Hotel Jezero

This is the best place to stay if you are visiting Plitvice National Park . I had read some dodgy reviews so wasn't expecting much , but we were pleasantly surprised. It was clearly built in communist times and is a little bit dated, but the rooms are large, clean, have very good quality bedding, large bathrooms , new TV, big windows , free safe parking , substantial buffet breakfast included and your park ticket gets validated so you get 2 days to visit Plitvice for the price of one. We arrived in the afternoon at 3pm and went straight to the park and saw the lower lakes until 7pm. Then the next morning we had breakfast at 7am, checked out and were at the Upper Lakes by 7.45am .We left our luggage in our car but they have storage available. There is a path next to the hotel which leads down the hill about 200m to Entrance number 2 .A big surprise was the restaurant for dinner. It had very reasonable prices, excellent service, silver service, nice decor and delicious food. One of our best meals in Croatia.There is no kettle in the room but there is an urn where you can get hot water for a cup of tea - just bring your teabags.

The south entrance of Plitvice Park is just a short walk downhill from the hotel. From the balcony of our room the park’s waterfall and the northeast part of the lake could be viewed. The shuttle bus stop and the boat dock are both very near. The hotel has plenty of parking spaces. We had both breakfast (buffet) and dinner (a la carte menu). They tasted very good. We filled our tummy full with breakfast so that we did not need snacks or lunch while hiking on the park’s trails. The staff were very polite and helpful. There was a souvenir shop for convenience as well. Due to the hotel’s location, you can start your hiking earlier than crowds.

To our surprise, we were upgraded to the junior suite, which was a very nice and quiet room with everything we could need, including electric kettle, coffee and tea, minibar and safe.The bed , in particular, was extremely comfortable. To our further surprise, the cost of our accommodation was 30% less than what was quoted by Booking as we were given a 30% off-season discount. The reception staff were kind and professional. Breakfast was good and abundant, as well as the dinner buffet at 22 euros each. Location is unbeatable and you also get free parking.

Hotel Jezero was conveniently located next to entrance #2 of Plitvice National Park. If you are arriving by bus, it drops you at entrance 1 where there is a ranger station with folks to answer any questions. They call the hotel, and a driver quickly comes to pick you up at no charge. If arriving by car, you can park in front of the hotel. Only a 2 minute walk from the hotel to the ticket and information offices for Plitvice, then you are set to see the beautiful waterfalls. The room was fine. Nothing fancy, but has everything one needs. The gym did not appear to be open, and the machines looked old. This is not a luxury hotel, if that is what you are looking for, but nice accommodation all the same. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast had a huge variety.

I read many negative reviews about this hotel but when I did really stay here it was not that bad at all. It was good and above my expectations, the best services of free shuttle to pick up or drop the guests off at bus station, the hospitality and helpful of staff, clean room, strong WiFi and good breakfast. The breakfast room is big and it accommodated large amounts of guest(tour groups)with no problems during my two days staying here. The best location just few minutes walk to entrance 2 and free shuttle to entrance 1 also right there. If I compare this hotel with many national parks that I used to stay ( more than 7), this is good hotel and already luxurious for national park hotel standards.