Europe / Europe Hotels / Croatia Hotels / Croatia Hotel Prices /

The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Croatia

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Croatia

Sibenik, Croatia Sibenik, Croatia

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Croatia? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Croatia, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Croatia to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Croatia, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Croatia for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Croatia for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Brown Beach House & Spa

Trogir, Croatia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $268 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
View Prices on Kayak Hidden Price
(Click to Reveal)
Location on Map

Located at Put Gradine 66, Hotel Brown Beach House & Spa has great rooms from $268 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking at this relaxing hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
View Prices and Reviews


View hotels on the map:

Rixos Premium Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $466 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Croatia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
View Prices on Kayak Hidden Price
(Click to Reveal)
Location on Map

View more photos

A great place to stay is Rixos Premium Dubrovnik which has nice rooms starting at $466. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Liechtensteinov Put 3. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and child care which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
View Prices and Reviews


Amadria Park Grand Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta

Opatija, Croatia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $195 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
View Prices on Kayak Hidden Price
(Click to Reveal)
Location on Map

We found Amadria Park Grand Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $195. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Viktora Cara Emina, 6. You'll also find scuba diving, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
View Prices and Reviews


Hotel Scala d'Oro

Vodice, Croatia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Croatia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
View Prices on Kayak Hidden Price
(Click to Reveal)
Location on Map

With terrific rooms from $169, Hotel Scala d'Oro, at Ulica Lasan Ante Kabalera 22 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
View Prices and Reviews


Hotel Olympia

Vodice, Croatia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
View Prices on Kayak Hidden Price
(Click to Reveal)
Location on Map

Hotel Olympia has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $162 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Ljudevita Gaja 2. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
View Prices and Reviews


Grand Park Hotel Rovinj by Maistra Collection

Rovinj, Croatia
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $722 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Croatia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
View Prices on Kayak Hidden Price
(Click to Reveal)
Location on Map

View more photos

The great guest rating of Grand Park Hotel Rovinj by Maistra Collection is 9.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $722, and it's located at Smareglijeva Ulica 1A. We also love the scuba diving, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
View Prices and Reviews


Roxanich Winery And Design Hotel

Motovun, Croatia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $212 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
View Prices on Kayak Hidden Price
(Click to Reveal)
Location on Map

A cool place is Roxanich Winery And Design Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $212. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Kanal 30. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a spa at this convenient hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
View Prices and Reviews


Hotel Villa Annette

Rabac, Croatia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $211 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
View Prices on Kayak Hidden Price
(Click to Reveal)
Location on Map

Hotel Villa Annette offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $211 (before taxes). It's located at Raska 24 and has earned a guest rating of 9.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
View Prices and Reviews


Hotel Osejava

Makarska, Croatia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $206 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Croatia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
View Prices on Kayak Hidden Price
(Click to Reveal)
Location on Map

Located at Setaliste Dr Fra Jure Radica, 3, Hotel Osejava has great rooms from $206 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, parking, hiking, laundry services, and city views which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
View Prices and Reviews


Pansion Villa Bok

Novalja, Croatia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
View Prices on Kayak Hidden Price
(Click to Reveal)
Location on Map

A great place to stay is Pansion Villa Bok which has nice rooms starting at $100. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Burin Bok 16. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers hiking, city views, free parking, bicycle rental, and family rooms. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
View Prices and Reviews


For more terrific hotel ideas in Croatia, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Croatia, Best Luxury Hotels in Croatia, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Croatia, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Croatia, Best Hotels for One Week in Croatia, Best Hotels for One Night in Croatia, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Croatia, Best Adults Only Hotels in Croatia, Best Party Hotels in Croatia, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Croatia, Best Hotels for Skiing in Croatia, Best Business Hotels in Croatia, or Best Party Hotels in Croatia.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Croatia?

Croatia Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$165

Travelers to Croatia will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 1611 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $165. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Croatia.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $361
  • 4-star hotels: $184
  • 3-star hotels: $125
  • 2-star hotels: $107


Budget Your Trip
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. On this website you can also find travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.
About BudgetYourTrip.com
Share This Page

Some of the links on this website are sponsored or affiliate links which help to financially support this site. By clicking the link and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission, but this does not affect the price of your purchase.