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Le Meridien Lav, Split

Podstrana Coast — Strožanac to Grbavac · Split

Le Meridien Lav, Split 1

Axel’s take

A strong beach-resort choice, but less convincing for city sightseeing or seamless luxury.

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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · a large five-star beachfront resort outside Split

Le Méridien Lav is a large five-star resort in Podstrana, not central Split. We'd pick it for a beach-led holiday: the marina setting, sea-view balconies, indoor and outdoor pools, and substantial spa give you plenty of reasons to stay put. Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and breakfast, while staff receive plenty of warm mentions.

The trade-offs matter at this level. Recent Tripadvisor feedback suggests service can be uneven, and guests across sites question the cost of food, drinks and extras. Parking and premium beach seating carry charges. Trips into Split require transport and can drag in traffic. Marriott currently lists the kids club as temporarily closed. We'd skip it for walk-out Old Town sightseeing or if dependable children's activities are essential.

Rooms
Generally comfortable and spacious, with balconies; choose the view category carefully.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent positive guest reports.
Service
Staff earn frequent praise, but some recent guests describe uneven front-desk handling.
Amenities
Indoor and outdoor pools, spa, gym and several dining options; kids club currently listed as closed.
Fees and surprises
Paid parking and premium beach seating; guests frequently find on-site food and drinks expensive.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

Grljevacka, 2A, Podstrana

Beachfront beside a marina in Podstrana; a resort base rather than a walkable Split sightseeing base.

Amenities and check-in

Indoor and outdoor pools, spa, gym and several dining options; kids club currently listed as closed.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Spa tub
  • Indoor Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children swimming pool
  • Kids club
  • Babysitting and childcare
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Le Meridien Lav, Split — Split, Croatia

Le Meridien Lav, Split is a large five-star beachfront resort outside Split in Split, Croatia.

Address: Grljevacka, 2A, Podstrana. Property ID: 1048772. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/split/le-meridien-lav-split-1048772

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/split/le-meridien-lav-split-1048772/2026-11-13/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$268$289 on Booking.com$21 less (7%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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1 night

Total price: $669 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $799 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $925 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-16 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $1,053 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-17 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,182 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-18 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,308 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-19 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,437 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-20 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,566 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-21 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,697 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-22 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,837 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-23 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,966 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-24 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $2,095 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-25 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $2,227 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-26 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $2,354 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-27 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.3/10

A strong beach-resort choice, but less convincing for city sightseeing or seamless luxury. a large five-star beachfront resort outside Split, scored for what it is.

Le Méridien Lav is a large five-star resort in Podstrana, not central Split. We'd pick it for a beach-led holiday: the marina setting, sea-view balconies, indoor and outdoor pools, and substantial spa give you plenty of reasons to stay put. Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and breakfast, while staff receive plenty of warm mentions.

The trade-offs matter at this level. Recent Tripadvisor feedback suggests service can be uneven, and guests across sites question the cost of food, drinks and extras. Parking and premium beach seating carry charges. Trips into Split require transport and can drag in traffic. Marriott currently lists the kids club as temporarily closed. We'd skip it for walk-out Old Town sightseeing or if dependable children's activities are essential.

  • Best for: couples prioritizing beach and spa time; families happy to stay mostly on-site; travelers wanting sea views and resort facilities

  • Watch out for: transport and traffic into Split; costly dining and chargeable extras; kids club listed as temporarily closed

  • Location: Beachfront beside a marina in Podstrana; a resort base rather than a walkable Split sightseeing base.

  • Rooms: Generally comfortable and spacious, with balconies; choose the view category carefully.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent positive guest reports.

  • Service: Staff earn frequent praise, but some recent guests describe uneven front-desk handling.

  • Amenities: Indoor and outdoor pools, spa, gym and several dining options; kids club currently listed as closed.

  • Fees and surprises: Paid parking and premium beach seating; guests frequently find on-site food and drinks expensive.

Axel's opinion of Le Meridien Lav, Split, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Le Meridien Lav, Split

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • Le Méridien
  • Grljevacka, 2A, Podstrana
  • Amenities: Spa tub, Indoor Pool, Outdoor pool, Children swimming pool, Kids club, Babysitting and childcare, Children's playground, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Cafe, Restaurant (buffet style), Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Electric car charging, Airport transportation, Parking, Parking nearby, Garage, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Business center, Tennis court
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Split

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Elegant Double room Sea View (full double bed)

Elegant Double room with balcony and Park View (full double bed)

Elegant Twin room with balcony and Park View (twin beds)

Elegant Twin room with balcony and Sea View (twin beds)

Premium Double room Sea View (full double bed)

Premium Double room with balcony and Park View (full double bed)

Premium Double room with balcony and Sea View (full double bed)

Premium Twin room Sea View (twin beds)

Premium Twin room with balcony and Park View (twin beds)

Premium Twin room with balcony and Sea View (twin beds)

1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite with balcony and Park View (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Adriatic Double Suite with balcony and Sea View (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Terrace Suite with balcony

2 Bedrooms Terrace Quadruple Suite with balcony

1 Bedroom Terrace Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Presidential Suite with balcony and Sea View

2 Bedrooms Family Suite

3 Bedrooms Family Suite with balcony

2 Bedrooms Family Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Family Twin Suite (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Diplomatic Suite

2 Bedrooms Diplomatic Suite with balcony and Sea View

2 Bedrooms Diplomatic Quadruple Suite

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