The Best Hotel in Kvarner, Croatia

The clear, undulating waves of Čikat Bay is the backdrop of this gorgeous boutique hotel, which comes equipped with a Michelin-starred restaurant, a first-rate private beach, and rooms with luxurious marble bathrooms. The Austro-Hungarian terracotta façade is a visual treat, with immaculately landscaped gardens that frame the sea view from the rooms above. On that note, opt for a sea view room if possible: The sounds and the colors of the glistening, lapping waves permeating your space is well worth the experience (and the extra cost).

The onsite Michelin-starred Alfred Keller Restaurant—with an intimate outdoor patio that looks out onto the water—offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the last of which includes an experimental prix-fixe menu that rotates seasonally. The private beach is only steps away, with a beach bar that serves deceptively delicious fare—if available, ask for the octopus salad.