Hotel Uvala is a compact hotel on Masarykov put in Lapad, about five minutes from Lapad beach, with a bus stop about a minute away. It has 51 rooms, and the booking page says every room has a balcony, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a desk and a smart TV. Room types include standard doubles with park view, doubles or twins with balcony and sea view, and larger superior rooms with sea view. Facilities are generous for the size: indoor and outdoor pools, a full-service spa with a gym, hot tub, sauna and steam room, two restaurants called Mantala and Rozolin, a poolside bar, a coffee shop and a terrace. A free buffet breakfast runs in the morning. The hotel lists it as a four-class property, though one guest review describes it as closer to three stars, and the star rating is left blank here until it can be confirmed from the hotel itself. Several reviews mention construction nearby, which is worth checking before you reserve. The booking page also states that the property is closed between October 24 and February 28.
The charm of Uvala is that it packs a spa and two pools into a small building. If you want to start the day with a swim, spend an afternoon in the sauna and steam room and have dinner on site, you can do that without leaving the property. The balconies give every room some outdoor space, and sea-view rooms make the most of the setting on the bay.
Plan around the season and the rules. Because the hotel closes from late October to the end of February, it is a spring-to-autumn choice, and you should check the dates against your trip. Spa reservations are required, and guests under sixteen cannot use the spa, which matters for families.
Children are welcome in the hotel, but rollaway and extra beds are not available. Parking and the airport shuttle cost extra, and pets are not allowed. Check-in begins at three in the afternoon and check-out is at eleven. Construction noise reported by some guests may vary by season, so ask the hotel before you commit.
Who should stay
Couples and adult travellers who want a spa-focused stay in a quiet residential district, and guests who prefer a small hotel to a resort. Take the nearby bus to the Old Town for walls and dinners, and use the hotel for swims and evenings. Compare rates, dates and current policies before choosing your stay. Because the hotel is small, it can fill early in the open season, so compare dates and flexible-cancellation rates, and ask about quiet rooms if the nearby building work is a concern for light sleepers.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor and outdoor pools
- ✓Spa with sauna, steam room and hot tub
- ✓Balcony in every room
- ✓Mantala and Rozolin restaurants
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Bus stop about one minute away
- ✓Lapad beach about 5 minutes on foot
- ✓Closed late October to end of February
Good questions
When is Hotel Uvala open?+
The booking page states that the property is closed between October 24 and February 28, so plan a stay in the open season.
Can children use the spa?+
The booking page says guests under sixteen cannot use the spa, and spa visits require a reservation.
Is there a balcony in each room?+
Yes, the booking page says all rooms include a balcony, with sea-view and park-view categories.
