The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. 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 Istria. I hope you will like it!
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1 Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa Opatija, Croatia
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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. 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.
Opatija is 5.1 km from Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa, while Rijeka is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Rijeka Airport, 45 km from the property. Car hire is available upon request.
Guest review score 9.8,
rooms from around 347 EUR.
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2 Mulino Luxury Boutique Hotel Buje, Croatia
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Hosting one of the most attractive casinos in Europe, Mulino Luxury Boutique Hotel enjoys a beautiful location beside natural salt-fields, close to the Croatian-Slovenian border and the historical city of Buje.
The luxuriously decorated rooms offer marvellous views and free WiFi access.
The à la carte restaurant Mulino features a balcony which overlooks the live games at the casino table. The furniture is a blend of wood and leather, decorated with Swarovski crystals. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine using only the freshest ingredients complemented by a wide selection of Istrian and international wines.
Guests staying at Mulino Luxury Boutique Hotel have access to the Prestige Wellness and Spa centre that comprises an indoor and an outdoor pool, various saunas and a fitness centre. Massages and beauty treatments can be arranged upon previous request and at a surcharge.
The Tropicana hall is connected to the restaurant and has a unique view over the Sečovlje salt pans.
Mulino Luxury Boutique Hotel provides transfer from the airport and the bus or train station against extra charge.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 220 EUR.
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3 Amadria Park Hotel Milenij Opatija, Croatia
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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.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 171 EUR.
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4 Amadria Park Hotel Sveti Jakov Opatija, Croatia
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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.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 143 EUR.
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5 Grand Park Hotel Rovinj by Maistra Collection Rovinj, Croatia
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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.
Guest review score 9.4
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6 Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, A Radisson Collection Hotel Pula, Croatia
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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.
Guest review score 9.3
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7 Monte Mulini Hotel by Maistra Collection Rovinj, Croatia
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Monte Mulini 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.
Guest review score 9.3
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8 Hotel Bevanda Opatija, Croatia
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Built in 2013 and situated in front of a beach, the Hotel Bevanda offers luxurious rooms with free Wi-Fi and spacious furnished terraces overlooking the sea. It comprises an on-site gourmet restaurant with a selection of over 600 wines and champagnes.
All the rooms are air-conditioned and comprise a flat-screen cable TV. The bathrooms are fitted with either a bathtub or a shower, while some rooms come with a hot tub.
The Bevanda has a cigar and cognac lounge bar and it offers an extensive breakfast buffet. It also offers a shuttle service at a surcharge.
A grocery shop is 500 metres away, while the Main Bus Station is located 800 metres from Bevanda Hotel. Tennis courts can be found 1 km away.
The Ferry Port is located in Rijeka, at a distance of 14 km, while Rijeka Airport is 45 km away.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 187 EUR.
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9 Design Hotel Navis Opatija, Croatia
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Nestled on a rock above the sea, 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.
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 Design Hotel Navis.
The nearest airport is Rijeka Airport, 34 km from Design Hotel Navis.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 135 EUR.
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10 Lone Hotel by Maistra Collection Rovinj, Croatia
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Set within the Golden Cape Natural Park, Lone Hotel by Maistra Collection offers a terrace and a wellness area. The hotel is 200 metres away from the sea and a 15-minute stroll from Rovinj's centre.
Built in 2011, all modern design rooms at Lone Hotel by Maistra Collection have free Wi-Fi and a private balcony. They are equipped with all modern facilities, including flat-screen satellite TV and laptop safety box. Every room has air conditioning.
There is a wellness area with a spa pool, steam bath, sauna and massage room. The outdoor pool is shared with another hotel. It is surrounded by a spacious sunbathing area, and guests can also relax in a large indoor pool, which looks out to the lush garden.
There is a sushi bar, a night club and several restaurants within the hotel building. Breakfast buffet is served daily at the hotel's restaurant. Pula Airport is just a 40-minute drive away and airport transfers can be arranged upon request.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 143 EUR.
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11 Hotel Ambasador - Liburnia Opatija, Croatia
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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.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 109 EUR.
