Alana Beach Club

You’ll find Alana Beach Club in a beautiful spot between the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea and the towering peaks of the Paklenica National Park. The central tower is a local landmark, easy to spot, standing proudly over the pine trees and gardens. It has a fabulous roof-top cocktail bar with stunning, panoramic views out to sea and is a great place to watch the sunset.

All cabins, bedrooms and bathrooms have a stylish, contemporary feel. There's also a 50m swimming pool, freeform pool, splash pool and beach bar.

Alana Beach Club is just great for all the usual inclusive Neilson activities with a large sailing bay for water sports and 6 tennis courts. There's also a climbing wall at the Beach Club, or you can go rock climbing in the national park.

As always, the Neilson activity and childcare team are there to look after your every need, whilst our Croatian partners 'Bluesun' run the hotel and hospitality side.

Launch from the pebble beach into the large bay. With very few other water users, it’s yours to enjoy to the max. Most afternoons there’s a good cross-on-shore breeze, beginner and intermediate dinghy sailors and windsurfers will be in their element.

All dinghy sailing and windsurfing tuition follows the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) teaching scheme, so you'll be progressing in a safe and fun way. If you're after a few pointers, just sign up for the group sessions with one of the team, they'll advise you of the right group for your level.

Dinghy sailing equipment: Topper Topaz 16, Laser Dart 16, Laser Bahia, Topper Argo, Laser Pico, Laser 1

Windsurfing equipment: a range of beginner, intermediate (160-130 litres) and shortboards from RRD. Kid Joy rigs for children (2m-4.5m); start rigs for beginners (2.5m / 3.5m / 4.5m); adult rigs (4m - 8.2m)

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If water skiing, wakeboarding or wakesurfing is more your thing, you’ll love the large bay and super flat mornings.

We include up to 2 free tows per person per week (3 if you're on a 10 or 11-night holiday) with beginner and intermediate upgrade packs available for a supplement of £175 per person for 6 additional 15-minute tows. On the water, we have our ski boats and a range of skis, boards, mono-skis, wake surf boards and wakeskates.

Join us on 10 June 2025 for our Wake, Surf, Ski Camp, and you will have the opportunity to learn some valuable tips from Matt Crowhurst, a professional rider and multiple title holders of both National and European competitions. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, Matt is the go-to guy for wakeboarding, wakesurfing, skiing, and more. He will make sure you have a fantastic time on the water with a big smile.

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Mountain biking is aimed at beginners to intermediates. Routes skirt the base of the national park, mainly on gravelly fire roads. There's loads of potential for more rides, and our resourceful bike guides will be on a mission to discover loads more routes for all levels. For an even smoother ride, we also offer electric bikes, available for a small additional charge, subject to availability.

Mountain bikes: Trek X-Caliber 9 MTB (2022)

Electric bikes: Trek Powerfly 4

If you have cycling shoes with cleats and plan to bring them with you, we recommend bringing your own pedals as well. That way, they are guaranteed to fit.

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Back at the Beach Club, there are 6 tennis courts with inclusive daily coaching and free play. If you're a keen player, you can get intensive coaching with the premium tennis pack. This includes 10 hours of group coaching plus 4 super drill sessions over 5 days and a 30-minute private coaching session. With just 8 places available, you'll get some quality time with the coaches, but we recommend booking before travel to save your space.

Don't miss this! Mark Petchey, ex-GB tennis player and Andy Murray's former coach will be joining us for an exclusive week of coaching, confirmed dates are 12-19 July.

And for something new, why not try the fun sport of pickleball? Pickleball combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. We have 2 brand-new courts alongside our tennis courts.

We provide a selection of adult and child rackets from Wilson.

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The climbing wall with instruction is an inclusive activity. If that gives you a thirst for more and you really want to get the adrenaline pumping, for a little extra you can pre-book and join us for some exhilarating rock climbing in the national park (one of the most famous free climbing sites in Europe).

There are hundreds of routes for beginner and experienced climbers to choose from and you'll get professional instruction from local experts. This is a popular activity, so make sure you pre-book before travel to guarantee your space. The minimum age to book a climbing package is ten years. Children under 18 years will require a parent or guardian to sign a risk and liability statement. Don't forget to pack your hiking boots, the glorious Paklenica National Park has plenty of clearly marked paths to take you on a number of unforgettable walks and hikes.

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Club board at Alana Beach Club is brought to you by a team of local chefs.  All guests, regardless of the length of stay, will receive breakfast and lunch every day. The number of inclusive evening meals depends on the nights you are staying.

- Stay 7 nights and get 4 evening meals.
- Stay 10 or 11 nights and get 6 evening meals.

