Hotel Pinija

Property class: 4
Family-friendly hotel in Zadar with 3 restaurants and spa

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Enjoy your visit to Zadar with a stay at Hotel Pinija. You can visit the spa to be pampered with beachside massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Mediteran, one of 3 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Conference center

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is $126
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
Tackle business tasks in well-equipped meeting rooms with computer stations. Later, melt stress away with spa services, tennis, or mini golf.
Gourmet dining choices
Experience Mediterranean cuisine at 3 restaurants and a cafe. This hotel offers free buffet breakfast, poolside dining, and 2 bars for evening unwinding.
Spa and wellness sanctuary
Tranquil garden views complement this hotel's full-service spa and fitness room. Daily treatments include aromatherapy, massages, and pampering body wraps.

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a green ottoman, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Double Room Single Use, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

Premium Double Room Single Use, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (2+1)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a radiator, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Premium Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (2+1)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a radiator, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Premium Double or Twin Room, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Balcony - Sea Side

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a blue sofa, a bed with matching pillows, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

Family Room with Balcony - Sea Side

  • Sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior room with balcony and sea view

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a window with a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

Superior room with balcony and sea view

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic without balcony

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a green ottoman, a desk with a lamp, and a painting of a building on the wall.

Classic without balcony

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Classic with balcony

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic with balcony

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Ulica V 1a, Zadar, Petrcane, 23231

What's nearby

  • Petrcane Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Borik Beach - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Sea Organ - 19 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Forum - 19 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Kolovare Beach - 21 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Zadar (ZAD) - 38 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Locanda Fast Food - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪ventula - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Kruske i jabuke - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar Demos Zaton - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria More - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Hotel Pinija

  • Enjoy your visit to Zadar with a stay at Hotel Pinija. You can visit the spa to be pampered with beachside massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Mediteran, one of 3 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 307 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Beach volleyball
  • Mini golf
  • Boat tours
  • Shopping
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Ecotours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1851 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1971
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-cm TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Marea has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include sports massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Mediteran - This beachfront buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October - 31 March, EUR 1.50 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.75 per night for guests aged 12-17 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 September, EUR 1.50 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.75 per night for guests aged 12-17 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 14 and March 29.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facility access costs EUR 75 per person, per day. Facilities include a sauna, a spa, and a hot tub.
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Hotel Pinija

Hotel Pinija Zadar

Pinija

Pinija Hotel

Pinija Zadar

Hotel Pinija Hotel

Hotel Pinija Zadar

Hotel Pinija Hotel Zadar

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Pinija currently open?

The property is closed between November 14 and March 29.

Does Hotel Pinija offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Pinija does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Pinija?

Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Pinija?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Pinija?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Pinija?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 60 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Pinija?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Hotel Pinija and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like volleyball and boat tours, and practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy treatments at the spa and relax in the indoor and outdoor pools. Hotel Pinija also has 2 bars, a fitness center, and spa services, as well as an arcade, a garden, and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Pinija?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, Mediterranean cuisine, and garden views.

What's the area around Hotel Pinija like?

Hotel Pinija is located a short 2-minute walk from Petrcane Beach.

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Reviews

Hotel Pinija Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as good, wholesome, tasty, and with a very large selection. (12 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered good to excellent food with a high standard and great value. (14 reviews)
  • The spa, gym, and swimming facilities were fantastic. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Large selection at breakfast. Really friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Bella location Strategica
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8/10 Very good

The access to the water was great…if you enjoy cold swimming. Staff were friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great views and superbly positioned with expanses of sea on both sides of the hotel. The restaurant offerings were also of a high standard and extremely good value.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice property, because it has a lot of different activity opportunities so that you never get bored. Moreover the whole place was really clean, so you always felt comfortable. Also the staff was really nice and welcoming, that we felt really special! Overall we would recommend this hotel very much!
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10/10 Exceptional

The beaches were awesome, staff were warm. Welcoming and energetic. Rooms well kept and updated.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Pinija

The hotel was amazing! Staff was very friendly and helpful at all times. Would definetly recommend to everyone. Its family friendly as well. Food was great, there was free breakfast.
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6/10 Good

Room was fine.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds with access to swimming on the beach (no sand, which it was great!)
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8/10 Very good

Nice place, clean rooms with exception of the shower.
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8/10 Very good

