Only issue was the shower was a little troublesome. It ran super hot then freezing cold and was tricky to keep at the right temperature and once it was ok the power went leaving it to trickle !! Otherwise a wonderful stay and would come again.

Fantastic location for entrance to the National Park. Staff were wonderful and attentive. Ate in the restaurant both nights we stayed and it was excellent both nights. Great breakfast.

Stayed in September 2025

Half of the property smells like sewage (thankfully our room wasn’t on that side). Restaurant staff had limited knowledge of gluten free foods which was challenging given I have celiac disease. Breakfast buffet was below average. There is a small petting farm with a goat, bunny, miniature pony, and a Saint Bernard dog —- it doesn’t appear that the animals are very well cared for, which is sad.

Dinner was very good along with the wine selection. Room was clean and comfortable. Location and access to Plitvice Lakes National Park was exceptional. Property has game rooms with darts, pool, and ping pong to help occupy your time.

Stayed in August 2025

Very nice place, close to lake entrance..

Stayed in August 2025

They had a good selection of breakfast foods, but the "hot" items were cold both mornings we ate there. We ate dinner at the restaurant both nights as well. I would say the food was decent but not fabulous for the price.

The location was great and very close to an entrance to the park. The staff member who checked us in was so friendly and helpful, and he assisted us many times throughout our stay in different areas. He really went above and beyond and made us feel welcome. They had plenty of parking, and the room and bathroom were spacious and comfortable. We got massages and used the sauna, and it was seriously one of the best massages I've ever had. The hotel grounds have tons of recreational and entertainment options, and this would be a great place to stay for families with kids. The on-site dinner restaurant was really convenient.

Stayed in August 2025

The only downside was a constant high-frequency noise, probably from a heat pump, which occasionally disturbed the otherwise peaceful environment.

The accommodation has an excellent location – just a short distance from the entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park. The surroundings are beautiful, with cozy wooden cottages that create a very pleasant atmosphere. The staff were extremely kind and helpful, and we truly felt welcome. Parking right next to the hotel was also very convenient. Overall, a very pleasant place to stay, ideal for visiting Plitvice.

Stayed in August 2025

zoo

This is the oddest hotel. It's trying really hard to appeal to everyone - couples, families, adventure travelers - rather than concentrate on a single group. It has a padel court and a small zoo (which I think it should retire) - what other hotel has that? The bottom line, however, is that the cabins are great - spacious, contemporary (not rustic on the inside) and I highly recommend this place.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Perfect for our 1 night stay to visit Plivica National Park

Stayed in August 2025

Warm offering at breakfast was poor; eggs massively over cooked and cold, juice was weak flavoured water not juice.

Excellent location, good showers, activities (panel, table tennis, pool) added value and Louis the dog was a highlight.

Stayed in August 2025

Maintenance in general could be better and also cleaning, especially in the jacuzzi in our room. The water temperature in the jacuzzi was perfect when we arrived but later on it was not possible to warm it up again so we did not use it, and it 's been a pity since it was on our balcony. In the shower water pressure was not strong enough and temperature was not stable

Breakfast was very good with a huge variety of food. Entertainment also good (indoor & outdoor sports).kindness of all the people working in the hotel.parking very close for luggage loading/unloading. Excellent position for visiting the lakes and very warm welcoming with all the instructions for visiting the park and avoid crowd

Stayed in August 2025

Gardenview was a window towards a building fence - no view at all. Very noicy air condition unit just under the only window in the room. A big dog in an small fenced area didn't look nice

Stayed in August 2025

There was nothing not to like

We had a wonderful stay at the Ethno Houses near Plitvice Lakes as a family of six. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our visit. Despite our early 6 AM departure, they thoughtfully prepared a delicious take-away lunch package for all of us. The rooms were very clean, smelled fresh, and we enjoyed having two comfortable connecting rooms. I also needed a safe place to store my mountain bikes, and the team kindly stored them securely in the wine bar, which gave me great peace of mind. Highly recommended for families and anyone visiting Plitvice! The food in the restaurant was also very good, we had lunch and dinner.

Stayed in August 2025

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Free welcome cookies, and location

Stayed in August 2025

Outside areas we’re a little tired and a dog in a cage isn’t what I’d quite class as a “zoo”. The restaurant was quite a contrast to the rustic nature of the property, with elements quite formal and expensive.

