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Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel

4.0 star property

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A beach with clear turquoise water, rocky cliffs, and boats.
A dining table with plates of food and glasses of wine, set against a backdrop of a rocky shoreline and trees.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by dense trees and a beach.
An aerial view of a resort with a pool, beachside seating, and a parking area.
A spacious living area with large windows, a sofa set, and a coffee table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$599
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept

Explore the area

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Trg Gospe od Karmela 1, Brela, 21322
  • Place, Brela Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Punta Rata Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Brela Rock
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a chair, a wooden headboard, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a chair, a wooden headboard, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard double room - annex

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard double room - annex

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard double room, sea side, balcony

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard double room, sea side, balcony

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Brela

At Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Brela Beach and Punta Rata Beach. Highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and an outdoor swimming pool. .Pool bar is the hotel's own bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Brela hotel include Podrace Beach and Brela Rock.

What's nearby

  • Brela Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Punta Rata Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brela Rock - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Baska Voda Promenade - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sea Shells Exhibition - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Brac Island (BWK) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sirena
  • ‪Bracera 1 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Palac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Surf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bahari Lounge and Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel was completed in January 2022.

This Mediterranean Brela hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1965
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby bar
  • Maestral Beach Club
  • Pool bar
  • Punta Rata Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach club
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1965
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 26 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Bluesun Hotel Maestral
Bluesun Hotel Maestral Brela
Bluesun Maestral
Bluesun Maestral Brela
Bluesun Maestral Hotel
Hotel Bluesun Maestral
Bluesun Hotel Maestral Hotel
Bluesun Hotel Maestral Brela
Bluesun Hotel Maestral Hotel Brela

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel?

Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel?

As of 10 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel on 8 Sept 2026 start from AU$599, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel?

Yep, Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel has a self car park for EUR 10 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel?

Yep, Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Brela Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel have a pool?

Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel?

Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel features an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and 3 bars.

Is Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel family-friendly?

No, Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel is an adults-only property.

Does Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 15 kg per pet.

Maestral Adults Exclusive Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ebrar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dedicated parking space Very calm area beachfront, amazing views Sunbeds free around pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed modernist hotel from the 1960s, impeccably restored a few years back. Surrounded by groves of pine trees, a quick walk from a handful of perfect beaches. Nice, accommodating staff and good restaurant. Only down side was having to pay to use the better sun loungers at the beach club; a strange set up. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Distance to the beach is amazing, couple steps and you are there! New cabanas and beds are amazing, music is great very relaxing! Highly recommend! This is my second time coming to this hotel with family , very quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is newly refurbished and rooms are new. Excellent quality bedding, furniture and bathrooms. The staff, especially front of house staff are extremely helpful and kind. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Svitlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a paradise... staff, especially hotel manager Ana Medić and Ms Slađana from restaurant team, who were very kind and helpfull. Hotel is reconstructed with sensitivity and good taste the surrounding area is a beautiful pine forest with the best beaches in Croatia they have excellent corn bread and the whole breakfast on the terrace is pleasant ...thank you to everyone at the hotel for a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a bit tricky. Careful with the hotel names, there are three Bluesun hotels. Besides that the Maestral was amazing 👏
Beach just sleeps away from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hadis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything actually
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great: the location right by the beautiful beach, the service at the reception that were so helpful and kind, breakfast buffet was amazing with champagne, assorted gluten free and dairy free options, and a la carte options as well. The hotel es beautiful and so well designed. We wished we could have stayed longer. The pool and surrounding is amazing and beautiful. It has parking as well so it is very convenient. The good: dinner buffet had a variety of 3 main courses to choose. The bad: the beach club seemed from a different property, lack of personnel and the ones who were there were rude. Since it is a public beach it is so crowded.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and lovely hotel. Very modern and accessible. Nice pool area and dinning area. We stayed bed and breakfast and couldn’t fault it. Rooms were spacious and decorated well - it would have been good to have had somewhere to store cases but it wasn’t the end of the world as we had room to leave them on the floor. Breakfast had a good variety of options and a Isobel from 7-11. We had to check out early and were giving a breakfast box to take away. Lovely location within walking distant of many exceptional local restaurants- highly recommend heading into the town for dinner next to the marina.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lejla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently had the pleasure of staying at this charming boutique hotel in Brela, Croatia, and it was an unforgettable experience. Nestled right on the beachfront, in park-like setting, this two-story hotel offers a perfect blend of tranquility and luxury. The attention to detail in the decor and the modern amenities made our stay very comfortable. The rooms are tastefully designed, providing a cozy yet elegant atmosphere that perfectly complements the stunning seaside view. One of the standout features of this hotel is its exceptional staff. Their warm hospitality and attentive service truly made us feel at home. Whether you’re looking to relax on the pristine beach just steps away or explore the charming town of Brela, this hotel is the ideal base. We highly recommend it to anyone seeking a peaceful and luxurious getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joerg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. But the room is located in a neighbouring building with windows to the parking lot and on the very same level. No balcony, but in that location that would not have been usable anyway. Room is clean. But shower tends to cause flooding and soap has been empty. Towels are of minor quality and seem to indicate approx. one million washings. Safe does not work. Parking is too small for hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay. Room had a safe. Inconvenient for those taking the city bus as it’s not walkable to/from bus stop, 5min taxi ride required costing 12-15EUR. Pool area closes early at 7pm. Breakfast was great. We lost our swimsuits overnight to the winds while trying to dry them on the balcony. It happens often, would have been nice to be notified. Could have been avoided if staff informed us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Even

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aircondition turn it self off 3 hours during night!!!! Omg
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Mili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice experience.

