Cons: Air conditioners are very cheap and therefore VERY VERY NOISY - regardless of the air conditioner settings. It's hard to sleep with the air conditioner on. This is definitely a problem. In addition, there are no mosquito nets and even if you want to sleep with an open window, a different problem arises...

In general, Croatia is not a country - where you go to the beach. There is no sand and shoes are required for entering the sea or walking along the shore. Stones - everywhere. BUT if you are interested in traveling short distances and visiting incredibly beautiful small coastal towns and villages as well as inland - Croatia is wonderful. Venice is about 3 hours away by car and is a wonderful day trip destination. Pros: The hotel is in an excellent location for the so-called beach - as well as a starting point for excursions inland and along the coast of the peninsula. Hygiene is at a very high level. The food is extremely varied and excellently prepared - both breakfast and dinner. The beds and pillows are comfortable.

Stayed in September 2024

I loved the food. There were many different options each day, so there was never a worry that you couldn’t find something to eat. The faculty and staff was very nice and professional, kept the place very clean and comfortable. The pool and the outside area was also very nice.

Stayed in September 2024

Carpets in the hotel and room

Food, pool

Stayed in September 2024

Room doors didn't close properly, so there was light coming from the hallway, and it was quite noisy because of the same reason, shower was quite small so if you moved in it you would just turn it to hot/cold side or just shut it off completely, when coming back from outside the room smelled really bad(don't know if it's from the AC because it was being used before we left), AC remote was hard to operate(clicking on mode and selecting cool didn't work but just fan mode did, and then after leaving the AC on cool mode off it just turned itself on after 3 minutes)

The hotel looked friendly and clean, the bed was comfortable, the food choices were good, and there were plenty of options and the pool was nice.

Stayed in August 2024

Stuffy hallways, noisy AC in room, no free water during dinner, noisy outdoors, people parking cars in the way of wheelchair accommodations.

Good food, accessible for disabled, seaside view, friendly staff, close to the sea, available parking.

Stayed in August 2024

The rooms are somewhat lacking; I cannot say they were dirty as the cleaning was regular, yet there were permanent dirty spots on the floor carpet, it wasn't nice. The balcony was okay, but the room itself is not spacious at all, and if you need to do some work on a laptop, you need to go to an armchair in the hall - the table they have is tiny. No kettle. And while the food was really good, I was disappointed with the tea they offered - the cheapest Franck teas from Kaufland; like, I understand that Croatians do not generally drink tea, and so they do not care, but that shit is hardly drinkable, and I expected more for the big money I paid.

The food is absolutely top, five-star level. We got breakfast and dinner included from the start, and that was the right decision. The animators are great, my daughter spent all the time she could at the kids club, she liked it a lot there. Pool is okay. The sea is close, and the path to the beach is comfortable, with a lot of shadow. Although they say you cannot book a place at the parking lot, it is not a problem, as the space is ample, and you can also park under the trees (which I did all the time).

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in August 2024

Everything was great.

Stayed in August 2024

The carpet in the room was a bit dated. We could smell cigarettes smoke in the bathroom, probably from other rooms.

Very good selection of the local food. Nice sea-view from the room. Very pleasant animation team. Close to the sand beach.

Stayed in July 2024

The beds were not comfortable.

Great location close to the beach, free parking. Breakfast, friendly staff, nice swimming pool with salt water. In general we were surprised with quality vers. price.

Stayed in July 2024

5 stars for a 3Star hotel: not luxury(only 3stars hotel),but very clean,friendly personel and always ready to help you.Balcanik food you can't complain about(delicious)...not far from beach+swimpool right there- very clean...5 minutes walk from local shops and attractions park. Thank you all.

Stayed in July 2024

The room was great, comfy bed, good shower, breakfast was lovely

Stayed in July 2024

good food, very near beach, near town. Good swimming pool

Stayed in June 2024

Alles ia leuk

Alles is perfict

Stayed in June 2024

Very old and too expensive for the room size !!! Only one small pool !

It was nice and the staff was nice Good breakfast buffet

Stayed in August 2023

Ideal position: directly on the bay of Medulin. And walking distance to the seaside area where bars and restaurants are located

Stayed in September 2023

I loved the food, it was excellent. The staff were nice and polite.

Stayed in September 2023

Clean but outdated rooms

Breakfast was great, very kind staff.

Stayed in September 2023

The rooms are definitely dated, especially the bathrooms. The view from the pool to the hotel building is unfortunate and also the fact that there is no bar service at the pool, despite the high beverage prices. There are also inconsistencies in the pricing of the drinks between the restaurant and the bar. Overall the price we paid is too high for the overall quality of the accommodation, even if August.

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant and lobby area are pleasantly renovated and the pool chairs and towels are nice. Walking distance to the beach is not too bad. Restaurant provides a varied offer of adequate quality food.

Stayed in August 2023

Why poor 0.4l insted of 0.5l when we pay for it? Btw dear chef, use spices! Salt and pepper is not enough!!!

Very clean and tidy. Towels changed every day, but why poor 0.4l insted of 0.5l when we pay for it?

Stayed in August 2023

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Friendly staff all around

Stayed in August 2023

Despite the overall positive experience, there were a couple of areas where I felt the hotel could improve. The timing of the dinner (from 19:00) posed a bit of an inconvenience. An earlier start time of 18:00 might be more suitable for guests planning evening activities. The beach nearby, while close and convenient, was not to my personal liking due to the abundance of rocks. While this may not be an issue for everyone, it did affect my experience slightly. Lastly, the room, though it was generally pleasant, had some inconsistencies, particularly in the bathroom. While the rest of the hotel felt modern and upscale, the bathroom appeared a bit outdated and didn't quite match the high standards set by other parts of the hotel. Despite these minor issues, Arena Hotel Holiday in Medulin remains a fantastic choice, particularly for those who value an expansive dining experience and proximity to the sea. I believe these areas of improvement don't overshadow the many positive aspects, and I wholeheartedly recommend the hotel to other travelers.

My visit to Arena Hotel Holiday in Medulin was filled with pleasant surprises and quality experiences. From the moment I arrived, the hotel's modern aesthetic caught my attention, exuding a blend of style and elegance. The dining experience was truly remarkable, with both breakfast and dinner offering an extensive variety of options that I had never encountered in any other hotel. The inclusion of ice cream in the dinner buffet was an unexpected delight, showcasing the hotel's unique approach to pleasing its guests. I also appreciated the well-maintained exterior, which perfectly complemented the location near the beach. Though I wasn't fond of the nearby rocky beach, the hotel's amazing pool area more than made up for it. The pool was filled with seawater and provided ample space for sunbathing and relaxing, creating a vacationer's paradise. The professionalism of the hotel staff stood out as well. They were highly attentive, accommodating, and flawless in their service, which certainly contributed to making my stay enjoyable and stress-free. Above all, the overall atmosphere, amenities, and experience at Arena Hotel Holiday resonated with my expectations, making it one of my favorite hotels. I was satisfied with the value for money and am already looking forward to a return visit in the future.

Stayed in June 2023

Aircondition over the bed is not comfortable and it was very noisy during night.

Good location and parking space. Nice room with great cleaning service every day. Breakfast was very tasty and good. We could enjoy our stay

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing.

People working at the facility and their effort to make our stay comfortable and pleasant.

Stayed in July 2023