Liburna Hotel, Korcula, Croatia
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Recent Price: £86
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Hotel Description:
The hotel Liburna is located in a quiet and secluded seafront position with a fantastic view of the old town of Korčula. Only 10 minutes walking distance away from the town centre, the hotel is ideally positioned to explore the old town, reputed to be the home of the legendary traveller Marco Polo. It is also ideal for relaxing in the sun with its own private rocky beach and outdoor swimming pool. loading...
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Liburna Hotel Reviews
" Just returned from a lovely 2 week... "
Submitted By: Mrs V.O. Cole
Just returned from a lovely 2 week stay at The Liburna. Not the most modern hotel in the world, but, deficiencies in the fabric of the building were more than made up for by the friendly and helpful staff. From the maitre d' to the lady who cleaned our room, everyone contributed to making our stay a happy one.
The views are 5*. A total joy.
The food was very good with plenty of choice, catering for all nationalities.
Thank you to all Liburna staff.
The views are 5*. A total joy.
The food was very good with plenty of choice, catering for all nationalities.
Thank you to all Liburna staff.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Full Board
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" The hotel is in an ideal location for... "
Submitted By: Miss SJ Wilson
The hotel is in an ideal location for town, with stunning views all around of the beautiful clear sea. Great for popping into town which only takes a few minutes to walk. The view in our room was mostly of the car park with a tiny bit of a sea view. Not really a problem as only used the room to sleep in. We did manage to get a suite which was spacious and clean, if not a bit basic. The beds were very soft and often woke with a bad back. Bath water was brown and the toilet seat was broken but everything else in the room was fine.
Breakfast was ok, just a buffet style, can't go wrong with that. My only request would be for decent fruit juice and warm eggs. Dinner in the evening was barely edible and nothing was fresh tasting, very disappointing.
Staff friendly enough but would not visit this hotel again because of the food at dinner. My advice to you is stay at this hotel but only on a room only/bed and breakfast basis.
Breakfast was ok, just a buffet style, can't go wrong with that. My only request would be for decent fruit juice and warm eggs. Dinner in the evening was barely edible and nothing was fresh tasting, very disappointing.
Staff friendly enough but would not visit this hotel again because of the food at dinner. My advice to you is stay at this hotel but only on a room only/bed and breakfast basis.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" Just returned from 2 weeks in... "
Submitted By: Mr R Breslin
Just returned from 2 weeks in Croatia, 1st week at the Hotel Kompas, Dubrovnik, 2nd week at the Hotel Liburna in Korcula.
It was like night and day. The Hotel Kompass was excellent ion every respect, but the Liburnas was awful. The rooms are about 30 years out of date. However the towels and sheets were changed every day.
The view across the bay to Korcula town were the only thing that the hotel has going for it.
The restaurant is a cross between a works canteen and an old Butlins holiday camp. Meals were substandard in my opinion, tasteless and poor quality. The wine and drinks for the meals were served from a trolley pushed round the dining room by a waitress.
They management need to look at what they are providing compared to the Kompass and really work had to improve quality. <br>
It was like night and day. The Hotel Kompass was excellent ion every respect, but the Liburnas was awful. The rooms are about 30 years out of date. However the towels and sheets were changed every day.
The view across the bay to Korcula town were the only thing that the hotel has going for it.
The restaurant is a cross between a works canteen and an old Butlins holiday camp. Meals were substandard in my opinion, tasteless and poor quality. The wine and drinks for the meals were served from a trolley pushed round the dining room by a waitress.
They management need to look at what they are providing compared to the Kompass and really work had to improve quality. <br>
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Balkan Holidays
" When you arrive at the landing jetty... "
Submitted By: Mr A Slobodian
When you arrive at the landing jetty just yards from the Liburna, hotel staff carry your bags in for you which is very welcome since the journey by bus and ferry from Dubrovnik takes around 3 hours 30 minutes. This sounds like an arduous journey, yet the breathtaking views along the coastal road are like taking a free excursion before you arrive. Staff here and throughout Croatia generally don’t expect a tip - restaurants usually add a service charge to the bill, but the service is as friendly and courteous as you would find anywhere, and if you do decide to tip you’re thanked profusely.
I was lucky to have a room that faces the medieval town across the bay, and the view was one of the finest I’ve had from any hotel balcony anywhere. Since the water is so calm and the mainland is a little over a kilometre away, together with the densely wooded hillsides you feel more like you’re staying in an upmarket resort in the Swiss or Italian lakes. The rooms on the other side overlook the area where buses turn around, but beyond that there is still a fine view of forests and the sea.
The room was comfortable and clean but not luxurious. There is satellite TV and a well-stocked mini-bar that is very reasonably priced - 150 kuna (£1.50) for a beer or glass of wine. The bathroom was clean with a good shower, and although the water is solar-heated, even in October there was plenty of hot water.
