The Residence

“Great apartment in an odd location”

We stayed here for 10 days in a single bed apartment. The apartment was great. It had everything we needed. We were on the top floor and had a partial view of the sea from our balcony. The cleaners came in most days and changed towels ( maybe more than was necessary tbh) and the bedding was chang… more

We stayed here for 10 days in a single bed apartment. The apartment was great. It had everything we needed. We were on the top floor and had a partial view of the sea from our balcony. The cleaners came in most days and changed towels ( maybe more than was necessary tbh) and the bedding was changed mid stay. It’s strange to describe the place as a hotel as it doesn’t have much in the way of amenities. Reception staff are helpful but reception is tiny. It does what it needs to do. There is a pool but it’s very small with only a handful of sun beds but we hardly saw anyone in there. The beach is so close that you don’t need the pool. There is a restaurant below the hotel, Porto Spalato, which is fabulous but isn’t part of the hotel. The food was fantastic but it was never very full, perhaps because it’s quite hidden. The Residence seems to be lost in the grounds of the bigger Meridian Hotel complex. This hotel is much larger and has a number of bars, restaurants, a large pool, gym and so on. They also take over a large part of the nearest beach with their sun beds. Other reviews suggest you can use the Meridian’s facilities. That’s true but as of 2025 it costs €45 per person per day. That’s quite a lot if you just want a dubbed. For a less costly bed and brolly walk 10 mins down the front and you’ll find some reasonable places where you can hire beds for the day. We found most of the restaurants around here were quite basic and if you wanted more than pasta and pizza you should head into Split. Split is quite close and the bus works well although the traffic on the main road is hellish. There always seems to be a queue going in one direction or the other. A 15 minute walk up the sea front gets you to a busier beach by the Hotel Split and a little further on we found Avere Tourism: a great place to book trips and hire transport. We booked a couple of trips here and we were picked up locally which was better than making your own way into Split. We also hired a scooter from Avere for a couple of days which was great for getting around and cutting through the traffic. Anyway, the apartment was fab. It would have benefitted from a bar, somewhere to have a coffee or a nightcap before turning in for the night but, overall, we couldn’t find fault.

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“Lovely place for a relaxing stay”

We very much enjoyed our stay in The Residence. The apartment was spacious and kept immaculately clean, the towels changed frequently and the bed linen halfway through a two week stay. The reception and housekeeping team were very helpful and friendly. We found a couple of good restaurants along… more

We very much enjoyed our stay in The Residence. The apartment was spacious and kept immaculately clean, the towels changed frequently and the bed linen halfway through a two week stay. The reception and housekeeping team were very helpful and friendly. We found a couple of good restaurants along the seafront and one up on main road, and a great ice cream place in the marina. The fish restaurant under the apartment building is excellent but it’s a bit pricey. The pool was too small and shallow to be used for anything more than a quick dip and there were only six sunbeds – hardly anyone used it which isn’t surprising but the beach was so close it didn’t matter to us. Shade under the palm trees on the promenade if you go to the beach for a swim and a short spell in the sun. Otherwise you need to walk for about 10 minutes to find sunbeds. Only downside was the queue of traffic on main road for first 10 minutes of journey to Split. I think the school run started up when we were there. Appreciated private and secure parking during out stay.

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“Comfortable Stay with Great Amenities and Convenient Location”

We had a pleasant stay at The Residence apartment hotel. Free parking was a great bonus, and check-in was quick and efficient. The décor is a bit dated, but the apartment itself is spacious and well-equipped. The kitchenette had everything we needed, and having a washer was very convenient. We enjo… more

We had a pleasant stay at The Residence apartment hotel. Free parking was a great bonus, and check-in was quick and efficient. The décor is a bit dated, but the apartment itself is spacious and well-equipped. The kitchenette had everything we needed, and having a washer was very convenient. We enjoyed sitting out on the balcony with its seating area and appreciated the cloth drying rack provided. The bathroom has a bathtub rather than a shower, which may not suit everyone, but the air-conditioning and ceiling fan kept the place very comfortable. There was plenty of storage space, and with several supermarkets nearby, it was easy to stock up on essentials. Overall, a comfortable and practical base for our stay. Recommended for families with small children.

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“Would definitely return - a little bit out from Split”

I’m just home from a great holiday in Split/Podstrana. I must admit I was a little sceptical about this hotel as there were no recent reviews however as soon as we arrived I was put at ease! Our room was very spacious and modern. In the online images the pool looks rather small however it was perfe… more

I’m just home from a great holiday in Split/Podstrana. I must admit I was a little sceptical about this hotel as there were no recent reviews however as soon as we arrived I was put at ease! Our room was very spacious and modern. In the online images the pool looks rather small however it was perfect for us and although there was only 6 sun loungers we never had an issue at getting a bed (group of 3). You can pay to use the next door hotel facilities however it’s around £30 a day. The beach is a 2 min walk from the hotel but it is pebbles so bring water shoes. We dined in Podstana twice on the beach along to the left and one of our favourite restaurants of the holiday was located there (Kuzina). Our room was cleaned daily which was fab - they provide you with clean towels if you need them. We had breakfast included which consisted of a small buffet (hot and cold) every morning running from 7am-10am which was ideal and it had plenty of choice. We used the local bus which runs every 30mins from a bus stop only a 2 min walk from the hotel (number 60) or Ubers which were much cheaper than taxis every day to get in and out of Split which were both so simple to use. Worked out around £1.40 for a single to Split on the bus and they run until 12.30am. Would definitely return a great holiday and location!

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