Joel Hotel vs Pool Villas Maris
Both are in Novalja, 720 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
The short answer
Pick Joel Hotel
It comes out ahead on 3 of 4 compared facts. 720 m apart.
Choose Joel Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (10.0 / 7.6)
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Joel Hotel better than Pool Villas Maris?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Pool Villas Maris better than Joel Hotel?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Joel Hotel vs Pool Villas Maris: which hotel is better? | Joel Hotel | Pool Villas Maris |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Location | 6.5 | – |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.2 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.2 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 4 +2 | 2 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 230 | – |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 | – |
| Distance to Novalja centre | 800 m | 780 m |
| To the beach | 630 m | – |
| To the airport | 63 km | – |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 20 | – |
| To the nearest food shop | 190 m | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | – |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | – |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 16 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21 +12 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
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Location
720 m apart
Joel Hotel: city centre: 1.5 km, Zadar Airport (ZAD): 63 km, beach: 630 m, 20 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Joel Hotel or Pool Villas Maris: common questions
Which is better, Joel Hotel or Pool Villas Maris?
Joel Hotel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including StayVersus score, number of reviews, listed amenities.
Which is cheaper, Joel Hotel or Pool Villas Maris?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Joel Hotel and Pool Villas Maris?
The two hotels are 720 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score