Ethno Houses Plitvice Lakes Hotel in Plitvice Lakes

Description

Ethno Houses Plitvice Lakes Hotel is a 4-star wooden chalet complex built in 2012, located near Croatia’s famous Plitvice Lakes National Park. The hotel offers a wide variety of room types, from economy rooms to deluxe suites with balconies and mountain views, accommodating solo travelers to large families. Guests can expect amenities such as air conditioning, heating, soundproof rooms, and free WiFi. The property features multiple recreational facilities including a tennis court, fitness center, spa and wellness center, bowling, mini golf, fishing, and a children’s playground. On-site dining is available with a restaurant and bar serving local specialties, although some guests found the food pricey and limited in variety. Staff service is generally rated as friendly and helpful, with some reviewers highlighting the assistance provided with luggage and park information. The hotel allows pets with an additional fee and welcomes children of all ages, offering cribs but no extra beds. Parking is free and there is easy access to the national park entrance, just a 5-minute walk away.

Location

Situated in Plitvica Selo, the hotel is 1.75 kilometers from the entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia’s oldest and most visited natural attraction. The nearest airport is Zadar (ZAD), located 91 kilometers away. Guests will find a restaurant and bed & breakfast, Plitvica Lodge, just 110 meters from the hotel. The hotel’s location provides a serene natural environment with forest surroundings, though access includes a narrow forest road, which some guests have noted. The proximity to the national park allows for convenient day trips and nature walks directly from the hotel grounds.

Tips

• If you book a room in one of the chalets, be prepared for some stairs as some rooms are on higher floors; staff will assist with luggage.
• To avoid noise disturbances, request rooms away from neighbors or inquire about soundproofing options.
• For meals, try the restaurant but be aware that some dishes, like the local specialty Peka, can be expensive and heavy on potatoes and garlic.

Policies and conditions

• Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Children between 0 and 3 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
• Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
• Pets: Pets are allowed Fee: €15.00 (approx. US$17.73) per pet per stay
• Service animals: Service animals are allowed
• Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
• Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, DinersClub
• Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 10:30.