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Reviews of Ark Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
Ark Beach Hotel
Ivankova ul., Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 53 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful bar terrace and amazing pool area. Literally 4 minutes walk from a beach with the clearest sea we have ever known. The owners/family could not have been friendlier or more helpful. They felt like our friends by the end of the week. We will definitely return. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Welcoming and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian, West Palm Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place run by an amazing family. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darragh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only spent a short time in the Ark but really enjoyed our time there m. The family are great and so helpful and the property is beautiful right on the sea. The roof top terrace is fabulous and has amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Great location, near the beach and nice pool. Walking distance to restaurants. Great breakfast.Family run establishment. The only think I didn’t like was the gym cost an extra 20 euro per day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Saurabh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property and the hosts were very nice and friendly. Despite being the Easter weekend they arranged everything for us. The only slight problem was the property is difficult to find as its inside a residential area and not well marked.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henna

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikesh, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views of the sea from the property. Beach (pebbles) accessible from the property via a short flight of steps. Clean sea and beach with crystal clear waters. The hotel is family run and they go out of their way to look after you. We had am amazing time there and the local town is just as amazing with everyone so friendly and everything so clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overrated private villa run by owner: it not a hotel: no services. Rooms lack basics necessities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Amazing location right on the beach. Due to COVID-19 we were not able to use the breakfast room/bar but other than that we had a lovely week. The manager/owner(?) was very helpful with any queries we had. Pool was much nicer than the photos
Swimming pool
View from our balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, secluded area, clean beach, beautiful sea view, wonderful hosts, and 15 minutes from downtown Split.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Mladen on Oct 3, 2019
Thank you for your kind words.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not as advertised.
We were quite disappointed with this property because it advertised amenities and services that it did not provide. It advertised a rooftop terrace with a beautiful view but we only had access during breakfast 8-10a, and bar hours 7-10p. Advertised king size bed was two twins, which is not unusual but most advertise king or twin when this is the option. There were dirty towels hanging on the back of the bathroom door when we arrived. There were no toiletries. Advertised daily cleaning service didn’t happen. Someone came in the first morning after we arrived to change towels never to return. It advertised 24 hour front desk service and we never once saw anyone at the front desk. Finding someone for assistance was difficult outside breakfast hours. The property was not very well maintained. The private beach, which was the only reason we chose this hotel so far outside the city center, was not what we expected from the photos, small with more difficult access to the water. TV reception was iffy. Overall, the hotel we were looking the most forward to staying at during our vacation in Croatia was our least favorite. Save your money on Uber/taxis and stay within walking distance of the City Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We are provided us with a wonderful experience. The sea views and location are superb Highly recommend !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ciera

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing room near the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacation from Hell
It was aweful, plain and simple. We paid $270 for one night, and as any sain person we expected luxury for that amount. Instead we were placed in a basement room, which was advertised as parking view and had a balcony/terrace. In reality, our windows were looking directly onto the parking concrete, and we could only see up to peoples' calves. The room was depressing, we couldn't open the window or the blinds, because other people could look directly into our room. Even with the blinds pulled down, you could see behind them once you laid down on the bed. So while we were sleeping others could look directly at us, pass the blinds. It got very humid when it rained and we could not open the window because water would leek into the room. And within 15 minutes after it rained, the room stank of mold. The bathroom had a tiny bath tub, in which you could not even sit, and when you were standing in it the metal/plastic kept bouncing and creaking. Thd water pressure was terrible as well, I could have had a better shower outside in the rain. They don't serve coffee in the restaurant past noon, nor do they offer any food past 10am. The hotel advertised that they were on the beach, while yes they are nearby the sea and they have a lovely view of it from the restaurant, in order to get to the beach you have to walk down a cliff, down very steep steps and trough the woods to get to it for about 500 feet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay, comfortable, check the photos closely
I was a bit disappointed by this hotel, mainly because the photos really make it seem like more of a beach hotel and a nicer pool area. It’s tons of stairs to the beach and the lower level rooms only have peak views of the water through the trees. The rooftop deck is amazing though and breakfast had good options. The pillows were not very comfortable and the shower had mold in it. That needs to have the caulking stripped and redone. It’s a short ride into the city and we had no problems getting an Uber within a few minutes to take us where we needed. The hosts were very friendly and other than the initial disappointment of the view and pool area it was a wonderful stay. They stock the fridge with beer/wine/cider you can purchase and enjoy on your patio or deck. We didn’t do the evening drinks on the rooftop but I’m sure that would be very nice as well. Overall a good stay, just be aware the photos are a little deceiving. (We stayed in the octopus room, for reference about the moldy shower).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rooms clean & modern, family were lovely, room from roof terrace was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid this place. It is very poor value
We had booked a room with kitchen and refrigerator and coffee and tea maker and with sea view terrace. What we got did not have any of those things and our terrace was a shared piece of land so imagine if the neighbours had been smokers! We were charged for the above so after the first night decided to move to another hotel but the owners refused to accept our protest and charged us for the second night. We contacted Expedia who told us to contact Hotels.com who I they own but since we have no way of e mailing them to bring this to their notice, we have left this report. DO NOT GO THERE. YOU WILL BE RIPPED OFF. We will not be using Hotels.com again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Graham, Lindfield. UK

