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Hotel Pinija

4.0 star property
Mediterranean dining meets beachfront relaxation at this coastal retreat where guests enjoy seaside meals and rejuvenating spa treatments

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Hotel Pinija offers beachfront relaxation and upscale amenities. Dine on Mediterranean cuisine at three restaurants or book a treatment at Marea spa. Enjoy in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, and activities like boat tours and volleyball.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room Single Use, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double or Twin Room, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room with Balcony - Sea Side

Family Room with Balcony - Sea Side

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior room with balcony and sea view

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Zadar, Hotel Pinija is in the suburbs and by the sea. Zadar Ethnological Museum and Museum of Ancient Glass are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit City Galleria and Supernova Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Visnjik Sport Center or Kresimir Cosic Hall. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. Visit our Zadar travel guide
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Ulica V 1a, Zadar, Petrcane, 23231

What's nearby

  • Zadar coastline Sea Organ. / Scenic view at coastal town Zadar and famous landmark on city promenade, Sea Organ, Croatia Europe.
    Sea Organ
    19 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Amazing place!
    Kolovare Beach
    19 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Petrcane Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Borik Beach
    16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Forum
    18 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Zadar (ZAD)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora Zadar
    4 min drive
  • Caffe Bar Mojito
    5 min walk
  • Adria
    7 min drive
  • Konoba Antika Zaton
    6 min drive
  • Restaurant Kruske i jabuke
    11 min drive

About this property

Hotel Pinija

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the sea
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace at Hotel Pinija. Indulge in a sports massage, a body scrub and a body treatment at Marea, the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as boat tours and beach volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on-site and mini golf.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, 3 outdoor tennis courts and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, a computer station and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 307 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 40-cm TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mediteran

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,851 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1971
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 14 November and 29 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 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 to 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Facilities fee: EUR 75 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; hot tub; spa

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is 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

Does Hotel Pinija have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Pinija pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Pinija?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Pinija?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Pinija?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Pinija provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Pinija located?

This family-friendly Zadar hotel is located by the sea, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Petrcane Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Zaton Beach and Ninska Laguna Beach. Parish Church and Church of St. Nicholas are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 691 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The access to the water was great…if you enjoy cold swimming. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheriffa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beaches were awesome, staff were warm. Welcoming and energetic. Rooms well kept and updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds with access to swimming on the beach (no sand, which it was great!)

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean rooms with exception of the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 !)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow 10/10

Wish I had booked to stay more days, I loved this place and location .. Great facilities and scenery was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, we will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anka

Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay, can't complain.

Very nice reception area/bar. Food was good. Room was ok. Not disappointed but nothing mind-blowing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dragos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Youssef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful hotel rude staff

Hotel looks like a series of prison blocks with towels over balcony’s all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Sergio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reception staff were often unfriendly and many did not understand English properly. Cleanliness was poor: spider webs all around the balconies, sheets dirty and even with holes, and the balcony was never cleaned during my stay. I lost a swimsuit from my balcony and the staff simply said “we didn’t find anything” without trying to help. Sunbeds are supposed to cost €5/day, but in reality no one pays and people use them freely without any staff controlling the situation. There is no support at the beach for umbrellas or sunbeds. At the bar, staff always looked annoyed and not welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff where not as friendly as the locals in the village. Towels in the room had stains and garbage was left on the counter. The air conditioner did not get the room cold at all.The room never went lower than 25.3 C ( 77 degrees) even though the thermostat was set to 16 C. The hotel charges for everything, if you want to use a towel on their beach or a chair they will nickel and dime you. However the village it is in a great and as I mentioned before the locals are super nice and great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Noisy and not cleaned well

The hotel lobby is nice but the rooms and bathrooms were not cleaned thoroughly. The floor in our room hasn't been mopped once in 10 days and the toilet bowl was only cleaned once. The pool was too small for the size of the hotel and the number if guests. Breakfast and dinner were nice but overcrowded and the service was lacking. Playroom for kids is aimed at smaller kids but still fine. Hotel lost electricity 7 times during out stay and water once, But not for very long. The elevators are way too small and got broken daily. Hotel is very noisy and full of kids so if you don't have kids find something else. If you are like us forced to cater to a child then it's fine. But overpriced for the quality and service.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fun with relaxed vibe

We stayed at Hotel Pinija for a week break as a family, 2 adults and a toddler. The hotel location provided good facilities being on the beach and some on-site facilities (kayaks, mini golf, bikes) in addition to the indoor and outdoor pool and spa. It also provided a good base for exploring the region. Breakfast and dinner were wholesome, self service style. The events team entertained children with arts and crafts, swimming lessons and evening night time mini discos and movie nights. The hotel is value for money. The only negative that we have is the condition and size of the room. It was portrayed as a 'Premium room' capable for 2+1. Being a regular traveller in my opinion there was nothing about the room (size and quality) that could be described as premium, I felt compelled to return to reception for an explanation. The fridge did not function, little things like the radiator was wonky and the shower leaked during our stay. Air con was also turned off by the hotel. We were requested by reception staff to return each morning to see if we could pay for an upgrade but were told they were fully booked. We tolerated the room for getting ready and sleeping only, we had anticipated using it more but chose to have our daughter's naps on the go. If you are content living out of a suitcase, happy with a bed in a room then its fine, if you expect just a little more space and comfort (what you'd expect with premium) than a typical economy room elsewhere then note this at booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022