5 of the Best Novalja Hotels 2023 (Best REVIEWED Novalja Hotel Picks)

Posted in   Uncategorized   Updated on August 7, 2023    By Jelena Samaržija  

For many years Novalja had very little choice when it came to Novalja Hotels as the majority of visitors rented apartments or stayed at one of the hostels. 

However, the last few years have seen several new Novalja hotel locations built and the upgrade of some of the existing ones.

There is a lot more choice now when it comes to good quality Novalja hotel optons so we thought we’d bring you up to speed with the Novalja hotels currently available.

joel hotel novalja

Hotel Joel - Super Modern 4 Star Novalja Hotel

If you want a luxury hotel in Novalja, this is definitely up there at the top!

This brand new Novalja hotel again has a connection with a Croatian superstar footballer.

The owner of this amazingly modern new location is the one and only Dejan Lovren!

It is a super modern Novalja hotel with an utterly breathtaking design.

There is a combination of rooms and deluxe apartments which are all spacious, have the best equipment, and come with balconies with a sea view. 

bedroom in the Hotel-Joel-novalja

The staff are super  friendly and approachable, the restaurant food is delicious and you couldn’t ask for a better location.

It is literally 100 meters from the beach.

The reviews on hotel booking websites are incredibly good so guests leave feeling very happy.

Bravo Lovren!

In Excelsis Hotel Novalja

In Excelsis -  Exciting New Novalja Hotel Location

In a nutshell, this is another amazing new Novalja hotel. If you are looking for a great place to stay in Novalja this may just tick all the boxes!

It has big and comfy beds, unreal views of the sea, clean and modern bathrooms and the onsite restaurant is fabulous! 

bedroom at in excelsis hotel novalja

The hotel has an onsite spa too so you can spend the day getting spoiled!

The swimming pools and outside terrace have the most incredible sea views and you feel a million miles away from anything! 

A big and exciting new addition to Novalja!

Hotel Terra Novalja

Hotel Terra - Friendly Family-Run Novalja Hotel

This is a fantastic family-run hotel and is probably one of the friendliest places you will ever stay at!

It is so popular in fact that a big percentage of the visiting superstar DJs and festival teams stay at the Hotel using it as a basecamp when they are in Novalja town. 

view of bedroom in hotel-terra-novalja

It is one of the more established Novalja Hotels and is an 8-minute walk from the closest beach and is just 3 km from Zrce Festival beach.

The rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Upgraded rooms have separate sitting areas, whirlpool tubs, and/or balconies with views of the sea or mountains.

There is also free car parking, room service, a big terrace and a fantastic restaurant onsite. 

A big thumbs up and lots of smiles for Hotel Terra and their wonderful family  team!

liberty hotel novalja

Liberty Hotel - Recently Fully Upgraded Novalja Hotel

Located in Novalja, Liberty Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, an à la carte restaurant, and a private beach area. Free WiFi access is available in the entire hotel.

The party beach of Zrće is about 3 km away.

The hotel has gone through a couple of big refurbishment projects in recent seasons so is certainly one of the leading Novalja hotels if you are wanting to stay close to town.

view of bedroom from Liberty-hotel-novalja

All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a satellite TV, a minibar and a desk.

Each bathroom is fitted with a shower and provides free toiletries. An incredible sea view can be enjoyed from most rooms.

The center of Novalja is on the doorstep being only 500 m away and guests can also enjoy the use of free private parking.

hotel kaneo novalja

Hotel Kaneo - New Beachfront Novalja Hotel

Barcelona and Croatia football star Ivan Rakitic is the famous face behind this particular Novalja hotel. Newly opened in 2019 Hotel Kaneo can be found on the Lokunje Beach in Novalja. 

Hotel Kaneo offers quality 4-star rooms with a great restaurant, free private parking, a bar, and a garden.

The Novalja hotel also has a stunning outdoor swimming pool and terrace literally 10 meters from the Adriatic sea edge!

Talk about spoilt for choice eh!

bedroom of Hotel-Kaneo-novalja

The hotel rooms come with room service, WiFi, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. All Hotel Kaneo rooms have air conditioning and a wardrobe.

About the author

Jelena is a Novalja Local. She is an expert in local tourism as she worked for a tourist agency for over a decade, received her tourist guide license, and also organized tours all over Croatia. Local cuisine is her forte as both of her parents are renowned chefs who specialize in Dalmatian food.


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