Valamar Isabella Hotel is one of the properties making up the Valamar Isabella Island Resort located on a small island just off the mainland from Porec's old town. Completely renovated in 2015, everything at this upscale hotel looks brand new and is decorated in a refreshing, modern style. The 180 guest rooms have balconies or terraces with scenic views, as well as modern amenities like 42-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. This family-friendly hotel offers children's activities, outdoor and indoor pools, several beaches, and water sports. Other features includes a wellness center with spa, fitness center, and beauty salon. Half-board options are available, with breakfast and dinner served buffet-style. A free boat shuttle takes guests to the mainland and back. Travelers who prefer something in the old town might prefer Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence, an adult-only property.
Valamar Isabella Hotel is one of the properties making up the Valamar Isabella Island Resort located on a small island just off the mainland from Porec's old town. Completely renovated in 2015, everything at this upscale hotel looks brand new and is decorated in a refreshing, modern style. The 180 guest rooms have balconies or terraces with scenic views, as well as modern amenities like 42-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. This family-friendly hotel offers children's activities, outdoor and indoor pools, several beaches, and water sports. Other features includes a wellness center with spa, fitness center, and beauty salon. Half-board options are available, with breakfast and dinner served buffet-style. A free boat shuttle takes guests to the mainland and back. Travelers who prefer something in the old town might prefer Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence, an adult-only property.
Hotel Laguna Materada is a seasonal property that's packed with amenities and located a two-minute stroll from Materada Beach. The three-and-a-half-pearl hotel features an excellent array of facilities and activities, including a freshwater outdoor pool, children's pool, tennis, beach volleyball and soccer, a kids' club, and game room. There's a beachfront bar that overlooks the sea, and two on-site restaurants with a la carte and buffet menus, but breakfast costs extra. The property's 400 guest rooms are contemporary though decor is a bit bland. All units have AC, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, and some have balconies with sea views, though rooms lack kettles, and mini-fridges aren't standard. Travelers looking to stay closer to Porec can consider the hotel's sister property, Hotel Laguna Mediteran.
Hotel Laguna Materada is a seasonal property that's packed with amenities and located a two-minute stroll from Materada Beach. The three-and-a-half-pearl hotel features an excellent array of facilities and activities, including a freshwater outdoor pool, children's pool, tennis, beach volleyball and soccer, a kids' club, and game room. There's a beachfront bar that overlooks the sea, and two on-site restaurants with a la carte and buffet menus, but breakfast costs extra. The property's 400 guest rooms are contemporary though decor is a bit bland. All units have AC, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, and some have balconies with sea views, though rooms lack kettles, and mini-fridges aren't standard. Travelers looking to stay closer to Porec can consider the hotel's sister property, Hotel Laguna Mediteran.
Located in a quiet resort area just south of Porec, Valamar Diamant Hotel is an upscale beachside property with an array of features like indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, and a buffet restaurant. Its 244 rooms are well maintained, and many have balconies with partial sea views. Bathrooms are clean, but fitted with outdated plastic shower stalls and molded plastic sink-tops. This hotel caters to families during the summer, and athletes all year around. The sports facilities are top of the line and include 18 tennis courts, a fitness center with 40 machines, and a professional multifunctional sports hall. A generous breakfast buffet is included in room rates and gets good reviews. Travelers looking to stay in Porec's old town may prefer Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence.
Located in a quiet resort area just south of Porec, Valamar Diamant Hotel is an upscale beachside property with an array of features like indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, and a buffet restaurant. Its 244 rooms are well maintained, and many have balconies with partial sea views. Bathrooms are clean, but fitted with outdated plastic shower stalls and molded plastic sink-tops. This hotel caters to families during the summer, and athletes all year around. The sports facilities are top of the line and include 18 tennis courts, a fitness center with 40 machines, and a professional multifunctional sports hall. A generous breakfast buffet is included in room rates and gets good reviews. Travelers looking to stay in Porec's old town may prefer Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence.
