Jadranski put 17, 53291 Novalja, Croatia
Based on 40 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Jffab
United StatesThe location was slightly removed from the main town, but it resulted in a very quiet night. We were able to venture to beaches on either side of the island. The hotel facilities are very clean and well laid out. It was really nice to have the pool available. Additionally, the breakfast was great.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Milly
United KingdomNothing
Stayed here with my friends for Sonus festival and we absolutely loved it. Perfect location as it’s so close to the beach / shops but still nice and tucked away so it is quiet. Staff are so helpful and kind too. Food is absolutely incredible as well, would highly recommend.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Katie
United StatesLoved everything about my stay. The hotel is an exceptional small 25 room boutique property. Housekeeping did an outstanding job. The hotel is so clean you feel like you were the first guest in who had stay in the room. Great first impression! Adanan the hotel manager is superb. He is attentive to his guests and is alway available to meet the needs and requests of hi suggests.
Excellent selection of breakfast items. Hot selections were personally prepared by the chef. Food was presented well and was delicious. Breakfast hours need at 11:00 AM. Much appreciated by guests on holiday.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Sanja
United StatesThe central air conditioning system was not cooling the room enough, was pretty warm and even having staff come in and reset it, did not help.
The location was convenient for us, close to our friends. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was very nice. The pool area is small but nice.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Manca
SloveniaThe breakfast was excellent with fresh coffee. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. While not in the center of Novalja, it's within walking distance. The hotel also offers the option to rent bicycles. The location is peaceful since it's not in the busy center.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Katalin
Hungaryeverything was perfect
Perfect breakfast options - cold & hot dishes as well
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Sean
United KingdomNothing…exemplifies a quality stay at a truly modern boutique hotel.
What a fantastic stay at Joel! It’s the shoulder season, so not busy which just made it better. Very modern, spotless clean and the nicest staff you could hope for. Made to order breakfast everyday (buffet when it’s high season) and cocktails by the best pool in Novalja. It was an incredible surprise to find out Dejan Lovren is the owner and he was there the whole time…for any Liverpool supporter, it makes the visit just that much better.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Szilárd
Hungary-
Everything was perfect, the rooms are clean, everybody smiling very recommended hotel!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Jessica
AustraliaNothing
Very clean fabulous pool comfortable bed
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Amina
NetherlandsVery thing was beyond or expectations. The food was amazing en so were the rooms.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Andrii
PolandThe hotel is very clean great location friendly staff delicious food beautiful sea this is all you need to know about this place
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Paul
United KingdomA couple of slight quibbles, the aircon in the room was never QUITE cold enough .. it certainly works but we just couldn’t get the temperature we required. The blackout blinds in the bedroom didn’t quite cover the unusual shaped windows so there was just too much daylight getting in especially after a late night out .. the curtains in the main room were ideal so maybe this could be looked at to improve sleep quality? Finally the music at the pool area was just a bit too loud . I was there to read and relax and I found it quite intrusive . Again, this is just personal preference and we would definitely stay there again .
Lovely clean spacious apartments we stayed in the Deluxe apartment and it had everything we needed plus gorgeous sunset views .. all the staff were excellent and couldn’t do enough for us. Pool area is excellent and was never too busy . Food also great and nothing was too much trouble .. u requested avocado Thank you for a lovely stay one morning which they didn’t have but they literally went out and bought some ! Amazing! Thanks so much
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Lucija
CroatiaSmelly bathroom
Spacious, wonderful staff, good breakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Sean
United Arab EmiratesThe Air Conditioning was weak and didn't properly cool the space to a suitable temperature.
The room size was great and the pool area was amazing.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Cameron
United KingdomNothing at all
Room was spotless, pool unbelievable and the staff were all very very friendly. Everything about the hotel is top class. Thank you saša and others.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Ruzicarenato
CroatiaNovalja is not the best part of Croatias coast, but Joel can be your starting point for exploring the rest of the island. :) Waiters in restaurant should learn wine cards, menus etc. :)
Joel is combination of beautiful, unobtrusive design and luxurious comfort. All the windows in hotel have magnificent views of mediterranian surroundings, there is relaxing music in the background and a lot of space for a low number of guest (it is aparthotel, after all), so you can be sure to find a little bit of peace and quite for yourself. Rooms are super comfy, with enormous bed, again a lot of space, beautiful view and fully equipped kitchen. What we liked most in Joel is true Croatian hospitality. In the background it is a family run hotel and you can feel it. And yes, there may be some tinniest details that could be improved, but nothing that could in any way jeopardize your perfect holiday :)
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 June 2023
Ivan
CroatiaHotel staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Shay
IsraelEverything was more than enough for us, Will come back for sure! The best thing there is the good attitude of every single one that works there.
Definitely Everything that they had to offer.. From the location, transportation, view, value for money , to the food that I regret that i ate 2 days out from the hotel for no reason but when i ate at the restaurant in the hotel it was way more better than out side.it our opinion.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 15 September 2022
Avigail
United StatesThe room was spacious, and the hotel was clean.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 14 September 2022
Cheysnav
United StatesLater breakfast end time would be nice
Nice staff, beautiful pool
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 31 August 2022
Melanie
AustraliaThe pool could've been a bit warmer ;-)
My husband and I had an absolutely fabulous stay at Joel Hotel while we were visiting Pag Island for Sonus Festival (sans kids, bliss!). Lovely big rooms, huge and comfy beds, excellent food (the pool bar burger is probably one of the best burgers I've had, and we had a lovely meal from the restaurant on our balcony the last night of our stay), the view was stunning, and all staff were very friendly and polite (Adnan is probably the loveliest concierge I've met), and no request was too much trouble. A perfect stay, highly recommend.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 19 July 2022
Anna
AustraliaThe location is perfect. All the staff were fabulous, nothing was too much for them. Will be back. There is nowhere else I would stay.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 17 July 2022
Ali_n
United Arab EmiratesRestaurant, service, staff, location
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 9 July 2022
Heather
United Kingdomnothing!
amazing hotel, brilliant location and such wonderful staff! made our stay brilliant from start to finish! Hotel was super clean, food was amazing and the view from our balcony was spectacular!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 3 July 2022
Janda
Hungarywell located,the staff amazin,the pool also.Highly recommended…
Stayed in July 2022
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