The old man and the sea

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Old Man and the Sea in Novalja offers family rooms with sea views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a balcony, private bathroom, and modern amenities such as a coffee machine, refrigerator, and TV. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, paid shuttle service, outdoor seating area, and full-day security. Free on-site private parking is available, along with a work desk and wardrobe for added convenience. Local Attractions: Planjka-Trinćel Beach is 1.7 km away, providing easy access to the sea. Boating opportunities enhance the surrounding area, offering diverse activities for visitors. Accessibility: Zadar Airport is 79 km from the hotel, providing convenient travel options. Reception staff speak English and Croatian, ensuring smooth communication for all guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nena
Croatia Croatia
“Everything is nice and clean, and we had a great time”
Nicola
Italy Italy
“La struttura era praticamente nuova , la camera era più grande del solito ed era dotata di tutti i comfort . Bagno grande nuovo è pulito , balcone stupendo con vista sul mare ! Ma la differenza di questa struttura la fanno Jasmin e Merima che...”
Ziewiec
Poland Poland
“Apartament pachniał nowością, było czysto i bardzo komfortowo. Spokojna okolica, a równocześnie blisko do centrum (10 min spacerem). Piękny widok na morze.”
Jose
Spain Spain
“Limpio, cómodo, nuevo. El personal que te atiende.”
Denys
Ukraine Ukraine
“I really liked that the room was clean. The air conditioning worked perfectly, there were shutters on the windows and the balcony door, as well as mosquito screens, which was very convenient. The shower was excellent, and the black toilet was a...”
Fabrizio
Italy Italy
“Vista mare stupenda, struttura nuovissima e molto curata. Ottima pulizia. In camera trovi frigo e macchinetta del caffè.”
Andrea
Italy Italy
“Nel nostro soggiorno non era compresa la colazione, ma come posizione è molto comoda al centro di Novaljia, raggiungibile in pochi minuti a piedi.”
Péter
Hungary Hungary
“Új épület, új berendezések. Jó illat, biztonságos, nagy parkoló. Tulajdonképpen egy szállodai szoba stílusú apartman csak kissé tágasabb.”

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The old man and the sea

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

House rules

The old man and the sea takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$233. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 45 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the hotel for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.