The three-pearl All Inclusive Hotel Laguna Albatros is one of the few all-inclusive hotels in this part of Istria, a 10-minute drive south of the town of Porec. The resort is well-suited to guests with kids in tow, as there's ample choice at the buffet restaurant, a mini-golf course, multiple sports courts, and an outdoor pool with separate kiddy pool. Plus, there's a small private cove a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. The 324 rooms have modern bathrooms and furnished terraces, but they can be small and decor is bland. Travelers looking to stay closer to Porec might want to check out the Valamar Isabella Hotel, on its own private island five minutes' drive from town.
The three-pearl All Inclusive Hotel Laguna Albatros is one of the few all-inclusive hotels in this part of Istria, a 10-minute drive south of the town of Porec. The resort is well-suited to guests with kids in tow, as there's ample choice at the buffet restaurant, a mini-golf course, multiple sports courts, and an outdoor pool with separate kiddy pool. Plus, there's a small private cove a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. The 324 rooms have modern bathrooms and furnished terraces, but they can be small and decor is bland. Travelers looking to stay closer to Porec might want to check out the Valamar Isabella Hotel, on its own private island five minutes' drive from town.
The 105-room Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence is a seasonal, adult-only upscale property located right on the waterfront of Porec's charming old town. Some rooms have balconies with sea views, and all offer amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. The spacious suites, including those in nearby Villa Parentino, feature sea views and have separate living areas. A generous breakfast buffet is included in rates and the hotel offers two on-site restaurants, an outdoor terrace facing the seafront, a lobby bar, and a small fitness room, but there's no on-site pool -- guests have access to the beaches, pools, and other facilities of the Valamar Isabella Island Resort, which is accessed via a free boat ride. Families might prefer the Valamar Crystal Hotel, which offers plenty of kid-friendly amenities.
The 105-room Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence is a seasonal, adult-only upscale property located right on the waterfront of Porec's charming old town. Some rooms have balconies with sea views, and all offer amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. The spacious suites, including those in nearby Villa Parentino, feature sea views and have separate living areas. A generous breakfast buffet is included in rates and the hotel offers two on-site restaurants, an outdoor terrace facing the seafront, a lobby bar, and a small fitness room, but there's no on-site pool -- guests have access to the beaches, pools, and other facilities of the Valamar Isabella Island Resort, which is accessed via a free boat ride. Families might prefer the Valamar Crystal Hotel, which offers plenty of kid-friendly amenities.
Hotel Orphee is a quiet mid-range hotel located 10 minutes from Dubrovnik Airport in the small town of Plat. The hotel is part of a complex that shares an outdoor pool overlooking the sea and offers direct access to a private beach. Otherwise, there's not much to love here, especially for guests with mobility issues, as there are no elevators and some rooms are a long walk away from the restaurant. Buffet breakfast (free) and dinner are served and there's a poolside bar/cafe -- but food gets poor reviews. Some rooms have lovely sea views and all have mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs, but guests complain of maintenance issues and nonexistent Wi-Fi. Villas Plat, located within the same complex, offers apartment-style units with full kitchens.
Hotel Orphee is a quiet mid-range hotel located 10 minutes from Dubrovnik Airport in the small town of Plat. The hotel is part of a complex that shares an outdoor pool overlooking the sea and offers direct access to a private beach. Otherwise, there's not much to love here, especially for guests with mobility issues, as there are no elevators and some rooms are a long walk away from the restaurant. Buffet breakfast (free) and dinner are served and there's a poolside bar/cafe -- but food gets poor reviews. Some rooms have lovely sea views and all have mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs, but guests complain of maintenance issues and nonexistent Wi-Fi. Villas Plat, located within the same complex, offers apartment-style units with full kitchens.
The 250-room Melia Coral is an upscale hotel with a private beach, located in a touristic resort area just north of Umag. This is an adult-only hotel with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Guest rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated, equipped with 32-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- but some guests complain of noise issues. Suites include a few notable extras like Nespresso machines, sofa beds, and separate showers and bathtubs in the bathrooms. Some rooms have balconies with partial sea views. The hotel offers a host of features, including indoor and outdoor pools, two restaurants, an on-site spa, casino, and fitness center. Families looking for a hotel with children's features should consider Melia Istrian Villas, which has kids' and teen's clubs as well as a children's pool.
