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Pros
- Superbly
renovated contemporary holiday hotel set in lush grounds - Best spa in the
region offering huge range of treatments and facilities - Replica of
typical Dalmatian village built from ancient stone - Huge outdoor pool
surrounded by loungers and parasols - Minutes’ walk
from picturesque shingle beach - Some rooms open
to balconies with sea views - Restaurant and
bar with impressive collection of wines - Extensive
breakfast buffet included
Cons
- Wi-Fi not free and can be spotty
- Extra cost for loungers and beach towels
- Some rooms are small
- Not enough sun beds around the pool
Bottom Line
The 372-room Solaris Hotel Ivan clearly stands
out as one of, if not the best, of a collection of holiday resort hotels in the
region. It has benefitted hugely from a 2013 renovation which has relaunched
the hotel with a chic, contemporary feel and world-class facilities —
especially the superlative spa area. Rooms are fresh and modern, though they can be
small and Wi-Fi connectivity can be poor. You’re likely to pay a little more
than other surrounding hotels — also beware of add-ons — but the pools, spa, and replica of a typical Dalmatian village are certainly
worth the extra outlay.
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Scene
Smartly
renovated, family-friendly holiday resort set in lush grounds
The Solaris Hotel
Ivan is one of a collection of holiday resort hotels set around a meticulously
reconstructed typical Dalmatian village built entirely with old stone blocks
from ruined villages in the region — not a single stone brick is new. The
hotel itself, however, was constructed in 1968 and renovated throughout in 2013
so everything has a recently revamped polish and sparkle. Its sixties
heritage is evident on arrival from its clean, modernist, and low-rise
architecture that continues though sleek, clean-lined interiors finished with
polished wood floors and a palette of neutral tones. As well as the Ethno
Village, which sits surprisingly well next the contrasting slick contemporary
design, the grounds have been carefully landscaped to ensure integration in the
picturesque landscape, including the asserted addition of 70,000 roses in and
around the gardens as well as a vineyard in front of the hotel (a replica of
the famous Primosten vineyards). Largely due to these efforts, and despite
numerous other hotels in the area, the hotel has a secluded, close-to-nature
atmosphere which can even feel tranquil when there’s aren’t too many noisy kids
running around.
Location
Set in the
Solaris Beach Resort four miles from Sibenik in southern Croatia
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The hotel is
located in the center of the Solaris Beach Resort area — a small peninsula in
the Šibenik-Knin region of southern Croatia. The historic town of Sibenik and
the region’s capital is about four miles away, or a 12-minute drive. There’s
not a great deal to see in the surrounding area although there are some lovely
(shingle) beaches just a few minutes’ walk away. The area is serviced by pretty
good roads, and the nearest airport, Split, is about an hours’ drive away —
the hotel provides shuttle or private airport transfer services for a
reasonable fee.
Rooms
Fresh,
contemporary rooms — some with balconies and sea views — but spotty Wi-Fi
The hotel has 372
rooms and apartments, all of which benefitted from the 2013 renovation and are
decorated in fresh, contemporary styling with modern furnishings and floral
motifs. Rooms all come air-conditioned and with minibars, telephones, and
flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, while clean, modern bathrooms provide
the standard suite of toiletries. Floor-to-ceiling windows or balconies look
out over the sea — in higher-level rooms — or surrounding gardens, while
apartments include separate lounge areas and small kitchenettes. Wi-Fi is
available, however, it’s not free of charge or very reliable.
Features
Superlative spa
facilities and a huge outdoor pool
The hotel
features what is probably the best spa and wellness center in the region. It offers a wide range of treatments in spacious, beautifully finished
surrounds, as well as excellent sauna, steam bath, and pool facilities. The
outdoor pool is a huge, meandering affair comprising of a series of
interconnected pool areas surrounded by loungers and parasols. An extensive
buffet breakfast is served each morning (included in the rate) in the hotel
restaurant, which opens onto a large terrace area and also offers lunch and
dinner menus. A wine bar provides one of the most extensive wine collections
you can find in this area. Tennis courts can also be found on-site, and guests
also have access to nearby aqua-park, golfing, and water sports facilities.
Bottom Line
The 372-room Solaris Hotel Ivan clearly stands
out as one of, if not the best, of a collection of holiday resort hotels in the
region. It has benefitted hugely from a 2013 renovation which has relaunched
the hotel with a chic, contemporary feel and world-class facilities —
especially the superlative spa area. Rooms are fresh and modern, though they can be
small and Wi-Fi connectivity can be poor. You’re likely to pay a little more
than other surrounding hotels — also beware of add-ons — but the pools, spa, and replica of a typical Dalmatian village are certainly
worth the extra outlay.
Things You Should Know About Solaris Hotel Ivan
Address
- Hoteli Solaris 86, Solaris D.D., Sibenik 22000, Croatia