Le Meridien Lav Split is in Podstrana, a seaside town south-east of Split, so this is a resort hotel rather than an old-town one. The hotel details show 381 rooms with air conditioning, free WiFi, safes and large private balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows, and the property is rated 8.8 from nearly a thousand reviews. Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools with a poolside bar, an 800-metre private beach with water sports such as snorkeling and scuba diving, the RE:CUPERA spa, a gym with fitness classes, four on-site restaurants including the 7 Palms beachside grill, four outdoor tennis courts, a marina and a rooftop terrace. The hotel is Green Key certified and pet-friendly for a daily fee. It is a place to unwind by the sea, with the palace and old town reachable by taxi or bus.
The key decision is distance. Podstrana is outside the city, and the page does not state the drive time to the old town, so confirm transport options before you book and plan taxis, a hire car or the bus for sightseeing evenings. The reward is space, a long beach and a calm base, which suits families, groups and couples who prioritise facilities over walking distance to the palace.
Plan your meals and costs. Breakfast is available for a surcharge on the page, and with four restaurants on site you can eat without leaving, though prices are resort prices. Rollaway beds and childcare carry extra charges, and pets are allowed for a daily fee, so check each item when you reserve. The beach and water sports are seasonal in character, and if you visit outside summer the spa, the indoor pool and the gym matter more.
Le Meridien Lav is best for a beach holiday that includes a few days of sightseeing. Use it as a base for day trips to Klis, Salona or Trogir, and visit the old town in the evening for a walk on the Riva. It is less suitable for travellers who want to step out into palace lanes at midnight. For a first-time city break, an old-town hotel is simpler, but for a family week with pool time and tennis, this is a strong choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor and outdoor pools
- ✓800-metre private beach
- ✓RE:CUPERA spa
- ✓Gym and fitness classes
- ✓Four restaurants
- ✓Four tennis courts
- ✓Marina and rooftop terrace
- ✓Balcony rooms with air conditioning
Good questions
Where is Le Meridien Lav?+
In Podstrana, a seaside town south-east of Split, so you need a taxi, bus or car to reach the old town.
Does it have a private beach?+
The hotel details show an 800-metre private beach with water sports such as snorkeling and scuba diving.
Is breakfast included?+
Not necessarily. The page shows breakfast for a surcharge, so check your rate.
