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4-star hotels in Rabac
Rabac's four-star stays, gathered in one place: two Valamar Collection resorts in Girandella, the Valamar Sanfior and Bellevue properties, the Maslinica complex and smaller apartments closer to the waterfront. A shortlist for couples, families and anyone planning a beach-based break on the Lungomare.
Staying in Rabac
Rabac is a small coastal town on the Istrian side of Kvarner Bay, built around a harbour and a waterfront promenade called the Lungomare, which links the beaches and runs towards Labin on the hill above. Its history is tied to Labin, a historic mining town for which Rabac served as the port; today it is a tourist destination of pebble and rocky beaches, waterfront restaurants and walking paths, with diving sites and good winds in the bay for sailing and windsurfing. North of the centre is the Girandella zone, home to the two Girandella Resort Valamar Collection properties; the Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa, Maslinica Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Hedera and Hotel Villa Annette lie nearer the centre, several within about a kilometre of it; and the apartments on Losinjska and Slobode are closest of all, a few hundred metres out. It suits couples and families who want the sea on the doorstep, and short-break visitors who prefer to leave the car parked and walk the promenade.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Adults
Girandella 7, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAdults-only within the Girandella Resort, this Valamar Collection hotel suits couples and friends who want a quiet base 0.8 km from the centre. An outdoor pool and an indoor pool cover both sunny and cooler days, and a fitness centre plus massage keep the stay active or restful as you prefer. Free wifi, free car parking and a 24-hour front desk make arrival easy. With 2794 reviews and a 4.7 guest rating, it is a well-established choice.
See Girandella Resort Valamar Collection AdultsGirandella Resort Valamar Collection Family Hotel
Ulica Girandella 7 Rabac, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Sauna
- Car parking
Why stay hereBuilt for families, this Girandella Resort hotel pairs an outdoor pool and kids pool with a playground, tennis court and mini golf, so children have plenty to do on site. A spa and sauna give adults their own downtime, and the restaurant and bars cover meals and drinks. It sits 1.0 km from Rabac centre, with free wifi and free car parking. A 4.7 guest rating across 2793 reviews reflects how it works for families.
See Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Family HotelValamar Bellevue Resort
Ul. Slobode 86 52221 Rabac, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereValamar Bellevue Resort suits guests who want to swim and stay close to the beach: there is a salt water pool and an outdoor pool, plus a kids pool and pool bar. Family rooms, a playground and a games room make it practical for parents, while pets are allowed for those travelling with a dog. It lies 1.1 km from the centre, with free wifi and free car parking on hand. The 4.7 guest rating comes from 2640 reviews.
See Valamar Bellevue ResortValamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa
Lanterna 2, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereWith 5251 reviews, this is one of the most reviewed 4-star options in Rabac, and its 4.6 guest rating holds up. Guests get an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna and massage for recovery afterwards. A restaurant, pool bar and bars cover eating and drinking, and pets are allowed. It is 1.0 km from the centre, with free wifi and free car parking.
See Valamar Sanfior Hotel & CasaHotel Villa Annette
Raska 24, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereHotel Villa Annette is a small 4-star house 0.6 km from Rabac centre, with 121 reviews and a 4.7 guest rating. An outdoor pool and pool bar give it a relaxed, unhurried feel, and room service adds convenience for guests who prefer to eat in. Family rooms are available, and sea views and a patio are among its features. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and pets are welcome.
See Hotel Villa AnnetteMaslinica Hotels & Resorts
Rabac Bb 52221 Rabac Istria, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereMaslinica Hotels & Resorts brings together indoor and outdoor pools, one of them salt water, plus a spa and massage for slower afternoons. Active guests can use the fitness centre, tennis court and table tennis, and children have a playground. It sits 0.7 km from the centre, offers free wifi and free car parking, and allows pets. A 4.4 guest rating is based on 1082 reviews.
See Maslinica Hotels & ResortsHotel Hedera
Maslinica 1, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Hedera offers indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, steam room and spa, and massage, giving guests a full range of ways to unwind. Tennis and table tennis suit those who want to keep moving, and the restaurant and bars cover meals. It is 0.7 km from the centre, with free wifi and free car parking, and pets are allowed. The 4.3 guest rating rests on 1348 reviews.
