All-Inclusive Family Hotels in Zadar, Croatia
2 family-friendly hotels with all inclusive in Zadar . Handpicked for families who want the best.
All-inclusive is less common in Croatia than in Spain or Turkey, so the options around Zadar are limited but useful for families who want the food question settled. The all-inclusive choices here sit on the Falkensteiner Resort Borik grounds by the beach: Hotel Donat, a budget-friendly three-star, and Club Funimation Borik, a four-star with an all-inclusive plus plan and a full entertainment programme. Both put meals, drinks and beach access under one price. This guide explains what all-inclusive really covers in Zadar and which option fits which kind of family.
Zadar is a genuine Dalmatian city rather than a purpose-built resort, so all-inclusive here is the exception, clustered on the Borik resort grounds north of the centre. That means you can have the convenience of a fixed-price resort and still be a short bus or drive from a real old town with its Roman Forum, Sea Organ and proper restaurants when you fancy a night out beyond the buffet.
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🍽️Why Zadar is Great for Hotels with All Inclusive
The honest pitch for all-inclusive in Zadar is budget control rather than gourmet dining. Hotel Donat keeps things simple and affordable, covering buffet meals and drinks on the Borik grounds right by the beach. For families who want the bill known in advance and the kids fed without a fuss, it does exactly that, with dated but functional rooms and the sea and playground next door.
Club Funimation Borik is the step up, with an all-inclusive plus plan that pairs meals and drinks with a full entertainment team, pools and a water park. This is the option for families who want the resort to fill the day as well as the plate, with organised activities for the kids and the food handled. It costs more than Donat but does much more for an active family.
What all-inclusive in Zadar does not do is replace the city. Both resorts sit a short bus ride or drive from the old town, and it is worth heading in for a meal and the sunset at the Sea Organ at least a couple of evenings. Treat the all-inclusive as your reliable base and the city as the treat, and you get the best of both rather than a week stuck behind a buffet.
Parent's take
We went all-inclusive in Zadar mainly to stop counting the cost of snacks and drinks with two kids who eat constantly, and it worked. Knowing the food was sorted meant lazy pool days without a wallet check every hour. The buffet was fine rather than memorable, so we still went into the old town twice for a proper dinner, which felt like the right balance.
Our Top 2 Picks
Hotels in Zadar with all inclusive, sorted by guest rating.
Excellent
A four-star club resort in Borik with outdoor and indoor pools, a children's water park with slides, an award-winning wellness centre, tennis, beach volleyball and a beach. The all-inclusive plus plan and daytime kids entertainment make it a full-day base for active families.
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€444/night
Why families love Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik
This one kept the kids busy from breakfast to bedtime: pools, the water park and the entertainment team meant we rarely heard the word bored. We did the all-inclusive plus, which suited our schedule. The beach is pebbly so bring water shoes, and the pools get lively in peak afternoon.
Very Good
A three-star all-inclusive on the Falkensteiner Resort Borik grounds, right by the beach north of central Zadar. The plan covers buffet meals and drinks, and guests can use the resort's sports, playground and tennis facilities. A budget-friendly base for families who want meals sorted.
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€302/night
Why families love Hotel Donat - All Inclusive
All-inclusive took the pressure off the food question with two hungry kids, which is why we picked it. The rooms are dated but fine, and the beach and playground next door kept the days simple. Drinks and snacks being included meant fewer little arguments at the poolside.
💡Tips for Choosing a Hotel with All Inclusive in Zadar
- 1All-inclusive is rare in Croatia, so the Zadar options are limited and book up early; reserve well ahead if you want a fixed-price summer stay.
- 2Check exactly what the plan covers; some include only local drinks and set buffet hours, while the plus plans add snacks and more choice.
- 3The buffet is convenience rather than gourmet, so plan a couple of dinners in the old town for a taste of real Dalmatian food.
- 4Both all-inclusive resorts are on the Borik grounds north of the centre, so budget a bus or short drive for trips into the old town.
- 5All-inclusive suits families who graze all day; if you eat out a lot anyway, a room-only base near the old town may work out cheaper.
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