Hotel Velebno
Basic Information
Hotel Velebno is 100% private ownership (1/1).
The ownership consists of real estate registered in land registry consisting of three buildings, a courtyard, and a meadow, specifically:
– Hotel Velebno with all equipment, devices, inventory, auxiliary facilities, and existing infrastructure (basement, ground floor, and five floors) – net hotel area of 2,464.74 sqm.
– Sports Hall with complete equipment and independent heating – area of 1,200 sqm.
– Mountain Lodge, located directly on the ski slope near the hotel, with all equipment, devices, inventory, auxiliary facilities, and existing infrastructure – area of 80 sqm (+40 sqm basement). The lodge includes:
– A restaurant (for 50 people), a fireplace, its own central heating, a minibar, sanitary facilities (separate for men and women), storage rooms, areas for receiving, storing, and servicing skis and boots, two bedrooms with a shared shower bathroom, and two outdoor terraces (one covered) for approximately 250 people.
– A separate small house (6 sqm) for preparing, smoking, and drying meat.
– Hotel land (courtyard and meadow surrounding the hotel) – size 23,223 sqm.
Additionally, the property includes a ski lift system with complete equipment, devices, inventory, auxiliary facilities, and existing infrastructure.
Hotel History
Hotel Velebno was built between 1992 and 1993 on the site of an old hotel that was demolished in September 1991 during the Croatian War of Independence. The previous hotel was designed for tourism and also functioned as a sanatorium for lung disease patients.
The sports hall next to the hotel was built in 1996.
The ski slope is located near the hotel and consists of two parallel runs (each 600 m long), allowing for circular skiing. Future plans include an additional slope to transform the area into a professional competition ski resort.
– Current starting elevation: 1,030 m above sea level (potential future elevation: 1,260 m).
– Width: 30 to 40 meters.
– Two ski lifts (button/t-bar).
– The hotel owns a snow groomer (piste machine) and a snowmobile for maintaining the slope.
Location
Hotel Velebno is situated in Baške Oštarije, one of the largest mountain settlements on Velebit, along the state road Gospić – Karlobag, approximately:
– 18 km from Karlobag
– 20 km from Gospić
– 927 m above sea level
The Zagreb – Split highway has improved the hotel’s accessibility, making it a convenient destination for visitors.
The hotel is located within the Velebit Nature Park, surrounded by natural beauty, protected plant and animal species, and offers guests active outdoor experiences. Nearby attractions include:
– Educational mountain trails
– Cycling trails
– Cultural and historical sites (e.g., Ante Starčević Memorial House, Nikola Tesla Memorial House).
The hotel itself is positioned in a picturesque part of the Velebit Nature Park, near the Kubus viewpoint, which offers a stunning view of the sea and the island of Pag.
This unique location brings variable climatic conditions, blending harsh mountain and mild Mediterranean climates. This contrast allows visitors to:
– Swim at Karlobag beaches in summer (30°C)
– Stay overnight at Hotel Velebno, just 10 km away, at a cool 16°C
According to the urban development plan of Karlobag, new construction is not permitted within Velebit Nature Park. However, construction is allowed within the hotel’s existing courtyard and meadow, including:
– Expanding the existing hotel
– Building a new apartment complex for tourism and hospitality
– Constructing a dedicated indoor swimming pool complex
– Expanding the sports hall for recreation
Hotel Capacity
Hotel Velebno is designed in a style resembling a modernized “Lika house.” It features:
– Private parking
– Accommodation:
– 32 rooms and 7 apartments, total 110 beds (11 rooms with 15,5 sqm, 1 room with 24 sqm, 10 rooms with 20 sqm, 10 rooms with 26 sqm , 5 apartments 35 sqm and 2 apartments with 44 sqm each.)
Dining and event spaces:
– Restaurant (200 seats)
– Winter terrace (30 seats)
– Café bar
– Multipurpose conference hall (40–80 seats), suitable for seminars, workshops, etc.
– TV lounge (can function as an à la carte restaurant for 50 guests)
– Sports facilities:
– 1,200 m² sports hall equipped for handball, basketball, futsal, volleyball, and includes an artificial climbing wall.
Outdoor activities:
– 1,200 m of ski slopes
– 7 km cycling route (Baške Oštarije – Stupačinovo – Prpići – Baške Oštarije)
-o Mountain lodge – a separate facility near the ski slope.
Other
Ski lift system
– Renovated lift station (container), cable inspected, chairs (anchors) repaired and repainted.
Mountain Lodge & Ski Infrastructure
– Access road to the mountain lodge widened (twice the previous width).
– Old ski slope renovated and connected to a new parallel slope (600 + 600 m slope + 100 m connector).
– Snow groomer (piste machine) refurbished
Terrace & Facilities
– Old concrete terrace in front of the mountain lodge rebuilt as a larger reinforced terrace (approx. 120 m²), with underground storage and a covered area.
– Sanitary facilities in the mountain lodge renovated, and two new toilets (male/female) added.
– Barbecue area near the lodge renovated.
Water Management
– Stream near the hotel regulated, slopes paved, creating a cascade reservoir for potential snow cannon use.
Technology Upgrades
– Hotel equipped with external and internal CCTV (16 cameras, including a panoramic camera).
– Optical fiber cable installed for high-speed WiFi.
– New multifunctional office equipment purchased.
Starting price: € 3,250,000.00
For any additional information, please send an inquiry via email: pikas-nekretnine@pikas-nekretnine.hr
