We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Pula, Croatia. We have also included hotels in historic properties, historic villas, old "castello"-s, old manor houses, resorts, palaces and beautiful country residences. 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 Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Offering a hot tub and an indoor gym, Villa Castello Rausch is set in a traditional 18th century villa surrounded by a landscaped park and a garden with sun loungers. Its air-conditioned accommodation features a furnished balcony or terrace, free Wi-Fi is provided. Villa Castello Rausch is located in village of Mugeba 5 km from the centre of Poreč. Decorated in classic-style with stone wall elements and modern amenities, all apartments and rooms are fitted with an LCD satellite TV. The bathroom with hydro massage shower or a spa bath includes free toiletries. The apartments comprise a fully equipped kitchen. Guests can relax playing table tennis or at a roof-top terrace at sun loungers. There is a golf course 3 km away. The villa is fitted with meeting facilities and its proper library room. There you can visit the UNESCO-protected Euphrasian Basilica. Lim Canal rich with oysters and mussels is 12 km from the property. Pula Airport is at a distance of 35 km. Free private parking is provided.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most relaxing and romantic guest houses in Pula. It also has a highly rated breakfast and beautiful surroundings.
Highly elegant. Stunning pool facilities. Located in the heart of the Crikvenica Riviera and stretching along the most picturesque part of Kvarner, Hotel Kvarner Palace offers spacious rooms 200 metres from the sandy beach. Rijeka Airport is 20 km away. The property combines the magnificence of the past and the comforts of modern times, providing an outdoor pool with a sun terrace, an indoor pool and a wellness area. Hotel Kvarner Palace is an ideal place for rest and recovery, serving excellent Mediterranean and regional cuisine while surrounded by sea, sun and fresh air. Completely refurbished in 2006 and partly in 2013/2014, the historic building of Hotel Kvarner Palace includes 2 lounge bars and 2 tennis courts.Show full description
Kvarner Palace is a charming and elegant hotel with a rich history. It is located in a picturesque Mediterranean hotel park, offering stunning views of the bay and nearby islands. The hotel has beautiful gardens, pools, a gym, and a spa for relaxation.
Charming. Wonderful SPA facilities. Located 900 metres from the centre of Lovran and just 20 metres from the nearest beach, Hotel Villa Astra is set in a quiet area, next to the 15-km long seaside promenade and consists of a main building and an annex. Buffet breakfast is available on site, as well as a Wellness Area. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are offered. All rooms offer air-conditioning and feature a view of the sea. They also offer a private bathroom with a bath, bathrobe and slippers. The rooms also feature a minibar, cable TV and a phone. Guests can also find tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool right next to the hotel. The wellness centre offers yoga, stretching exercises and massages. During the summer, jazz concerts are often held on site. Guests can reach numerous shops just 500 metres away, while various bars are 900 metres from the property. Guests can also enjoy excursions to the nearest islands and bus trips to inland Istria. Hiking can be enjoyed on Učka Mountain. The bus station is available 300 metres away, while the nearest Railway Station is in Matulji, 10 km away. Rijeka Airport is on Krk, 72 km away. Shuttle service can be organised by the owners.Show full description
Luxurious. Lovely surroundings. 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. An outdoor and indoor swimming pool are at guests’ disposal. The interiors offer a mixture of modern and antique. Free WiFi, LED satellite TV, air conditioning and the elegant touch of Frette sheets add luxury and comfort. 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 unique and luxurious hotel in Hreljići, Croatia is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, offering a rustic charm and tranquil atmosphere. The on-site restaurant serves delicious Istrian cuisine, and there are two pools with stunning vineyard views.
Delightful property. Lovely 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. 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. The closest airport is Pula Airport, 40 km from Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico. 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. Rovinj Heritage Museum is 300 metres from the property, while the Church of St. Euphemia is 850 metres away. Airport shuttle can be arranged at an additional charge.Show full description
I rate this as the most beautiful, cosy and stylish small hotel in Pula. Soooo nice!
Nice style. Comfortable beds. 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
I think this place could be the most WELL DESIGNED hotel in Pula. It also has super comfortable beds.
Charming. Cosy rooms. A stone house sitting in a garden, Castello Gulich is located 3 km from the centre of Poreč. You can relax on the furnished terrace and BBQ facilities are also provided for your convenience. With a simple décor, each room features air conditioning, a desk and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A shared kitchen and a large dining area with fireplace and exposed wooden beams are available. The property also offers free private parking nearby and the Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč is located 2.8 km away.Show full description
Historic 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
This might be the most historic luxury hotel in Pula.