The 250-room Melia Coral is an upscale hotel with a private beach, located in a touristic resort area just north of Umag. This is an adult-only hotel with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Guest rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated, equipped with 32-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- but some guests complain of noise issues. Suites include a few notable extras like Nespresso machines, sofa beds, and separate showers and bathtubs in the bathrooms. Some rooms have balconies with partial sea views. The hotel offers a host of features, including indoor and outdoor pools, two restaurants, an on-site spa, casino, and fitness center. Families looking for a hotel with children's features should consider Melia Istrian Villas, which has kids' and teen's clubs as well as a children's pool.
The Sol Aurora is a 306-room, all-inclusive, mid-range resort hotel located on Croatia's Istrian coast, a couple of miles from the coastal city of Umag. Rooms are functional, with basic amenities and furnished balconies, but in need of a refresh. The quality food is a highlight, though the number of free drinks is limited. While there's little in the way of wow factor here, and parts of the resort are dated, Sol Aurora is a solid, family-focused hotel with kid-friendly amenities. Travelers without children in tow might want to check out the adult-only and more upscale Melia Coral.
The Sol Aurora is a 306-room, all-inclusive, mid-range resort hotel located on Croatia's Istrian coast, a couple of miles from the coastal city of Umag. Rooms are functional, with basic amenities and furnished balconies, but in need of a refresh. The quality food is a highlight, though the number of free drinks is limited. While there's little in the way of wow factor here, and parts of the resort are dated, Sol Aurora is a solid, family-focused hotel with kid-friendly amenities. Travelers without children in tow might want to check out the adult-only and more upscale Melia Coral.
Located in a tourist complex just north of Umag, Sol Stella Apartments is a value apartment hotel with a total of 527 one-bedroom apartments across three categories. All units feature balconies and sofa beds and most have kitchens complete with microwaves, but bathrooms run small and lack counter space. The resort is geared toward families, with lots of activities for kids of all ages, but do note that the kids' clubs are only open during peak season. There are also a few restaurants on the property (and at its nearby sister hotels) serving international and Croatian fare. Travelers without kids may want to consider something more oriented towards grownups, such as the nearby adults-only Melia Coral.
Located in a tourist complex just north of Umag, Sol Stella Apartments is a value apartment hotel with a total of 527 one-bedroom apartments across three categories. All units feature balconies and sofa beds and most have kitchens complete with microwaves, but bathrooms run small and lack counter space. The resort is geared toward families, with lots of activities for kids of all ages, but do note that the kids' clubs are only open during peak season. There are also a few restaurants on the property (and at its nearby sister hotels) serving international and Croatian fare. Travelers without kids may want to consider something more oriented towards grownups, such as the nearby adults-only Melia Coral.
Sol Umag is an upper-middle-range beachfront hotel located just outside the city of Umag. Its 217 rooms are clean and pleasant, equipped with air-conditioning, minibars, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- but they're a bit dated and show signs of wear and tear. The hotel has a private beach, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools, but use of beach chairs and umbrellas is charged extra. Other on-site features include two restaurants and a large wellness center with a fitness room, saunas, hot tubs, and a variety of beauty and health treatments -- though use of some of the wellness facilities costs extra. Breakfast is included in rates, and there's also a half-board option. Travelers looking for a quieter scene should consider the nearby Melia Coral, an adult-only upscale hotel that also has a private beach.
Sol Umag is an upper-middle-range beachfront hotel located just outside the city of Umag. Its 217 rooms are clean and pleasant, equipped with air-conditioning, minibars, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- but they're a bit dated and show signs of wear and tear. The hotel has a private beach, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools, but use of beach chairs and umbrellas is charged extra. Other on-site features include two restaurants and a large wellness center with a fitness room, saunas, hot tubs, and a variety of beauty and health treatments -- though use of some of the wellness facilities costs extra. Breakfast is included in rates, and there's also a half-board option. Travelers looking for a quieter scene should consider the nearby Melia Coral, an adult-only upscale hotel that also has a private beach.