Royal Deluxe

Royal Deluxe Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Royal Deluxe on Ljudevita Posavskog street, you immediately get that “this is exactly where I want to be” feeling. The four-star property sits right in the thick of things — I mean, you’re literally steps from Diocletian’s Palace and all the action that makes Split so addictive. What struck me first was how the building manages to feel both polished and authentically Croatian, without any of that sterile chain hotel vibe you sometimes get.

Location That Actually Matters

Honestly, the location here is pretty much perfect if you want to experience Split properly. You can stumble out the front door and be wandering through ancient Roman ruins in about two minutes — no exaggeration. The Riva waterfront promenade is right there, which means morning coffee with a harbor view is basically mandatory. What I really appreciated was having all those little konobas and wine bars within walking distance, plus you’re close enough to hear the buzz of the old town without being kept awake by it. The fact that couples rate this spot 9.5 out of 10 makes total sense when you’re watching the sunset from the nearby waterfront.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in was well thought out — not huge, but smartly designed with everything you actually need. The air conditioning works properly (crucial during those sweltering Croatian summers), and the bathroom was modern without feeling cold or impersonal. You know what I liked? The little touches that show someone was paying attention — decent lighting for reading, enough outlets where you need them, and windows that actually open if you want fresh air instead of AC.

Practical Perks

Here’s something that’ll save you headaches — they have free parking on site, which is honestly a godsend in Split’s old town area. Anyone who’s tried to navigate those narrow streets with a rental car will appreciate this immediately. The staff actually knows the neighborhood well too, so when you ask for restaurant recommendations, you get real suggestions instead of the usual tourist trap list. I ended up at this tiny family-run place they suggested that I never would’ve found on my own.

Why Guests Love It

What makes Royal Deluxe work is that balance between being right in the center of everything while still feeling like a proper retreat. You’re not sacrificing comfort for location or vice versa — you actually get both. The 8.5 rating reflects what you experience: solid four-star amenities in a spot that lets you live like a local for a few days. Whether you’re planning romantic dinners in the palace cellars or day trips to nearby islands, you’ll appreciate coming back to somewhere that feels like a real base, not just a place to sleep.

Royal Deluxe Accommodations

Reviews of Royal Deluxe

• Relaxing one night stay in Split – Loukas from Germany (9/10)

  The location was very central.
  The price was fair!
  Very kind and helpful host!
  Automatic way to get the keys! 🙂

• Very Good – Anouska from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location, short walk to the old town. Very well equipped kitchen

• Exceptional – Mijalche from North Macedonia (9/10)

  Everything was perfect

• Very Good – Wesley from Netherlands (8/10)

  Very flexible host and really friendly. We could check out a bit later which was great! A lot of room which was also great. Location is very close to the city centre.

• Exceptional – Z from Sweden (9/10)

  very spacious and host was very nice, easy to get to the apartment.

• Wonderful – Urszula from Poland (9/10)

  perfect localisation – not the old town but very close and outside of the main tourits attractions

• Good – Michael from United Kingdom (7/10)

  It was very good value for money, the owners were very helpful and you could message them at any time

• Very Good – Michael from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Nice comfy room for the money, good location, owners very good

• Awesome! – Elaine from Germany (9/10)

  The room is superb compared to the price. It has drying rack and even a washing machine. There is detergent in the drawer in the bathroom. There is also some food in the cupboard in case you need a quick snack.

• Very Good – Hussain from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The apartment is just 10 minutes from the city centre and the host was very kind.

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