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5-star hotels in Porec
A shortlist of the 5-star hotels and resort residences in Poreč, gathered here so couples, families and groups can compare what each one offers before booking a stay on the Istrian coast.
Staying in Porec
Poreč layers Roman street layout, Byzantine mosaics and Venetian and Austro-Hungarian traces into one compact old town on a peninsula. The Euphrasian Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 6th-century mosaics, anchors the historic centre, while pebble beaches and clear Adriatic water edge the coast. Inland, the region is known for olive oil, wine and truffles, and the town works as a base for Rovinj, Pula and the Brijuni Islands.
These hotels are spread along the coast rather than in the old town itself. The Isabella Valamar Collection Island Resort sits on Sveti Nikola Island 2.2 km from the centre, Marea Valamar Collection Suites on Šetalište Antona Restovica 1.2 km out, and Pical Sunny Hotel at Pical 1.1 km away. Several villas cluster around Lokvarska and Velog Jože roughly 6.6 to 6.8 km from the centre, the Santa Marina properties sit 5.3 to 6.4 km out, and Apartments Maj Residence Luxury at Vala is 2.2 km from the centre. Couples gravitate to the island resort and the Marea suites, families to the campsite residences and villas with pools, and short-break visitors to the places closest to town.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Isabella Valamar Collection Island Resort Isabella V Level Miramare
Sveti Nikola Island, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Car parking
Why stay hereSet on Sveti Nikola Island, 2.2 km from the centre of Poreč, this 5-star resort pairs an indoor and outdoor swimming pool with a spa, sauna and massage service. Its 4.8 guest rating from 2015 reviews makes it the most reviewed of Poreč's top hotels, and families have a kids pool plus babysitting on hand. Couples and families who want a full resort with a restaurant and bars on site will find the island setting suits them.
See Isabella Valamar Collection Island Resort Isabella V Level MiramareMarea Valamar Collection Suites
Setaliste Antona Restovica 25, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Car parking
- Gymnasium
Why stay hereMarea Valamar Collection Suites stands on Šetalište Antona Restovića 25, 1.2 km from the centre, and offers a swimming pool, a gym and a restaurant with bars. The 4.8 guest rating from 1065 reviews places it among the highest-scoring addresses in Poreč. A kids pool and air-conditioned rooms with balconies and terraces make it a natural fit for couples and families who want suite-style space close to town.
See Marea Valamar Collection SuitesPical Sunny Hotel By Valamar
Pical 2, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay herePical Sunny Hotel By Valamar sits at Pical 2, 1.1 km from the centre and near a beach, with both an indoor pool and a kids pool, a fitness centre and massage. Its 3.7 guest rating from 774 reviews reflects a large, activity-rich property: aerobics, mini golf, darts, canoe and bike rental keep guests busy, and families get family rooms and babysitting. It suits travellers who prioritise variety of things to do over a boutique feel.
See Pical Sunny Hotel By ValamarMobile Homes Camping Santa Marina Lanterna
Santa Marina 12, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereMobile Homes Camping Santa Marina Lanterna places guests in self-contained mobile homes with kitchen, dishwasher and microwave at Santa Marina 12, 6.4 km from the centre. An outdoor pool, kids pool and playground serve families, while table tennis and entertainment activities fill the days. On-site parking, laundry and a market make longer stays practical. This is the pick for families and self-catering travellers who want resort facilities in a camping setting rather than a classic hotel room.
See Mobile Homes Camping Santa Marina LanternaVilla Azzurra
Velog Jože 29, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereVilla Azzurra on Velog Jože 29, 6.8 km from the centre, is a private villa with its own outdoor pool, garden and terrace. Inside there is a kitchen with oven and dishwasher, plus a bathroom with bath and bidet; pets are allowed and parking is free. A tennis court and beach nearby add to the options. It suits groups or families who want an entire house with a pool and are happy to drive into Poreč.
See Villa AzzurraVilla Sophia
Lokvarska 35, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereVilla Sophia on Lokvarska 35, 6.6 km from the centre, offers an outdoor pool and garden with free parking. The layout is built for self-catering: kitchen with oven, dishwasher and microwave, plus a washing machine, iron and board, and a safe. Cribs are available, and air conditioning and free wifi are provided throughout. Families with small children and guests planning a longer independent stay are the best fit.
See Villa SophiaVilla Cipriana
Lokvarska 35, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereVilla Cipriana is the simplest listing here: a 5-star property on Lokvarska 35, 6.6 km from Poreč's centre, with free car parking and housekeeping. The facilities data lists nothing further, so it is best suited to guests who want a base outside town and will arrange their own days. Confirm the details with the property before booking, because little else is recorded about what is provided on site.
See Villa CiprianaPremium Camping Homes Santa Marina Lanterna
Santa Marina 12, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay herePremium Camping Homes Santa Marina Lanterna at Santa Marina 12, 6.2 km from the centre, combines outdoor pools and a jacuzzi with self-catering homes that have kitchen, dishwasher and microwave. Families get a playground, kids facilities and entertainment activities, and there is a restaurant, bars and massage on site. Free parking and 24-hour security add convenience. It suits families and groups who want pool time and their own kitchen close to the coast.
