9 Best Hotels in Istria, Croatia

With its superb location at the tip of the Verudela Peninsula overlooking the marina and the sea, this large Radisson hotel has stylish modern rooms that are comfortable and well appointed with comfy beds, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and balconies. For extra comfort, opt for a premium room or a suite, all of which come with a Bose sound dock system and an Illy espresso machine. The 6,000-square-foot wellness and spa area features an indoor saltwater pool, saunas, ice bath, and gym.

Accommodations at this sprawling premium resort on car-free Sveti Nikola island (across the harbor from Old Town Poreč), include apartments, villas, and hotels. The southern part of the island is active and attracts families with children, while couples tend to stay in the five-star properties on the northwest end. And to vacation like royalty, consider an apartment in the 19th-century castle. Sand beaches, water activities, spas, restaurants, formal gardens, forest parks, and pools are all available and accessible via a shuttle boat that operates every half hour.

This family-run hotel has an excellent location right across the seafront promenade just a few yards from the water, and its spacious, modern, and well-equipped rooms have balconies overlooking the sea. The ground-floor units have a nice terrace with a small grassy area, but that wonderful sea view is partly blocked. Restaurants, bars, beaches, and shops are all within walking distance, but you can also take a tourist train to reach popular beaches at the other side of the village. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Pets and children are also welcome.

This stylish waterfront boutique hotel is in Pješčana Uvala, the posh seaside suburb just 3 km (2 miles) from Pula's city center. The spacious rooms include a penthouse with a private plunge pool. It sits on a private beach, offering a modern pool deck, medical spa services, free parking, and a large furnished cabana overlooking the beach. Gorgeous views, delicious breakfasts (not included with room), and restaurants, cafés, bars, sailing, snorkeling, and water sports are all within walking distance of this chic mini-resort.

A luxury glamping resort in the peaceful countryside overlooking the sea, Floria offers lush gardens, private pools, Jacuzzis, a large community pool, a wellness center, saunas, a cocktail bar, a gift store, and a restaurant. There are 8 glamping tents and 10 camping pitches for RVs and caravans, as well as electric charging stations for cars and bikes (you can even rent an e-bike or scooter). Just a 15-minute walk from Old Town Labin, Floria also offers transportation to the Old Town and nearby restaurants via their electric golf cart shuttle. Several beaches are within 10 minutes by car. 

Founded in 1912, this harborside boutique hotel is the oldest (still functioning) one in town, and is modern, artsy, and as cosmopolitan as anything in New York or London. Rooms are spacious, with all conveniences and stunning marble bathrooms, and front-facing rooms have great views over the harbor. All rooms and suites contain original art made exclusively for the hotel by renowned international and Croatian artists. With a lovely bar serving everything from coffee to specialty gins and the on-site Brasserie Adriatic restaurant, today the Adriatic is a focal point of social life in Rovinj.

Superbly designed by an all-star Croatian team, the large Hotel Lone blends perfectly with its lush surroundings; rooms are modern, spacious, and comfortable, with sleek bathrooms and huge balconies. For the ultimate treat opt for a Jazz Room, which features a private hot tub on the balcony. Rooms have large beds, flat-screen TVs, and lovely bathrooms with separate tub and shower. The fabulous spa and wellness center, free-form outdoor pool, and hotel beach are not to be missed. Although it's a five-star property, don't expect high-end luxury, but rather a stylish hotel with a friendly staff and a laid-back atmosphere.

The ideal family resort, the Park Plava allows each family member to choose what they most want to do: animation activities, beaches, sports, fine dining, or hanging out at the five on-property pools. Take a walk along the sea, through the pine forest, or around the resort's landscaped gardens, or find a cabana to call your own for the day. You really never need to leave the resort, but should you want to, it's easy to visit Old Town Poreč as its cafés, bars, shops, and restaurants are just a short walk or drive away.