4 Best Hotels in Istria, Croatia

The beachfront location and expansive sea views from every floor make this grand hotel a welcome addition to the Pula scene. From the welcoming helpful staff and the peaceful blue and sand tones to the thoughtful open design and comfortably elegant decor, the atmosphere here is truly luxurious. Don't miss enjoying a cocktail at sunset at the Lobby Bar Terrace overlooking the large infinity pool, which visually flows into the sea below. After a day at the beach, you can spend a few hours in the full-service spa and then enjoy dinner at one of the lovely restaurants—each one offering spectacular views.

Emerging from the fragrant pine forest, this hotel has an unbelievably perfect location on the waterfront opposite Sveta Katarina Island and the charming Old Town of Rovinj, an excellent restaurant, a top spa, and luxurious accommodations. Designed by the renowned Italian architect Piero Lissoni and Croatian 3LHD Studio, this elegant but unfussy hotel offers artfully designed rooms and suites, many with plunge pools and gardens. Views of Rovinj are mind-blowing and romantic, particularly from the well-regarded Cap Aureo Signature Restaurant and on the marina at the Michelin-starred restaurant Agli Amici. Albaro Wellness & Spa has one of the most intriguing spa menus found in Europe, inspired by Istrian tradition as well as local flora and fauna. Bringing nature into the hotel was critical to the award-winning design, as shown in its use of 30,000 native plants.

A luxurious boutique hotel has been created from several old houses found in the medieval village of Mužolini Donji, near Buje, Momjan, and Grožnjan. Each room, suite, or villa is designed with the Istrian countryside in mind, using natural textures and high-end modernity, but blended together within the renovated medieval stone buildings. At the heart of the resort, you will find a stylish restaurant, café/bar, outdoor gardens, saunas, and an incredible infinity pool and pool cabana. Local farmers, olive oil, and wine producers provide Istria's best gourmet products.

Considered one of the top luxury hotels in Croatia, the Hotel Monte Mulini has a stunning location just a 20-minute walk from Rovinj’s Old Town, in a landscaped park next to the nature park Zlatni rt and 164 feet from the sea. The rooms and bathrooms are spacious and well appointed, with amenities including bottled water and handmade local sweets; those in suites can enjoy olive oil tastings and Illy espresso coffee machines. All rooms have a balcony and great views over Lone Bay and the sea; higher floors naturally offer better views. The staff is friendly, accommodating, and helpful. Two on-site restaurants, top-notch wellness and spa facilities, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and the Mulini Beach Club make Monte Mulini a perfect getaway for those looking for true relaxation.