A stay at Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea places you in the heart of Split, steps from Split Riva and Diocletian's Palace. .This guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Port of Split and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bacvice Beach.
Cathedral of Saint Domnius - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Gregory of Nin Statue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Port of Split - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Split Station - 7 min walk
Split Airport (SPU) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Terminal F Passport - 3 min walk
LVXOR - 2 min walk
Bobis - 2 min walk
Caffe Bar St-Riva - 3 min walk
Leopold's Craft Beer Bar - 2 min walk
About this property
Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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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!
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.
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.
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.
Staff and service was great! We were greeted by the staff even though we got to the property late and were guided through our stay
Tanaz
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jamison
Oct 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was ideal for access to Diolcletian's Palace, obviously, and the room itself was very clean and comfortable. Quieter than expected. Our point of contact was very helpful. Would highly recommend.
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.
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.
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!
The location was amazing in a newly renovated space. It was wonderful to be in the heart of the area and within the palace walls. The building is almost finished being completed updated and we were the first to stay in one of the renovated apartments.
This was an amazing property that took a little bit of fun to get to well worth it. We felt like we were the luckiest people in all of split with the view and our beautiful accommodations that was spotless and well decorated location with superb.
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!
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.
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.
Such a beautiful room!! The view was amazing, never got old and the location is unbelievable! Perfect location to walk and see everything, we were able to stop into our room just to rest whenever, very ideal! You can tell it’s newly renovated property, so nice! Staff were very nice and very responsive, they made it so easy to find the property! Definitely will be booking this for next time! Loved!! :))