5 Best Hotels in Opatija, Kvarner

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.

The modern interior here is more South Beach than Austro-Hungarian grandeur, and with its coastal perks, the Astoria is justifiably popular with young international travelers. The central location and more affordable prices make it popular with seniors, too. Big breakfasts are served in the cheery dining room.

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.

A 10-floor skyscraper may not look like the rest of the traditional Opatija Riviera, but this luxurious hotel is surprisingly elegant inside, with an airy lobby area and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea. Stylish rooms all have pleasant balconies, and corner suites offer 180-degree panoramic views. The hotel has a Five Elements Wellness and Spa center, fitness center, outdoor pool, and a good garden-style restaurant, Hortenzija.

The former summer residence of European royalty, Kvarner's oldest hotel first opened its doors to guests in 1884. This grand neoclassical-style building, with peaceful gardens and a terrace overlooking the sea, is close to Park Angiolina. The historical hotel features a crystal ballroom that hosts a classic Viennese Ball in winter and the Croatian version of the Grammys in the spring. Rooms have crown molding and lovely wood paneling; top-floor rooms have the best views and hardwood floors.