Grand Hotel Slavia

💼 Excellent, personalised service
🛌 Luxurious, contemporary rooms in a heritage shell
🏛️ Stunning 16th-century Baroque palace, UNESCO-protected as a cultural monument
🏖️ Just opposite Baska Voda’s pretty pebble beach and promenade
📍 Central location in the resort, 300m from the harbour
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
Rooms: 72 | Floors: 4 | Lifts: 2
Board options: Bed and Breakfast, Half Board

Child age for pricing: up to 12 years
No formal minimum age, but the intimate spa atmosphere particularly suits adults and couples.

Grand Hotel Slavia sits in the very heart of Baska Voda on the Makarska Riviera, where pine-fringed mountains tumble down to the Adriatic. Step outside to join the waterfront promenade, dotted with café terraces, ice-cream parlours and boats bobbing in the harbour. The main pebble beach is just across a small coastal road, giving you easy access to crystal-clear shallows for swimming.

Behind the seafront, Baska Voda’s old village streets and pretty churches add local character, while Biokovo Nature Park and neighbouring coastal towns make rewarding day trips if you like to explore between beach sessions.

In Baska Voda resort centre
Pebble beach: approx. 50m (across a small road)
Harbour & seafront promenade: approx. 300m

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes (from Split – SPU)

Baska Voda, Split and Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

Elegant and intimate rather than oversized, the dining at Grand Hotel Slavia focuses on quality ingredients and Dalmatian flavours.

The main buffet restaurant lays on breakfast (and dinner for Half Board) with hot and cold options, fresh fruit, baked goods and regional specialities. When the weather behaves, terrace seating lets you start the day in the sea breeze.

Restaurant Del Posto, the à la carte venue, serves carefully presented international and local dishes for lunch and dinner, with a strong emphasis on Adriatic seafood, grilled meats and Croatian wines.

For pre- or post-dinner drinks, Caffe Bar "Kantun" and the lobby bar pour local, international and premium drinks in a relaxed lounge setting. A smart-casual dress code may apply in the evening, and reservations or supplements can vary by board basis, so it’s worth checking details on arrival.

You’ll find an inviting indoor freshwater pool at the heart of the hotel’s spa centre – a great option for early-season swims or cooling off out of the midday sun. It’s heated between 1 March and 1 November (dates may vary slightly each year), and complimentary pool towels are provided.

The real star, though, is the beach just a few steps away. Cross the small coastal road and you’re on Baska Voda’s main pebble strand, with gently shelving, crystal-clear water typical of the Dalmatian Coast. Sunbeds and parasols are usually available to hire locally, and the seafront promenade keeps you close to cafés and ice-cream stops between dips.

Wellness is a strong focus at Grand Hotel Slavia. The spa (typically 18+) combines a sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and whirlpool with a menu of massages and beauty treatments – perfect after a day spent exploring the Biokovo foothills. There’s also an on-site hairdresser if you fancy a pre-dinner refresh (treatments and services usually incur a local charge).

Active guests can keep up their routine in the air-conditioned gym, kitted out with cardio machines, a free weights area, stretching zone and small aerobics studio. The gym and spa typically open from 08:00–20:00, though hours can change slightly in low season.

Elsewhere, you’ll find a 24-hour-style reception area, stylish lobby seating and the character you only get in a carefully restored heritage building.

Superior Double Room with Balcony
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3
These stylish rooms blend soft neutrals and modern furnishings with a private balcony for a little extra outdoor space. Expect a flat-screen TV, free Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, safety deposit box, coffee-making facilities, fridge, minibar (local charge), bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer, and a bathroom with bath or shower. Daily room cleaning and towel changes are included, making them a comfortable base for longer stays.

Premium Double or Twin Room with Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
With elevated sea views over the Adriatic, these premium rooms are ideal if you like to wake up to the water. Facilities include flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, coffee-making facilities, minibar (local charge), hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers (local charge may apply), air conditioning, and a bathroom with bath or shower. Daily cleaning with towels changed on request keeps things eco-conscious.

Premium Double or Twin Room with Sea View for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 1
Perfect for solo travellers looking for a little indulgence, these rooms mirror the facilities of the standard premium sea view options – including flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, coffee-making facilities, minibar (local charge), hairdryer and bathroom with bath or shower – but are priced for sole occupancy. Bathrobe and slippers are usually available for a small local fee.

