazing. Kristie hostess with mostest had the biggest smile and remembered us from the first moment we spoke making meal times a joy. Food quality was excellent and dining room spacious, our drinks waitress was also lovely but sorry didn’t get her name. Overall the staff across the hotel were lovely, friendly and couldn’t do enough and if you get a chance try out the alacart restaurant not over pricy great quality and again really welcoming… overall a lovely weeks stay and couldn’t thank the people of Croatia more.

Lovely hotel in a lovely setting. Fantastic staff and amenities, in a gorgeous little bay area. Perfect pool area and next to the sea.

We stayed for 5 nights in mid/late September. Although out of peak summer season the hotel was still busy, especially with several large conference groups and coach tours (who we felt got preferential service). Overall the stay was good, but it could have been better. We had a deluxe room (without a sea view which was my mistake when booking). The room was smart, a reasonable size and comfortable, but the shower room was cramped and the air conditioning never quite cooled the room enough. The access from reception to the bedroom wing (including the lifts) felt like we were in a service area and not appealing. The reception area though which includes the "Pine bar" was very modern and stylish, but given the size of the hotel and number of guests there wasn't enough seating in the bar or enough people serving. Food at breakfast and dinner was good and the dining area was smart, but quite noisy. There was a wide range (although not sure about vegetarian options), it was tasty and it was kept hot (unlike at some buffets we've experienced). The problem was that almost everyone went to dinner at about 7pm, meaning that it was extremely busy and hard to find a seat and not enough staff taking drinks orders, so service was slow. We tried eating later but the food options were noticeably reduced after 8pm and drinks service was no better. The pools were both nice, although we initially found both hard to find with different access routes and bad signage. The outdoor pool was nicely warm and had great views, but there was no service offered and spare towels were only available at the indoor pool. Overall the hotel has lots of good facilities and was reasonable value, but compared to other hotels we've stayed at, the service was not as good and could be improved.

This hotel has great food and lovely pools, Be very careful on booking rooms.]My room had no open view as the tiny window had a permanent closed shutter, It smelt damp and was very cold and claustrophobic as no natural daylight. i was ttld no other rooms were available which was obviously not true as other people did change rooms. I asked the following morning to be told rooms with opening windows and balconies were for the elderly and disabled! I am 84 and have mobility issues. The reception were quire rude and no help give to carry a case up an unlit fliught of 10 steps, one day the room was not serviced. Make sure the room is what you wnt before booking,

We stayed at the hotel for a week and it was such a nice and relaxing place! It is a place perfect for both families and couples, there are various activities every day but the water temperature is quite low. Also a downside of this place is that it is that getting into the water on the private beach can be a little difficult,