Best Pet-Friendly Stays in Split for Your Adriatic Adventure

Boutique Hotel Venturo is adults-only, so I would not suggest it to parents travelling with children; families should look at other hotels in Split. For a couple or a group of adult relatives, it works well: the beach is directly in front of the hotel, the rooftop pool looks over the sea, and the spa adds a sauna and a hot tub for slower afternoons. A 9.9 rating from 38 reviews is a strong signal for a small property.

Villa Nepos Hotel is a heritage villa in central Split, steps from Diocletian's Palace, and the kitchenettes in its rooms are what I would point out to parents first: breakfasts and snacks become easy. Bačvice Beach is less than 1 km away, rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and pets are welcome. I would choose it for a family that wants the old town and a sandy beach on foot, and a score of 9.6 from 192 reviews is outstanding.

Heritage hotel Santa Lucia is a four-star hotel in Split city centre, and I would recommend it to families who want to walk to Diocletian's Palace. Family rooms have air conditioning, private bathrooms and city views. The garden, terrace and outdoor seating area give a calm corner, there is a bar and a coffee shop, and the family-friendly restaurant serves Mediterranean and Croatian dishes with dietary options. Pets are welcome.

I would pick Palazzo President for a family that wants a polished base in central Split. The five-star hotel sits at the foot of Marjan Hill, has an on-site restaurant serving Mediterranean and international cuisine and a bar, and offers free WiFi. Pets are welcome. Bačvice Beach is a short drive away. The listing mentions no pool or play area. A rating of 9.3 from 105 reviews is strong.

For a family, Cora Hotel is more of a wellness hotel than a play hotel, so I would suggest it to parents who value a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room after a day in Split. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, and a fitness centre and a terrace are on site. Breakfast offers a wide choice. Pets are welcome, and wellness packages can be booked.

For a family, Hotel Park Split has an outdoor pool and sits right next to Bačvice beach, so the day can run between water and sand. The hotel was completely restructured in 2015, and the air-conditioned rooms mix contemporary comfort with traditional elegance. Free Wi-Fi is included and pets are welcome. There is an upscale restaurant and a bar for the evening. The city centre is within easy reach.

AC Hotel by Marriott Split is a modern four-star with sea-view rooms, and I would suggest it to families who want a reliable base for visiting Diocletian's Palace with a pool to come back to. The indoor pool works in any weather, the spa and fitness centre give parents some time to themselves, and the restaurant offers a varied menu for different tastes. Rooms are air-conditioned and pets are accepted. A guest score of 9.3 from over 2,000 reviews backs the choice.

For a family, briig boutique hotel is a beachfront address in central Split, steps from Bačvice beach, with a rooftop pool and a bar, plus a spa. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and pets are welcome. Diocletian's Palace is a 10-minute walk away, so the main sights are on foot. The central, popular-beach setting is lively, so I would ask for a quieter room and expect evening noise in summer.

Samstag ParkZone is a four-star in Split with soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms and private balconies, which helps a family sleep well in a lively city. It is near Diocletian's Palace and Bačvice Beach, so sightseeing and swimming are both easy, and on-site parking is available for families arriving by car. Pets are welcome, and check-in is private. I would choose it as a practical city base, and a score of 9.2 from 93 reviews is excellent.