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Northampton, United Kingdom

Basic and clean with lovely view.

Review of Hotel Donat
3.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 14 May 2024
Rooms are basic and even though I upgraded i don't see there was one.
3 meals per day at set times and no snacks inbetween or available to buy.
Lovely view of sea from the pool area. Pool and bar very clean.
Cocktails are not that great especially when buying them.
Air con on but not noticeable in the room so very muggy. (We slept with gallons door open for a little breeze)
Can only turn on or off. No individual temperature control.
Meals are in the other building just through the carpark and sadly we had a school trip of some description wanting to eat the same time as us which was off putting.
Tables and chairs are set up by the pool with the sun loungers down a few stairs on the grassed area. (Unfortunately, they are roped together so not much movement)
They are mostly under some trees so you are either in the sun or not.
They do come to clean the rooms everyday but we declined as wanted our windows left open for the breeze.
Date of stay: May 2024
Room Tip: Take snacks if you are arriving inbetween meal times - you cannot check in before 3pm but could...
Trip type: Travelled with family
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Reviewed 20 November 2023

I chose this hotel without any expectations. Honestly, he surprised me. Hotel as a hotel, average. But, the service. We chose the all-inclusive service and the food was fantastic. We were with a 1-year-old baby and everything was great for him. The beach is OK, in the period we were there, it was not crowded at all, the water was even suitable for swimming. Rooms are cleaned every day, new towels also every day. Foods are labeled for allergens, so you can easily avoid any discomfort.

Date of stay: October 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 1 October 2023

Hotel right on pebbly beach, lovely quiet location, room had 2 bedrooms and door between hallway and bedroom, heard no external noise, plenty of food at all meals, constantly being replenished, free wine, beers and soft drinks, also local spirits so free g&t too, no problems at all, plenty of sun beds, great stay and lovely weather away from expensive Zadar old town

Room tip: Restaurant busy, but food always being refilled, staff all friendly and helpful
Date of stay: September 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 23 September 2023

I have been travelling around the world for many years and I can honestly say I've never stayed at such a bad hotel. The receptionists were not welcoming at all. Once we had viewed our room I asked if we could move rooms, the receptionist was very rude and stated there were no other rooms available and they were all the same. The only solution was to check out. I did look for room in the hotels close by but they were all full. The food was only just palatable and my husband was sick for the 3 nights we were there. The bar staff were very surly and always arguing which nearly resulted in a fight in full view of customers. Never saw any managers present to refer any complaints to. The hotel needs demolishing and starting again

Room tip: Don't book absolutely disgusting
Date of stay: September 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

The staff is very nice and food was good and you had a lot of options to choose from.The hotel bar offered a variety of drinks and the all inclusive option was nice.We liked how the animation team organised an animation programme for children and adults thru the week.The room was very nice and clean even tho it reminds you of the 90s.The housekeepers did a really great job every day and we loved how they changed the towels every day but it wasnt really necessary in my opinion.Overall we enjoyed the stay and we will definetly come back

Room tip: There is a supermarket near the hotel funimation borik(you cant be on the camp grounds and the market near the hotel is cheaper than the camp one),bring ur own hairdryer
Date of stay: August 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank maja P
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Reviewed 2 July 2023

Nice hotel staff friendly travel agent never said there are 2 hotel donats! will use transfer if i ever go again. Food was amazing all inclusive different meals every day. Lots of germans use this hotel thats fine but i dont speak the language only saw one young english couple I chatted to as travelled solo. beautiful place right near the beach and bus to zadar town and back easy. Did a boat trip for october we had sunny weather most days. Does get busy. Nice bar good staff and a little gift shop next to. I never used the pool. If you pay can use hotel down the road. First time in Croatia loved it.

Room tip: Gets busy in food hall try getting in early.
Date of stay: October 2022
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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