Inclusive meal nights are Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday and you will dine in our buffet restaurant on the terrace.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday are non-inclusive. You can enjoy the à la carte Freski bar menu on Tuesday and Wednesday and a BBQ on Fridays, or take a 10-15 minute stroll into town, where there is a good selection of restaurants. Many local bars and restaurants don't accept card payments and are cash only - we recommend you bring some euros.

The local wines, robust reds and crisp whites are delicious and are served in the hotel bars and restaurant, ask our team for a recommendation and at the end of the day, a sundowner with an awesome view from our rooftop cocktail bar is not to be missed. 

Rooms and bathrooms in the central tower and on either side of the freeform pool feature contemporary styling and furnishings. Cabins are modern with two ensuite bedrooms with good storage space and a small entrance hall with plenty of room for flip-flops and bags.

You have a great choice of rooms in three different areas of the Beach Club. The central tower has rooms over nine floors; the views from the upper floors are hard to beat with some of our premium sea view rooms located on the 5th-9th floors. There are more rooms on either side of the pool, these are split over three floors, the majority of which look out across the gardens and many have sea views.

Choose from twin, double, family and interconnecting rooms. There are also 34 two-bedroom cabins with large wooden verandas. Five of the cabins have sea views, and the private veranda is just a stone’s throw from the beach, ideal if you love to wake up to the sound of waves lapping the shore.

All rooms have air-conditioning, a mini-fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, a telephone, a TV, a safety deposit box, beach towels and a hairdryer. There's free Wi-Fi in the public areas and in most of the rooms.

There is no local tourist tax to pay at Alana Beach Club (correct as of February 2025). 

There's a lot for families with inclusive Neilson run clubs for children from 2 to 17 years. Make sure your children don't miss out, pre-book before you go to secure a space in the club they want.

There's also a creche for babies (4 to 23 months) which is available as a supplement. You'll also find a pool for the little ones, play area, mini-golf, lots of wide-open spaces and warm, shallow water. We can also provide cots, baby baths, buggies and a 24-hour baby room for those with smaller children. The local town is also very family-friendly.

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10-night holidays arrive on a Thursday and depart on a Sunday. 11-night holidays arrive on a Sunday and depart on a Thursday.

Renowned for its natural beauty, crystal clear water and abundance of historic sites, there's much to love about this beautiful country.

Take a stroll from the Beach Club along the seafront promenade to the local village of Starigrad. It’s relaxed and easy-going, with a handful of restaurants, overlooking the water. It's popular with the local residents too, so you get a real taste of their way of life. The gateway to the Paklenica National Park is just 2 kilometres from the Beach Club and the park is an absolute must-see.

Hotel and flights

• Direct flights
• Coach transfer (1 hour 45 minutes from Split, 40 minutes from Zadar)
• Beach Club accommodation
• Wi-Fi in public areas and in most rooms
• Beach towels
• Tea and coffee-making facilities

Food and drink

• Breakfast every day
• Lunch every day
• Club board evening meals
• Water, tea and coffee with inclusive meals

Shore based activities

• Tennis with coaching
• Pickleball
• Mountain biking with guiding
• Fitness classes
• Yoga and stretch classes
• Climbing wall with tuition
• Indoor cycling studio
• Fitness studio
• Volleyball

• Dinghy sailing with tuition
• Windsurfing with tuition
• Kayaking
• Paddle boarding
• Water skiing
• Wakeboarding
• 50m swimming pool
• Leisure pool and kids' pool

• Sea Turtles (2yrs)
• Sea Urchins (3yrs)
• Sea Badgers (4-5yrs)
• Surfbusters (6-7yrs)
• Sharksters (8-9yrs)
• Stingrays (10-11yrs)
• Surf Squad (12-13 yrs)
• Wave Riders (14-15yrs)
• TAG (16-17yrs)
• High tea for under 5's
• Evening childcare on selected evenings

• Starfish crèche - £390 per week
• Hot Shots club - £250 per week
• Spa treatments
• Any meals and drinks not included above
• Activity upgrades and private tuition
• Excursions
• Room supplements and upgrades

• Departure airports: Birmingham, Bristol, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester or Stansted
• Departure day: Saturday or Sunday
• Holiday duration: 7 or 14 nights
• Arrival airports: Split (SPU)
• Flight duration: approx. 2 hours 35 minutes
• Airlines: EnterAir (ENT), Jet2 (LS), easyJet (EZY)
• Transfer time: approx.1 hour 45 minutes from Split

In-flight meals and drinks are not included, there is a buy-onboard service. All flight timings are based on the 24-hour clock system. Flight timings are given for guidance, are provisional and will be submitted for approval by UK and overseas scheduling committees. Luggage allowance varies by airline. Your ticket will show your flight's final timings and luggage allowances.