Luxury hotels in Croatian Islands

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Croatian Islands. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Boutique Hotel Alhambra Mali Lošinj, Croatia

  

  Hotel. Located in Čikat Bay, Boutique Hotel Alhambra is surrounded by tall pines, agaves and palm trees and offers a private beach area. Housed in an Austro-Hungarian villa, this 5-star hotel features an indoor swimming pool, a wellness area and a fitness room. Elegantly furnished rooms and suites feature satellite TV with internet access and iPod docking facilities. The bathrooms include bath towels, bathrobes and slippers. Anti-allergenic pillows and architectural lighting system are also provided. Tea and coffee facilities are available as well. Within the hotel, in the Michelin-starred Alfred Keller restaurant, guests can sample an array of fine dining dishes and beverages. More dining options can be found in the centre of Mali Lošinj, about 1 km away. Guests can try out different massages or beauty treatments, or relax at a tea bar. Special excursions and sightseeing tours can be arranged on-site. Boutique Hotel Alhambra also offers transport service at a surcharge. Additional services are available at the nearby Hotel Bellevue. Lošinj Airport is 15 km away from Boutique Hotel Alhambra. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 2 Hotel Moeesy, Blue & Green Oasis - Newly opened in July 2022 Hvar, Croatia

  

  Hotel. Located just 30 metres from the beach in Hvar, Hotel Moeesy, Blue & Green Oasis - Newly opened in July 2022 provides free Wi-Fi and satellite TV in its air-conditioned rooms. Surrounded by a pine forest, it is a 10-minute walk from the old city centre and the port. The à la carte restaurant serves meat and fish dishes, accompanied by premium Dalmatian and other wines. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 3 Hotel Bellevue Mali Lošinj, Croatia

  

  Hotel. Featuring a brand new Spa Clinic, 2 restaurants with Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine, Hotel Bellevue offers also a lounge bar and 2 swimming pools. Set in Mali Lošinj which is considered a health resort, the hotel is surrounded by pine trees and offers a beach with loungers. The air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV, a minibar and safe. The bathroom comes with hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers and beach towels. A pillow menu is available upon request. Since the entire island is known for its healing climate, Hotel Bellevue offers a Spa Clinic with a range of cosmetic, holistic and medical treatments conducted under the supervision of experts. Guests can enjoy specially designed body rejuvenation treatments, anti-stress programmes for protecting the immune system, a variety of face and body massages, relaxation zones, a winter garden, and indoor and outdoor seawater swimming pools. Mundus Congress Centre can host gatherings of up to 300 persons. Front desk provides currency exchange service, and there is also a souvenir shop on site. Free WiFi access is available at the hotel, and parking is free of charge. Lošinj Airport is 14 km from Hotel Bellevue. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 4 Palace Elisabeth, Hvar Heritage Hotel Hvar, Croatia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Hvar. Palace Elisabeth, Hvar Heritage Hotel is the oldest hotel on Hvar, framed by St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the famous Hvar Theatre in a beautiful setting surrounded by Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Free WiFi access is available in all areas. All guest rooms are air-conditioned, overlook the Pjaca, the largest square in Dalmatia, and feature breathtaking views over Hvar Bay and the sunsets over the Paklinski Islands. Every room is equipped with satellite TV. While staying at this historic hotel, built at the turn of the 19th century, guests can enjoy a tasty dinner at the hotels restaurant or sip cocktails and listen to soothing jazz music on the terrace of the Arsenal Bar that overlooks the Hvar Marina. Mediterranean delicacies can be savoured on the enchanting terrace of Hotels restaurant that offers views of the marina and the Hvar seaside promenade. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 5 Lesic Dimitri Palace Korčula, Croatia

  