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property misdescribed a small bedroom in the basement as a self catering appartment with lounge, kitchen etc. The management refused on numerous occasions to move us to an apartment. Truely awfull here, do not go.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anhhoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views.
Amazing sea view plus the charming owner who's always ready to give you all the travel information you may need to visit the areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ark Beach Hotel
We had a one night layover in Split before heading out to Vis by ferry, and the Ark Beach Hotel was a perfect fit for us. Free parking on site, so there was no hassle dealing with parking downtown Split, and the hotel is just a short walk from the #25 bus that goes right downtown. The room was very spacious and comfortable, Wi-Fi worked great, and there was a lovely patio and pool area. We really enjoyed the breakfast, which is served on the top floor terrace, overlooking the Adriatic with a phenomenal view. The real stand out of this hotel though is the lovely family that manages it; they were so welcoming and helpful! We hope to return and stay for several nights on our next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Trinh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay at Ark. Very hospitable hosts where nothing is too much trouble and always there to help. Super clean on arrival. Great location away from Split old town. Lots of restaurants in walking distance, great beach. Sunsets to die for on the beach - would definitely come back. Definitely need an upgrade in towels but that’s my only small advice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great place to stay. Very friendly and helpful staff, great views, nice breakfast, lovely pool and easy access to beach. We stayed in the top floor superior apartment which has a fantastic terrace! Easy 20 minute drive to Split old town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and comfortable.
We found the apartments clean, comfortable and well appointed in a great position. The views from our rooms and the breakfast terrace were spectacular. Our host and his family were extremely welcoming and helpful. The pool was great and the beach very close, albeit down (and up) a steep set of steps. There were lots of nice touches - library of books, shampoo by the poolside shower which had both hot or cold water. We had a lovely week, helped by some great suggestions for day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little slice of paradise
Very friendly and accommodating! Excellent views, close proximity to beach and amenities. Had a wonderful and relaxing stay will definitely come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Farid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. On the water. 15 minutes drive from old town Split.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Faultless
Lovely hotel. Modern, clean rooms. Everything fitted out to a high standard. Pool area very comfortable & relaxing. Very close to beach. 15 minutes taxi from Split centre. continental breakfast very good. Views from terrace picturesque. Hosts we very welcoming and helpful. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Colette, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful View
A wonderful 3 days with stunning views over the sea. Very friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Mike&Josée, Montreal Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hosts great location away from the city
Spacious apartment with amazing views of the sea, great location away from the city which has good bus service to split!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unforgettable experience
Beatiful view from terrace to the sea. Very friendly landlords who are always available to help. Very nice beach is very close by. Nice kitchen and beautiful bathroom . Truly amazin experience staying there!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Solveig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiskt lägenhetshotell vid utkanten av Split
Supertrevligt familjeägt lägenhetshotell. Fanns både pool och möjlighet att nå en fin klapperstrand via trappor med klart vatten. Härlig frukost på morgonen med fantastisk utsikt. Mycket serviceminded personal. Nära till centrala byn för restauranger men också nära till centrala Split m bil eller buss.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine Løwø Johnsen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service! Nice studio and a fantastic view. Most familiar hotel and nice host. We highly recommend this hotel with great restaurants and beaches in the sourandings of village of Stobrec. Really nice pool area and a super nice roof top terasse with a view over the sea. We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

VERONIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel de plage
Hôtel appartement très bien situé en bord de mer avec une très joli piscine.du au COVID 19 le petit déjeuner était posé sur les terrasses particulières copieux mais sans boissons chaude .le plat de charcuterie n était pas filmé et paraissait avoir déjà été entamé.dommage car tous le reste était parfait.un accueil très sympathique malgré notre arrivée précoce .centre de split proche .hotel très calme.
Vue de la petite terrasse de la chambre octopus
Plage devant l hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect - must be experienced
Ark Beach Hotel is located directly on the water front with a stunning sea views. Clean, cozy and without comparison some of the best hotel we have stayed in for many years. The family that owns the hotel is extremely customer minded and makes sure that you as a guest get the perfect stay in Split. We can definitely recommend this hotel to anyone, and it is definitely not the last time we have stayed at the Ark Beach Hotel - Thanks for the perfect stay, we will be back:).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
De entree was onoverzichtelijk. He waren al 2 x voorbij gereden. De appartementen zijn mooi. Compleet ingericht. Balkon met zeezicht! Behalve een koffiezetaparaat of waterkoker. En dat is vreemd in een appartement. Het ontbijt is prima. Lekker buiten zitten met zicht op t water. Vriendelijke mensen. Buiten verschillende zitjes in leuke hoekjes. Geen lift dus niet toegankelijk voor mensen die slecht ter been zijn.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anja, Rødovre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk sted at holde ferie - vi kommer igen!
Fantastisk sted at holde ferie. Vi fik en varm personlig velkomst. Hotellet levede bestemt op til vores forventninger. Super beliggenhed, god udsigt til havet fra balkonværelset, som vi havde. Fin morgenmad og virkelig sød betjening. Lækkert poolområde.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Henkilökunta mahtava. - huone: kaivattiin parveketta, - kuntosalin hinnoittelu kallis - Aamiaiselle enemmän tuoreita hedelmiä, meloonia ei ollut laisinkaan jota näkyi kaupoissa mahtavan kokoisina
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Het unieke uitzicht vanuit de bar. Zwembad was ok en heel rustig Nadeel geen bar in namiddag
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Coulmeau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018