See Hotel HederaCasa M Rabac
Losinjska 29 52221 Rabac, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereCasa M Rabac is an apartment-style 4-star stay 0.3 km from the centre, close to everything in town. Each unit has air conditioning, a kitchen, a balcony and a patio, with a refrigerator, microwave and coffee-making facilities for self-catering. Sea views, a garden and a terrace add to the setting; free wifi and free car parking are included. It has no guest rating yet, so book on the facilities.
See Casa M RabacMarina Camping Resort by Valamar
Sv. Marina 52220 Labin, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereMarina Camping Resort by Valamar is the outlier on this list at 5.1 km from Rabac centre, which suits guests who want space and a beach-adjacent setting rather than a town base. There is an outdoor pool, a kids pool and a pool bar, plus a playground and table tennis for families. A restaurant, bars and a market cover daily needs; free wifi and free car parking are provided, and pets are allowed.
See Marina Camping Resort by ValamarApartments Palma Rabac
Slobode 73, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereApartments Palma Rabac puts guests 0.3 km from the centre in self-catering units with a kitchen or kitchenette, dishwasher, oven, microwave and coffee-making facilities. Family rooms, a balcony, terrace and garden make it comfortable for longer stays, and air conditioning keeps things cool. Sea views and a tennis court are on hand; free wifi and free car parking are included, and pets are allowed. Massage is also available on site.
See Apartments Palma RabacApartments Mare Losinjska 16
Losinjska 16, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereApartments Mare Losinjska 16 is 0.2 km from Rabac centre, among the closest 4-star properties here, and its apartments come with a kitchen, oven, microwave and coffee-making facilities. Guests have a patio, garden and sea views, with a fitness centre, spa, massage and solarium for downtime. Family rooms and a playground help with children. Free wifi, parking and a shuttle service are listed; the beach is nearby.
See Apartments Mare Losinjska 16Apartment Rabac 28
52221, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereApartment Rabac 28 suits guests who want a simple, self-contained base 0.2 km from the centre. The apartment has air conditioning, a kitchen or kitchenette with refrigerator, a balcony, a bathroom with bidet and a TV, so everyday needs are covered. It is non-smoking, pets are allowed, and free car parking and wifi are provided. There is no guest rating yet, so judge it on the layout and location.
See Apartment Rabac 28Valamar Bellevue Resort
Ulica Slobode 86, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereThis Valamar Bellevue Resort listing emphasises activities: aerobics, yoga, water sports and bike rental, alongside an outdoor pool, a salt water pool, a kids pool and a pool bar. Families get family rooms and a playground, and there is a games room and mini golf. It is 1.1 km from the centre, with a shuttle service, free wifi and parking. The beach is nearby.
See Valamar Bellevue ResortHotel & Casa Valamar Sanfior
Rabac Bb, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Pool and spa · Step-free access
- Outdoor pool
- Lounge
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHotel & Casa Valamar Sanfior combines an outdoor pool with tennis courts, table tennis and beach volleyball for guests who like to stay active, and boating and canoeing are listed too. A lounge, garden and terrace offer quieter corners, and the property is wheelchair accessible. It is 1.0 km from the centre. Note that pets are not allowed here, so plan accordingly before booking.
See Hotel & Casa Valamar SanfiorValamar Sanfior Hotel
Rabac, Rabac, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereValamar Sanfior Hotel gives guests an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, a kids pool and mini club for younger children, plus a spa, sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi for adults. A fitness centre, massage and bars round out the offering, and it is 0.9 km from the centre. Free car parking and wifi are available, and the beach is nearby. It suits families and couples alike.
See Valamar Sanfior Hotel
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Adults | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.8 km |
| Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Family Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| Valamar Bellevue Resort | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 1.1 km |
| Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 1.0 km |
| Hotel Villa Annette | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.6 km |
| Maslinica Hotels & Resorts | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Hotel Hedera | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Casa M Rabac | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.3 km |
| Marina Camping Resort by Valamar | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 5.1 km |
| Apartments Palma Rabac | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Apartments Mare Losinjska 16 | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.2 km |
| Apartment Rabac 28 | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.2 km |
| Valamar Bellevue Resort | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.1 km |
| Hotel & Casa Valamar Sanfior | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| Valamar Sanfior Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 0.9 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Family Hotel is built around children, with a playground, kids pool, outdoor pool and a games arcade. Valamar Bellevue Resort adds family rooms, a playground and a kids pool, while Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Adults offers family rooms and babysitting alongside its pools. Apartments Palma Rabac suits families wanting a kitchen, washing machine and separate family rooms.
Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Family Hotel · Valamar Bellevue Resort · Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Adults · Apartments Palma Rabac
For couples
Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa pairs an indoor pool with sauna, massage and sea-facing balconies. Casa M Rabac and Hotel Villa Annette are small-scale options, the latter with an outdoor pool, pool bar and rooms with sea views and sofa beds.
Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Adults · Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa · Casa M Rabac · Hotel Villa Annette
Closest to the centre
These sit within a few hundred metres of the centre: Apartments Mare Losinjska 16 at 0.2 km, Apartment Rabac 28 at 0.2 km, Casa M Rabac at 0.3 km and Apartments Palma Rabac at 0.3 km. All have kitchens, parking and air conditioning, which suits guests who want to step straight out onto the waterfront.
Apartments Mare Losinjska 16 · Apartment Rabac 28 · Casa M Rabac · Apartments Palma Rabac
Wellness and pools
Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa, Hotel Hedera and Maslinica Hotels & Resorts all combine indoor and outdoor pools with sauna, spa and massage.
Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa · Hotel Hedera · Maslinica Hotels & Resorts · Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Adults
Where to stay in Rabac
Girandella
A coastal zone north of the centre, where the Girandella Resort Valamar Collection properties stand near a pebble beach. Both the adults-focused and family hotels are here, so the area is quiet, green and beach-oriented, with the Lungomare promenade giving access along the coast towards the harbour and the town's restaurants.
Our picks here: Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Adults · Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Family Hotel
Maslinica
A wooded area with coves and beaches south of the centre, home to the Maslinica Hotels & Resorts complex. Maslinica Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Hedera both sit here, close to Maslinica Beach, with pools, spas and tennis courts, and the waterfront a short walk away along the promenade.
Our picks here: Hotel Hedera
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Rabac is reached by road from the main Istrian towns, about 45 km from Pula, where the nearest airport is, and around 90 km from Rijeka. Buses connect Rabac with Labin, Pula and other Istrian towns, and the main road into town descends from Labin. Once here, Rabac is compact and walkable: the Lungomare promenade links the beaches and hotels, and local buses and taxis are available, though many visitors simply walk or cycle.
When to go
May to September is the warmest stretch, with the sea suitable for swimming. July and August are the busiest months, with numerous events and activities; June and September bring milder temperatures and fewer crowds. Winter is quieter, with many tourist facilities closed, though the town stays accessible for off-season walks and the surrounding landscape.
Questions, answered
Which hotels have parking?
Free car parking is listed at Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Adults, Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Family Hotel, Valamar Bellevue Resort, Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa, Hotel Villa Annette, Maslinica Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Hedera, Casa M Rabac and Apartments Palma Rabac. Apartment Rabac 28 and Apartments Mare Losinjska 16 also list parking.
Which hotels allow pets?
Valamar Bellevue Resort, Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa, Maslinica Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Hedera, Apartments Palma Rabac and Apartment Rabac 28 all list pets allowed. If you are travelling with a pet, check the hotel's own rules before booking.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa, Hotel Hedera, Maslinica Hotels & Resorts and Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Adults have both indoor and outdoor pools, with sauna, spa and massage. Hotel Hedera adds a steam room; Hotel Villa Annette has an outdoor pool, pool bar and massage.
Which hotel is best for families?
Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Family Hotel is the most family-focused, with a playground, kids pool, outdoor pool, games arcade and sports courts including basketball, beach volleyball and tennis. Valamar Bellevue Resort and Apartments Palma Rabac also list family rooms and play facilities.
Which hotel is closest to the centre?
Apartments Mare Losinjska 16 and Apartment Rabac 28 are both 0.2 km from the centre, with Casa M Rabac and Apartments Palma Rabac at 0.3 km. Among the larger hotels, Hotel Villa Annette is 0.6 km away, and Maslinica Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Hedera are 0.7 km away.
How many reviews do these hotels have?
Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa has 5251 reviews, Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Adults 2794, Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Family Hotel 2793 and Valamar Bellevue Resort 2640. Hotel Hedera has 1348, Maslinica Hotels & Resorts 1082 and Hotel Villa Annette 121.
Which is the top-rated hotel?
Several share a guest rating of 4.7 out of 5: Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Adults, Girandella Resort Valamar Collection Family Hotel, Valamar Bellevue Resort and Hotel Villa Annette. Hotel Villa Annette has the fewest reviews of the four, so its score rests on a smaller sample.