Title: TOP Hotels with Babysitting Services in Novalja for 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Novalja Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Novalja.dx6064252)[Hotels in Novalja](https://expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels.d6064252.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Novalja](https://expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Holiday-Rentals.d6064252.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Novalja](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Novalja.d6064252.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Novalja](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Novalja.d6064252.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Novalja Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Novalja.d6064252.Car-Hire-Guide)[Novalja Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Novalja.d6064252.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Pebble beach and turquoise sea umbrella, Zrce beach, Island of Pag, Croatia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064252/90f62c9b-fcf5-4be1-8317-c4d352a98db4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Search Hotels with Babysitting Services in Novalja - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - 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Plant Villas [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-Brioni-Plant-Villas.h118805044.Hotel-Information) Novalja £957 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-Brioni-Plant-Villas.h118805044.Hotel-Information) ![Exclusive Mobile Home, Sea View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104449800/104449793/d404d92f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exclusive Mobile Home, Sea View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104449800/104449793/4b25d11e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104449800/104449793/8cb4e6ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104449800/104449793/b99ebf4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lastura Mobile Homes [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-Lastura-Mobile-Homes.h104449793.Hotel-Information) Novalja £393 includes taxes & fees 15 Jan - 16 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-Lastura-Mobile-Homes.h104449793.Hotel-Information) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107310000/107308400/107308308/c9bd374f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107310000/107308400/107308308/5d150971.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107310000/107308400/107308308/0a0950a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107310000/107308400/107308308/a4dc2bf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartmani Tamaris 1 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-Apartmani-Tamaris-1.h107308308.Hotel-Information) Zubovici £58 includes taxes & fees 17 Jan - 18 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-Apartmani-Tamaris-1.h107308308.Hotel-Information) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34750000/34740700/34740620/5ef6de1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34750000/34740700/34740620/a108418c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34750000/34740700/34740620/ee0bda4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34750000/34740700/34740620/ee426f67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW LISTING! Vila Caska -ap2 - for 2 people- Zrce beach, pool, wifi, A/C,seaview [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-NEW-LISTING-Vila-Caska-Ap2-For-2-People-Zrce-Beach.h34740620.Hotel-Information) Caska £202 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-NEW-LISTING-Vila-Caska-Ap2-For-2-People-Zrce-Beach.h34740620.Hotel-Information) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33608400/33608370/4d9ba00f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Waterskiing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33608400/33608370/d13e4801.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33608400/33608370/d296871c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33608400/33608370/9a5444c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Room in Novalja with Balcony, Air condition, WIFI (3764-2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-Room-In-Novalja-With-Balcony.h33608370.Hotel-Information) Novalja £279 includes taxes & fees 15 Jan - 16 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-Room-In-Novalja-With-Balcony.h33608370.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59670000/59669000/59668915/dfbc0a04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59670000/59669000/59668915/f2f0f3d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59670000/59669000/59668915/59116d42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59670000/59669000/59668915/01982bf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Deluxe Three-Bedroom Apartment with Pool next to the Sea [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-Deluxe-Three-Bedroom-Apartment-With-Pool-Next-To-The-Sea.h59668915.Hotel-Information) Novalja 10/10 Exceptional (1 review) "A great place for a getaway with friends..." ![Poland](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/pl.svg) Jakub Z. £626 includes taxes & fees 10 Jan - 11 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-Deluxe-Three-Bedroom-Apartment-With-Pool-Next-To-The-Sea.h59668915.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107310000/107308200/107308189/bf99ce23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107310000/107308200/107308189/abedd890.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107310000/107308200/107308189/a6d70114.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107310000/107308200/107308189/a7a39160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartments Tamaris 4 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-Apartments-Tamaris-4.h107308189.Hotel-Information) Zubovici £130 includes taxes & fees 10 Jan - 11 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novalja-Hotels-Apartments-Tamaris-4.h107308189.Hotel-Information) ![Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1188300/1188270/e870c3ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1188300/1188270/a1ef4ca0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Tennis court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1188300/1188270/7d2f3eed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Sun deck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1188300/1188270/c535ee1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vitality Hotel Punta [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mali-Losinj-Hotels-Vitality-Hotel-Punta.h1188270.Hotel-Information) Mali Losinj 9.2/10 Wonderful (305 reviews) "Weather was great, food was excellent and staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Katelyn [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mali-Losinj-Hotels-Vitality-Hotel-Punta.h1188270.Hotel-Information) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19230000/19225600/19225507/66485004.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19230000/19225600/19225507/b7615116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Double or Twin Room, Terrace | Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19230000/19225600/19225507/a2444f98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19230000/19225600/19225507/9292217c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Intermezzo [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pag-Hotels-Hotel-Intermezzo.h19225507.Hotel-Information) Pag 10/10 Exceptional (56 reviews) "Loved the boutique hotel. Good size room, bathroom and just overall feel of the hotel was very nice. Plus very short walk to town. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Suzanna £117 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pag-Hotels-Hotel-Intermezzo.h19225507.Hotel-Information) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13562300/13562256/137a1d6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13562300/13562256/445ac0b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Double Room, Balcony, Sea View, 1st Floor | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13562300/13562256/572ccd87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Gym](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13562300/13562256/b7cfb963.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guest house Revelin [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pag-Hotels-Guest-House-Revelin.h13562256.Hotel-Information) Pag 7.8/10 Good (18 reviews) "Great stay at this beautiful b&b! Large bedroom, very clean and with good artistic taste and sea view. Very polite personnel and delicious breakfast on the balcony looking on the blue sea. " ![Italy](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/it.svg) Sara £44 includes taxes & fees 4 Feb - 5 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pag-Hotels-Guest-House-Revelin.h13562256.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 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