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Best Rated Hotels in Istria - Croatia and Slovenia
Istrian Peninsula's Best Accomodations

By Kerry Kubilius, About.com

If you're going to Istria to relax, make sure the hotel you pick can accomodate you. The following hotels have been rated by actual guests on cleanliness, quietness, spaciousness, quality of service, and hotel surroundings. Let the experiences of other travelers to Istria help you make your booking decision.

1. Hotel Riviera - Potoroz

This hotel is a seafront property in Potoroz on the Istrian Peninsula. Massage services and a heated, saltwater swimming pool add to this top-rated hotel's already generous list of ammenities. Salon, fitness area, children's pool area, and more can be found at the Hotel Riviera in Potoroz.

2. Hotel Neptun in Potoroz

This recently renovated hotel in Istria is also located in Potoroz. A part of a complex of hotels owned by the same company, the Hotel Neptun is fully air-conditioned. Breakfast and dinner buffets are offered at the restaurant, and guests can also take advantage of the hotel's bar area.

3. Hotel Bristol in Opatija

The Hotel Bristol is a top-rated historic hotel in Opatija. This Istrian hotel once catered to the wealthy. The Hotel Bristol has been renovated and reopened as recently as 2005. The hotel, while still keeping some turn-of-the-century charm, will feel up-to-date and modern without leaving guests feeling as though their environment is sterile or without personality.

4. Grand Hotel 4 opatijska cvijet in Opatija

The Grand Hotel 4 in Istria overlooks a harbor where boats dock. This puts the hotel in an especially picturesque environment. The sauna, bar, and restaurant with outdoor seating (dine while watching the boats in the harbor) mean you can stay in the hotel and still enjoy Opatija if you don't feel like venturing out.

5. Hotel Barbara in Potoroz

Hotel Barbara in Istria is surrounded by greenery. Guests can enjoy the private beach, recreational activities like table tennis, bowling, and mini-golf, various fitness and wellness facilities, and swimming pool

6. Hotel Sveti Benedikt in Novigrad

This small top-rated Istrian hotel is a family-run establishment. Eight rooms and seven suites are available for booking. The hotel is set within a natural landscape with a Mediterranean garden. Food served at the restaurant consists of the specialities of the region, homemade desserts, and wine produced in the hotel owner's own vineyard.

7. Hotel Valamar Diamant in Porec

The seaside location, well-designed pool area, and generous list of ammenities make this top-rated hotel a must for those who don't want to have to leave the hotel to enjoy their vacation. Lots of recreational equipment is available for use, including basket balls, mountain bikes, indoor tennis equipment, billiards tables, and windsurfing equipment. The entire hotel is air conditioned and contains various lounges and bars in which guests can kick back and grab a snack or a drink.

8. Hotel Lucija in Potoroz

The Hotel Lucija is set in a park by the sea. Guests can enjoy various recreational, fitness, and wellness activities at the hotel when they aren't enjoying the natural landscape.

9. Hotel Pical in Porec

This top-rated Istrian hotel is located close to both the beach and the Porec city center. Rent a bike, get a massage, explore the town, or go swimming at the beach.

10. Hotel Astoria in Opatija

A hotel historic to the Istrian region, the Astoria was built in 1904. The hotel has property-wide wireless internet, air conditioning, and a sleek, attractive interior design.

11. Hotel Milenij in Opatija

This hotel in Opatija focuses on its proximity to the town center rather than a beachfront location. The charming facade and interior of the hotel make it memorable; the piano bar, swimming pool, and spa make it comfortable
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