Martinis Marchi Heritage Hotel is a castle hotel in Maslinica, on the island of Šolta in central Dalmatia, that hosts weddings and private group events. Its restored Baroque castle has nine suites, a wine cellar for business and private events of up to 20 people, a restaurant, a pool and a 5,000 square meter garden. A marina with a 500-seat open-air amphitheater lies next to the castle.
Seminars and company events
The hotel presents its wine cellar as a venue for business and private events, including team building, incentives and wine tastings with tasting menus prepared by the restaurant. The cellar is described as suited to up to 20 people. This is a small-group format: a board retreat, a leadership dinner, an incentive for a handful of guests or a client tasting. The site does not list conference rooms, projection equipment or seminar packages, so organizers who need a plenary room for larger groups should look elsewhere. Teams of a few dozen people can still take over the castle, since it has only nine suites and the hotel describes the feeling of having the entire historic castle almost to yourselves.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are a clear part of the offer. The hotel says its interiors and outdoor spaces are at the couple's disposal: a two-floor garden, an intimate wine cellar, the pool, the restaurant and an exclusive lounge. The setup is tailored to the wishes of each couple. Organizers give a preferred date and an approximate number of guests so the hotel can check availability. The site does not state a maximum guest count for weddings.
Rooms and capacities
The wine cellar is described as suited to up to 20 people. The garden covers 5,000 square meters and is planted with indigenous Mediterranean plants, aromatic herbs and mature trees. Beside the marina, an open-air amphitheater with 500 seats, inspired by ancient Greek theaters, is used for cultural and social events during the season. The restaurant has a bar with a small lounge area facing the marina.
Accommodation
The castle has nine superior suites spread across about 1,500 square meters of restored Baroque architecture. Each suite is named after a historical figure linked to the castle, has air conditioning and has views of the Adriatic and the village of Maslinica. Guests have an outdoor pool, a sauna, a steam bath, private terraces and relaxation areas. With nine suites, accommodation suits a small group or a wedding party that books the whole house.
Catering
The restaurant builds its menus around seasonal produce from Šolta and Dalmatia: freshly caught fish, seafood, island olive oil, local wines and herbs. Dining takes place in the historic gardens or overlooking the marina. In the cellar, which has held wine for centuries, the restaurant prepares tasting menus.
History and setting
The castle was built by the Marchi family, nobles who brought knowledge and cultural development to Šolta in the early 18th century. The hotel states that the building is more than 300 years old. The setting is Maslinica Bay, with a marina of 50 berths along a marble waterfront for yachts up to 40 meters.
Getting there
The castle is on the island of Šolta, with the marina in front of it. From Split Airport, guests transfer to Split, which takes about 40 minutes, and then take a boat to Maslinica. By car, the route is the ferry from Split to Rogač, about one hour, then 15 minutes by road to Maslinica. The hotel also offers a speedboat pickup from Split or the Trogir area in less than 45 minutes.
