Family Beach Resort in Croatia – Why Families Love Zaton
Imagine this: your kids wake up giggling, already pulling you toward the door because they know the beach is waiting. No packing bags for the day, no hunting for parking, no stress. Just pure, barefoot holiday joy.
That’s exactly what guests experience every summer at Zaton Holiday Resort – the renowned Croatian beach resort celebrated as one of the top destinations for families, with visitors from all over the world returning year after year. Located just 15 minutes from the buzzing city of Zadar and the royal town of Nin, Zaton is the perfect family-friendly getaway that finally lets parents switch off while kids switch into full adventure mode.
A Family Paradise on the Adriatic
Are you tired of rocky beaches where you spend the whole day shouting “Careful!”? Zaton welcomes you with a smooth, 1.5-kilometre family-friendly beach of sand that feels comfortable underfoot. It’s created for carefree fun and joyful sprints into the sea. The sea stays knee-deep for up to 50 metres out, so even the smallest paddlers can splash safely while you actually relax on a sunbed in the shade of pine trees.
Why Zaton Beach is Perfect for Children
- Warm, crystal-clear Adriatic that feels like a giant natural pool
- Plenty of natural shade thanks to the surrounding pine trees
- Blue Flag certified every year for top safety and cleanliness
- Beach bars, ice-cream stalls and various types of restaurants literally steps from your towel
- A 2,500 sq m Beachfront Pool Zone for those who prefer the pool over the sea, but still want to enjoy the fresh, sea-salt breeze
Parents keep telling us the same thing: “This was the first holiday where I could finish an entire book without constant interruptions or checking on the kids because they couldn’t find their own fun!”
Family Activities & Kids Entertainment
Boredom simply doesn’t exist here. From the moment the animation team shouts “Dobro jutro!” the day explodes into action:
- Mini Club (ages 3–6), Maxi Club (ages 7–10) and Junior Club (11–15 years old) with their own chill zones
- Dance and vocal workshops, arts & crafts, robot-building sessions, a wizard academy, and so much more
- Sports games, competitions and water fun
- Evening magic on the open-air stage – live music, mini-disco, various shows and theatre under the stars
- 2025 highlight: we introduced a brand new water fun concept – thematic Forest Oasis Pool Zone
Teens love it just as much as toddlers. One 14-year-old guest summed it up perfectly: “I thought I’d hate a ‘family resort’. I never wanted to leave.”
Accommodation Options for Families
No matter your family’s style, Zaton offers a wide range of options. Choose from comfortable apartments, well-equipped camping homes, premium glamping villas or classic camping pitches – all designed to suit different preferences. Enjoy a variety of amenities just a short walk from your accommodation.
Apartments, Camping Homes, Glamping Villas and Camping Pitches
- Plenty of apartment options to fit your family's needs in size, amenities, and location
- Practical and cozy camping homes with 2 bathrooms, a covered terrace and much more
- Stylish glamping villas, some with private pool option set in a natural environment just a few steps from the beach
- Spacious camping pitches equipped with electricity, water, drainage connections, plus modern sanitary facilities
Every option comes with free Wi-Fi, parking and full access to the resort’s pools and beach, sports, recreation, entertainment, and a diverse dining experience.
Explore the Surroundings – Nin & Zadar
When you want a break from paradise (yes, it happens), culture is on your doorstep:
- Nin (2 km) – enjoy a walk on the beach known for its healing mud, visit the world’s smallest cathedral or watch salt being harvested the traditional way
- Zadar (17 km) – listen to the magical Sea Organ at sunset and watch the Sun Salutation light show
- Easy day trips to some of Croatia's most stunning natural heritage sites: Krka waterfalls, Plitvice Lakes or the Kornati islands
Ready for the best family beach holiday in Croatia? Zaton Holiday Resort isn’t just a place to stay. It’s where your children learn to swim, make their first international friends, fall asleep under the stars after a mini-disco, and beg you to come back next year – usually before you’ve even left.
Book your 2026 family escape today and lock in the lowest early-bird rates!
Because once you’ve holidayed at Zaton, everywhere else just feels… ordinary.
