Croatia holidays are a stunning combo of the bluest waters, forest-backed beaches and ancient walled towns. If you didn’t believe somewhere beachy with a bit of history was possible, we’ve found her! Plus, it’s the perfect spot to indulge in an All Inclusive break. Think all the food and drink you want and even some activities thrown in. When your hotel lines up along the Adriatic Sea with beach access and a pool bar for those sunset views, it’s not a bad idea to just make the most of it.
Dubrovnik is the capital with its Game of Thrones rep, medieval sites and swim spots. Split is a pretty party town and has the island of Hvar just across from it. And the waterfall scenes at Plitvice National Park are something else. The good news is, these hotels are all dotted around in different places, so you can see which part you’re most interested in. But the facilities are going to be the biggest thing to get your money’s worth – hello tennis courts and open-air cinema.
Enter, our top All Inclusive Croatia hotels…
The one near Dubrovnik – Osmine Hotel, Slano
If you’re not just here for the fly-and-flop vibes, this hotel is only a 30-minute drive from Dubrovnik and its historic old town. So, you can stay right on your own private pebble-and-sand beach but still be within day-tripping distance to the country’s cobbled UNESCO site. It’s called balance… But remember, when you’re All Inclusive, you’ll wanna be getting your free breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner from the hotel buffet. There’s even tea and cake on the cards at the poolside bar and late-night bites at the lounge bar.
You also get to make the most of the views. Everywhere here keeps the sea in sight – the restaurants and bars, the rooms (they all have balconies with at least a partial sea view), even the tennis courts. The pool sits on the sun terrace facing out to the Adriatic and is lined with loads of loungers for sunbathing. Grab yourself a drink – or two, who are we kidding? – from the pool bar right next to it and soak up these scenes while sipping on your fave cocktail. It tastes even better when it’s free… If you’re after more to do, kids can be kept entertained at the kids’ club or there’s an outdoor playground. Hire bikes, hit the spa or try some watersports for an extra cost, but things like beach volleyball, table tennis, archery and hiking come as part of the package. Later in the eve, you’ve got karaoke, live music and mini discos, too.
The one that’s on a big beach – Bluesun Hotel Neptun, Tucepi
You can literally hop from the pool to the pebbly beach in seconds here. The entire pool area sits just back from the coast, so you can catch those sea views from your lounger with a cocktail in hand – literally, what’s better? And, when you’re not sunbathing or swimming, you can be playing basketball, beach volleyball, football, table tennis and normal tennis. The bike hire is included here, so you can explore this part of the coastline and venture out to the towns of Tupeci and Makarska – they’re also walking distance if you just fancy a stroll somewhere.
Live music sets the vibe in the lobby bar with beers on tap, or the al fresco terrace is where you’ll want to head for something stronger. They put shows on out here, too, with an entertainment programme running six nights a week. For something more chill or if you’re travelling with the fam, the open-air movie nights are super cute. Kids will also love the drama workshops and music lessons run by the hotel as part of the kids’ club. And, the buffet caters to any fussy eaters, with international foodie picks as well as your more traditional Croatian dishes. There’s even an à la carte situation, too, just 500 metres away on the promenade if you fancy treating yourselves – it’s not part of the package here but could be something special for your final night.
The one that’s like a forest retreat – The Gava Waterman Milna Resort, Brac Island
This entire resort is surrounded by trees, so you feel completely away from it all. It’s on Brac, which is Dalmatia’s largest island, known for its cutesy stone houses and olive trees. You’ve got to try the olive oil out here – it’s still harvested in the old-fashioned way, hand-picked and pressed. It’s also a big hit with hikers and bikers, who take on Vidova Gora, which is the highest peak you can find on any of the Adriatic Islands.
The hotel sits high up so the sea view is still in your eyeline, then it’s only a few minutes’ walk down to the beach. If you fancy trying some watersports like kayaking or paddle-boarding, they cost a bit extra, but the giant inflatable water course? That comes free… There are three pools, as well as a splash area for kids – one of them is also heated between early September and early June. You can take part in aqua aerobics, badminton, football, tennis and there’s even a giant chess board. Food-wise, Mamma Rosie’s is your go-to. You can order international and local food to tuck into across from those gorg Adriatic views. They have a salad and dessert bar, too, and there’s an ice-cream parlour open six days a week until 6pm. For drinks, pick between two pool bars and it’s worth checking out the evening entertainment programme to catch a show.
Same vibe, but you get a private cottage – Gava Waterman Island Cottages, Brac Island
Okay, imagine everything we just mentioned above but you get your own private cottage. These picks are part of the same resort, but with Gava Waterman Island Cottages, you can stay in one of their modern, forest cottages that comes with a private outdoor terrace. If you want to really treat yourself, go for their pool vineyard cottage room, which levels up with an outdoor pool that’s just shared between two units, or one with a pool all to yourself – these options are also adults-only. The rooms at the Milna Resort are more your classic hotel suite and some have balconies or multiple rooms for bigger groups.
The one that families love – Girandella Valamar Collection Resort – Girandella Family Hotel, Rabac
If you’re a young family looking for the ultimate hotel playground, then this one is all yours. You’ll be staying right on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, so the beach is just steps away. The sand has plenty of loungers with parasols, and there’s a big inflatable assault course on the water – challenge accepted. The hotel has a family pool on the outdoor terrace, as well as a splash park with slides. Kids also get a playground and even the adults won’t want to miss out on a game on the tennis courts, bike hire, and you can sign up for Nordic walking. The watersports in these parts include scuba diving and snorkelling, which is worth paying a bit extra for the core family memories alone.
If the kids get to snorkel, you get a spa treatment – that’s how it works right? The centre comes complete with a whirlpool bath, relaxation areas and a solarium. Then, the food meets the boujie brief, too. Ofc, there’s the Marblu Restaurant that’s got themed nights and your kids’ buffet area sorted, but they also do show cooking to liven things up. Plus, the sea views are pretty special. Or, you’ve also got three à la carte options that come at an extra cost – the Black & Blue Steakhouse with an open kitchen, the Craft Beer and Grill for more casual burgers, and La Pentola Trattoria, which is an al fresco Italian. If you fancy a night right by the water, you can also treat yourself to dinner at the Sundance Beach Club. Let the kids’ club do its job and head down here to make the most of the lounge area, shallow pool, cocktail menu and DJ nights. There’s also The Beat Beach Club, which has an infinity pool, too. And, for those earlier nights, catch a film at the open-air cinema or they put on live singers and dance shows.
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Author: Lily Owen (she/her)
Last updated: 26/06/2025
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