Looking for apartments to rent in Zadar? Look no further than the Villa Diana Zadar. Villa Diana Zadar is a modern apartment stay just twenty minutes from Old Town Zadar, and tucked into a quiet neighborhood.
With a large free parking area, a fully stocked and ready to use kitchenette, and apartments that sleep up to six, Villa Diana Zadar is prefect for all travelers! And shoot, they’ve recently added a “digital nomads package” which includes a dedicated work space and a free bike rental!
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Villa Diana Zadar Quick Facts
Location | 20 minute walk to Old Town + beach
Price Point | Mid-Range
Star Ratings | 9.4 on Booking.com
Parking | Free parking
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Highlights of Villa Diana Zadar Apartments
- Free private parking
- Modern, yet cozy feel
- Apartments in different sizes
- Very clean apartments
Our Experience at Villa Diana Apartments in Zadar
Pulling up to Villa Diana, we were delighted to find a large parking area to park our rental car during our stay.
While we were going through check-in and getting the lowdown on Zadar, we were given ice cold sparkling water and offered breakfast for the following morning.
When we were shown up to our apartment, both of us looked at each other thinking, how is it possible that Villa Diana is nicer in person than it is online?! Yes, the pictures online and fantastic reviews and ratings online truly don’t do Villa Diana Zadar justice.
After relaxing in the villa for a bit, showering up, and getting ready to head into Zadar, we made the quick 15-20 minute walk to the city.
Details of the Villa Diana Apartments
Each of the different apartments at Villa Diana offer different layouts, accommodating different amounts of people.
We stayed in the one bedroom apartment, so the details in this post are from that apartment. You can find their other apartments and capacity for each here.
The Bedroom
Completely separate from the rest of the apartment, the bedrooms at Villa Diana seem more like a hotel room!
With a nice bed, extra pillows, and loads of closet space, you can really move right on in! Our bedroom even had two windows allowing for so much daylight to shine in.. Although, let’s be real, you’ll be spending time in the living space rather than the bedroom itself!
The Living Space
Modern yet welcoming, the living space comes complete with a T.V., Wi-Fi, large couch and cute throw pillows.
There’s plenty of space to just hang out and relax, and with the open floor plan to the kitchen, the living space is great for a pre-dinner drink!
The Kitchen
Each apartment at Villa Diana includes some sort of kitchen. How large the kitchen is dependent on the room booked.
Our kitchen was a fully functioning kitchen complete with a huge fridge, stove and oven, and all the kitchen utensils ever needed. The table in the kitchen was a nice touch to really make us feel in a fully functioning apartment.
I honestly was so blown away by the extras that were stocked in the kitchen. In our 10+ years of travel, we’ve never stayed at a place with a kitchen as fully stocked as the one at Villa Diana.
Just look at the pictures below.. this is just a small glimpse of how stocked the kitchen was. A cheese grater and waffle iron?! Come on!! Amazing!!
The Bathroom
As weird as it sounds, bathrooms make or break places for us. And the bathroom at Villa Diana was great! The shower is large and has a tub as well!
The towels are soft and comfortable, and the bathroom itself is really spacious. We also loved the big window in the bathroom so we could dry our clothes with the fresh air blowing in without our clothes being everywhere in the main area of the apartment.
Details of the Grounds at Villa Diana Apartments in Zadar
Free Parking
Free parking is huge when road tripping in Croatia. Parking fees can break the budget, and nobody wants to spend money on that anyways, so the free parking at Villa Diana was a huge bonus!
The parking lot is just big enough for the guests, and with the close proximity to downtown Zadar, it’s a great place to leave your car and just walk into town!
Upstairs Terrace
The upstairs terrace at Villa Diana has really nice outdoor furniture and a huge umbrella for some shade making it the perfect place for an evening drink!
With Wi-Fi accessible from the terrace, it’s also the perfect place to get some work done, or plan out the next part of your trip. There’s even books there to sit back and have a nice read! It really is a relaxing evening spot!
Garden/Lounge Area
After making a great dinner and pouring a glass of Croatian wine, there’s no better place to enjoy the meal than outside at Villa Diana.
Downstairs and around the back of Villa Diana, there’s a cozy garden/lounge area. It’s hidden away from the road, and is a great place to enjoy a meal. With bees buzzing around the garden, and proper tables and chairs, eating here couldn’t be more enjoyable.