Beach front location. Unique. Great views. Hotel Katarina is situated on a wonderful island opposite the historical core of Rovinj. The island, sharing its name with the hotel, is the second biggest island within the Rovinj Archipelago. It features abundant Mediterranean vegetation, promenades and 19th-century parks boasting magnificent views of the town, of the Zlatni Rt park forest and the rest of the Rovinj Archipelago. It is also distinctive for the historical remains of an old castle integrated in the hotel, giving it a touch of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. . Show full description
Great restaurant. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a traditional-style restaurant, Rooms Alla Beccaccia, is located 1 km from the centre of Fažana. It offers rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The nearest beach is at a distance of 1.5 km. The Alla Beccaccia’s restaurant is decorated with wooden beams and features a fireplace. Guests can enjoy their breakfast, as well as traditional Istrian cuisine. The well-kept garden and sun loungers next to the pool invite guests to relax. All rooms offer a garden view and feature a private bathroom. Amenities include satellite TV and a fridge. Some rooms come with a balcony or a terrace. The nearest grocery store can be reached within 500 metres. A local bus stop is 600 metres away. Various restaurants, cafés and bars are in Fažana’s centre, 1 km away. Biking opportunities and tennis courts can be found 800 metres from the property. Brijuni National Park, can be reached by boat, which stops 1.5 km from the Rooms Alla Beccaccia. The historic centre of Pula, with its Roman Amphitheatre and the Main Bus and Train Station, is 5 km away. Pula Airport is at a distance of 11 km. Free private parking is possible on site.Show full description
Rooms Alla Beccaccia is a charming property located in Fažana. It stands out with its stylish ambiance, beachfront location, and beautiful garden with a swimming pool. The spacious and air-conditioned rooms provide a comfortable stay.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among couples. 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. Buje is 3.7 km away, while Grožnjan is 4.9 km from the property. 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. 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
Cosy. Great restaurant. The family-owned Casa Romantica La Parenzana is a rugged former farmhouse with thick stone walls, wooden beams and open fireplaces, offering fine Istrian cuisine and free internet. Located close to Buje in Istria, on the former tracks of the Parenzana Railway Line, the historical towns of Motovun and Grožnjan are just about a few kilometres away from the Casa Romantica La Parenzana. Traditional local food like Čripnja - roasted meat or fish and potatoes cooked in a cast iron pot over an open hearth fire - or dishes with truffles are served in the Konoba restaurant. All rooms are heated and have an en-suite bathroom and a TV. Internet access is available for free at the reception.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Overlooking the Old Town of Rab and featuring swimming pools, a spa centre and two restaurants, Imperial Valamar Collection Hotel is located a 5-minute walk from Rab centre. All air-conditioned rooms have a seating area with a flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom with a bath tub or a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Most rooms provide views of the park and some have balconies. At this hotel guests can soak up the sun on the loungers next to the outdoor swimming pool and enjoy a cocktail at the Pool & Lounge Bar. The wellness and beauty centre features a heated indoor pool and saunas. Various massages and beauty treatments can be booked. The Nobilis premium hotel restaurant offers halfboard service with a rich selection of dishes, while the Veritas à la carte restaurant and wine bar provides a wide range of local specialities and excellent wines in a rustic atmosphere. The Gin Bar has a wide choice of refreshing cocktails. Guests can play tennis or rent a bike or a boat and explore the island and the beaches. In the evening, a rich animation program is provided by the hotel. Valamar Collection Imperial Hotel organises transfers from Rijeka Airport to and from the hotel in the summer season, upon previous request and at a surcharge. Free private parking is available on site.Show full description
Beach front location. Aminess Atea Camping Resort is located just a few steps away from the beach and offers air-conditioned mobile homes with a terrace, various on-site restaurants, bars, a children's playground with a children's pool and evening entertainment. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the camping. All mobile homes consist of a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table. Private bathrooms come with a shower. A fridge and a coffee machine are also provided. Popular activities in the area include mini-golf, tennis and water sports. There is a fitness center in the vicinity. A bicycle rental is possible on site, and guests can go cycling in the surroundings. The nearest airport is Rijeka Airport, 7.5 mi from Aminess Atea Camping Resort.Show full description
This beachfront property offers elegant and stylish mobile homes with spacious outdoor terraces. The large terrace and pool are beautiful, and the campsite provides modern amenities and good kitchen equipment.
