Lakeside Hotel Plitvice is the comfortable, spa-led choice just outside the park gates. The property has sixty rooms, a full-service spa, a sauna, a restaurant and a terrace, and it is rated four stars on its booking page. Its location in Plitvica selo puts the park close by, with the big waterfall about a five-minute drive away, so you can reach the boardwalks early without paying for a room inside the park.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Plitvica selo, close to the park and one of its entrances, and the booking page describes the park as a one-minute walk. The big waterfall, Veliki Slap, is about five minutes by car, so a vehicle helps but is not essential. Guests with a car get free parking, and the front desk can help with tickets and tours.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel offers air conditioning, a spa and sauna, a restaurant with a terrace, a billiards table and a banquet hall, plus a 24-hour front desk and concierge. Breakfast is a buffet and is charged separately, and guests describe it as good. Wi-Fi is free. After a cold day in the park, the sauna and spa are the main reason to choose this hotel over a simpler guesthouse.
Good to know
A winter guest reported that the hotel stayed open in January and praised its restaurant, but opening dates can change, so check before you book. Check-in starts in mid-afternoon and check-out is mid-morning, with late check-out sometimes available for a fee. It suits couples and small groups who want comfort rather than an in-park location.
If you plan to spend the morning on the boardwalks and the afternoon resting, the spa and sauna turn the hotel into part of the trip rather than just a bed, and the restaurant means you do not have to go out again after dark, which is a real advantage in winter when the roads are cold and the days are short.
Families with older children will find the space and facilities useful, though the hotel is aimed more at adults.
Why stay here
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Restaurant with terrace
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Billiards table
Good questions
How close is the hotel to the park?+
The booking page lists it as one minute from the park, with Veliki Slap about five minutes by car. Distances to individual entrances vary, so check a map.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge, and guests report it as good. Check your rate for details.
Is the hotel open in winter?+
It has been open in winter, with a guest staying in January, but dates can change, so confirm when you book.
