Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea

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Deluxe Suite, sea view | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Double Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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6 Ul. Ivana Lukacica, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija, 21000
  • Place, Diocletian's Palace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Split Riva
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Saint Domnius
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Split (SPU)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, sea view

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Split

A stay at Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea places you in the heart of Split, steps from Diocletian's Palace and Split Riva. .This guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Port of Split and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bacvice Beach.

What's nearby

  • Diocletian's Palace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Split Riva - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Game of Thrones Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of Split - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Split Station - 7 min walk
  • Split Airport (SPU) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof 68 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Terminal F Passport - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bobis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Twins - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Bar St-Riva - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea

Guesthouse in Split, steps from Diocletian's Palace
Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea offers 7 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Split guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October - 31 March, EUR 1.86 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.93 per night for guests aged 12-17 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 September, EUR 2.65 per person, per night for adults; EUR 1.33 per night for guests aged 12-17 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Cleaning fee: EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Property Registration Number 41560495690

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Grand Palace Luxury Retreat
Retreat Tale Of The Sea Split
Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea Split
Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea Guesthouse
Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea Guesthouse Split

Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely apartment in a fantastic location

We stayed in the suite which has a double bedroom and a separate living room/kitchen. It has fabulous views over the harbour on one side and the old town on the other. It has been beautifully renovated. You do need to bear in mind that there is no reception so be sure to let them know when you are expecting to arrive. They send you a video to show you how to navigate the maze of steps and alleyways on the old town which is easy to follow. The kitchen is well appointed although some kitchen roll would have been useful. The windows provide really great sound insulation from the church bells but we could hear people in the room above and to the side. Our only issue was that there wasn’t enough hot water for 2 consecutive showers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shala

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fabulous property with a great view of the harbor and the Riv. Thoma greeted us and provided awesome recommendations for our stay. I highly recommend the Grand Palace Luxury Retreat for your stay in Split!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location to the marina and castle was fantastic. In fact the unit was inside the castle walls. The down side was this is not an actual hotel, there is no front desk, no bellman, and it's kind of a maze to get to the unit. It's through the castle doors, up some stairs, around a corner, up a lot more stairs to a platform, to the right, a few more stairs, around a corner, over a plywood walkway til you are finally there. Luckily a man came to show us the way and carried our suitcases. Someone was supposed to show up at checkout to help us with the suitcases but they never came, so we got help from strangers. The unit was nice, very clean, very comfortable, and once you exited the maze everything you could possibly want was there...the restaurants, shopping, buses, boats, the marina, gelato everywhere. You could pop around every corner to something new. If you have mobility issues or just don't like to lug your heavy suitcases around, pick something else. If you like a 24 hour from desk, also pick something else. It worked out for us, but a hotel with breakfast would have been good too :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect. Great all around. Memorable four days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
right in the middle of old town and place, busy, loud, no parking options. I don't know why they supply a coffee maker when there is no coffee supply. I suppose they want the guest to bring their own coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
host was very helpful and met us at taxi drop off area to show us how to get to property. He had sent a video for us, but we were a little confused so it was very nice of him to meet us! The room was beautiful and clean! Beautiful sea view from 2 windows that open. Bed was very comfortable, AC worked great, and room was quiet. Location was perfect and close to everything! Would definitely stay there again for next trip to Split!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has been professionally renovated that has the amenities and comfort of a luxury hotel, and much more. The kitchen was well supplied, and I loved the murals of old Split on the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in the best location & everything around the area is easily accessible. One of the staff member met me at the pickup location to helpe with my bags & check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location. The only thing I'd add is a roll of paper towels to the kitchen area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Midlothian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I LOVED this apartment. It is beautifully updated- looks straignt from HGTV! The kitchen was modern, the floors were gorgeous, and the stone wall/exposed beams in the ceiling made it look so authentic to the area. Only one caution is that you have to go up LOTS of stairs to get to the apt and the area feels a bit scary but is fine once you get in the building. Bed is very firm. Highly recommend. So convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique apartment in centre easy access to beautiful old town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property that I will hopefully get to stay again one day. Really good location and walkable to everything in central Split. The room was really nice and the hotel team were so helpful and friendly. Great communication and even sent through recommendations for Split. Highly recommend to stay here if you can.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Split. Our host, Toma, was extremely communicative. If you book through Expedia, be sure to send a message when you expect to arrive because our host had to meet us to let us in and show us around. We were walked through the property, given a tour of the room, AND Toma provided a list of recommendations for nearby attractions within walking distance, restaurants, and gave us a little bit of history about the building and its surroundings. The rooms were newly renovated, comfortable bedding, came with a mini fridge and a nespresso machine with a variety of glassware (in case you feel like enjoying wine), a blow dryer and a steamer that worked like a charm. Oh and the bathroom had the BEST walk-in rain shower. Loved this place - would come again - highly recommend! Can’t thank Toma enough for being an amazing host :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was in within the walls of the old town palace. The rooms were very clean and modern. We could walk easily to excellent restaurants within minutes. We did have a problem gaining access to the prpperty in the there was no on-sight staff. And we had to enlist the help of a shop owner to call the property manager to come get us to take us to the facility and give us keys, etc. It would help to have information provided a day prior to our stay - such as access codes and directions for how to find the facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice unit in Old Town Split,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this apartment was fantastic. The building is currently being renovated in the stairway but the room was beautiful! The location is perfect inside the walls of the palace, close to everything including shops, restaurants and bars. The only downfall we found was the lift wasnt working but im sure this will be part of the renovations. The host was more than happy to assist with our bags and communication was clear and simple through Whatsapp. Highly recommend anyone going to Split to stay here! We definitely will if we ever get the opportunity!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised this beautiful apartment is exactly as advertised with stunning views and inside the Palace walls! Toma met us there for check in, he helped with luggage and our questions. Just used what’s app for easy communication. Highly recommend this beautiful apartment!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, DENVER

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property could not have been better. Even though it is a extremely busy area, the sound proofing in the windows makes for a quiet stay. My one and only complaint is that for this price they should have had separate shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. They had one bottle of soap in the shower to wash everything and no conditioner!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Desnos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above expectations. Best location, amazing apartment with city view everything you need with a stone throw away. Basically staying in a palace with history all around. I will definitely be back and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay

This property is so beautiful and clean. It’s a challenge to find it but once you do you will not regret it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property - the room, the view and location. I would suggest setting a specific meeting point with the host as it is not easy to find. Especially impressed with the decor and the washroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025