Sofitel and Odien Group have signed a contract to develop Sofitel Kaštela, a beachfront resort on Croatia’s Adriatic coast, marking the country’s first internationally branded luxury hotel. The resort will be located in the coastal town of Kaštela, situated between Split and Trogir.
The opening of Sofitel Kaštela is scheduled for 2029. The resort will include 137 guestrooms and suites, offering sea-facing private balconies or terraces. Facilities will feature a range of dining options, bars, a spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a beach club, and extensive meeting and event spaces.
Positioned minutes from Split International Airport and near Split’s
historic centre, Sofitel Kaštela benefits from a prime seaside location with views of the Adriatic Sea. Its proximity to renowned islands, marinas, national parks, and the broader Dalmatian coast enhances its appeal to both international leisure travelers and corporate clients.
Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, stated that Sofitel Kaštela represents Croatia’s first international luxury hotel brand, aiming to blend French luxury with the Adriatic coast’s cultural heritage. Odien Group emphasized ambitions beyond constructing hotel accommodations, focusing on creating a destination recognized for quality, authenticity, and unique experiences, leveraging Kaštela’s historic and Mediterranean character.
Odien Group, headquartered in Prague, manages assets
totaling €890 million and holds a development portfolio of approximately 1.2 million square meters of gross floor area. The group owns Le Méridien Lav Split and is expanding in Croatia with three new luxury hotel projects totaling over 270 rooms. In Prague, Odien is leading the 66-hectare Avia City urban regeneration project and developing 320 residential units.
Sofitel, a French luxury hospitality brand founded in 1964 and part of Accor, operates over 120 hotels worldwide including locations in Paris, London, Dubai, and Rio de Janeiro. The brand’s portfolio includes the Sofitel Legend collection of historic properties and the new Sofitel
Residences concept. Sofitel is part of Accor’s global portfolio of more than 5,800 properties across 110 countries.
Croatia is emerging as a prominent luxury destination in Europe thanks to its coastline, cultural heritage, and culinary scene. The introduction of Sofitel Kaštela aligns with Sofitel’s strategy to expand its resort portfolio in leading leisure markets and supports Croatia’s growing significance in the Mediterranean luxury hospitality sector.