We enjoyed our breakfast in the downstairs garden, and it was lovely!
Private Lounges
Some rooms at Villa Diana have private outdoor lounge areas. Whether it’s laying out sunbathing or having a romantic evening together with your loved one, the private lounge areas are great for well, a bit of privacy!
Not all rooms come with this lounge areas, so be sure to double check yours does when booking!
Villa Diana Zadar FAQs
Is there parking at Villa Diana Zadar?
Yes, there is free parking in a private parking lot at Villa Diana Zadar for guests.
Is there an airport shuttle for Villa Diana?
Yes. After you have secured your booking for an apartment at Villa Diana, you can request they arrange an airport shuttle for you.
When is Check in and check out at the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa?
Check-in is from 15:00 – 22:30. Though, as a courtesy, if you’re arriving late, you should let the hotel staff know. Checkout is by 10:00; however, you can request a late check-out.
Are pets allowed in the Villa Diana Apartments?
No, these apartments for rent in Zadar are pet-free.
Is there a swimming pool?
No, there is not a swimming pool at Villa Diana Zadar.
Is there Wi-Fi at Villa Diana Zadar?
Yes, there is free shared WiFi that works in the apartments and in the common areas. We recommend getting a VPN to protect your online security any time you use a shared WiFi network.
We are currently using Nord VPN and have been extremely satisfied with the performance. However, Cyber Ghost also has some really great reviews.
Things to Do Near Villa Diana
Day Trip to Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice Lakes National Park is the famous waterfall national park in Croatia. With the lakes being less than two hours away from Zadar, it’s a great day trip from Villa Diana. Do be aware that there is no swimming in these lakes, and it can get a bit touristy.
We enjoyed a full day at Plitvice Lakes, so we’d recommend actually driving there after leaving Zadar, and staying near Plitvice Lakes National Park for a night too.
WATCH MORE | 3 Minutes of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Day Trip to Krka National Park
Krka National Park is a lesser visited national park in Croatia, but we aren’t sure why. At this national park, you can actually get into the water and swim around at the bottom of the falls!
It again can get quite touristy, but it is well worth the visit! It’s about an hour south of Zadar, and is right off the highway, so you can make this as an easy day trip, or if you’re heading south, just make it a pitstop on your way to Split.
WATCH MORE | A Day at Krka National Park
Explore Zadar
Zadar is a beautiful city to visit! With things like the Greeting to the Sun and the Sea Organ, wandering around Zadar makes for a great evening!
Walk along the waterfront and enjoy some gelato, and don’t forget to catch the sunset near the Greeting to the Sun!
One of the things we were most looking forward to with our stay at Villa Diana, was the proximity to Old Town Zadar. There are so many great things to do in Zadar and some amazingly rich history, it a great place to visit!
Getting to Villa Diana in Zadar
By Car
Put “Villa Diana Zadar” into your map app, and you should have no problem getting right to the villa.
Just be sure it’s not taking you to the “Villa Diana” on the coast. That’s the wrong one!
Again, Villa Diana has free parking, so you don’t have to worry about finding or paying for a place to leave your rental car during your stay.
By Foot
Villa Diana is located about a 15-minute walk outside of the main part of Zadar. This walk includes going by the harbor and through a park, and it feels completely safe.
It’s close enough to the craziness of Zadar, but far enough away to enjoy a quiet stay.
Booking Your Stay
You can find all the different apartment layouts Villa Diana offers here. and then choose what room fits your desired stay.
You can stay in the full apartments with a separate bedroom, studio apartments, or a luxury apartment with a beautiful tub, shower, and private balcony!
If you’d rather stay at a place in Zadar with a pool, check out the Art Villa Ines!
Recommended Gear for Villa Diana
While you don’t need any specific gear to actually stay at the Villa Diana, we recommend this travel gear for your trip to Croatia.
Good Camera | This can be just a phone, but if you’re looking to print or really edit your photos, we recommend this camera kit. Taking good quality photos is a great way to capture all the memories!
Backpack | We always, always travel with this backpack. It’s the perfect carry-on size pack with shelf like compartments to organize all your belongings.
Water Bottle | And this water bottle keeps drinks cold for 24 hours! The best way to beat the heat in Croatia!
*Although we stayed at Villa Diana as special guests, all opinions are our own, and we honestly can 100% recommend Villa Diana to you for a welcoming modern apartment stay in Zadar.