See Premium Camping Homes Santa Marina LanternaVilla Zara
Velog Jože 37, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereVilla Zara on Velog Jože 37, 6.8 km from the centre, is a single villa with an outdoor pool and a lounge, plus free wifi and free parking. The kitchen comes with oven, dishwasher, microwave and toaster, and a washing machine and iron are provided for longer stays. Air conditioning and a hairdryer are included. It works well for one group or family wanting the whole property to themselves away from the centre.
See Villa ZaraBoutique Camping Santa Marina
Santa Marina 12, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereBoutique Camping Santa Marina at Santa Marina 12, 5.3 km from the centre, centres on an outdoor pool, a kids pool and a playground, with entertainment activities and a restaurant plus bars. A 24-hour front desk, concierge and free parking ease the practical side, and the property is wheelchair accessible. Free wifi covers the site. Families with children who enjoy a lively camping atmosphere are the obvious audience.
See Boutique Camping Santa MarinaVilla Francesca
Stranici 50, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereVilla Francesca at Stranici 50, 4.9 km from the centre, offers an outdoor pool, jacuzzi and spa, a garden, terrace and fireplace, with a sea view noted among its features. The kitchen includes dishwasher, microwave and oven, and there is a washing machine, iron and board. Pets are allowed, parking is free, and families get family rooms and a playground. It suits larger groups wanting a private house with wellness facilities.
See Villa FrancescaThree Bedroom Holiday Home In Stifanici
Stifanici 7, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereThree Bedroom Holiday Home In Stifanici sits at Stifanici 7, 11.8 km from the centre, the furthest of these properties, and gives guests a private outdoor pool, fireplace and garden. The kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker, and a washing machine and hairdryer are supplied. Pets are allowed and parking is free. With three bedrooms, it is aimed at families or groups who want space and quiet outside Poreč.
See Three Bedroom Holiday Home In StifaniciCozy Home In Cervar With Sauna
Cervar Bb, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereCozy Home In Cervar With Sauna at Cervar, 3.8 km from the centre, lives up to its name with a sauna, spa and jacuzzi alongside an outdoor pool. A fireplace, kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, and a washing machine make it comfortable for longer stays, and the beach is nearby. Free parking and air conditioning are provided. Couples or small groups wanting wellness facilities and a coastal base close to town are well served.
See Cozy Home In Cervar With SaunaNice Home In Jehnici With Wifi
Jehnjici 20, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereNice Home In Jehnici With Wifi, on Jehnjici 20, 7.6 km from the centre, offers an outdoor pool and a kitchen with oven, microwave and coffee maker, plus air conditioning and free parking. Table tennis is available on site, and high chairs are provided for young children. Non-smoking rooms and free wifi round it out. It fits families who want a private house with a pool and simple entertainment at hand.
See Nice Home In Jehnici With WifiApartments Maj Residence Luxury
Vala 9, Porec, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereApartments Maj Residence Luxury on Vala 9, 2.2 km from the centre and near a beach, pairs an outdoor pool and kids pool with a pool bar and breakfast service. Kitchens and kitchenettes with dishwasher, microwave and minibar support flexible stays, and guests can arrange diving, horse riding and badminton. Families get family rooms, a playground and babysitting-style support. It suits guests who want apartment space with resort-style facilities near Poreč.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Valamar Collection Island Resort Isabella V Level Miramare | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 2.2 km |
| Marea Valamar Collection Suites | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 1.2 km |
| Pical Sunny Hotel By Valamar | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 1.1 km |
| Mobile Homes Camping Santa Marina Lanterna | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 6.4 km |
| Villa Azzurra | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6.8 km |
| Villa Sophia | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 6.6 km |
| Villa Cipriana | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 6.6 km |
| Premium Camping Homes Santa Marina Lanterna | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 6.2 km |
| Villa Zara | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 6.8 km |
| Boutique Camping Santa Marina | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 5.3 km |
| Villa Francesca | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.9 km |
| Three Bedroom Holiday Home In Stifanici | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 11.8 km |
| Cozy Home In Cervar With Sauna | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 3.8 km |
| Nice Home In Jehnici With Wifi | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 7.6 km |
| Apartments Maj Residence Luxury | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 2.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Isabella Valamar Collection Island Resort Isabella V Level Miramare, on Sveti Nikola Island, and Marea Valamar Collection Suites both hold a 4.8 guest rating from 2015 and 1065 reviews, the strongest on this list. Both add spa or wellness facilities, pools and bars, and sit within a short distance of the centre at 2.2 km and 1.2 km.
