Riviera Hotel & Residence
Romantic adults-only boutique hotel with a nautical-Mediterranean look. Historic old town setting without the stuffy formality. Champagne at breakfast, Michelin-recommended dinner, boat to the island.
Book a sea-view room in the main Riviera Hotel building for the best views; some rooms in Villa Giulietta's upper floors have limited sightlines
Why It Matters
One of Croatia's Adriatic coast addresses singled out by both the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. Award-winning Spinnaker restaurant on-site is Michelin-recommended (2025), Falstaff-rated 89 points, and Gault & Millau 16/20. The Gourmet Experience meal plan unlocks six signature restaurants, including tables by Ana Roš (3 Michelin stars at Hiša Franko) and the Fratelli Cerea brothers.
Right on the waterfront of Poreč's 2,000-year-old old town, this 4-star boutique hotel has a hard-to-beat combination of location, character, and food. The red-orange facade fits seamlessly into the Eastern European waterfront streetscape, while inside a nautical aesthetic runs through all 105 rooms — think parquet floors, creams and blues, and sea views from most balconies. And there's a free boat that leaves from the marina in front of the hotel to the beaches of Sveti Nikola Island, a perk that makes the lack of an on-site pool much easier to forgive.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Double Room
The entry-level option in the main hotel building. Comes with air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, and private bathroom with bath or shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Choose between sea view or old town view. Some have a private balcony.
Double or twin · 22 sqm
Junior Suite – Villa Giulietta
Elegantly decorated junior suites in Villa Giulietta with sea views. Separate living room area, double bed, and direct access to all hotel services including the complimentary boat to Sveti Nikola Island.
Double with seating area
Junior Suite – Villa Nicoletta
Larger sea-view suites in Villa Nicoletta with a double bed (200×200 cm) and sofa. Sits on the Poreč waterfront, so the views are genuinely good. Part of the Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence complex.
Double (200×200 cm) with sofa · 25 sqm
Suite
The largest option in the main hotel building: a separate bedroom with a king-size double (200×200 cm), a proper living room with sofa, and unobstructed sea views. The most spacious accommodation within the hotel building itself.
Double (200×200 cm) · 36 sqm
Superior Double Room
Step up from the standard with a proper sea-view balcony and a slightly larger footprint. Double bed (160×200 cm), all the usual in-room amenities, and the Adriatic right outside your window.
Double (160×200 cm) · 20 sqm
Villa Giulietta Room
Elegantly decorated rooms in Villa Giulietta, directly on the Poreč seafront. Air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, private bathroom. Some rooms have sea views; attic rooms can have restricted views — ask at booking if views matter.
Double
Villa Nicoletta Room
Yacht-themed rooms in the Villa Nicoletta, set directly on the Poreč seafront about 50 meters from the main hotel. Sea view, cozy couch, coffee machine, and the same nautical design language as the main building. Guests here share all hotel facilities.
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Eat & Drink
8 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Daily sparkling wine and light snacks served at the hotel in the late afternoon — a popular ritual among returning guests.
Bike rental and cycling routes around the old town and coastline. The hotel can assist with arranging rentals.
Jazz concerts, music and dancing at waterfront bars, and a rotating series of cultural summer festivals and concerts — all within walking distance of the hotel. The Euphrasian Basilica and Decumanus Street are just outside the front door.
A complimentary boat departs from the marina pier directly in front of the hotel, crossing to Sveti Nikola Island in about 5 minutes. Multiple themed beaches await: Riviera Relax (pebble), Maro Sandy Family (the island's only sandy beach), Parenzo Family, Sunrise Family, and Barbaran. All guests receive free sun loungers and umbrellas.
A popular public pebble beach about 400 metres south of the hotel, stretching from the marina to the Brulo resort area.
Go-karting track near the hotel area, available at an additional cost.
Tennis courts available near the hotel. Extra charge applies.
Multipurpose gym with cardio and strength training equipment at Valamar Diamant Hotel, complimentary for all Riviera Hotel guests. Available until June 8, 2026 in the standard space; during the July 2026 – June 2027 renovation period, a separate covered heated outdoor fitness area is provided.
Horse riding available in the Poreč surroundings, bookable through the hotel concierge.
Diving, windsurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding are available near the hotel and on Sveti Nikola Island. Separate operators, fees apply.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A round-the-clock self-service case stocked with freshly prepared food and drinks — useful for late arrivals or early departures outside restaurant hours.
On-site tourist clinic with general practice, ECG, lab diagnostics, and home medical visit / 24/7 on-call doctor for phone consultations. Mon–Sun: 9am–1pm / 2pm–6pm, and by appointment.
The property sources all electricity from renewable energy and uses 85% energy-saving LED lighting. ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certified.
The Žatika parking lot is at Karla Huguesa 26, about 1 km from the hotel. Extra charge applies. EV charging available at the lot.
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