The first Hyatt branded hotel in the country reflects the company’s progress for scaled growth of the Hyatt Regency brand by 70% on the Balkan Peninsula by 2027.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrated today the opening of Hyatt Regency Zadar, marking its debut in Croatia and a significant milestone in Hyatt’s strategic brand expansion in one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations.

Located at the heart of Croatia’s Adriatic coast, and just a short walk from Zadar’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, the hotel offers an enriching and inspiring setting for curious travelers exploring local attractions. Rooted in a culture of community, the hotel will inspire creativity and cultivate a genuine sense of connection.

Blending rich cultural heritage with breathtaking natural beauty, the hotel offers guests sweeping sea views, a unique fusion of historic architecture and contemporary design, and a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere. It invites an open-minded exploration of all that Croatian culture has to offer. Situated near Zadar Airport, national parks, and other iconic attractions like the Roman Forum and St. Donatus’ church, the hotel is the perfect base for both leisure and business travelers.

Burak Baykan, Managing Director of Doğuş Croatia, the owning company of Hyatt Regency Zadar, said, “We are excited about the opening of the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Croatia, a development that will significantly enhance the hospitality offering not only in Zadar, but across the entire region. At Doğuş Group, we take great pride in delivering yet another landmark investment in Croatia, building on our 15-year commitment to the region.”

Commenting on the opening, Michel Morauw, Managing Director, North, at Hyatt, said, “As our first Hyatt-branded hotel in Croatia, today’s opening underlines our continued commitment to our brand growing strategically in the destinations sought-after by our guests and World of Hyatt members, differentiating our impressive portfolio that caters to the evolving needs and choices of travelers. The Balkans is a priority growth area for us, and a destination we are seeing grow in popularity for business and leisure travelers looking to experience both beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage.”