3 Best Hotels in Kvarner, Croatia

With only 10 rooms—each with its own private view of the sea—this luxurious design hotel is one of Opatija's best. The rooms are all named after a famous person who has visited the resort town—and whose faces have been painted on the wall that sits behind the hotel in Angiolina Park. The personalized service and attention make this hotel a standout in a town where many of the hotels are managed as part of a group. The elegant hotel-restaurant sits right on the Opatija Lungomare, where the sea breezes flow through the open-air seating in summer.

On the coastal promenade, this bright pink luxury villa is part old and part new; rooms are furnished accordingly, with either Louis XV–style antiques heavily striped in silk or modern designer pieces. Owned by the Amadria Park hotel brand, you will find their signature luxurious touches throughout the property. There's a pleasant but pricey tiered terrace café overlooking the sea and a chic piano bar, as well as indoor and outdoor pools and beauty, fitness, and business facilities.

Located in the small seaside village of Porat, just next to Malinska, this hotel is perfectly positioned close to the sea but also surrounded by greenery. The hotel's beach—small and pebbly—is just a few meters' walk. The wellness and spa area features an indoor swimming pool, saunas, relaxation rooms, and a small gym. The on-site restaurant is one of the best on the island, serving creative Mediterranean dishes, and many guests rave about the welcoming, friendly, and efficient hotel staff.