We stayed in Biograd on the coast south of Zadar at the Hotel Adriatica this year in August. We had stayed for a week in Hotel Ilirija same time last year and had such a great time we went back again this year. What was great about Biograd is there was so much to do with the kids. There are water slides, amusements, safe swimming, jet skiing, para sailing and playgrounds with merry-go-rounds, trampolines and other fun things. Our three kids had a ball, aged from 2 years old to 11. It is such a safe place at night we could leave the kids in the hotel room and go down to the hotel bar which is right on the water and watch the boats go by and people walking past to get to the city centre. Everything is walking distance and you can buy whatever you need just there. Food is cheap if you stay away from seafood. The room rates were perfectly affordable and the hotel and surrounding areas were spotless. The staff really work hard to make the place comfortable. There was even a playroom for the little children which had all the latest toys and childrens furniture from Ikea. The room rates included breakfast and dinner so we didn't spend much on dining during our stay. All in all I would highly recommend Biograd as a great place for a family holiday. We also popped into Zadar for a day and had a drink at the Arsenal Zadar. This is an old warehouse which has been transformed into a venue with photo displays and artwork surrounding a bar area. Again there was a place for the kids to play and toys to keep them amused. Very civilized.