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5-star hotels in Umag
This shortlist gathers the 5-star stays in Umag, from sea-facing villas with pools to apartments metres from the old town. It is for couples, families and small groups who want space, privacy and a base on the Istrian coast rather than a classic hotel room.
Staying in Umag
Umag is a coastal town whose history runs from Roman settlement through Venetian rule to Austro-Hungarian administration before it became part of Croatia. Tourism, fishing and agriculture shape it, with olive groves and vineyards in the surrounding countryside, and visitors come largely from Central Europe in summer. The mood is relaxed: outdoor activities, seafood restaurants and waterfront promenades on the Adriatic.
These properties are spread out rather than clustered. Several sit within about a kilometre of the centre, on Ulica Viktora Cara Emina and Jadranska Ulica, with the old town, harbour and main square on foot. Others stand further out in the surrounding villages, including Sv.Ivan, Štrika, Polaca and Crveni Vrh, 3 to 6.5 km from the centre, where the draw is a private pool, a garden or a Jacuzzi. That split suits different trips: short breaks and couples favour the central apartments, while families and groups of friends are better served by the outlying villas with their own parking and outdoor pools.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Apartments Villa Riccardo Two Bedroom No.4
Ulica Viktora Cara Emina 52470 Umag, Umag, Croatia
Why stay hereHalf a kilometre from the centre of Umag, this two-bedroom apartment on Ulica Viktora Cara Emina puts the town within a short walk. Bicycles can be hired on site, and the kitchen comes with a dishwasher, microwave and oven, so self-catering is straightforward after a day out. Sailing, surfing, golf and horse riding are among the listed activities. It suits couples or a small family who want an apartment rather than a hotel room, with the freedom to cook and set their own schedule.
See Apartments Villa Riccardo Two Bedroom No.4Holiday Home Oliva 2 by Interhome
Kri _Ine 47N Umag 52470, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSet 4.5 km from the centre of Umag on Kri _Ine, Holiday Home Oliva 2 by Interhome is built around an outdoor pool and a swimming pool, with a garden and a playground for children. Free car parking and free wifi cover the practical side, and air conditioning keeps the interior comfortable. A kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and oven, plus a washing machine... — the beach is nearby. It works for a family that drives into Umag and prefers to swim at the house.
See Holiday Home Oliva 2 by InterhomeRocca Riviera Umag Luxury Apartments
23 Jadranska Ulica, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThese apartments sit 0.5 km from the centre of Umag, so guests can walk in for dinner and come back to their own kitchen, complete with oven, dishwasher and microwave. Each unit has a balcony or patio, and the outdoor pool and fitness centre cover the days you are not at the beach nearby. Free wifi and free car parking remove the usual holiday friction, while bike rental and a concierge help you plan the stay. Best for families and longer visits that want apartment space rather than a standard hotel room.
See Rocca Riviera Umag Luxury Apartments3 Bedroom Gorgeous Home In Svivan
Sv.Ivan 46, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA three-bedroom house on Sv.Ivan, 4.5 km from central Umag, this property pairs an outdoor pool and a swimming pool with a fireplace for cooler evenings. A garage and free car parking are part of the package, alongside free wifi and a washing machine that makes longer stays practical. The sea is listed among its features. It suits a group or family that wants space and a pool of its own outside the town centre.
See 3 Bedroom Gorgeous Home In SvivanVilla Magnolia Umag
Setaliste Vladimira Gortana 50, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe jacuzzi and the outdoor pool stand out at Villa Magnolia Umag, on Setaliste Vladimira Gortana 0.9 km from the centre. Family rooms and high chairs make it workable with children, pets are allowed, and a shuttle service is available. Inside there is a fireplace and a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and oven; the sea is listed among the property's features. It suits families or a group who want a pool, a hot tub and room for everyone.
See Villa Magnolia UmagApartment Sandro
Polaca 4, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereApartment Sandro stands on Polaca, 4.1 km from the centre of Umag, and is arranged for families: family rooms, a playground and a badminton court on site. A fireplace warms the living area, the patio extends it outdoors, and the kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven and microwave. Golf and diving are among the listed activities. Suits those travelling by car who want games for children and a base away from the busiest streets.
See Apartment SandroHoliday Home Oliva 1 by Interhome
Null, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereWith an outdoor pool and a swimming pool, a garden and a playground, Holiday Home Oliva 1 by Interhome is aimed at families who want the day to happen at the house. The property lies 4.5 km from the centre of Umag and the beach is nearby; free car parking and free wifi are included, as is air conditioning. A kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and oven means meals can be taken at home.
