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4- and 5-star hotels in Veliki Drvenik
A shortlist of the 4- and 5-star hotels and aparthotels on Veliki Drvenik, the island village reached by boat from the mainland harbour at Drvenik. It is for travellers who want an unhurried island base with a pool, a sea view or a family apartment within walking distance of the water.
Staying in Veliki Drvenik
Veliki Drvenik is a quiet island village in the Croatian Adriatic, west of Trogir and reached by boat from the harbour at Drvenik on the coast between Split and Šibenik. Days here are built around the sea: swimming, walking and cycling the paths between coves and olive groves, and boat trips to the Krknjaši islets and their sheltered lagoon. There are a few restaurants and small shops in the village, and most visitors come for slow days by the water. The listed properties sit along the village's coastal strips, in Gornja Vala, Donja Vala, Magistrala and Puntin, all a short distance from the harbour and the beach. With distances of 1.4 to 5.8 km from the centre, they suit couples on a short break, families who want apartments with kitchens and pools, and small groups who prefer a self-catering base to a large resort.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Villa Puntin
Puntin 33, Veliki Drvenik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereVilla Puntin is a 5-star villa in Puntin, 4.7 km from the centre of Veliki Drvenik, with an outdoor pool and sea in the facility list. It suits families or groups who want space to cook: there are a kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, high chairs and a cot, plus a fireplace and sofa bed. Air conditioning, free Wifi and free car parking are also available.
See Villa PuntinHotel Antonija
Gornja Vala 3 21333 Drvenik Croatia, Veliki Drvenik, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereRated 4.8 out of 5 from 257 reviews, Hotel Antonija sits in Gornja Vala, 4.4 km from the centre. Guests have a 24 hour front desk, concierge and free car parking, and rooms come with a balcony, patio and kitchenette. The beach is nearby, and diving, fishing and surfing can be arranged, so it works for active couples and families.
See Hotel AntonijaAparthotel Pecic
Magistrala 3, Veliki Drvenik, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereAparthotel Pecic on Magistrala, 4.7 km from the centre, holds a 4.8 out of 5 guest rating from 235 reviews. It suits longer family stays: apartments with kitchen, kitchenette, microwave and oven come with air conditioning and a balcony, and there is an outdoor pool, playground and games room. Pets are allowed, and the beach is nearby.
See Aparthotel PecicHotel Ivando
Gornja Vala 43 Drvenik, Veliki Drvenik, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHotel Ivando in Gornja Vala is 4.2 km from the centre and rated 4.7 out of 5 from 555 reviews. Apartments include a kitchen, microwave and oven, and there is a washing machine and sofa bed, which helps families. A shuttle service, car rental and free car parking make exploring easier, and the beach is nearby for diving, fishing and surfing.
See Hotel IvandoBella Vista
Gornja Valla Bb, Veliki Drvenik, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereBella Vista on Gornja Valla, 4.4 km from the centre, is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 590 guests. It suits travellers who want wellness and dining on site: there is a spa, sauna, steam room, massage, fitness centre and restaurant, with a bar and lounge. Rooms are non smoking, and facilities for disabled guests, a lift, terrace and shuttle service are provided.
See Bella VistaQuercus
Donja Vala; Bb, Veliki Drvenik, Croatia
Best for: Business trips
- Internet Cafe
Why stay hereQuercus in Donja Vala is 5.7 km from the centre and rated 4.3 out of 5 from 514 reviews. Sport is the point here: badminton, handball, table tennis and a volleyball court are on site, alongside a garden and terrace with parasols, plus a restaurant, cafe and bars. It suits active groups and families who want a conference room and garage parking as well.
See QuercusHoliday Home The Spot
Kapeć 6 21334 Zaostrog Croatia Podaca, Veliki Drvenik, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereHoliday Home The Spot sits in Kapeć, 1.4 km from the centre, and is a 4-star house with sea in the facility list. Groups and families get a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and oven, a fireplace, sofa bed, high chairs and a cot, plus a washing machine. Pets are allowed, and there are free Wifi, free car parking and a garden.
See Holiday Home The SpotApartments Villa Katija
Donja Vala 133, Veliki Drvenik, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereApartments Villa Katija in Donja Vala, 5.8 km from the centre, is a 4-star option with an outdoor pool, jacuzzi and spa, so it suits guests who want to swim and unwind at the property. Apartments have a kitchen, microwave and balcony, with sea listed among the facilities, and there is a garden, terrace, free Wifi and free car parking.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Puntin | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | 4.7 km |
| Hotel Antonija | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 257 | Yes | – | – | 4.4 km |
| Aparthotel Pecic | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 235 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.7 km |
| Hotel Ivando | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 555 | Yes | – | – | 4.2 km |
| Bella Vista | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 590 | Yes | Yes | – | 4.4 km |
| Quercus | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 514 | – | – | – | 5.7 km |
| Holiday Home The Spot | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | 1.4 km |
| Apartments Villa Katija | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | 5.8 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Aparthotel Pecic, Apartments Villa Katija and Hotel Antonija all have family rooms, cots, kitchens or kitchenettes and outdoor pools at Pecic and Villa Katija, plus a playground and games room at Pecic. Each is rated 4.8 out of 5 by guests, so families get space, cooking facilities and a pool without leaving the village.
