Hotels in Dalmaland
Dalmaland, located in Biograd na Moru, Croatia, is a popular theme park offering a variety of attractions for families and thrill-seekers. Visitors can enjoy roller coasters, water rides, and live shows, making it a central entertainment hub on the Dalmatian coast. The park also features a waterpark section with slides and pools, perfect for cooling off during the summer months.
Families planning a Dalmaland water park holiday base themselves in Biograd na Moru or the smaller village of Pakoštane just south of it, both a short drive from the park gates on the Zadar Riviera. Dalmaland spreads over four themed zones — Pirate City, Wild West, Space and Water World — and its Water World section carries the wave pool, hydromassage pool and slide run that fill a full day for kids of every age, while three roller coasters and the Adria Eye wheel pull in the older siblings and any parent who wants a turn too. Outside the park, Biograd's Dražica, Soline and Bosana beaches sit an easy walk from most hotels, so a Dalmaland day pairs naturally with an afternoon back on the sand. Zadar Airport is the nearest gateway, and the Kornati and Krka national parks make credible detours if the forecast turns.
Dalmaland in numbers
Heated PoolsBoutique Hotel Bora
Pakoštane
Family SuitesŠangulin Palace Hotel
Biograd na Moru
Family SuitesHotel Carpymore
Biograd na Moru
Free ParkingHotel Žućo
Biograd na Moru
Free ParkingHOTEL MEDUZA
Biograd na Moru
Family ResortFamily Hotel Adria - All inclusive
Biograd na Moru
Family SuitesHotel Bolero
Biograd na Moru
Family SuitesHotel IN
Biograd na Moru
Family SuitesCrvena Luka Resort
Biograd na Moru
Family SuitesMediterranean Village San Antonio
Biograd na Moru
Family SuitesIlirija Resort Hotel Kornati
Biograd na Moru
Family SuitesIlirija Resort Hotel Ilirija
Biograd na Moru
Family SuitesIlirija Resort Hotel Adriatic
Biograd na Moru
What to expect
- Water World zone with a wave pool and hydromassage pool
- Three roller coasters: Big Blue, Alien and the mine train
- Adria Eye wheel over the Pirate City, Wild West and Space zones
- Dražica, Soline and Bosana beaches within walking distance of Biograd hotels
- Kornati Marina boat trips to the Kornati archipelago
- Zadar Airport around 30 minutes from most Biograd na Moru hotels
Local tips
- ✓Book your Biograd na Moru hotel early for July and August, when Adriatic school-holiday rates climb fastest and family rooms sell out first.
- ✓Pick a hotel near Dražica or Soline beach if you want a swim before or after the park without moving the car each time.
- ✓Bring water shoes for Dalmaland's slide queues and for the pebbly stretches along Biograd's beaches, which are hard on bare feet.
- ✓Check whether your stay includes free parking, since several Biograd hotels charge separately for a spot near the town centre in summer.
- ✓Pair a Dalmaland day with a boat trip to the Kornati islands from Kornati Marina if the kids need a break from queues.
- ✓Ask your hotel about airport transfers from Zadar, since taxis get scarce on peak changeover days in July and August.
Where to stay
FAQ
How far is Dalmaland from Biograd na Moru hotels?
Most Biograd na Moru hotels sit within a few kilometres of Dalmaland, close enough for a short drive or, from properties nearer the centre, a taxi ride. Pakoštane, just south of Biograd, puts a handful of family resorts even closer to the park gates.
Is Dalmaland an indoor or outdoor water park?
Dalmaland's Water World zone runs outdoors, so it operates through the warm months rather than year-round. Families who want a wet-weather backup should check whether their hotel has its own indoor or heated pool rather than counting on the park itself.
What beaches are near Dalmaland and Biograd na Moru?
Dražica, Soline and Bosana beaches all sit within walking distance of central Biograd na Moru hotels, each a mix of pebble and sand typical of the Zadar Riviera. Pakoštane's shoreline, closer to the park, adds a quieter alternative for families staying south of town.
How do families get to Dalmaland from Zadar Airport?
Zadar Airport sits roughly 22 to 35 kilometres from Biograd na Moru depending on the hotel, a drive of well under an hour by car or transfer. Several hotels in the area offer an airport shuttle, worth asking about directly since availability varies by season.
Can families visit the Kornati islands from Biograd na Moru?
Yes, Kornati Marina in Biograd na Moru runs boat trips out to the Kornati archipelago, a popular half-day break from the water park for families wanting open water and island stops. Trips typically need booking a day ahead in peak season.
When is the best time to visit Dalmaland with kids?
June and September bring the water park's warm-weather season without the peak-July crowds and price spikes around Adriatic school holidays. Families travelling in high summer should book both hotel and any boat trips well ahead, since Biograd na Moru fills up fast.