The food was adequate, with a self-service buffet at breakfast and waiter service for evening meals which included a choice of starter, main course and dessert. You choose the following day’s main course at the end of your meal. It is simple fare – grilled or stewed meats or a vegetarian option usually limited to stuffed peppers. Veggies should note they are not very well catered for – even the vegetable soups contained small pieces of meat. A bar is open all day and closes at 11pm, so you’ll need to head into the town if you want to stay up late. Hot drinks are readily available, although the local coffee tended towards bitterness.
Facilities for children are limited – the pool is very small and although the sea is just yards away, the coastline is very rocky with just one or two tiny shingle beaches. It is advisable to buy something to wear on your feet if you venture into the sea as there are sea-urchins amongst the sharp rocks.
Overall, the staff were very welcoming and did all they could to make the stay as pleasurable as possible. The general location couldn’t have been better, and is perfect for those who like to watch the sun go down from their balcony with a drink or two. If you’re looking for a quiet romantic break, you will be very contented with a stay here.
Eating out is limited to a small number of restaurants serving seafood and pizzas, but they’re delicious and not like anything you’d get in more popular resorts. You can have a huge plate of mussels for around 40 kuna (£4) and there are a couple of other Italian-influenced dishes available too. One or two places in the old town serve traditional Dalmatian food in very atmospheric surroundings – one I used on more than one occasion was Morski Konjic, which is open-air and has great views across to the mainland.
There aren’t too many bars to choose from. My favourite was Buffet Massimo, located in one of the towers of the town walls, where you climb up a ladder to get onto the roof and they winch your cocktails up from below using a basket and pulleys. Korcula only has one bar (Gaudi) that calls itself a nightclub, but you can mix with the locals in any number of small bars where there’s music and dancing.
It might not be commercialised enough for some people’s needs, but that was its charm for me. I’d recommend it for romantic couples of all ages.
I was lucky to have a room that faces the medieval town across the bay, and the view was one of the finest I’ve had from any hotel balcony anywhere. Since the water is so calm and the mainland is a little over a kilometre away, together with the densely wooded hillsides you feel more like you’re staying in an upmarket resort in the Swiss or Italian lakes. The rooms on the other side overlook the area where buses turn around, but beyond that there is still a fine view of forests and the sea.
The room was comfortable and clean but not luxurious. There is satellite TV and a well-stocked mini-bar that is very reasonably priced - 150 kuna (£1.50) for a beer or glass of wine. The bathroom was clean with a good shower, and although the water is solar-heated, even in October there was plenty of hot water.
The food was adequate, with a self-service buffet at breakfast and waiter service for evening meals which included a choice of starter, main course and dessert. You choose the following day’s main course at the end of your meal. It is simple fare – grilled or stewed meats or a vegetarian option usually limited to stuffed peppers. Veggies should note they are not very well catered for – even the vegetable soups contained small pieces of meat. A bar is open all day and closes at 11pm, so you’ll need to head into the town if you want to stay up late. Hot drinks are readily available, although the local coffee tended towards bitterness.
Facilities for children are limited – the pool is very small and although the sea is just yards away, the coastline is very rocky with just one or two tiny shingle beaches. It is advisable to buy something to wear on your feet if you venture into the sea as there are sea-urchins amongst the sharp rocks.
Overall, the staff were very welcoming and did all they could to make the stay as pleasurable as possible. The general location couldn’t have been better, and is perfect for those who like to watch the sun go down from their balcony with a drink or two. If you’re looking for a quiet romantic break, you will be very contented with a stay here.
Eating out is limited to a small number of restaurants serving seafood and pizzas, but they’re delicious and not like anything you’d get in more popular resorts. You can have a huge plate of mussels for around 40 kuna (£4) and there are a couple of other Italian-influenced dishes available too. One or two places in the old town serve traditional Dalmatian food in very atmospheric surroundings – one I used on more than one occasion was Morski Konjic, which is open-air and has great views across to the mainland.
There aren’t too many bars to choose from. My favourite was Buffet Massimo, located in one of the towers of the town walls, where you climb up a ladder to get onto the roof and they winch your cocktails up from below using a basket and pulleys. Korcula only has one bar (Gaudi) that calls itself a nightclub, but you can mix with the locals in any number of small bars where there’s music and dancing.
It might not be commercialised enough for some people’s needs, but that was its charm for me. I’d recommend it for romantic couples of all ages.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2004
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
We paid for a sea view room but when we got there we were told that they had overbooked them and so we didn't get a sea view.... They refused to refund me too! The transfer alone to the hotel was 4 hours not 1.5 as promised!!!
The hotel messed up our rooms and we had to move after the first night, they then lost our passports!!!!
The Baklan Holiday rep was a waste of time.. there were no excursions because the boat was broken!
The people in the hotel were so miserable and unfriendly.
DO NOT STAY IN THIS HOTEL YOU WILL BE REALLY DISAPPOINTED!!!