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Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

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

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Deluxe Double Room, City View

Deluxe Double Room, City View

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

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Deluxe Suite, sea view

Deluxe Suite, sea view

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

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About this property

Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea

Guesthouse in Split, steps from Diocletian's Palace
This smoke-free guesthouse features tour/ticket assistance and free WiFi in public areas.
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.

During your stay at Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea, you're just a quick walk from Diocletian's Palace. Free WiFi in public areas and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Diocletian's Palace and Split Riva
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Split guesthouse is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Grand Palace Luxury Retreat - Tale Of The Sea offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 41560495690
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Jamison

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room in older building. Nicely renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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