Accommodations in Croatia: Holiday Home or Hotel?

Admittedly, tastes vary, but when it comes to the decision between a holiday home or hotel, there are some clear advantages that speak more in favor of the holiday home. Especially during the pandemic, family vacations in a private holiday home were still possible when it became difficult, risky, or uncomfortable in hotels!

In our modern or rustic accommodations in Croatia, you can spend your vacation in a truly authentic way. A typical Croatian holiday home or a hotel with standard rooms? Well, for us, the decision is simple – in an authentic and well-equipped holiday home, you can fully focus on your vacation and are completely independent of hotel rules, fixed meal times, or other restrictions.

What other advantages do holiday homes or hotels offer you? We have compiled some of the most important points for you in this article.

What speaks for privacy and independence in a holiday home?

When choosing between a holiday home or a hotel, it always comes down to what you want to do on your vacation. If you spend the entire day at the beach and only want a place to sleep in the evening, a hotel can certainly be a solution. However, when the weather is bad, it can get boring quickly in a hotel room. Not so in a holiday home, where you have much more freedom, especially when traveling with children. The question of holiday home or hotel also favors the holiday home for groups.

In a holiday home, you have:

Plenty of space, even for a large family or group of friends
Your privacy, because the neighboring villas are further away
Completely flexible scheduling, as you are not tied to meal times or pool hours.

What does a holiday home cost compared to a hotel?

When considering a holiday home or hotel, the price question is always on the table. What is more expensive: a holiday home or a hotel? Generally, vacationers think that a holiday home is more expensive or even unaffordable, but that is not the case. The exact price depends on various factors, such as location and amenities, but also on how many people share the cost of the holiday home. Therefore, holiday homes are particularly the ideal and affordable solution for group trips.

What other costs arise when vacationing in a holiday home or hotel?

In contrast to well-equipped villas or holiday homes, hotels often charge extra for various wellness or fitness offerings. However, our properties come with their own pool and fitness equipment that you can use completely free of charge.

Additionally, there are the costs for meals. Cooking in the holiday home or hotel meals that you might not like or that you cannot enjoy due to allergies? This problem does not arise with the holiday apartment, as you are the chef here.

In a hotel, you may pay for meals but might sleep through breakfast and not like the offered lunch. In your own holiday apartment, you can decide when and what to eat, and therefore also have the grocery costs fully in view. Moreover, you can enjoy local snacks on your excursions that you wouldn't find in a hotel.

Modern beach bungalow with sea view. An elegant bungalow with a covered terrace and large windows that open up to the blue sea. A paved path runs along the coast, lined with green plants. The sky is clear with a few clouds, creating a relaxed and sunny atmosphere.

What holiday home options are there for different tastes?

Hotel rooms are usually sparsely and functionally furnished and meet a certain standard. Therefore, the choice of a hotel is often more dependent on price or additional services. However, if you want to book a holiday home or hotel in Croatia, you have a huge selection with the holiday homes from Crovillas that also considers many individual wishes. Holiday homes offer better amenities than what a hotel room can provide!

Holiday home or hotel – what location do you prefer?

We have holiday homes in the countryside, right by the sea, or even in the middle of the city. There is always something suitable for excursionists, reclusive romantics, or water lovers and party animals!

What amenities do you prefer in a holiday home or hotel?

We have villas tailored for fitness enthusiasts, as well as properties designed for party people and holiday apartments suitable for family vacations. Sauna, whirlpool, children's playground... you have the choice!

Are children and pets welcome in holiday homes or hotels?

Not always are children and pets welcome in a holiday apartment or hotel, but in our properties, family-friendliness is a priority. Here you can plan suitable properties for your vacation with your children or dogs. We are also happy to assist you in making your selection!

What advantages does a holiday home offer compared to a hotel?

It is often criticized that holiday apartments offer less comfort, but is that really the case? Of course, when deciding between a holiday apartment or a hotel, it also matters whether you like to call room service and prefer to have tasks done for you. In a holiday apartment, there is no service button. You have to make your bed yourself every day – or not, that’s entirely up to you – clean, wash, or cook.

At Crovillas, we offer you well-equipped holiday apartments that provide everything you need for a feel-good vacation. And for all properties, it applies: We also have great extras for you! Upon request, we offer you a babysitter, a shuttle, a private chef, or a yacht charter. We would be happy to explain more about this when you book!

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