Hotel Degenija, Plitvice Lakes

Name: Hotel Degenija
Address: Selište Drežničko 59, Rakovica, 47245, Croatia
Telephone: +385 047782143

4.5 (32 reviews) · Comfort

Modern property near Plitvice Lakes National Park with an on-site restaurant and seasonal outdoor pool

Vicki V.

Sep 17, 2024
Ideal location, very friendly staff

Gideon V.

Sep 17, 2024
was a great place to stay.

Marls B.

Sep 09, 2024
Loved this hotel. Absolute charming. Incredible restaurant and a real gem.

Janice B.

Jul 12, 2024
Adorable hotel with a gorgeous restaurant with beautiful views. Very relaxing setting with outdoor gym and shower

Andre G.

Jun 27, 2024
Great option if you want to take a break near the Plitvice lakes area. Both hotel restaurants are great choices for lunch or dinner. Outdoor lawn... Read more

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Overview

Hotel Degenija offers an ideal base for exploring Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. Just an eight-minute drive from Entrance 1 of the park, this 4-star hotel provides easy access to the beautiful lakes and waterfalls. If you'd like to venture further, you can reach the capital city of Zagreb, the beautiful Adriatic coast, Dalmatia, or Istria, all within a two-hour drive.

Hotel Degenija features 20 comfortable and modern rooms. Though a bit mall, each is equipped with a Select Comfort bed, a minibar, and free WiFi. Previous kimkim travelers have praised the hotel for its cleanliness and ambience. The hotel's conveniences include a lobby, café with a cocktail bar, elevator, and private parking.

The hotel's restaurant, Degenija, offers a rich selection of traditional and national dishes, which previous guests have highly appreciated. Recreational amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycle rentals, plus a newly built outdoor gym and tennis court, debuting in 2023.

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Hotel Information

4-star Hotel

+385 047782143

Selište Drežničko 59

Hotel website

Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Convenient Location near Plitvice Lakes

Guests highlight the hotel's convenient location near Plitvice Lakes, making it an excellent choice for visitors wanting to explore the area. The park is just a short drive away. (7 mentions)

“The location to the parks is fantastic - it only took us 15 minutes to drive to the park entrance from here.” — Tracie N.

“Excellent location and beautiful surroundings” — Linda H.

“The perfect place to stay after spending the day exploring Plitvice Lakes.” — John B.

Friendly and Helpful Staff

The hotel staff is frequently praised for being friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall guest experience. (5 mentions)

“The hotel staff was nice and friendly” — Sraboni B.

“Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful.” — Amanda T.

“very helpful staff” — Susie B.

Good Breakfast Options

Breakfast at the hotel receives positive mentions, with guests enjoying a good selection of food in the morning. (4 mentions)

“Breakfast was very good.” — Dwight W.

“good breakfast” — Elizabeth B.

“We had a good selection for breakfast the next day.” — Tracie N.

Outdoor Amenities

The hotel offers several outdoor amenities, including a pool, lawn with chairs, and an outdoor gym. These features are especially appreciated during the summer. (4 mentions)

“We borrowed the bicycles and did a small tour around the area (they have numerous bike paths) and then enjoyed the afternoon at the pool.” — Tracie N.

“We enjoyed sitting in the gazebo, sipping wine, and looking out at the amazing landscape.” — Sondra J.

“Outdoor lawn with chairs and a pool was a great amenity, especially in the summer.” — Andre G.

Traveler Reviews

32 total ratings, 20 with reviews

4.5

Feature ratings

Authenticity & Character
4.5

Location
4.8

Staff
4.7

Cleanliness & Comfort
4.6

Tori V.

Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2024

We did not stay in the main hotel, but the house next to it. Room was fine. Nice breakfast in the morning, with a restaurant attached. They have a pool, but the weather was cool and it was closed. It looked very nice. Read more

Stayed in October 2024

Vicki V.

South Africa | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024

Ideal location, very friendly staff Read more

Stayed in September 2024

Gideon V.

South Africa | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024

was a great place to stay. Read more

Stayed in September 2024

Marls B.

Canada | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2024

Loved this hotel. Absolute charming. Incredible restaurant and a real gem. Read more

Stayed in August 2024

Lori S.

San Ramon, CA | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2024

Older hotel, but very convenient for doing the hike. Staff was very friendly and helpful as we needed a second room and they accommodated. Read more

Stayed in September 2024

Janice B.

New York, NY | Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024

Adorable hotel with a gorgeous restaurant with beautiful views. Very relaxing setting with outdoor gym and shower Read more

Stayed in June 2024

Andre G.

San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

Great option if you want to take a break near the Plitvice lakes area. Both hotel restaurants are great choices for lunch or dinner. Outdoor lawn with chairs and a pool was a great amenity, especially in the summer. Read more

Stayed in June 2024

Sondra J.

Dallas, TX | Reviewed on May 30, 2024

The hotel is well-maintained, beautifully landscaped and the food was wonderful. Probably one of our favorite dinners during our trip. The rooms are simple and basic, but the setting more than makes up for the basic rooms. We enjoyed sitting in the gazebo, sipping wine, and looking out at the amazing landscape. Read more

Stayed in May 2024

Amanda T.

Seattle, WA | Reviewed on May 11, 2024

Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Easy drive to the park. Cheapest hotel on the trip for laundry. Read more

Stayed in May 2024

Elizabeth B.

Apache Junction, AZ | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023

Clean rooms nice staff with a good breakfast and a great restaurant for dinner. Read more

Stayed in October 2023

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Hotel Information

4-star Hotel

+385 047782143

Selište Drežničko 59

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