Must-see hotels in Istria's West Coast

  • Meneghetti

    Istria's West Coast

    The focus is firmly on quality at this rural retreat – whether that be the estate's top-notch wine and olive oil, the architecture of the guest blocks,…

  • Casa Alice

    Rovinj

    Escape the masses in this lovely 10-room hotel in Rovinj's suburban fringes, a 20-minute walk from the centre but only five minutes from the sea. If…

  • Guest House City Centre

    Pula

    Feel like a local as you ascend the wonky stone stairs in this wonderful building right by the Forum. The rooms are spacious, stylish and surprisingly…

  • Monte Mulini

    Rovinj

    This swanky and extremely pricey hotel slopes down towards Lone Bay, a 10-minute stroll from the old town along the Lungomare. Rooms all have balconies,…

  • Villa Dobravac

    Rovinj

    As well as making wine and olive oil, the Dobravac family rents a set of 10 spacious, modern rooms in this lovely old peach-coloured villa in the…

  • Park Plaza Histria Pula

    Pula

    The exterior is a little 'former Yugoslav' but the swanky rooms inside have been thoroughly renovated, and there's a beach right on the doorstep. The…

  • Polidor

    Poreč

    Tiny by Croatian standards and tightly packed, Polidor nevertheless crams a lot in. The ablutions block has underfloor heating and a slide to get kids…

  • Amarin Family Hotel

    Rovinj

    While parents love the stylish facilities and pebbly beach, that's beside the point. Here it's all about the kids, right down to rocking horses in…

  • Hotel Lone

    Rovinj

    Croatia's first design hotel, this 248-room powerhouse of style is a creation of Croatia's starchitects 3LHD. It rises over Lone Bay like a ship dropped…

  • Valamar Riviera

    Poreč

    This rather swanky four-star pad right on the harbourside offers friendly service and some rooms with sea-gazing balconies. There's also a restaurant and…

  • Island Hotel Istra

    Istria's West Coast

    Dominating the islet of Sveti Andrija, this upmarket resort hotel is a self-sufficient hideaway from which holidaymakers need never emerge. The 326 rooms…

  • Crazy House Hotel

    Pula

    Crazy? Hardly. Tucked into the bottom floor of an old apartment block, this bright hostel has six- to 10-bed dorms with privacy curtains and lots of…

  • Hotel Mauro

    Poreč

    With its central location, tasteful rooms, cool marble bathrooms and balconies with Adriatic views, this Austrian-era hotel maintains its elegant caché…

  • Villa Badi

    Istria's West Coast

    This intimate family-run hotel in the fishing village of Lovrečica, around 6km south of Umag, has 22 contemporary rooms, an illuminated outdoor pool, a…

  • Hotel La Grisa

    Istria's West Coast

    This boutique hotel has 28 tasteful rooms and suites in eight interconnected buildings on the edge of the old town, with an ambitious restaurant (try the…

  • Casa Garzotto

    Rovinj

    Rooms and apartments in this historic townhouse have original details such as fireplaces and wooden beams, an antique sensibility and up-to-the-minute…

  • Villa Valdibora

    Rovinj

    The 18 rooms, suites and apartments in this atmospheric old-town building come with old beams, cool stone floors and upscale trimmings such as monsoon…

  • Park Plaza Arena Pula

    Pula

    Hidden amid pines and manicured lawns facing a gorgeous pebbly cove, this upmarket hotel is the best of the Verudela resorts. As well as the low-slung…

  • Hotel Adriatic

    Rovinj

    Unlike its resorty sister hotels along the coast, the Adriatic holds its grand Austro-Hungarian frame with considerable equanimity, poised right at the…

  • Roundabout Hostel

    Rovinj

    This simple budget option has bunks with individual reading lights, lockers and a small shared kitchen. It's located on the big roundabout as you come…

  • Valamar Isabella Hotel

    Poreč

    Claim a slice of island paradise in this ritzy resort on Sveti Nikola, only a five-minute free boat ride from Poreč's old town. Rates include a buffet…

  • Island Hotel Katarina

    Istria's West Coast

    Located on the island of Sveta Katarina, this smart hotel is a wonderful getaway from the tourist crowds of Rovinj despite being nearly close enough to…

  • Villa La Rossa

    Istria's West Coast

    A personable alternative to the huge resort hotels that line the coast, La Rossa boasts comfortable rooms, big balconies and friendly staff. The buffet…

  • Grand Hotel Palazzo

    Poreč

    Housed in a 1910 building on the seafront, this venerable hotel boasts 70 dark-wood rooms and four suites plus a spa, casino, restaurants and bars. The…

  • Camping Zelena Laguna

    Poreč

    This huge campground, 5km from the old town, can accommodate up to 2700 people – but you'll still need to book ahead at peak times. Among the activities…

  • Hotel Galija

    Pula

    This well-maintained, two-part hotel sits a stone's throw from the central market. The more exclusive rooms are in a building across the road but the more…

  • Naturist Resort Solaris

    Istria's West Coast

    For naturists who prefer to stay in an apartment, this 49-hectare resort is the ideal choice – although the blocks are a little tired looking. It's…

  • CampingIN Park Umag

    Istria's West Coast

    Vast doesn't do justice to this sprawling beachfront campsite, 8km south of Umag. The mammoth scale means that there are plenty of sporting and…

  • Naturist Camping Ulika

    Istria's West Coast

    This vast naturist complex, 5km north of Poreč, occupies an entire headland, with beaches, bars, restaurants and even a supermarket. There are 559 pitches…

  • Villa Baron Gautsch

    Rovinj

    This German-owned guesthouse on a leafy street has 17 spick-and-span rooms, some with terraces and views of the sea and the old town. Breakfast is served…

  • Hotel Scaletta

    Pula

    There’s a family vibe at this cosy hotel. The rooms are small but pleasant and there's a buffet breakfast. Plus it's a short walk from the Arena.

  • Porton Biondi

    Rovinj

    This 7-hectare beachside campground, which sleeps 1000, is about 700m north of the old town. It has a restaurant, snack bar and plenty of shade.

  • CampingIN Kanegra FKK

    Istria's West Coast

    There are 193 pitches at this naturist camp, spread along a long pebbly beach 8km northeast of Umag, by the Slovenian border.

  • Valalta Naturist Camp

    Istria's West Coast

    A vast, well-equipped and friendly naturist site on the Lim Channel, north of Rovinj.

  • Hotel Flores

    Poreč

    It's a little beige and not exactly attractive, but this unassuming hideaway has 39 spacious rooms, each with a balcony. A small indoor swimming pool, a…

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