Croatia – Combining luxury and children’s fun
Looking for an ideal family base near Zadar in Croatia? Look no further! Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora is a luxurious 5-star family hotel, reopened in 2022 after a major renovation. Located on the Punta Skala Peninsula near Petrčane, near Zadar, the hotel offers a stylish blend of relaxation, adventure, and children’s fun, with direct access to a private beach along the Adriatic coast. Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora is ideal for families who want to combine luxury and children’s fun.
The hotel has 230 rooms and suites, including spacious family rooms and deluxe suites, many with sea views and private balconies. Children stay free in their parents’ room. A dedicated kitchenette is available for babies, equipped with all amenities, including a steamer, microwave, and blender. Some suites even feature small climbing walls for extra-adventurous families. Highly recommended!
Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora features three outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a waterslide. There’s also a separate pool for the little ones. It’s surrounded by spacious sunbathing areas with parasols and loungers, and offers direct access to the private beach along Croatia’s Adriatic coast. Free swimming lessons for children and sports activities such as water polo and windsurfing are also offered.
Acquapura SPA is a modern wellness area with saunas, a steam bath, a hot tub, a variety of massages, body and facial treatments, manicures and pedicures. The spa offers a serene environment for parents to relax while children play in the indoor or outdoor play area.
Culinary experiences range from half-board buffets with live cooking to child-friendly snack menus in the Artigiani Restaurant. There are also several bars: the Artigiani bar/lounge with a pleasant outdoor terrace, the Oaza pool bar, and a beach bar. For gourmets, there’s also Planika (steak & pizza) and Bracera (seafood) for a variety of dining options.
The hotel offers a comprehensive range of children’s facilities: Falky Land, an indoor play paradise, a bouldering and climbing wall, a science camp, a teen room, a VR zone, laser tag, a cinema, and a trampoline. For the sporty types, there’s mini golf, 7 tennis courts, a gym with yoga & Pilates, bike rentals, mini golf, soccer, basketball, and beach volleyball. Something for everyone.
Just one kilometer away is the village of Petrčane, with its local charm and beaches. A little further, about 10 kilometers, is the historic city of Zadar, with sights such as the Sea Organ, the Greeting to the Sun, the Forum, and St. Donat’s Church. These are all must-sees, all easily accessible by car. Zadar is also the perfect place for a pleasant terrace.
