Hôtel Top Clubs Energie MedenaAll Inclusive in Split

Claire Vasseur

JustRelax travel writer · 5 min read

Some hotels smell of pine resin from the taxi. Medena is one of them. Set on the Dalmatian coastline just a few kilometres from Trogir, this resort spreads across 60 hectares of pine forest where the shade is deep, the air is salty and the sound of the sea is ever-present. Here, the Top Clubs team speaks French, knows your name by the end of the first dinner and runs a programme six days out of seven that leaves no room for boredom. It is an all-inclusive on a human scale, driven by the energy of a club, set against the backdrop of one of the most photographed coastlines in the Mediterranean.

Arrival

Split airport is approximately 10 kilometres away, transfers are included in your package and your first impression of Dalmatia comes through the bus window, with limestone massifs and turquoise water on either side. At the hotel, the complex unfolds among the pines, far from urban noise, with the atmosphere of a well-organised holiday village. The 517 rooms are spread across the property, and of those, 283 have been fully renovated. Superior rooms come with a sea-facing balcony, which turns the morning wake-up into a small ceremony. Family rooms comfortably sleep two adults and two children, with an en suite shower room. If you are travelling with children, request the family room at the time of booking. For those who want an Adriatic view from their balcony first thing in the morning, the superior room is the obvious choice. Note that the hotel is not recommended for guests with reduced mobility, as the wooded terrain and uneven ground do not accommodate it.

Dining, all included

The all-inclusive package covers all meals at the main restaurant, from breakfast through to dinner, served as buffets with both local and international preparations. Drinks are included from 8am to 10pm: fruit juices, local wines, local spirits and soft drinks, available at the main restaurant during meals, at the lobby bar and at the kiosk near the Konoba restaurant. By the pool, a bar serves cold drinks and cocktails throughout the day without any extra charge. For a different evening, the à la carte restaurant Konoba sits right on the beach. Its setting, with the water practically at your feet, is that of a traditional Dalmatian konoba, those convivial eateries where grilled fish and Dalmatian wines are shared at a leisurely pace. Dinner at Konoba is available for an additional fee, on reservation. We recommend verifying the exact all-inclusive inclusions directly with Top of Travel or on the booking platform, as details may vary depending on the period and room type.

Days by the water

The pebble beach is 200 metres from the hotel, reachable on foot in under five minutes through the pine forest. It is equipped with terraces, and sun loungers with parasols are available there for an additional fee (approximately 30 euros per day for two loungers and one parasol, available from mid-May). The outdoor swimming pool, with a dedicated children's pool alongside it, offers a shaded alternative with sun loungers and parasols on the hotel grounds included. The daily sports programme, run by the Top Clubs team six days out of seven, includes aqua aerobics, fitness sessions, volleyball and pétanque. Tennis courts, a multi-sport area and a football pitch are all on site. On the water side, pedal boats and banana boats are available nearby for an additional charge. Bicycles are also available to rent. Families will also find a playground and trampolines on the property.

Evening vibes

As the sun sets, the evening programme takes over with shows, dance nights, live music, Top Exploreur events and Top Surprise evenings depending on the day. The hotel also has a nightclub for those who want to keep going. The entertainment team runs this six evenings out of seven, and the pace is that of a club where no one heads to bed before they have danced at least once. For families, weekly evening events are organised within the Mini Club, giving parents the freedom to enjoy the animated evenings while children finish their day in a supervised setting.

Who is it for?

Medena is built for families with children aged 4 to 17. The Mini Club takes care of 4 to 12-year-olds six days a week with games, creative activities, supervised lunch twice a week and a weekly evening event. The Teen Club for 13 to 17-year-olds offers sports tournaments, photo and mini-documentary workshops, with some activities shared with adults depending on group size. Groups of friends will find the lively atmosphere and regular evening events very much to their taste. Couples seeking absolute peace may find the high season busier than expected. That said, the proximity of UNESCO-listed Trogir and Split, both within 30 minutes, makes it easy to escape for a day of culture and local gastronomy, with the Top Exploreur present several times a week to help organise those outings.