Nice comfortable room, excellent location, enjoyed a game of padel and table tennis with numerous seating options for drinks. The lamb Peka was lovely in the restaurant.

Stayed in August 2025

The jacuzzi was quite small for such a big facility resulting in the water not looking amazingly clear. Also, it would have been helpful for the concierge to have one ironing board and iron for shirts

The place was great - in nature, with many activities, friendly staff. Was really beautiful

Stayed in July 2025

The location and general feeling are really nice. Staff is super friendly and there are nice “playing” areas, with mini-golf, padel, etc. Ok restaurant.

Stayed in July 2025

For us, the dinner was not quite what we wanted so we went out for dinner.

The people were very friendly and willing to help.

Stayed in July 2025

The walls are a bit thin as is apparently the ceiling of our room. Enough water from a shower upstairs dropped into our bathroom. That’s dirty shower water, enough to soak a very thick bath towel. Eeewww. Not a lot to be done about it, except I did ask the guests to be more mindful of closing the doors and wiping up the water…only to have someone else in the room do it again a few minutes later. The staff appreciated the situation. They offered to have someone mop it up, which I didn’t have them do. It was still dripping for a while, so it took a bit to get it all absorbed. They did bring us extra towels as requested.

This place is pretty AMAZING!!! Gorgeous, serene, and yet so much fun. All the activities are right there. So much to do right there on the property. No need to chase an itinerary. The staff is so considerate and attentive. We had the good fortune that Anes (he’s a gem!) checked us in. He provided fantastic instructions for our adventure in Plitvice. We knew which gate to enter, how to get there, and the best direction of travel for our 4-hr endeavor (we’re fast walkers). The waitstaff was particularly helpful too. They were always making sure we were doing well and happy. If you have a chance, I highly recommend the massage. In 25 minutes, she was able to unknot my neck and back, almost good as new.

Stayed in July 2025

The location is great for visitin the Plitvice national park. The room is specious ans conviniant. Brakefast was good and the stuff was very nice and helpful, helping with guidance for the visit at the national park.

Stayed in June 2025

While I expected rustic given the location, areas of the property are pretty run down including some of the children’s play area and mini golf course. The “zoo” is a series of caged animals and we didn’t spend much time there as it made us sad. Finally the breakfast was nothing to write home about. I have low expectations of hotel breakfast but our first day we went just before it closed and it was terrible. The other two days we arrived closer to 7:30 when it opens and it was better.

The location for Lake Plitvice National Park can’t be beat with just a short walk from the property to the unofficial Entrance 3. You can buy tickets online and present them at the gate but there are no ticket sales at this gate. The front desk staff is absolutely amazing and gave us great tips not only on a route for the park that got us away from the crowds (Except for at the Big Waterfall. There is no avoiding the tours there.) They also gave us lots of tips on local swimming holes and other activities we could do on our non-hiking day. There are activities onsite such as pool, mini golf, archery (extra fee), books and games and a few others. Thanks to Anes, Idan, Taniya, Biswash and the whole staff. We had a great time.

Stayed in July 2025

We had issues with the water, a little outdated

The location to the park was pretty great

Stayed in July 2025

All was good

Ethno is a very comfortable and cozy property with exceptionally warm staff. Everyone was eager to take care of us and explained / answered all the questions before check-in and during the stay with a lot of agility and warmth. I would highly reccomend this property as it is very close to entrance 3 and gave us good options to cover both lower and upper lakes.

Stayed in June 2025

The hotel is perfect for a day trip in the national park. Only a 10 min walk to the park. The beds were amazing and the entire resort gives great vibes. The staff adviced us with a perfect tour through the park. Dinner in the restaurant was amazing but pricey.

Stayed in June 2025

The hotel is a great location for seeing the Plitvice lakes. The staff are very helpful helping plan your route. Rooms are in separate houses surrounding a central restaurant and bar

Stayed in June 2025

Heating was on in my room and could not turn off. It was already warm outside so wasn’t the most comfortable. A lot of stairs to navigate with suitcases. We weren’t there for a huge amount of time but can imagine if you had mobility issues it would be a different story.

Perfect location to explore the Lakes. Reception staff were very helpful in planning with us (arrived having not done my usual pre-planning). Gave us a perfect plan to get the best out of our day of walking. Breakfast was fine, food in restaurant good.

Stayed in May 2025