Villa Vanilla with Heated Pool
About the hotel
Luxurious Accommodation Near the Seafront
Heated Outdoor Swimming Pools and Mediterranean Garden
Indulge in luxury at Villa Vanilla with free Wi-Fi, parking, and air-conditioned apartments, just a short walk from the seafront. Relax by one of the two heated outdoor pools surrounded by a beautiful Mediterranean garden. Enjoy the convenience of kitchen facilities in each apartment and daily cleaning service.
Convenient Location and Daily Excursions
Explore the nearby market and shopping venues or take a short trip to Zadar’s town centre. With the bus stop only 30 meters away, transportation is a breeze. Don't miss the opportunity to join daily excursions to the surrounding islands organized by the friendly owners.
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Villa Vanilla. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Hiking
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Fishing
- Express check-in/check-out
- Cycling
- Airport shuttle
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Ironing service
- Car hire
- Canoeing
- Dry cleaning
- Diving
- Packed lunches
- Snorkelling
- Non-smoking throughout
Check-in and check-out
- Check-out
- until 10:00
Guest reviews
Fabulous
Villa Vanilla is a beautiful gem in a sparkling Zadar and we would love to return again
Liked: I stayed with my partner Chris, we loved that our apartment was part of the villa, ground floor, and that the family live on the premises, so there was always somebody around if we needed anything extra or just for advice on the locality. Everything was spotless clean, including the pools. We self catered during the day and Tommy supermarket is only a few minutes walk up the road for fresh bread and milk, with Lidl being about a 20 minute walk away too. We walked everywhere because that's our thing, but taxis are inexpensive if you use Uber (local taxi firms rip you off a bit so don't trust them). The family owns tortoises and they are so cute wandering around the garden. Wi-Fi can be sketchy but I brought my own laptop to connect to the big TV screen using the HDMI cable that's already connected in the TV box so we were able to watch my Netflix (I paid for one month VPN with NordVPN cost €25 but it meant I could watch my Netflix, Prime Video etc at night). There's really so much to do, the Old Town is fabulous and there are loads of boat trips and full day or half day trips to the national parks or other nearby historical places on many of the websites such as Getyourguide etc, you will not be bored.
Disliked: There is nothing we didn't like, except some pesky mosquitoes that don't seem to bother the locals at all but took a liking to my blood (I'm Irish) and my partner's blood (he's English) so if you know you get bites at home, the first thing you should buy is mozzie repellent. Also the lovely owners can advise on that, ask for the Raid plug-in mosquito repellents for your apartment. But on saying that, we didn't let those little buggers affect our holiday!
We had a lovely stay and our host was lovely
Liked: Lovely property, very clean, we loved having the pool to cool down
Disliked: Lacking in kitchen equipment, utensils and a few more oven proof dishes would be useful.
Dishonest management & severe room defects. Do not stay here
Disliked: I am writing this review to warn future guests about our experience at Villa Vanilla in Zadar and the dishonest conduct of the management. We stayed for 3 nights, and the air conditioning unit was broken the entire time, constantly dripping water. The owner knew about the fault prior to our arrival—instructing us not to set the temperature below 23°C and promising it would be fixed as soon as we went out for the day. It was never repaired. We were left to manually empty a water pan around the clock to prevent the room from flooding, which completely ruined our stay. Attempts to get help during our stay went nowhere; staff on site could not assist, and messages sent via the booking platform were ignored. Upon checkout, the female owner verbally agreed to charge us for only 1 night and waive the cost of the other 2 nights as compensation. However, instead of honoring this, she abruptly processed our stay as a full cancellation on the booking platform, claiming we would only get a 10% refund. When we challenged this, she handed us €100 in cash to get us out the door because we were rushing to travel—an amount well short of the 2 free nights originally promised. To make matters worse, after logging a formal complaint, the owner lied to customer support, claiming she had offered us a full cash refund. This is completely false. Be extremely wary. The owner makes verbal promises she will not keep, uses platform cancellations to evade liability, and will fabricate stories when challenged. Save yourself the stress and book elsewhere.
Very bad experience especially for my kids
Liked: The place near from Old town of Zadar.
Disliked: I have travelled for many years and have never experienced anything like this. Entering and cleaning a guest’s accommodation before checkout, while the guest is still inside, and moving personal belongings without permission is completely unacceptable. Very disappointing experience, and definitely not the level of respect or professionalism I would expect from a property or cleaning service. 😡
Liked: Very warm and welcoming hosts who made everything easy for our family group arriving at different times.
Liked: We had a fabulous stay! The apartment was lovely, spotless, and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable visit. It was clean, and felt like a home away from home. The pool was also a great bonus during a very hot days! The host was incredibly welcoming and helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable. The apartment is about a 45-minute walk from the Old Town, but we found Uber to be very affordable, costing around €7, so getting there was quick and easy. There are also shops and restaurants nearby, and it’s only about a 15-minute walk to Borik Marina and the beach. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Good to know
Please note that the outdoor pools are heated from March 28 until November 6th.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.
Villa Vanilla with Heated Pool compared with other hotels in Zadar
Based on guest scores and reviews for 199 places to stay in Zadar. Distances as the crow flies.
- by guest reviews in Zadar
- 118th of 199
- its score; the average in Zadar is 9.3
- 8.6
- guest reviews
- 155
- from the centre of Zadar
- 1.7 km
What’s near Villa Vanilla with Heated Pool
Distances from the hotel as the crow flies.
- Zadar Airport (ZAD) 9.9 km
Frequently asked questions about Villa Vanilla with Heated Pool
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Vanilla with Heated Pool?
Check-out is until 10:00.
Does Villa Vanilla with Heated Pool have parking?
According to the hotel: parking, free parking. Ask the hotel whether you need to book it and whether there is a charge.
Does Villa Vanilla with Heated Pool have a pool?
According to the hotel: swimming pool.
How far is Villa Vanilla with Heated Pool from the centre of Zadar?
About 1.7 km from the centre of Zadar, as the crow flies.