  Aparthotel. Stay in the heart of Korčula. Just steps from Marco Polo's house and the old cathedral within Old Town walls, the luxurious Lešić Dimitri Palace offers a spa centre with Thai and Ayurveda spa treatments, an à la carte restaurant and thematically decorated interiors. It combines rich historical heritage with modern facilities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and LCD satellite TV. The renovated apartments feature designs inspired by different cultures along Marco Polo's Silk Road travels. The highly personalised ambiance is characterised by exquisite detailing and handcrafted furniture. Lešić Dimitri Palace has a sailboat that can be rented with a skipper. A range of activities and visits can be arranged to guest's wishes. Stone paved Zakrjan Beach is just steps away, while a pebbly beach can be found just outside the Old Town, 1 km away. The charming sandy beach in Lumbarda Village is at a distance of 7 km. The Lešić Palace is within 100 metres from the ferry port and 400 metres from the marina. The nearest international airport is in Dubrovnik, which can be reached via ferry. Show full description Guest review score 9.9

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• 6 Luxury Apartments Villa Luce Malinska, Croatia

  

  Guest house. Right next to a pebbly beach, Luxury Villa Luce is quietly located in Rova Bay, in Malinska on Krk Island. Surrounded by olive trees, it features free Wi-Fi and free parking. The accommodation offers a blend of modern and traditional, simple and sophisticated. Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, all apartments are spacious and air-conditioned. They comprise a terrace with barbecue facilities, an LCD satellite TV and a fully equipped kitchen. The centre of Malinska is a 15-minute walk away. Church of St. Mary Magdalene is set in Porto, in the far west of Malinska Bay. A 15th century monastery, now a museum, is next to it. The main bus station is within a 1-km reach. The town of Krk and Rijeka Airport are at a distance of 12 km. Rijeka, with its ferry port, is 30 km from the Luce. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 7 Luxury Villa Curiera Malinska, Croatia

  

  Guest house. Located in Malinska in the Krk Island region, with Rupa Beach and Draga Beach nearby, Luxury Villa Curiera provides apartments and studios with free WiFi and free private parking. The units provide guests with a balcony, a seating area, satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge and toaster are also provided, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. Luxury Villa Curiera offers a shared terrace and a shared outdoor kitchen with grill equipment. Guests can also swim in the outdoor swimming pool or enjoy outdoor activities in the area. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Maestral Beach, Malinska Bus Station and Malin Beach. The nearest airport is Rijeka Airport, 18 km from Luxury Villa Curiera. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 8 Villas Arbia - Margita Deluxe Rab, Croatia

  

  Aparthotel. Featuring free WiFi and air conditioning, apartments Villas Arbia - Margita Deluxe is located in Rab, 24 km from Baška. The accommodation features a spa bath. Crikvenica is 47 km from the property. private parking is available on site. All apartments feature a seating and dining area. Some units include a terrace and/or patio with sea or garden views. All units have a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and oven. Every unit features a private bathroom with bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are featured. Villas Arbia - Margita Deluxe also includes a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The property is set within Villas Arbia integrated hotel. Novalja is 24 km from Villas Arbia - Margita Deluxe. Rijeka Airport is 54 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 197 EUR.

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• 9 Nice home in Malinska with 2 Bedrooms, WiFi and Private swimming pool Malinska, Croatia

  

  Holiday home. Located in Malinska, Awesome home in Malinska with 2 Bedrooms, WiFi and Outdoor swimming pool provides accommodation with a private pool. The 5-star holiday home features sea views and is 13 km from Kosljun Franciscan Monastery. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bath. Providing free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi throughout the property. Punat Marina is 14 km from the holiday home, while Trsat Castle is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Rijeka Airport, 22 km from Awesome home in Malinska with 2 Bedrooms, WiFi and Outdoor swimming pool. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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• 10 Secluded fisherman's cottage Cove Prnjica, Pag - 12620 Kolan, Croatia

  

  Holiday home. Holiday Home Kolan 12620 is a detached holiday home with a terrace, located in Kolan. The unit is 5 km from Novalja. The kitchenette features a fridge. A TV is provided. There is a private bathroom with a shower. Mali Lošinj is 37 km from Holiday Home Kolan 12620, while Lopar is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Zadar Airport, 58 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.3

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!