Close to beach front. Friendly staff. Hotel Manora is situated at the foot of Osorcica Hill on the island of Losinj in the tourist town of Nerezine, 500 metres from the sea. All rooms boast spectacular sea or hill views. The restaurant at the Manora serves international cuisine prepared from regional ingredients. In the surroundings of Hotel Manora you can spend your time actively, including bike riding, long walks by the sea, diving or climbing up Osorcica Hill. Sunbeds and umbrellas are at disposal to all guests free of charge at Galboka beach 400m from hotel (available from June through mid September) and at the outdoor swimming pool (available from May through end of September). Indoor heated (27 °C) swimming pool is available until end of May & from end of September. Massages, wellness treatments and sauna are available with extra payment and prior reservation.Show full description
Offering an outdoor pool and views of the sea, Mobile Homes - Naturist FKK Camping Solaris is a nudist camp set 9 km from Poreč. Featuring a terrace, the air-conditioned accommodation features a seating area and a dining area. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher and microwave. A refrigerator and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle. There is a private bathroom with a shower in each mobile home. Mobile Homes - Naturist FKK Camping Solaris also includes a children's playground. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The property also offers a mini-market. The property has water sports facilities and bike hire and car hire are available. You can play tennis, table tennis and mini-golf at the property, and the area is popular for cycling. The Euphrasian Basilica is 7 km from Mobile Homes - Naturist FKK Camping Solaris. Pula Airport is 51 km away.Show full description
Great location. Built in 1910 for the aristocrat society and the wealthy bourgeoisie right at the seaside on the Porec Peninsula, BO Hotel Palazzo offers you the latest comfort after its refurbishment in 2009. The wellness centre on site includes a hot tub offering wonderful views of the sea and you can select from elegantly furnished and air-conditioned rooms and large suites. Wireless internet access is available for free in the entire BO Hotel Palazzo. Refined local and international cuisine is served in the Ritzi restaurant. You enjoy superb views of the historic monuments of the Old Town or of the Sveti Nikola island and the sea on the other side. The scent of the sea and of the pine trees in the nearby park combine to a truly Mediterranean experience. Parking is possible at a secured parking space nearby with free shuttle service.Show full description
Great views. This small, charming hotel is located in a protected part of the hill overlooking the bay of Rabac, offering beautiful panoramic views over the Kvarner bay and the islands of Cres, Lošinj and Unije. With its combination of modern interior design and creative cuisine, Villa Annette is one of the best boutique hotels in Istria. All suites offer air conditioning and free internet access. The excellent slow food restaurant offers creative dishes based on Istrian and Mediterranean cuisine. Special Mediterranean menus for vegetarians and children are available. Barbecued dishes are offered during the summer season. Open all year, Hotel Villa Annette has a wonderful outdoor swimming pool with hot tub and terrace, where romantic dinners can be served. Guests can book on-site presentations and tastings of the homemade Villa Annette Selection olive oil.Show full description
Villa Annette is a charming hotel located in Hreljići, Croatia. It has stunning panoramic views of the bay of Rabac. The suites are spacious and comfortable, with balconies that offer a great view of the bay.
Beach front location. Great value. Hotel Materada Plava Laguna in Poreč is only 100 metres from the beach and surrounded by spacious parks and grassy sun-bathing areas. Guests can relax at the swimming pool with a children’s section and sun loungers or at the beach awarded the Blue Flag. Free WiFi is available in the entire property. All rooms are air-conditioned and comprise a balcony, satellite TV and a private bathroom. The hotel restaurant serves local and international dishes. Guests can sample a selection of drink at a cocktail bar or a pool bar, while buffet breakfast is served daily. Free pool towels are provided. During the season, you will be entertained with live music, professional show programmes and diverse animation. A beauty salon and an exchange office are also provided, as well as meeting and conference rooms. A variety of sport opportunities can be enjoyed on-site or in the vicinity, such as tennis, table tennis, minigolf, volleyball, mostly at an additional cost. There is a mini club and teens club entertainment for children, as well as Kids happy meal for children up to 14 years old. Poreč is located 3 km away. Pula Airport is at a distance of 60 km. Private parking is provided at a surcharge.Show full description
Nice interior design. 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
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