Hotel Plaza Duce

"We stayed at Hotel Plaza Duće, and it was a really lovely hotel overall. The staff were very welcoming, and the hotel was spotless throughout. On arrival, we were also given an unexpected upgrade to a suite, which was a lovely touch. The extra space wasn’t essential for our stay, but the additional storage/cupboard space was really useful and would be ideal for anyone staying longer. The bathroom facilities were excellent, and the balcony was a great size with two loungers and a coffee table – perfect for a morning coffee and an evening sit with the sea view. We stayed on the third floor, which worked really well because there was only one lift. It’s worth noting that the higher rooms are in a separate building and require two lifts, although the views from those rooms would be fantastic over the sea. The only hotel “complaint” was the sun lounger set-up on the rooftop terrace. There were plenty of loungers, but not many were covered by umbrellas as the umbrellas were fixed over the seating areas rather than the loungers. On a rooftop terrace, a bit more shade over the loungers would have been better. In terms of location, we didn’t fully appreciate (despite reading the reviews) how long it can take to get to Split – the bus journey can take 2–3 hours , depending on traffic. Taxis were limited and expensive (it was around £60 to Split), which is why there weren’t many available. Even Uber to the local town often involved a 30-minute wait, so we ended up relying on the bus, which was reliable and very reasonably priced. We only stayed three days, and unfortunately, two of those days it rained, which affected what we managed to do. We ended up seeing Split in the rain, and some of the restaurants along the front stopped serving when the weather turned. The restaurants in the square thankfully stayed open, but it still took the edge off exploring (not intended!). Because the boats to nearby islands go from Split, and we also wanted to visit Trogir, the travel time meant we only made the trip into Split once. For anyone wanting to do lots of day trips, this hotel would be much better suited to a week or longer, so travel days feel less disruptive. That said, the bus service was great for nearby places – we visited the neighbouring town (about 15 minutes by bus). There were also around 8 restaurant options nearby, which were fine for a short stay, although for a longer trip, it would be nice to have a wider choice. We also ate in the hotel restaurant one evening (rather than the inclusive option), and the food was lovely. Overall, it’s a beautiful, well-run hotel, and we really enjoyed the stay – the main considerations are just the location (if Split/island trips are a priority) and the limited taxi/Uber options."

"Came in October our first holiday this year due to illness. Been to this area before (first time1988). The hotel is really lovely We were on 11th floor so view was stunning excellent room. It did take 3 lifts to get there which was no problem. We were half board and both meals were excellent What a choice! The staff were all lovely and helpful. We took a bus down to Makarska and also Trogir was worth seeing. Split was disappointing So much graffiti about. The walk into Omiš is flat easy and is 1.6 miles On the downside there was no entertainment in the evening and no comfy lounge area to sit in. It’s ok if you’re with a group. Had a pedicure and it was excellent Best I’ve had. I love swimming but the outdoor pool was the coldest I’ve ever been in"

"The Hotel Plaza Duce, is absolutely fantastic, food, cleanliness and staff 100%, We stayed a week, and couldn’t fault it, our room was spacious and very clean, the views from the balcony were stunning. We went half board, and the food each night was varied and of a good standard. The staff were always helpful and friendly and made you feel welcome. I would definitely recommend this hotel, and would not hesitate in returning if we decided to visit Croatia again. Thank you for making our holiday so nice."