Novigrad, Zadar hotel rooms at the Independent

"Everything was great overall. The room was clean, and since it’s low season, we were pleasantly surprised with a free upgrade to a larger room. The restaurant is excellent, and the breakfast was really good. The only downside was that the water slide was closed, which made the kids quite disappointed. There was also a small issue during check-in. The gentleman at reception came across as unfriendly at first, and the way he spoke to me felt a bit offensive. I didn’t make a big deal of it at the time since I was very tired and just wanted to settle in. However, when he informed me that the supermarket was closed, I was quite surprised and a bit upset. I had messaged a week in advance to confirm it would be open on Easter Monday. If I had known it would be closed, I would have prepared better for the kids. When I mentioned this, I wasn’t asking for anything—just explaining the situation—but he initially didn’t believe me. I showed him the message, and he didn’t respond. When I asked for his name, he then offered to compensate us with breakfast. "

"Wonderful! ☺️ Our only hostel stay on a 3 week tour of Croatia travelling with our 4 yr old so a hostel was a bit of a gamble but after reading previous reviews from families we thought we’d try it. Greeted by lovely staff. Room was a compact double (our 4 yr old co sleeps with us anyway but this room size definitely wouldn’t work if not Co sleeping as room is not large enough to accommodate a pull out bed) Desk, TV, wardrobe and compact shower room Use of common room - fairly small for a hostel - dining table that seats 6 some taller bar tables, a sofa and bean bags. Communal fridge/sink, kettle, microwave and 2 burner hob (queues to use at busy periods and this was off season) Garden area - not set up when we visited in March but I’m sure a lovely space for summer. Great central location Excellent breakfast and choices Good coffee Would recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again, it was far better than many of the private apartments we booked along our travels. Can get clothes washed and dried for €10 ☺️"

"Great place. Clean, new. The owners Daniel and Marina make you feel at home. We were offered a drink and they made sure you know the details of the city. The restaurant food was unique. Every home made with good taste that you can savory the quality of the olive oil and the ingredients of the meal. The best food in our trip in Croatia "

"Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and convenient. The staff opened up the breakfast little earlier than schedule as we had to check out early to continue our journey."

"so convenient with the local and long distance buses and taxis a block away making all connections for transportation very easy. in addition it's walking distance to the old town and the beach"

"The place could really use a parking. Not fun to drive around looking for one. Also the surrounding is like WW2 era (would be nice to advertise that I'm going in past)"

"The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices. Room was spotless and well designed but my reservation was for sea view and they gave us partial view. We asked for a high floor but wasn’t available. No upgrade was offered. The room phone was useless since nobody ever responded. Receptionists were friendly and helpful but need to improve their communication "

"Best place to stay, good food, the kids area, swimming pool are killer"

"Terrible"