Opatija
Marketed primarily to a German-speaking clientele, the Miramar is glam almost to the point of kitsch, but it's fabulous nonetheless. The space-rich rooms…
Must-see hotels in Kvarner
Rijeka
A clever conversion of what was once an iron smelter on the eastern edge of town has produced this highly recommended hostel, with a yoga studio and…
Mali Lošinj
Enjoying a prime position towards the northern end of the harbour, this historic town house has been converted into immaculately presented, individually…
Krk Island
Beautifully designed rooms with lavishly painted walls and ceilings that follow a wine theme make this place a real contemporary standout; each room is…
Krk Island
Four-star style has come late to Vrbnik, but this place is part of the new wave. Rooms are stunners, with exposed brickwork, splashes of bright colours,…
Mali Lošinj
Luxury rooms here – especially those with water views – may come at a premium price, but there's a real sense of style, space and sophistication that you…
Krk Island
The quality here is excellent. Rooms have wooden floors and/or exposed stone walls and larger-than-life artworks that bring a real sense of personality…
Rijeka
With metallic paint on the walls, billowing fabric on the ceilings, animal-print bed linen and art scattered everywhere, this supercentral hostel should…
Opatija
A 10-storey tower, this one-time Yugoslav-era lumpen hotel is now a smart residence with 200 spacious and stylish rooms offering easy living and…
Rab Island
The classiest address in Rab, this historic hotel dates to 1924 and retains plenty of period character and formal elegance. All 27 rooms are perfectly…
Opatija
With a gorgeous location beside a rocky cove, this historic hotel has celebrity cachet in spades (Coco Chanel and the Kennedys were guests here). The…
Opatija
The beautifully decorated, classic rooms harmonise perfectly with the Secession-style halls, dining room and rosy facade in this centrally located vintage…
Cres Island
Tucked away on the west coast of Cres near a nondescript fishing village called Martinšćica, this campground offers access to two lovely pebbly beaches…
Cres Island
With a fine location on the tip of a little wooded peninsula about 1km southwest of town, this large campground offers excellent shower blocks, beachside…
Cres Island
On the approach to Beli, this attractive place has 12 comfortable rooms upstairs and a fine rustic restaurant (mains 55KN to 175KN) below, where great…
East Kvarner Coast
Up in the hills above town, this quiet place gets good reviews from travellers for its friendly service and fine views from most rooms – the elevated…
Krk Island
Right on the beach on the western side of town, this small, well-run hotel started life as an Austro-Hungarian army barracks. The emperor's troops have…
Krk Island
Four-star Marina is the only hotel in the old town, and it’s a good one, too. The prime waterfront location allows you to gaze out over the yachts from…
Opatija
Given the lack of affordable hotels in Opatija, the new mobile homes and simple en suite rooms at this peaceful campground are worth considering. It's set…
Rab Island
Just about the only real hotel in Lopar, the laid-back Epario is a modern block facing the fields on the main road leading towards Paradise Beach. Rooms…
Lošinj Island
The 18 character-packed rooms at this attractive guesthouse may all be smallish, but they have TVs and tiny bathrooms, and some have harbour views that…
Krk Island
Sleek and contemporary, this midsize beachside hotel has options ranging from rooms with mountain views to a two-bedroom apartment with a sauna and…
Cres Island
This guesthouse just back from the harbour front offers smart, crisp but smallish rooms with trendy features. Though it lacks any local colour, its…
Mali Lošinj
This former state-owned behemoth is now the very model of a modern-day resort hotel. Rooms are decorated in sunny shades and each has its own balcony. If…
Lošinj Island
Hidden in the outskirts of Nerezine, cheerful Hotel Manora is brightly painted inside and out, and well set up for families. There's a beautiful swimming…
Rab Island
This five-room hostel right in the centre of the peninsula features clean bunks in spacious if slightly characterless dorms with crisp linen and spotless…
Krk Island
This shady 400-pitch naturist camp is a 15-minute walk over the hill east of the harbour on a lovely beach. It’s equipped with good facilities for kids,…
Cres Island
With a prime spot by a beach and grounds pleasantly shaded by pine trees, this large Yugoslav-era 128-room slab was comprehensively renovated a decade or…
Lošinj Island
One of Croatia’s best YHA-associated hostels, this converted town house has a friendly vibe and hospitable management. Dorms (all with lockers) are…
East Kvarner Coast
There's a certain playfulness about this multistorey waterfront hotel. The chic rooms are dominated by soothing earth tones and an understated sense of…
Cres Island
This idyllic camping ground is a small affair, with pitches occupying old terraced fields right by a great swimming beach. There's also a volleyball court…
Opatija
Bored with all that fussy Habsburg style? Then the 50 sleek, understated, subtly hued rooms here should fit the bill nicely. The balconies offer…
Mali Lošinj
This welcoming family-run guesthouse has simple, well-equipped rooms and apartments, all with bathrooms – two have distant sea views. It’s in a suburban…
Mali Lošinj
Very family friendly, this huge hotel offers excellent facilities, including tennis courts, a large resort-style pool and two smaller kids' pools, plus…
Rab Island
A recent overhaul has brought style and substance to this well-located hotel amid the trees of Komrčar Park. Facilities include tennis courts, a gym, a…
Krk Island
Located in a middle-of-nowhere village between Malinska and the ferry port, this block of nine apartments makes a good-value, relaxing base, provided you…
Rijeka
Around for almost 140 years, this striking glass-fronted box of a hotel right in the heart of town offers well-equipped, comfortable, 21st-century rooms…
Rijeka
Located 2km east of the centre, this immaculate four-star hotel clings to a cliff above the Adriatic: book a sea-view room and revel in the tremendous…
Rab Island
A 10-minute walk north of town, this is a well-run little hotel with attentive staff and a peaceful location near the sea. Rooms are simple but quite…
Mali Lošinj
Surrounded by mature trees, this complex on the northern approach to Mali Lošinj has power-fitted sites, good air-conditioned units, a restaurant and a…