Standard Double or Twin Room with Inland View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
Great value without sacrificing comfort, these rooms look towards the inland side of Baska Voda. Inside you’ll find a flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, coffee-making facilities, minibar (local charge), hairdryer, bathroom with bath or shower, air conditioning, and daily cleaning with towel changes on request.

Standard Double or Twin Room with Inland View for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 1
A cosy and cost-effective option for solo guests, these inland-view rooms offer the same facilities as the standard inland rooms – including Wi‑Fi, TV, safe, air conditioning and coffee-making kit – but with pricing tailored to single occupancy.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🏋️ Air-conditioned gym with cardio machines, free weights and stretching area
🧘 Light fitness and stretching possibilities in the aerobics studio
🏊 Relaxed swims in the indoor heated pool
🥾 Great base for hikes and walks in nearby Biokovo Nature Park (excursions bookable locally)
🚤 Boat trips and coastal cruises from Baska Voda harbour (local providers)

🛎️ Reception & concierge-style assistance
💆 Full-service spa with sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and whirlpool (18+, local charges)
💄 Beauty treatments and on-site hairdresser (local charges)
🧺 Daily housekeeping with towel change daily or on request depending on room type
🌐 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
🧳 Luggage assistance available via reception
📄 Local information and excursion suggestions from knowledgeable staff

Good to know
• Country: Croatia – Split and Dalmatian Coast (Baska Voda)
• Language: Croatian (English widely spoken in resort areas)
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference from UK: +1 hour
• Average flight time from UK: around 3 hours
• Transfer time from Split (SPU) to Baska Voda: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes by road

Baska Voda is a former fishing village turned relaxed seaside resort, with a palm-lined promenade, clear pebble beaches and a backdrop of dramatic mountains. Days are easily spent between the beach, harbour and cafés; evenings bring a pleasant buzz to the bars and restaurants along the waterfront.

Resort and hotel facilities, opening hours and services can vary by season and occupancy, and some spa, beach and in-resort activities incur local charges. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Croatia advice.

Grand Hotel Slavia Prices & Book
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Grand Hotel Slavia on the beach?
Grand Hotel Slavia is set just across a small coastal road from Baska Voda’s main pebble beach, around 50 metres away. You can be on the promenade and dipping into the Adriatic in just a couple of minutes from the hotel entrance.

2. Is Grand Hotel Slavia suitable for children?
Children are welcome, with child pricing generally applying up to 12 years, but there are no dedicated kids’ clubs or playgrounds. The focus is more on relaxing, spa time and beach days, so the hotel tends to appeal most to couples and quieter family parties rather than those seeking lots of children’s activities.

3. What is included with Half Board at Grand Hotel Slavia?
Half Board at Grand Hotel Slavia typically includes buffet-style breakfast and buffet-style dinner in the main restaurant. Drinks with dinner and any à la carte choices are usually extra. As inclusions can change from season to season, we recommend checking your final documentation or asking reception on arrival for the most up-to-date details.

4. Does Grand Hotel Slavia have parking?
Limited parking is usually available in Baska Voda, but spaces directly at or near the hotel can be restricted in high season and may carry a local charge. If you plan to hire a car to explore the Dalmatian Coast, let us know at enquiry stage and we will advise on current options.

5. What spa facilities does Grand Hotel Slavia offer?
The spa at Grand Hotel Slavia features an indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and whirlpool, as well as a menu of massages, facials and beauty treatments, plus a small hairdressing salon. Spa facilities are generally for guests aged 18 and over, and treatments and certain facilities incur a local charge.

6. Is there Wi‑Fi at Grand Hotel Slavia?
Yes, complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel, including guest rooms and most public spaces, making it easy to stay connected or plan your next day’s exploring along the Makarska Riviera.

7. Do the rooms at Grand Hotel Slavia have balconies or sea views?
Several room types feature balconies and/or sea views, including Superior Double Rooms with Balcony and Premium Double or Twin Rooms with Sea View. Standard inland rooms may not have a balcony and look towards the town or hills instead. When you search, you’ll be able to choose your preferred view and room type, subject to availability.