For couples
Hotel Ivando, rated 4.7 from 555 reviews, and Bella Vista, with a spa, sauna and steam room, both sit in Gornja Vala and offer balconies and terraces for quiet evenings.
For a short break
Hotel Ivando and Hotel Antonija are the closest of the shortlist to the centre, at 4.2 km and 4.4 km, and both are full-service hotels with 24-hour or express check-in, shuttle service and free parking. Ivando has the largest review base at 555, and Antonija the highest score at 4.8 from 257 reviews.
For self-catering
The Spot is the nearest of the whole shortlist to the centre at 1.4 km, and accepts pets.
Villa Puntin · Holiday Home The Spot · Apartments Villa Katija
Where to stay in Veliki Drvenik
Gornja Vala
A coastal strip of the village close to the beach and the water, where Hotel Antonija, Hotel Ivando and Bella Vista stand. Guests here are minutes from swimming and from the harbour, with balconies and terraces facing the sea. Bella Vista adds a spa, sauna and restaurant, and all three are full-service hotels rated between 4.5 and 4.8 out of 5.
Our picks here: Hotel Antonija · Hotel Ivando
Donja Vala
Another stretch of the village along the shore, home to Apartments Villa Katija and Quercus. Villa Katija has an outdoor pool, jacuzzi and spa and is 5.8 km from the centre, while Quercus, at 5.7 km, is the largest property on the shortlist and offers restaurants, bars, a conference room and sports courts including volleyball and badminton.
Our picks here: Apartments Villa Katija · Quercus
Puntin
A small address on the island where the 5-star Villa Puntin stands, 4.7 km from the centre. The house is the only 5-star option on this shortlist and has its own outdoor pool, fireplace and sea view, with free car parking for guests arriving by ferry from the mainland.
Our picks here: Villa Puntin
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Reach the island by boat from the mainland harbour at Drvenik, on the coast between Split and Šibenik, where car ferries and passenger boats cross to Veliki Drvenik. Split Airport is the nearest major airport, with road connections up the coast to the harbour. On the island, distances are short and walking or cycling covers most of the village; a car is useful mainly for reaching the more remote coves. Boats and taxis can be arranged locally for trips to Krknjaši and nearby islands.
When to go
The season runs from late spring to early autumn, with warm, dry weather and the sea at its warmest in summer. July and August are the busiest months, when boats and beaches fill up. May, June, September and early October are quieter, with mild temperatures suited to walking and swimming. Winter is cool and wet, and many seasonal businesses close.
Questions, answered
Which hotel is best for families?
Aparthotel Pecic and Apartments Villa Katija both have outdoor pools, family rooms and kitchens or kitchenettes, and Pecic adds a playground and games room. Hotel Antonija also offers family rooms, cots and a garden. All three are rated 4.8 out of 5.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
Villa Puntin, Aparthotel Pecic and Apartments Villa Katija have outdoor pools. Bella Vista has a spa, sauna and steam room, and Apartments Villa Katija also has a jacuzzi and spa. Aparthotel Pecic and Bella Vista have fitness centres.
Which hotels are closest to the centre of Veliki Drvenik?
Holiday Home The Spot is the nearest at 1.4 km, followed by Hotel Ivando at 4.2 km and Hotel Antonija and Bella Vista at 4.4 km. All are in or near the coastal strips of Gornja Vala or Donja Vala.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Most of the shortlist offers free car parking, including Villa Puntin, Hotel Antonija, Aparthotel Pecic, Hotel Ivando, Holiday Home The Spot and Apartments Villa Katija. Quercus has a garage, and Hotel Ivando and Bella Vista also provide valet parking.
Are pets allowed?
The other listed hotels do not state that pets are allowed, so it is worth confirming directly before booking if you plan to travel with an animal.
Which is the highest-rated hotel on this shortlist?
Hotel Antonija and Aparthotel Pecic share the top score of 4.8 out of 5, from 257 and 235 reviews respectively. Hotel Ivando follows at 4.7 from 555 reviews, and Bella Vista at 4.5 from 590 reviews.
Is there a 5-star option in Veliki Drvenik?
Yes, Villa Puntin is the only 5-star property on this shortlist. It has an outdoor pool, a fireplace, a kitchen and a sea view, and it sits at Puntin 33, about 4.7 km from the centre.
How do I get to Veliki Drvenik?
Take a boat or ferry from the mainland harbour at Drvenik, on the coast between Split and Šibenik. Split Airport is the nearest major airport, and you continue by road from there to the harbour. On the island, walking and cycling cover most of the village.