Loved the decor & views. Staff in dining area were very attentive & efficient. Reception staff pleasant but missed telling us about a few of the amenities & how to access them. Room - a little small, no bath mat so had to get an extra towel to use (didn’t want to slip). No kleenex in the room either.
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8/10 Very good

Overall really very good At check in we were told subbed where chargeable - luckily we had an email that told us ours were included - something about the date being 15/06 as chargeable - season change ? Otherwise that would have added €25 per day ! I do think hotels should not charge staying guests to use a facility ! I understand charging a day visitor Overall a great place - just that minor thing that luckily we resolved (by saving the messages !)
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6/10 Good

Quiet location on headland adjacent to sea. Some building work in grounds in progress (new conference centre) with crane and some associated noise but not intrusive - September 2024) Good buffet breakfast. Short stroll into Petrcane bay with a handful of small bars and restaurants open. Regular nightly entertainment in bar / main public space area, so noisy and difficult to avoid without sitting outside. Not impressed by attention to cleanliness in room / bathroom during and between stay. Staff friendly. Tip: Ask hotel to arrange taxi transfers - €55 to/from Zadar airport - as we had to pay €85 from airport (after initial quote of €100.
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4/10 Fair

Hotel Pinija in Petrčane is in a lovely seaside location and the grounds are pleasant, but overall our stay was disappointing and not worth the price we paid. One of the biggest issues was the food. The hotel website advertises several restaurants on site, including an Asian restaurant, which was one of the reasons we booked. However, during our stay they were all closed and the only option available was the buffet restaurant. Breakfast was acceptable, but the lunch buffet was extremely poor with very limited choice and repetitive, unappealing food. Some of the evening meals were disappointing as well. One night there was so little that looked appealing that I ended up eating chicken nuggets and chips from the kids’ menu. Another issue was the outdoor pool. We had specifically been told before arriving that it was heated, which was important as we were travelling outside the peak summer season. Unfortunately it clearly was not heated and was far too cold to use comfortably, which was very disappointing. When we tried to raise our concerns with staff we didn’t really get anywhere, which added to the frustration. Overall it wasn’t terrible, but it certainly didn’t live up to expectations and felt very poor value for money. For a hotel that markets itself as a higher-end resort, this was extremely underwhelming.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wow 10/10

Wish I had booked to stay more days, I loved this place and location .. Great facilities and scenery was brilliant
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience, we will be back again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location and helpful staff. OK rooms that are a bit dated but for us that was more than compensated for by very nice common and external areas and the best location in the area.
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6/10 Good

Nice time
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8/10 Very good

Good stay, can't complain.

Very nice reception area/bar. Food was good. Room was ok. Not disappointed but nothing mind-blowing.
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6/10 Good

Pretty nice
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
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4/10 Fair

The Hotel was not what I expected. I was hopeful for more dining options and a nicer beach experience. The fact that we had to pay for lounge chairs if we wanted it after paying such high hotel rates was a lot.
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2/10 Poor

Awful hotel rude staff

Hotel looks like a series of prison blocks with towels over balcony’s all around.
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4/10 Fair

After checking in, our room key did not work, so we had to return to the lobby. One staff member initially explained it as a system issue, but another staff later corrected it, saying it was simply a mistake. Later, we came back to the lobby to look for drinking water, as none was provided in the room. Unlike most hotels we stayed at during this trip, there were no complimentary bottles, vending machines, or nearby convenience stores available. At check-out, a staff member asked us to pay for the stay again, even though it had already been fully prepaid through Expedia. I had to show the reservation and payment confirmation before another staff member stepped in and resolved the situation. Overall, the staff seemed unfamiliar with basic procedures, which caused unnecessary delays and stress. This ultimately affected our schedule, as we had to rush to continue our trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park. In addition, the hotel did not match the expectations set by the photos online. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this hotel and would not choose to stay here
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8/10 Very good

We loved our stay at the hotel the only thing that put a dampener on things was the lady with the glasses working on reception. We have never encountered anyone so rude, dismissive and unhelpful in any hotels we have stayed in around the world. Every other member of staff was outstanding and friendly. This is the reason we would not return. The location of the hotel is stunning. The food was great. The spa, gym and swimming facilities are also fantastic. We would recommend renting a car for your stay as the bus service is infrequent. Uber’s were reliable but the cost can add up quite quickly. It’s only a 15 minute car ride to Zadar old town which is a must and so are the national parks.