Isabella Valamar Collection Island Resort Isabella V Level Miramare · Marea Valamar Collection Suites
For families
Premium Camping Homes Santa Marina Lanterna and Mobile Homes Camping Santa Marina Lanterna provide kids pools, playgrounds, family rooms and entertainment activities at Santa Marina. Boutique Camping Santa Marina adds a kids pool and playground, and Cozy Home In Cervar With Sauna offers a sauna, outdoor pool and beach nearby at Cervar.
Premium Camping Homes Santa Marina Lanterna · Mobile Homes Camping Santa Marina Lanterna · Boutique Camping Santa Marina · Cozy Home In Cervar With Sauna
For groups and long stays
Villa Azzurra, Villa Sophia, Villa Zara, Villa Francesca and Three Bedroom Holiday Home In Stifanici are self-contained houses with kitchens, private outdoor pools and free parking, some with dishwashers and washing machines. They suit several people sharing, with room for children and pets in several of them.
Villa Azzurra · Villa Sophia · Villa Zara · Villa Francesca · Three Bedroom Holiday Home In Stifanici
Closest to the centre
Pical Sunny Hotel By Valamar is 1.1 km from the centre, Marea Valamar Collection Suites 1.2 km and Apartments Maj Residence Luxury 2.2 km. All three keep pools, bars and family rooms or apartments on hand, which shortens the daily trip into the old town.
Pical Sunny Hotel By Valamar · Marea Valamar Collection Suites · Apartments Maj Residence Luxury
Where to stay in Porec
Sveti Nikola Island
Isabella Valamar Collection Island Resort Isabella V Level Miramare stands on Sveti Nikola Island, 2.2 km from the centre. The island setting keeps the resort apart from the town bustle, with pools, a spa, a gymnasium and restaurants on site, and the old town and its waterfront reachable across the water.
Our picks here: Isabella Valamar Collection Island Resort Isabella V Level Miramare
Santa Marina
The Santa Marina properties sit 5.3 to 6.4 km from the centre and share a resort layout of pools, playgrounds and restaurants. Boutique Camping Santa Marina and Premium Camping Homes Santa Marina Lanterna add entertainment activities and picnic areas, while Mobile Homes Camping Santa Marina Lanterna brings kitchens and family rooms.
Our picks here: Mobile Homes Camping Santa Marina Lanterna · Premium Camping Homes Santa Marina Lanterna · Boutique Camping Santa Marina
Cervar
Cozy Home In Cervar With Sauna lies at Cervar, 3.8 km from the centre, with a beach nearby. The house pairs a sauna and spa with an outdoor pool, a fireplace and a kitchen, making it a private base between the coast and the town.
Our picks here: Cozy Home In Cervar With Sauna
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Poreč is reachable by road from Trieste in Italy and Ljubljana in Slovenia, and from Croatian cities such as Rijeka and Zagreb via the Istrian motorway (A9). The nearest international airports are Pula, about 45 minutes away, and Trieste, about 1.5 hours away. Buses link Poreč with major Croatian and European cities. Inside Poreč the old town is compact and walkable; for the resort areas south of town, local buses, taxis or the tourist train along the coast do the work.
When to go
May to September is when Poreč is warm and the Adriatic is suitable for swimming. July and August are the busiest and hottest months, with numerous festivals and events. May, June and September bring pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds, which suits exploring the town and the wider Istrian countryside.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the old town of Poreč?
Pical Sunny Hotel By Valamar is 1.1 km from the centre, followed by Marea Valamar Collection Suites at 1.2 km. Isabella Valamar Collection Island Resort and Apartments Maj Residence Luxury are both 2.2 km out.
Which hotels here are best for families with children?
The Santa Marina campsite properties, including Premium Camping Homes Santa Marina Lanterna and Mobile Homes Camping Santa Marina Lanterna, have kids pools, playgrounds, family rooms and entertainment activities. Cozy Home In Cervar With Sauna and Apartments Maj Residence Luxury also offer pools and family-friendly facilities.
Do the villas have private pools?
Yes. Villa Azzurra, Villa Zara, Villa Sophia, Villa Francesca and Three Bedroom Holiday Home In Stifanici all list outdoor or private swimming pools, along with kitchens and free car parking for guests arriving by road.
Are these hotels good for a short break?
Pical Sunny Hotel By Valamar, Marea Valamar Collection Suites and Apartments Maj Residence Luxury sit within 2.2 km of the centre, keeping the old town, waterfront and daily outings close. The island resort is 2.2 km away across the water.
Do any of the hotels have a spa or sauna?
Isabella Valamar Collection Island Resort Isabella V Level Miramare lists a spa and sauna among its facilities, Cozy Home In Cervar With Sauna has both a sauna and spa, and Villa Francesca includes a spa and jacuzzi.
Can I bring a pet to any of these properties?
Villa Azzurra, Villa Francesca and Three Bedroom Holiday Home In Stifanici list pets allowed among their facilities, so check with the property when booking.
Is parking available at these hotels?
All the listed properties provide car parking, and the villas, campsite residences and Apartments Maj Residence Luxury specify free car parking, which helps if you arrive by road via the Istrian motorway.