Hotel Pinija

Hotel Pinija enjoys a wonderful location on a beautiful peninsula surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. The setting is certainly one of its strongest attractions, offering lovely views, easy access to the water, and a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere. It is particularly well suited for families and those looking for a peaceful seaside holiday. Its proximity to Zadar is another advantage, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.

I went with my husband, we had an amazing experience. Hotel is at an amazing location, it feels magical because of the view you have from a spa and the restaraunt, huge trees and beautiful seaside. Spa offers are big and everything is very neat, clean and modern. Variety of food is offered. Top stars go to Gabriela working at spa area, very kind, she greeted with a warm welcome and made our stay more pleasant. Kind regards to all other staff doing amazin job!

We had a wonderful month here. There’s no need to go into detail about the location—the sea is beautiful at any time of day, it’s never crowded, and the lounge chairs are included in the price—with the wonderful pine trees providing natural shade. Another thing we really liked: since the entire tiny peninsula belongs to the Hotel Pinija, there are lots and lots of “hidden nooks.” A bench here, a beanbag there, mood lighting everywhere, couches—there are plenty of places to retreat to, and you can find a great cocktail anywhere :-) The restaurants are excellent; even on the half-board plan, they served high-quality dishes: sushi-grade tuna or rump steak, for example. Fish was on the menu every day: monkfish, mackerel, calamari, swordfish steak, tuna tartare.... The events were perfect, too. They were quite spectacular and entertaining. Our wedding anniversary also fell during this time, which we celebrated with private spa and enjoying a head spa treatment—so we got to try out the wellness area as well. We played mini-golf and petanque, and we never missed out on the artisanal ice cream either. :-) Special thanks to our smiling “Dobro jutro” housekeeper for making our beds fresh every day, and to the waitstaff—Anastasia, Sally, Nikola, the bearded waiter at the Golden Bar, and the new guy (Damian?). We’re also grateful to the Event team for the daily workouts :-))) ; the midday Aqua Aerobics sessions were always fun (and intense) and were led brilliantly by the two blonde girls and the team’s only male member. Since we stayed for such a long time, we can say that the number of families with young children varies—but we were never bothered by the many children or the abundance of children’s activities. Hotel Pinija stays one of our best vacations. A month that was never boring, and for which the hotel provided the perfect location, setting, and support by Hotel Pinija.

We were here last summer, and we came back again, and I think we'll be back next summer. A great hotel, fantastic location in pine forest next to the sea. It's always a bit windy, so even during the heat wave we were able to enjoy the beach. Food is great, lots to choose from. Staff is excellent, friendly and always ready to help. Rooms are great, clean and with everything you need. Highly recommended.