Arena One 99 Glamping

Our 3 day glamping experience left us disappointed. We might have enjoyed our stay much more had we known that the map of the campsite is VERY misleading. We chose a 3 bedroom tent, the most expensive on offer, located by what looks like an extension of the beach on the map but is actually inaccessible dense scrub. Our tent had zero shade and the A/C was no match for the heat so we were very uncomfortable in the tent, except after about 1am when it had cooled sufficiently. Walking around the campsite we realized that most other tents have decent shade, even the least expensive among them. I believe the 3 bedroom tents were added most recently as they are among the furthest from reception. Aside from the tent location issue, there is much to praise. The campsite is very well kept, the staff are friendly, communicative and efficient, and the tents are very nice. The beds were comfortable and we appreciated the well stocked kitchenette. The beach is stony but if you have water shoes you'll really enjoy immersing yourself in the Adriatic. There is an aquatic park across the water (reachable via the nearby bridge) that kids of all ages will enjoy. We were pleased with the quality of the massages on offer at the spa. There is an exercise tent with dumb bells and kettlebells but it is only open during spa hours, thus not before 8am. If having a hammock is important to you, be sure to request it when you reserve and again at check in. We requested it in advance but had to wait a day for one to be relocated from another tent. Unfortunately, given the lack of shade, we weren't able to use it much but appreciated management's effort to deliver one. There is a grocery store which sells a limited range of fruit and veg, breads and various products including pasta and rice, canned beans, etc., so it is possible to self-cater without leaving the campsite. Prices were reasonable. There are also a few restaurants and cafes on site. We found the quality of the food similar to what we could find in the nearby towns.