We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Istria, Croatia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Delightful property. Unique. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Opened in August of 2017 in the historic town centre of Rovinj, Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico is situated in a renovated heritage building from the 1920s. The property has an on-site wine bar and a traditional Mediterranean enclosed terrace with a water well. Free WiFi is available in all areas. All elegantly designed air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and a safe. Private bathrooms comprise a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. Most rooms offer views of the town of Rovinj. Guests staying in Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico can enjoy a glass of selected wines in the hotel wine vault or taste Istrian and Mediterranean delicacies in the lounge bar that comes complete with a fireplace and a terrace. Rovinj Heritage Museum is 300 metres from the property, while the Church of St. Euphemia is 850 metres away. The closest airport is Pula Airport, 40 km from Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico. Airport shuttle can be arranged at an additional charge.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Istria.
Luxury Hotel.Great value. Located 200 metres from a beautiful pebbly beach, Hotel Brioni also features an indoor and outdoor pool and an a-la-carte restaurant. The centre of Pula and the famous amphitheatre can be reached in 4 km. Free WiFi is available and parking is provided. Breakfast buffet is arranged in the Brioni's restaurant, which also serves Istrian specialities. Entertainment staff is available during the summer season, and sports facilities include miniature golf course, tennis courts and saunas. The hotel is surrounded by a pine tree forest and features easy access to various pebbly and rocky beaches. The hotel is located just a short walk from Pula Aquarium, 1.4 km from Lungomare and 3.0 km from Archaeological Museum in Pula. Pula Airport is 10 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Rooftop pool. Great views. Offering views of Rovinj Old Town, the nearby islands and Adriatic Sea, Grand Park Hotel features a wellness and spa centre, outdoor swimming pool and a marina next to the Mulini Beach. Elegantly decorated rooms and suites come with a minibar, kettle and an espresso machine as well as with a seating area and a Smart TV. The private bathrooms include a bathtub and a walk-in shower. All units offer a balcony or a terrace. The hotel features various restaurants, bars and a pastry shop. The buffet breakfast is served daily in the main hotel restaurant. The wellness area offers different types of saunas, steam rooms and indoor pools. Guests can enjoy various activities, such as tennis, jogging and cycling. Rovinj Aquarium is 2.5 km away while the Rovinj Heritage Museum is 3 km from Grand Park Hotel Rovinj by Maistra Collection. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 40 km from the hotel.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Popular among women. Spreading on 120,000 square metres, among Istrian vineyards and olive groves, the luxurious Wine Hotel and Restaurant Meneghetti provides an oasis of nature. The elegant rooms and villas are combined with the ultimate Wine & Dine experience. Free WiFi, LED satellite TV, air conditioning and the elegant touch of Frette sheets add luxury and comfort. An outdoor and indoor swimming pool are at guests’ disposal. The interiors offer a mixture of modern and antique. In the tastefully decorated bathrooms guests will find the finest Croatian toiletries, enriched with the scents of Mediterranean herbs and oils. The gourmet à-la-carte restaurant offers unique creations of Meneghetti chefs that combine modern cooking with healthy recipes and highest quality ingredients. Cooking and sommelier courses can be organised upon request. This authentic Istrian house is an ideal place for jogging, bike tours, long walks or lounging by the pool. A sauna, both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as an onsite fitness centre can be used free of charge. The colourful coastal town of Rovinj can be reached in just 20 km, while the nearest airports are in Pula, 20 km away. The Trieste Ronchi Airport is 140 km from Wine Hotel and Restaurant Meneghetti.Show full description
This might be the most relaxing luxury hotel in Istria.
