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5-star hotels in Zadar
A shortlist of the 5-star hotels and apartments in Zadar, drawn from properties with guest ratings from 4.6 to 4.9 out of 5. It is for travellers comparing a city-centre base with resort and villa stays along the coast.
Staying in Zadar
Zadar is known for its Roman and Venetian heritage, the Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun, all set around a historic old town on a peninsula. The compact core has marble-paved streets, historic churches and a lively atmosphere, and the wider region opens onto islands, national parks and coastal landscapes. Zadar Airport, bus links and ferries to islands such as Ugljan and Dugi Otok make the city a convenient base for the Adriatic coast.
The properties here spread across the city and its surroundings. Several sit close to the centre: Hyatt Regency Zadar on Obala Kneza Trpimira, Suites One on Kraljskog Dalmatina, Calypso Royal Apartment on Ulica Gospe Maslinske and Apartment Mareta Wave on Ul. Jakova Šubica Od Cezana, all within 1.3 km of the centre. Others lie further out, including the Falkensteiner hotels and villas at Punta Skala and Punta Skala Bb, about 10.4 to 10.6 km away, and Sea View Kozino in Kožino at 6.6 km. Couples and short-break visitors are best served by the central addresses; families by the Punta Skala properties with pools, playgrounds and family rooms; larger groups by the villas and apartments with kitchens and parking.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hyatt Regency Zadar
Obala Kneza Trpimira 7, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereA 5-star address on Obala Kneza Trpimira, 0.4 km from the centre, with an indoor pool and a fitness centre for guests who want the old town within a short stroll and a swim whatever the weather. Breakfast can be taken in the room, and the bar and garden give somewhere to unwind afterwards. Guests rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 147 reviews, so it suits couples and business travellers who want a full-service hotel close to the heart of Zadar.
See Hyatt Regency ZadarFalkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera
Punta Skala Bb, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereSet at Punta Skala, 10.4 km from the centre, this 5-star hotel pairs an indoor pool and a fitness centre with a spa and jacuzzi for days built around relaxation. Horse riding, diving and canoeing are on offer for guests who would rather be active. With 2360 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, it has the track record to match its range of facilities, and it suits couples and long-stay guests who prefer a resort setting away from the city.
See Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa IaderaFalkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora
Punta Skala, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereDesigned around families, this 5-star hotel at Punta Skala has an outdoor pool, a kids pool and a playground, plus family rooms and a games room for the evenings. A babysitting service and entertainment activities make it easy to plan a day with children, while the buffet, fitness centre and indoor pool cover the rest. It sits 10.5 km from the centre and, on 2154 reviews, averages 4.6 out of 5, so it best suits parents who want everything on site.
See Falkensteiner Family Hotel DiadoraFalkensteiner Premium Mobile Homes and Camping Zadar
7 Ul. Majstora Radovana, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereFor guests who want space and independence, the 5-star mobile homes and camping at Ul. Majstora Radovana 7 come with a kitchen and kitchenette, a dishwasher and a patio, with an outdoor pool and kids pool on site. Pets are allowed and parking is free, and the beach is nearby. At 1.9 km from the centre it keeps Zadar within easy reach, and with a fitness centre, sauna and massage available it suits families and longer stays that mix self-catering with resort facilities.
See Falkensteiner Premium Mobile Homes and Camping ZadarSea View Kozino
Put Podgajnice 2 23231 Kožino Croatia Island Ugljan, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Parking
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSea View Kozino sits at Put Podgajnice 2 in Kožino, 6.6 km from the centre, with a terrace, a garden and a restaurant on site, and the beach nearby. Rooms are air conditioned and non-smoking, reception is staffed and a conference hall makes the property workable for small meetings. Guests looking for a quiet coastal base outside the city, with parking and pets not allowed, will find it a straightforward choice; it suits couples and small groups rather than families seeking organised activities.
See Sea View KozinoSuites One
Kraljskog Dalmatina 1A, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSuites One at Kraljskog Dalmatina 1A offers apartment-style 5-star stays 0.8 km from the centre, with a kitchen, dishwasher and microwave for self-catering, plus a balcony and terrace. Express check-in speeds up arrival, and a garage and free wifi are provided. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, and it suits travellers who want the old town close by but prefer their own cooking and living space over hotel dining.
See Suites OneCalypso Royal Apartment
22 Ulica Gospe Maslinske, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 5-star apartment at 22 Ulica Gospe Maslinske, 1.0 km from the centre, with an outdoor pool and swimming pool in the garden and the beach nearby. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven and microwave, a washing machine handles laundry and free parking is provided. It suits families and groups who want a private base with a pool, cooking facilities and space to spread out, all within walking distance of the centre.
