Eastern and Central Europe (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

504 CROATIA

POREČ Parentium 0 S ÷ z 

Zelena Laguna Tel (052) 411 500 Fax (052) 451 536 Rooms 368

A resort-hotel set on its own peninsula amidst shady pines – but be aware that the trees hide some of the

sea views. There is a marina on one side of the promontory and some good beaches on the other. The hotel is

clean, provides the usual array of facilities and offers plenty for children to do. http://www.plavalaguna.hr

POREČ Tamaris 0 S ÷ z 

Lanterna Tel (052) 401 000 Fax (052) 443 500 Rooms 319

This major resort-hotel complex set about 10 km (6 miles) from Poreč enjoys a secluded setting and has a pebble

beach nearby with pine trees providing shade. It is particularly good for families, offering plenty of activities such

as cycling, tennis and diving. http://www.riviera.hr

PULA Hotel Omir 0 z 

Serđa Dobrića 6 Tel (052) 218 186 Fax (052) 213 944 Rooms 18

This is a tidy two-star hotel in the heart of Pula. A friendly family-run establishment, it is one of a kind, offering

its own pizza restaurant and a pet shop with good deals for pampering guests’ pets. The rooms are functional

and fairly inexpensive. http://www.hotel-omir.com

PULA Hotel Riviera^0 

Splitska 1 Tel (052) 211 166 Fax (052) 219 117 Rooms 65

With a classical-columned façade in the Austro-Hungarian style, this city hotel looks grander than a one-star

establishment. It has clean rooms, most of which have balconies with views of the historic centre or the waterfront.

The café bar is spacious with a big terrace. Close to the Pula Amphitheatre (see p483). http://www.arenaturist.hr

PULA Hotel Histria 0 S ÷ z 

Verudela Tel (052) 590 000 Fax (052) 214 175 Rooms 240

Located 4 km (2 miles) outside the city, opposite Marina Veruda, this is a large, comfortable and well-equipped

resort hotel with spacious, luxurious rooms. Some have balconies with panoramic views of the sea. Facilities

include a casino, piano bar, yacht club, restaurant and terrace café. http://www.arenaturist.hr

PULA Hotel Valsabbion 0 S ÷ z 

Pješćana Uvala 1X/26 Tel (052) 218 033 Fax (052) 383 333 Rooms 10

This is a smart, intimate, family-run boutique hotel in a seaside villa, 6 km (4 miles) south of Pula. Rooms are

elegant, some with bright furnishings. Past guests include John Malkovich, Placido Domingo and Naomi Campbell.

The restaurant is one of Croatia’s best. http://www.valsabbion.net

RAB Padova h 0 S z 

Banjol bb Tel (051) 724 184 Fax (051) 724 117 Rooms 175

A large, modern hotel located across the bay from Rab’s Old Town, with good sports facilities, indoor and outdoor

pools and a new sauna; beauty treatments are available. It has excellent views across the water to Rab. Note that

not all rooms have air conditioning. http://www.imperial.hr

RIJEKA Jadran 0 S z 

Šetalište XIII Divizije 46 Tel (051) 216 600 Fax (051) 216 458 Rooms 69

The sea laps at the foundations of this monolithic building situated on the Rijeka-Split coastal road. Rooms have

been refurbished and are large and well furnished; most have big windows and expansive views out over the sea

(rooms overlooking the road are cheaper). Internet access is available. http://www.jadran-hoteli.hr

RIJEKA Bonavia 0 ÷ z 

Dolac 4 Tel (051) 357 100 Fax (051) 335 969 Rooms 121

Despite being 125 years old, the Bonavia appears modern. Set in the centre of town, it is business-oriented, with

Internet access in every room and a variety of restaurants and bars. The rooms are very pretty and some have sea

views. Service is top-notch and the hotel can arrange all sorts of tours and excursions. http://www.bonavia.hr

ROVINJ Valdaliso 0 S ÷ 

Monsena bb Tel (052) 805 500 Fax (052) 811 541 Rooms 120

A short distance around the bay from Rovinj, this hotel provides access to good pebble beaches and bathing rocks

and offers a wide range of activities – sports, diving and even a painting class. Rooms are decent if lacking in flair.

The hotel also has two annexes and a large camp site, so it can get busy. http://www.maistra.hr

ROVINJ Hotel Angelo D’Oro 0 z 

V Svalba 38–42 Tel (052) 840 502 Fax (052) 840 111 Rooms 23

This boutique hotel occupies a restored 17th-century palace – the period detailing adds to the atmosphere. There

is a pleasant suntrap of a patio and a shady loggia or balcony to look out over the red-tiled roofs to the sea. The

high quality of the service and the gourmet restaurant are matched by the prices. http://www.rovinj.at

SPLIT Hotel Jadran 0 S ÷ z 

Sustipanski Put 23 Tel (021) 398 622 Fax (021) 398 586 Rooms 31

A modern hotel, a 20-minute walk from central Split, the Jadran is set on the coast with most rooms looking

out to sea. Sports facilities include an Olympic-sized pool, tennis courts and sailing. A good choice, especially as

the pine-covered Marjan Peninsula (see p467) is only a short walk away. http://www.hoteljadran.hr

Key to Price Guide see p502 Key to Symbols see back cover flap