Relaxing atmosphere. Maistra Select Island Hotel Istra, located on St. Andrew's Island, only 50 metres from the clear blue shoreline, boasts bright and stylish rooms, balconies with sea views and entertainment programs for the entire family. The Istra is famous for its luxury wellness and spa centre, the beautiful restaurant in the “Old Castle” and a variety of attractions ideal for leisure travellers and families. Free WiFi access is available through the property. If provides an elegant and sophisticated outdoor terrace, where your can recline and soak up the daytime rays on sun loungers or, after the sun goes down, sit and have a cool beverage in this stylish atmosphere with contemporary lighting. Sun beds and parasols are free of charge. For guests using half-board service, local wines, beer, water and juices from a dispensing machine are included in the dinner offer. The exciting city of Rovinj is only a 15 minute boat ride away. Free private parking is available and it is located 900 metres from the pier where boats leave for the St. Andrew's Island. Shuttle service from the parking lot to the pier is available free of charge.Show full description
Unique. Elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with heated sea water and a fitness centre, Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in Ika and offers a private beach area. The accommodation features water sports facilities like stand up paddles. Opatija is 5.1 km from Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa, while Rijeka is 19 km away. Free private parking is available on site. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, complimentary minibar with snacks and soft drinks, kettle and desk. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer, and certain rooms at the hotel have a terrace. Private boules court and smart mini golf court are at the guest's disposal. At hotel's spa zone guests can enjoy free of charge in saunas, hot tub, salt room and relaxation area. In hotel's restaurant provides a varied offer of local delicacies as well as Mediterranean dishes. The nearest airport is Rijeka Airport, 45 km from the property. Car hire is available upon request. Stays over 31.12.2024 include a New Year's gala celebration on the evening of 31.12.2024 at the hotel's restaurant, including 7-course gala dinner, wine pairing, live music and private fireworks.Show full description
Trendy. Nice style. Cosy rooms. Set in Labin, 2.9 km from Maslinica Beach, Hotel Peteani offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features a sauna and room service. The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. At Hotel Peteani every room has bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Labin, like cycling. Speaking German, English, Croatian and Italian at the reception, staff are always at hand to help. Pula Arena is 43 km from Hotel Peteani, while Morosini-Grimani Castle is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 43 km from the hotel.Show full description
Hip. Very stylish. Great location.Opened August 2020. Conveniently set in Poreč, Martis Forum Heritage Hotel & Residence provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room includes a coffee machine, while selected rooms have a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. At Martis Forum Heritage Hotel & Residence every room comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or an à la carte breakfast. Martis Forum Heritage Hotel & Residence offers a children's playground. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Oliva Beach, Borik Beach and Parentino Beach. The nearest airport is Portorož Airport, 43 km from Martis Forum Heritage Hotel & Residence.Show full description
Perhaps this is the coolest and most STYLISH boutique hotel in Istria. It also has a great location.
Romantic. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Situated in Brtonigla, 3.8 km from Aquapark Istralandia, Wine Residence Cattunar features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. This 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, and hot tub, as well as a garden. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms also boast a terrace and others also feature city views. At Wine Residence Cattunar the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Guests at Wine Residence Cattunar will be able to enjoy activities in and around Brtonigla, like hiking and cycling. Sečovlje Salina Nature Park is 23 km from the hotel, while The Euphrasian Basilica is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Portorož Airport, 18 km from Wine Residence Cattunar.Show full description
This is one of the most ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Istria. It also has outstanding views! It is one of the most popular luxury hotels in Istria, among couples.