See Calypso Royal ApartmentApartment Mareta Wave
23L Ul. Jakova Šubica Od Cezana, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereApartment Mareta Wave at 23L Ul. Jakova Šubica Od Cezana is a 5-star option 1.3 km from the centre with an outdoor pool, a terrace and a playground, plus a lounge and concierge service. Free parking and free wifi are provided, entertainment activities are organised and multilingual staff are on hand. It suits families and groups who want a pool and space for children while staying close enough to reach the centre easily.
See Apartment Mareta WaveVilla Albina & Domenica
22 Crno, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereVilla Albina & Domenica at 22 Crno, 4.0 km from the centre, gives 5-star guests an outdoor salt water pool, a sauna and a fitness centre, plus massage for quieter afternoons. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher and oven, family rooms are available, and the beach is nearby. Free parking and a garden complete the picture; it suits families and small groups who want wellness facilities and self-catering in one place outside the busy centre.
See Villa Albina & DomenicaDiamond two bedroom apartment
Put Murvice 12, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereDiamond two bedroom apartment on Put Murvice 12 is a 5-star apartment 1.6 km from the centre with a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, a balcony and terrace, and free parking. Lifts serve the building and free wifi is included. It suits families or two couples travelling together who want two bedrooms, their own cooking and a location close enough to the centre for easy days out.
See Diamond two bedroom apartmentLuxury Apartments Villa Morea
Nikole Subica Zrinskog 13, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereLuxury Apartments Villa Morea on Nikole Subica Zrinskog 13 puts a 5-star apartment 1.6 km from the centre, with an outdoor pool, a spa and a jacuzzi, and the beach nearby. The kitchen has a dishwasher and microwave, family rooms are available, and free parking and a shuttle service are provided. Car rental plus diving and fishing arrangements make it practical for active guests; it suits families and groups who want pool and spa time alongside self-catering.
See Luxury Apartments Villa MoreaVilla Donato with Jacuzzi
22 Ulica Fra Gjergja Fishte, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereVilla Donato with Jacuzzi at 22 Ulica Fra Gjergja Fishte, 2.4 km from the centre, is a 5-star house with its own jacuzzi and spa, a fireplace and a garden with a picnic area. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven and microwave, and the beach is nearby. Free parking and family rooms are available, and wheelchair access is provided. It suits families and groups who want a private house with a hot tub and room to relax together.
See Villa Donato with JacuzziVilla Calvi
Ulica Rampada 5, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereVilla Calvi on Ulica Rampada 5, 4.0 km from the centre, offers 5-star guests an outdoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre, plus a jacuzzi and a fireplace indoors. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher and oven, pets are allowed, and free parking is provided. It suits families and groups, including those travelling with a dog, who want wellness facilities and a private house with a pool away from the centre.
See Villa CalviFalkensteiner Luxury Villas Punta Skala
Ulica I, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe 5-star Falkensteiner Luxury Villas at Punta Skala, 10.6 km from the centre, pair a private beach with an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and massage. Villas have their own kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and bike rental, horse riding, diving and canoeing keep active guests busy. Pets are allowed, parking is free and room service is available. It suits families and groups who want a villa with resort facilities and a beach on the doorstep.
See Falkensteiner Luxury Villas Punta SkalaVilla Madis
Franje Fanceva 60, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereVilla Madis on Franje Fanceva 60 is a 5-star house 3.0 km from the centre with an outdoor pool in a setting that includes a kitchen, dishwasher and oven, plus a washing machine for longer stays. Free parking and free wifi are provided and high chairs are available for young children. It suits families and small groups who want a private pool and self-catering within a short drive of the centre.
See Villa Madis
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Zadar | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.4 km |
| Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 10.4 km |
| Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 10.5 km |
| Falkensteiner Premium Mobile Homes and Camping Zadar | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 1.9 km |
| Sea View Kozino | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 6.6 km |
| Suites One | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.8 km |
| Calypso Royal Apartment | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| Apartment Mareta Wave | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.3 km |
| Villa Albina & Domenica | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 4.0 km |
| Diamond two bedroom apartment | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 1.6 km |
| Luxury Apartments Villa Morea | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.6 km |
| Villa Donato with Jacuzzi | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.4 km |
| Villa Calvi | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 4.0 km |
| Falkensteiner Luxury Villas Punta Skala | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 10.6 km |
| Villa Madis | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 3.0 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora has family rooms, a kids pool, a playground, a games room and mini golf. Falkensteiner Luxury Villas Punta Skala adds kitchens, an outdoor pool and a private beach, and Falkensteiner Premium Mobile Homes and Camping Zadar offers family rooms, a kids pool, a playground and self-catering kitchens.
Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora · Falkensteiner Luxury Villas Punta Skala · Falkensteiner Premium Mobile Homes and Camping Zadar
For city-centre stays
These four are the closest to the centre, from 0.4 km at Hyatt Regency Zadar to 1.3 km at Apartment Mareta Wave. The Hyatt pairs its address with an indoor pool, fitness centre and jacuzzi; Suites One and Calypso Royal Apartment provide kitchens, and Apartment Mareta Wave has an outdoor pool.
Hyatt Regency Zadar · Suites One · Calypso Royal Apartment · Apartment Mareta Wave
For self-catering
Apartments and villas with kitchens or kitchenettes suit guests who want to cook. Suites One, Calypso Royal Apartment and Luxury Apartments Villa Morea include dishwashers and ovens; Villa Donato with Jacuzzi and Apartment Mareta Wave add terraces or pools to the self-catering setup.
Suites One · Calypso Royal Apartment · Apartment Mareta Wave · Luxury Apartments Villa Morea · Villa Donato with Jacuzzi
For wellness and sport
Fitness centres appear at all four. The Hyatt Regency has an indoor pool, jacuzzi and massage; Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera adds diving, horse riding, bowling and a beauty salon; the Diadora and the Punta Skala villas share gymnasium, pool and beach access.
Hyatt Regency Zadar · Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera · Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora · Falkensteiner Luxury Villas Punta Skala
Where to stay in Zadar
Punta Skala
The Falkensteiner properties at Punta Skala Bb and Punta Skala sit together on the coast about 10.4 to 10.6 km from the centre. This is a resort setting with pools, beaches and sports facilities on site, suited to guests who want to stay put rather than walk into the old town each day.
Our picks here: Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera · Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora
Kožino
Sea View Kozino is addressed in Kožino, 6.6 km from the centre. It is a quieter coastal position away from the peninsula, with a restaurant, terrace and garden on site and the beach nearby.
Our picks here: Sea View Kozino
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Zadar is accessible by air, road and sea. Zadar Airport is located approximately 8 km east of the city, with connections to several European cities, and buses and taxis are available from the airport to the centre. The city is connected by bus to other Croatian cities, including Dubrovnik, which is about 300 km to the southeast. Ferries and catamarans link Zadar to nearby islands such as Ugljan and Dugi Otok. Getting around the old town is best on foot, while local buses serve the wider area, which helps for the properties outside the centre.
When to go
The best time to visit Zadar is during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to October, when the weather is mild and the crowds are smaller. July and August are the warmest and busiest months, ideal for swimming and beach activities, which suits the resort properties at Punta Skala with their pools and beaches. Winter months are cooler and quieter, with fewer tourist facilities open.
Questions, answered
How do I get to Zadar from Dubrovnik?
You can travel by bus or car, which takes several hours. There is also the option of flying, but there are no direct flights between the two cities.
What is the best way to explore Zadar?
Walking is the best way to explore the old town. For areas outside the centre, local buses and taxis are available, which matters if you stay at the Punta Skala or Kožino properties.
Are there beaches near these hotels?
Yes, Zadar has several beaches, including Kolovare and Borik. Among the listed hotels, the Falkensteiner properties at Punta Skala, Sea View Kozino and several apartments are marked as beach nearby, and Falkensteiner Luxury Villas Punta Skala has a private beach.
Which hotels are closest to the old town?
Hyatt Regency Zadar is 0.4 km from the centre, Suites One 0.8 km, Calypso Royal Apartment 1.0 km and Apartment Mareta Wave 1.3 km.
Which of these hotels suit families with children?
Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora has family rooms, a kids pool, a playground, a games room and mini golf. Falkensteiner Premium Mobile Homes and Camping Zadar and Falkensteiner Luxury Villas Punta Skala also list family-friendly facilities and pools.
Do any of the hotels have pools?
Several do: Hyatt Regency Zadar and Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera have indoor pools, while Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora, Falkensteiner Luxury Villas Punta Skala, Calypso Royal Apartment, Villa Albina & Domenica and Villa Calvi list outdoor pools.
How far are the hotels from Zadar Airport?
Zadar Airport is located approximately 8 km east of the city. Buses and taxis are available from the airport to the centre.