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12 Adriatic Istria Resort by Minor Hotels Savudrija, Croatia
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Croatia’s first 5-star golf & spa resort is located in Savudrija, right on the Istrian coast. It has a private beach, a 9.8 ft² spa center, indoor and outdoor pools. The golf course can be reached in just 984 feet.
Kempinski Hotel Adriatic Istria Croatia offers free WiFi. The spacious, elegantly furnished rooms have a balcony with views of either the countryside or the sea. They feature air conditioning, a mini-bar, and a laptop safe.
In addition to 3 bars, the Kempinski Adriatic features 2 restaurants. The Dijana serves Mediterranean cuisine. The beachfront Kanova restaurant offers traditional Istrian specialties. Guests can enjoy the privacy of their room or balcony for 24-hour in-room dining.
Guests can also play a round of golf a step from the resort, on the 18-hole championship course Golf Adriatic | PGA National Croatia.
Guest review score 8.7
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13 Apartments and rooms with parking space Loborika, Pula - 12983 Marčana, Croatia
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Located in Marčana, 7.6 km from Pula Arena, Apartments and rooms with parking space Loborika, Pula - 12983 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 40 km from Cathedral St. Eufemia Rovinj, 8.1 km from MEMO Museum and 8.1 km from Archaeological Museum of Istria. Morosini-Grimani Castle is 29 km away and Dvigrad Castle is 38 km from the guest house.
Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, guest rooms at the guest house have a TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a terrace.
Pula Castle Kastel is 8.4 km from Apartments and rooms with parking space Loborika, Pula - 12983, while Vižula Archaeological Site is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 10.0
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14 Premium Camping Homes Santa Marina, Lanterna Poreč, Croatia
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With Beach Santa Marina reachable in 1.6 km, Premium Camping Homes Santa Marina, Lanterna features accommodation, a restaurant, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. There is a water park on site and guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, private bathroom and a kitchen including a fridge, dishwasher, microwave and a stovetop.
The holiday park offers a children's playground.
Guests at Premium Camping Homes Santa Marina, Lanterna can enjoy table tennis on site, or cycling in the surroundings.
FKK Solaris Beach is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Crnika Beach is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Portorož, 30 km from Premium Camping Homes Santa Marina, Lanterna, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 8.9
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15 Mobile Homes Camping Santa Marina, Lanterna Poreč, Croatia
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Situated in Vabriga, 10 km from Poreč, Mobile Homes Camping Santa Marina, Lanterna offers a water park and modernly furnished accommodation with free WiFi. There is a restaurant and a mini-market onsite.
All units have a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a fridge, kettle, and a stovetop. Each unit also come with a terrace and outdoor furniture.
A bicycle rental service is available at the property and area is popular for cycling and water sport activities.
Novigrad Old Town is 9 km from the property, while Pula Airport is 64 km from the property. Airport shuttles are available upon request and at a surcharge.
Guest review score 8.8
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16 Amazing home in Rovinj with 2 Bedrooms and WiFi Rovinj, Croatia
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Stay in the heart of Rovinj.
In a central area of Rovinj, located within a short distance of Baluota Beach and Mulini Beach, Amazing home in Rovinj with 2 Bedrooms and WiFi offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a fridge and coffee machine. The property is 36 km from Pula Arena and 1. 4 km from Rovinj Marina.
The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a shower.
Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Sveti Andrija Beach, Cathedral St. Eufemia Rovinj and Balbi Arch. The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 38 km from Amazing home in Rovinj with 2 Bedrooms and WiFi.
Guest review score 10.0
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17 Bungalow Porec (4400-8) Poreč, Croatia
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Within 2.9 km of Borik Beach and 27 km of Aquapark Istralandia, Bungalow Porec (4400-8) offers free WiFi and a terrace. The 5-star holiday home is 40 km from Cathedral St. Eufemia Rovinj.
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. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home.
The Euphrasian Basilica is 4 km from the holiday home, while Poreč Main Square is 4.1 km away. The nearest airport is Portorož Airport, 41 km from Bungalow Porec (4400-8).
Guest review score 9.0
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