Luxury Hotel.Great views. Monte Mulini Adults Exclusive Hotel by Maistra Collection is a 20-minute walk away from Rovinj’s town centre. It is surrounded by a lush, centuries-old protected nature park and overlooks a bay. All rooms come with balconies offering views over the pool, the garden and the sea, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. They are equipped with satellite TV, a minibar and bathrooms with walk-in showers. The Mediterraneo serves Mediterranean dishes. The fine-dining restaurant “Wine Vault” serves French and Mediterranean cuisine and offers the Chef’s table experience. The Monte Mulini Art Wellness area is spread over 1,000 m². It comprises indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, a gym and a Mediterranean garden. The newly opened "Mulini Beach" is a pebbly beach overlooking the Lone Bay and offers a wide selection of food & beverages, a cool and trendy Cocktail Bar, personalised service, beach concierge, hostesses, changing facilities and showers, toilets, towel counter and sun-lounger rental. The Monte Mulini is 40-minute drive away from the Pula Airport. Airport transfers can be arranged on request.Show full description
Charming. Historic. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. The Heritage Angelo d'Oro, formerly a Bishop`s Palace from the 17th century, is an elegant boutique hotel in Rovinj's historic pedestrian centre. The green-shuttered façade on the Via Svalbe street is typically Venetian and inside, vaulted ceilings and exposed stone walls create intimate spaces for dining and relaxation. A tiny rooftop loggia offers stunning views over the rooftops. The well-appointed rooms offer garden, street and sea views and include air-conditioning. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.Show full description
Historic property. Lovely property. Cosy rooms. Completely renovated in 2020 and housed in an Austro-Hungarian villa dating back to 1886, this 5-star hotel is situated amid a well-groomed St. Jacob Park in the centre of Opatija. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property and the Slatina Beach is just 100 metres away. On arrival, guests receive a complimentary welcome drink. The historic-style rooms at Milenij Hotel Sv. Jakov are all air-conditioned and feature elegant parquet flooring, rich fabrics and period furniture. Each room is equipped with satellite TV including pay-per-view channels and a minibar. International cuisine, Italian specialities and fine wines are served in Cantinetta Sv. Jakov. Guests have access to the spa at the neighbouring partner hotel, which is just 100 metres away. Rijeka Airport is located at a distance of 40 km. Shuttle service is available at a surcharge.Show full description
Cool. Historic. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Winery & Design hotel ROXANICH has a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a bar and garden in Motovun. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes and slippers. At Winery & Design hotel ROXANICH rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Winery & Design hotel ROXANICH provides a range of facilities such as a spa and wellness centre including a hammam and a sauna. Portorož is 38 km from the hotel, while Strunjan is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pula, 49 km from Winery & Design hotel ROXANICH, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Beautiful. Unique. Comfortable beds. Featuring 4-star accommodation, Boutique Hotel Acacia is situated in Lovran, 1.3 km from Lovran Old Town and 1.4 km from Lovran Lungomare Promenade. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace and a bar. Both free WiFi and private parking are available on site. At the hotel, every room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV. Every room is fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom and a balcony. Guest rooms at Boutique Hotel Acacia include air conditioning and a wardrobe. The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast. At Boutique Hotel Acacia you will find a restaurant serving Croatian cuisine. The nearest airport is Rijeka Airport, 24 km from the hotel.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great value. Popular among women. Set in the heart of Istria, in the medieval village of Mužolini Donji, San Canzian Hotel & Residences offers a unique experience of nature, gastronomy and accommodation. Surrounded by olive gardens and vineyards it features an outdoor pool and a well-known Luciano Restaurant & Bar. The contemporary designed rooms and suites include a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and luxury toiletries. Buje is 3.7 km away, while Grožnjan is 4.9 km from the property. The villa comes with a fireplace and a private pool. Free WiFi is provided in all areas. Guests can relax at a sun terrace or taste premium culinary delicacies, domestic olive oil and wine. Luciano Restaurant offers traditional Istrian cuisine prepared by food artists and renowned chefs. Cooking classes or truffle hunting are organised on request. Golf, guided bike tour and hiking are among the activities that guests can enjoy near the property. Private Yoga or Pilates classes can be organized on request, the relax zone with a sauna can be used free of charge. Aquapark Istralandia is 14 km away and Poreč is 32 from the property. The nearest Pula Airport is at a distance of 81 km, while Trieste Airport is 88 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Good breakfast. Nestled on a rock above the sea, Boutique & Design Hotel Navis offers an outdoor pool and a luxury interior. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and a private beach just few steps from the hotel, as well as the spa centre. The historic core of Opatija is 2.5 km away. Decorated with Croatian design furniture, each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a seating area. A terrace or balcony are featured in all rooms, while guests can enjoy sea views. Private bathroom is equipped with a bath or a shower. Extras include bath robes, slippers and free toiletries. Boutique & Design Hotel Navis offers a 24-hour front desk service. You can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkeling, windsurfing and diving. The on-site spa area includes a sauna, hammam, pool and massages. The picturesque fisherman village Volosko is 750 metres away, while Angiolina Park is 2.6 km from Boutique & Design Hotel Navis. The nearest airport is Rijeka Airport, 34 km from Boutique & Design Hotel Navis.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great location. Cosy rooms. Adriatic Hotel by Maistra Collection is a luxurious boutique hotel situated in the heart of Rovinj’s lively Old town. Offering views of the harbour, St. Catherine's Island or the Main Square, each suite is fitted with design furniture and local art. Guests can relax at 2 on-site bars and a brasserie style restaurant. Decorated with original art works by contemporary artists, all suites are air-conditioned and comprise a SMART TV, minibar and coffee/tea making facilities. Modern-style bathrooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Freshly prepared à la carte breakfast is served each morning. Guests can start the day with a coffee at the Adriatic Caffe or at Al Ponto Bar and take in the atmosphere of Rovinj. Featuring a terrace overlooking the seaside promenade and the main square, Brasserie Adriatic prepares French inspired cuisine. Guests can use free of charge the Wellness and Spa centre of Grand Park Hotel Rovinj, as well as it's indoor pool. Free boat ride to the the islands of St. Katarina and St. Andrew departing right in front of the hotel is provided during the summer season. The outdoor swimming pools with sun deck set on those islands are also at guests' disposal free of charge. In addition to all that, guests can participate freely in the animation programs of hotels Lone and Eden. The closest rocky public beach is a 15-minute walk away.Pula Airport is at a distance of 40 km away. Free private parking is available outside the pedestrian zone.Show full description
Resort.Great value. Maistra Select Amarin Resort is located a few minutes’ drive from the centre of Rovinj and offers 2 outdoor pools and a beach area. Free WiFi is provided in the hotel bar and pool areas. All rooms and apartments are comfortably furnished and feature balconies and air-conditioning. Guests can enjoy beautiful pebble, rocky and paved beach. A kitchenette with kitchenware, a microwave and a refrigerator is available in all apartments. The Amarin has 3 restaurants serving Mediterranean and international cuisine. Several small bars can be found in this tourist settlement. A variety of sports facilities are available on site. A children’s playground and various children entertainment programmes are offered on site. Amarin Tourist Settlement has a 24-hour front desk. Staff will gladly organize excursions and trips to various locations.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great value. Set just above the coastline promenade in Opatija, the impressive Hotel Ambasador - Liburnia provides free access to its Wellness & Spa Centre, which has swimming pools, a fitness area and a spa relax zone. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The large La Fourchette D'Or restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner, as well as various specialities à la carte. Themed or gala dinners accompanied by live music are organised occasionally. The Hortenzija restaurant is set in the summer garden, while the fine dining restaurant Cubo has enough space for dancing. Guests can also relax at the Manhattan Cocktail Bar. Opatija Riviera is located in the Gulf of Kvarner, on the eastern shore of the Istrian Peninsula, where the sea makes its deepest cut into the mainland.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Good breakfast. Centrally situated in trendy Opatija, the luxury Hotel Milenij enjoys a seafront location on Lungo Mare promenade. This 5-star hotel boasts 650 m² Royall Spa wellness centre, 2 restaurants and a lobby bar with piano music. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel. Milenij blends the spirit of the historic tradition with contemporary design and decorations. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with a satellite TV and a minibar. Modern-style bathrooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Various kinds of massage and beauty treatments are offered at the wellness centre, which includes saunas, Finish and Turkish baths, as well as the indoor and outdoor pools. Cardio equipment is also featured. Argonauti Restaurant serves traditional meals, while the Viennese-style Café Wagner offers homemade cakes and handmade chocolates. Guests can enjoy al-fresco dining at the hotel terrace offering sea views. St. Jacob Park stretches next to the Milenij Hotel. The historic town of Rijeka is 14 km away.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Istria.
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