My wife and I stayed there 5 days, 18 - 22 July 2022. The hotel was freshly renovated and very clean. The rooms not so spacious but they are clean, bright and airy and have a good air conditioning system. The bathrom is also very nice, just what you need. The property is just few steps away from a beautiful beach. Check in process very fast and efficient. All staff including reception, bar, cleaning ladies are amazingly nice and helpfull. They have few young and unexperienced staff so we have delays and mix up in the restaurant sometimes. Obviosly they need more training and experience however they compensate it by being so frindly, accomodating, responsive and polite. I highly recomend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jowell Oleta

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Reception check in was fast and informative,parking could have been free. Room was ok with a kettle they could have put some free water bottles in the fridge for the room rates but the room floor was superb easier than a carpet to be cleaned, but if you ask for a make up room try wiping or moping the floor, not only collecting the garbage and folding the sheets. Sorry but the floor was still filled with hairs and dirt between the sink and bowl aswell as the for corners of the room. Breakfast was ok, but service was slow, the personal around the restaurant and bar should train more and be informative and it was only on our 4th morning a Waitress offered along with our latte order at breakfast if we wanted fresh squeezed juices. The idea of A la carte’ breakfast was good but minimized the portion a bit more so not many food would go to waste and they should instead make a station for water, juices,brewed coffe. Easier for costumers to get themselves. The whole hotel, pool and location was cozy, wonderful and superb. Would I stay again sure’ would I refer it to people of course, did I get the value for the money I paid for my stay not so sure yet as I’d have not yet experienced the other places in the neighborhood so I have nothing to compare it to yet’but wordly I’d say it could go down a few notch on the rates.. but BLUESUN is now on my radar aswell along with the other chains we use out in the world when we travel
The view is like in their photos
It is what it is
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikolce

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Allt var kanon bra, receptionen var utmärkt och hade svar på alla mina frågor och hjälpte oss på alla sätt och vis. En stor stjärna till Ante 🌟 Personalen i restaurangen var utmärkt. Den enda anmärkningen vi har är städningen av rummet, förra året var det mycket bättre städat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel et emplacement ideal

Hôtel des années 60 renové dernièrement avec goût et luxe. Piscine et extérieur trés correct, spa et salle fitness. Juste un bÉmol au niveau du restaurant. Petit déjeuner extra. avions pris la formule petit déjeuner et diner. Il vaut mieux prendre à la carte plutôt que le menu qui est vraiment en dessous de la qualité de l établissement.. ( soupe chaude tous les soirs, plats inappropriés pour la saison et impossible d 'avoir une carafe d 'eau gratuite, la bouteille est facturée 4€.....) Le personnel ne maîtrise pas bien l 'anglais d où certaines confusions et erreurs. Emplacement vraiment idéal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles neu renoviertes Hotel mit Charme und hohem Standart in jeder Hinsicht - besonders aufgefallen ist uns das zuvorkommende Personal!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aleksander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A+ and the best choice in Brela

Best hotel in Brela, no doubt. Have stayed in Soline/Maestral too, this one is of the highest standard. All was perfect, just 2 remarks: 1) Too small parking lot, unable to room all the cars; 2) Only one coffee machine at the breakfast, resulting in a line of 5-6 people to it, and a waiting time of up to 10 minutes to get just a cup of coffee. Otherwise a superb hotel, a superb service, incredibly helpful staff and best location imaginable. Much recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Antoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Tonino

Bardzo dobre śniadania, hotel kapitalnie położony , bardzo miła obsługa, prawie całość wymaga kapitalnego remontu ale patrząc na całość jest godny polecenia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Allt var som det skulle

Mycket bra ordnign & reda med god service Vi använde inte hotellets faciliteter men de fanns där samt det perfekta läget gör att vi starkt rekommenderar detta hotell
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel, the staff were friendly, polite and helpful. The hotel was spotless and the food was excellent! We were very impressed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Die Lage des Hotels ist einzigartig. Das Äußere des Hotels ist renovierungsbedürftig.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bittersweet, respectfully

Don’t get me wrong, I have huge respect towards this hotel. Hotel Maestral won the award Champion of Tourism in 1968th. And hasn’t been touched since. So if you’re like me and get endeared by memories how tourism looked like long time ago, by all means go to this hotel. It is in great need of renovation, but architecture, location and service are worth of visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prisvärt, strandnära, bra frukostbuffe, trevlig personal, vacker omgivning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019