Holiday Hell on the Adriatic: When Luxury Turns into a Nightmare!
Imagine paying 250 euros a night for an apartment on the Adriatic, expecting a paradise with a sea view, and getting a nightmare room instead! That’s exactly what happened to Petra, a 38-year-old woman from Zagreb, who came with her husband and two kids to Croatia for a vacation but was met with a total disaster.
Paradise in Photos, Horror in Reality
The photos of the apartment promised a modern, renovated space with a sea view in the first row. But when they arrived, the walls were yellow with mold, the air conditioning didn’t work, the mattress was sagging, and the sea view was actually a view of the neighbor’s balcony full of chains, a grill, and drying laundry. The bathroom was in terrible condition – cracked tiles, a barely hanging shower, and towels smelling of dampness. Petra didn’t even dare to step barefoot on the floor.
Price Like Monaco, Service Like a Workers’ Dorm from 1985
For 250 euros a night, Petra expected luxury but got humiliation. Nearby, a coffee cost 3.5 euros, kids’ juice 4 euros, and ice cream 3 euros. Service? No smiles, no “good day,” just coldly charging for the next order. According to Petra, the hospitality workers are completely relaxed and don’t care about guests.
Host Without a Trace of Empathy
When Petra complained, the host coldly told her she wasn’t the only one complaining and could leave if she didn’t like it because there were others who wanted the apartment. She had paid in advance, and the host’s behavior was as if she came begging.
She’s Not Alone – Tourists from Czechia and Austria Confirm
Petra is not alone in her disappointment. Tourists from Czechia and Austria who stayed in the same place confirmed her words. One gentleman from Graz said it was his last time coming to Croatia because he was never “ripped off” like this even in Spain.
What’s Happening to Croatian Tourism?
This is not just one family’s story. More and more tourists complain about high prices and poor service quality. Croatia, once known for hospitality, is now a country where tourists pay Monaco prices but get service like a workers’ dorm from 1985.
Petra spent the rest of her vacation with friends in Istria, where at least she knew what to expect. Her message is clear: high prices and good photos mean nothing if reality is far from promises. If this continues, tourists will avoid Croatia by a wide margin.
Conclusion
Is this a sign that Croatian tourism is on the wrong track? Have accommodation owners and hospitality workers forgotten what hospitality means? And how long will tourists tolerate such scams?
If you’ve had a similar experience or know someone who has, drop a comment below and share your story. Maybe together we can change things – or at least laugh at this absurd situation!
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