Hotel Belveder in Pag, sea views and a pool, with mixed reviews
Hotel Belveder is a sea-view hotel in Pag, in Zadarska županija, with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a lounge bar. Quiet setting, great views and a lift down to the beach. I'd pick it for couples and active travellers who can live with tight parking and very mixed feedback on the owner.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Hotel Belveder is and how to get there
Hotel Belveder stands at Put Veli Brig 20 in Pag, in the Zadarska županija region, right on the sea. It is a few minutes from the old town and, according to the hotel, 200 m from several beaches. Guests describe a quiet part of town, so quiet that one says the only sound at night is cicadas.
The famous party beach of Zrće is 20 km away, which is why the hotel presents itself as a base for people who want calm by day and nightlife within reach. Parking is the weak spot. Guests mention four spaces in front of the hotel that are always taken, and narrow, steep lanes behind it where finding room is hard. If you come by car, ask the hotel where to leave it before you arrive.
What the hotel offers
Hotel Belveder is a sea-front hotel with an outdoor pool and sunbathing area, a lounge bar and a restaurant. It was built on the rock, and one guest was pleasantly surprised to find a lift whose exit is right by the beach.
The restaurant serves local products such as cheese, lamb, seafood and fish, with Croatian and international wines. The hotel also says it arranges excursions to the Krka and Plitvice national parks, hiking routes on the Velebit and boat rental to explore the Gulf of Pag. Those are the hotel's own claims, so I would confirm what is actually running in the month you travel.
Guests describe the rooms as clean and tidy, and one calls the bed very comfortable. The café terrace gets special praise for its sunsets over the sea.
What guests like about it
Google gives it 4.1 out of 5 from 316 reviews, and the praise follows clear patterns.
- The view. Several guests say the sea view from the rooms and the restaurant is the best in town.
- Cleanliness. Rooms, pool, restaurant and grounds are described as spotless, and one guest says the pool is cleaned every day.
- The staff. Many reviewers call the staff friendly and welcoming, and some say the hosts met every request.
- Food and breakfast. Breakfast is called solid, with a good choice, and the dinners get praise from some guests.
- The calm. The setting is peaceful, so nights are quiet.
What to know before you book
This is where the hotel splits opinion. Three guests left one-star reviews about the owner and the way their stay was handled, and I think you should read that side with care. Others in the five-star camp say the hotel simply matches its price and category, and that people expecting more may be unrealistic.
| What guests report | What I would do |
|---|---|
| Owner described as rude and unprofessional by several one-star reviewers | Keep every message and confirmation in writing |
| One guest says no room was available on arrival despite a deposit sent months earlier | Get the booking confirmed again a few days before |
| Prices called inflated, and food called poor by the same critics, while others enjoyed it | Compare rates and decide whether to eat in |
| Very little parking at the front | Ask where to park before you arrive |
I cannot judge who is right, and the reviews on both sides are consistent in their own way. What I can say is that the good reviews focus on the setting and the cleanliness, and the bad ones on the owner's behaviour.
Who Hotel Belveder suits
I would choose it for couples and active travellers who care more about a sea view, a pool and a quiet night than about polished service. The hotel's excursions and its distance to Zrće make it a flexible base for groups with different plans.
I would skip it if you arrive by car and hate searching for parking, or if a smooth, predictable check-in matters more to you than the view.
What to do around Pag
From Hotel Belveder you can walk to the old town and to several beaches, and the sea is right there for a swim. For a bigger day out, the hotel says it organises trips to the Krka and Plitvice national parks, hiking on the Velebit and boat rental on the Gulf of Pag.
If you want nightlife, Zrće is the name to know, 20 km away. For a quieter stay, the terrace café at sunset is probably all you need.
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