See Holiday Home Oliva 1 by InterhomeVilla Oliva by Interhome
Null, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe whole villa is given over to guests at Villa Oliva by Interhome, 4.5 km from the centre of Umag. An outdoor pool and a swimming pool sit alongside a garden, and inside there is a fireplace for the evenings, a kitchen with dishwasher and oven, and a washing machine. Rooms are non-smoking throughout, and horse riding is among the listed activities. It suits a group or extended family who want the privacy of a full house and a pool.
See Villa Oliva by InterhomeBeautiful Home In Umag With Wifi
Ulica Viktora Cara Emina 2, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAt Ulica Viktora Cara Emina 2, 0.6 km from the centre of Umag, this home is close enough to leave the car and walk in. It has an outdoor pool and a swimming pool, all rooms are non-smoking, and free car parking is provided along with free wifi. A washing machine and a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and oven handle the practical side. Suits a family or group of friends who want a pool and a short walk to town.
See Beautiful Home In Umag With WifiCasa Siesta
Štrika 67 J, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCasa Siesta, on Štrika 3.2 km from Umag's centre, is wheelchair accessible. A jacuzzi and an outdoor pool are the leisure features, backed by a garden, a fireplace indoors and a garage for the car. The kitchen comes with an oven and a dishwasher, and there is a safe plus a sofa bed for extra sleeping space. It suits a family that needs step-free access and wants both a pool and a hot tub on site.
See Casa SiestaVilla Oliva
Trika 68B, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereVilla Oliva on Trika, 3.1 km from the centre, has a salt water pool as well as an outdoor pool and a swimming pool. Family rooms, a garden and a fireplace are the other draws, and laundry service is available. The kitchen, free car parking and free wifi make an independent stay easy, while the balcony and terrace extend the living space outdoors. A good fit for families who want a pool and a base a short drive from Umag.
See Villa OlivaVilla Bobos Place with Jacuzzi 46e
Sveti Ivan 46E, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereThe house on Sveti Ivan is 4.5 km from the centre of Umag, pets are allowed, and a garage with free car parking is provided. Inside there is a fireplace and a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and oven. It suits guests who want wellness facilities and their own stretch of beach, and who travel with a dog.
See Villa Bobos Place with Jacuzzi 46e2 Bedroom Nice Home In Savudrija
Null, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThis two-bedroom home 6.4 km from the centre of Umag includes a spa and an outdoor pool, with the sea listed among its features. Pets are welcome and free car parking is available; a kitchen with a dishwasher, a safe and a sofa bed are also provided. It suits a couple or a small family — including one with a dog — who want spa and pool time and do not mind staying outside the town.
See 2 Bedroom Nice Home In SavudrijaLusso Mare Istria Luxury Beach villa
Crveni Vrh Villa D3, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereAt Crveni Vrh Villa D3, 6.5 km from central Umag, this villa combines an indoor pool with a kids pool, giving adults and children separate places to swim. A fitness centre, jacuzzi and games room round out the leisure side, while a bar/lounge and breakfast are on site. A 24-hour front desk and concierge handle arrivals and requests, and the beach is nearby. Suits families wanting a full-service villa.
See Lusso Mare Istria Luxury Beach villaLovely Home In Savudrija With Wifi
Vila Cijani 35, Umag, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereBoth an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, plus a swimming pool, are listed at this home on Vila Cijani, 6.5 km from the centre of Umag. The sea is listed among its features, and there is a balcony for sitting out as well as a washing machine, free car parking and free wifi. A kitchen with dishwasher and oven covers meals. Suits a family or group who want to swim inside or out and stay near the sea.
See Lovely Home In Savudrija With Wifi
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments Villa Riccardo Two Bedroom No.4 | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | 0.5 km |
| Holiday Home Oliva 2 by Interhome | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 4.5 km |
| Rocca Riviera Umag Luxury Apartments | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 0.5 km |
| 3 Bedroom Gorgeous Home In Svivan | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 4.5 km |
| Villa Magnolia Umag | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.9 km |
| Apartment Sandro | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 4.1 km |
| Holiday Home Oliva 1 by Interhome | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 4.5 km |
| Villa Oliva by Interhome | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 4.5 km |
| Beautiful Home In Umag With Wifi | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 0.6 km |
| Casa Siesta | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 3.2 km |
| Villa Oliva | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 3.1 km |
| Villa Bobos Place with Jacuzzi 46e | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.5 km |
| 2 Bedroom Nice Home In Savudrija | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6.4 km |
| Lusso Mare Istria Luxury Beach villa | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 6.5 km |
| Lovely Home In Savudrija With Wifi | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 6.5 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For central stays
These four sit within 0.9 km of the centre, so the harbour, restaurants and main square are close at hand. Rocca Riviera Umag Luxury Apartments and Beautiful Home In Umag With Wifi add free parking and an outdoor pool, while Villa Magnolia Umag has a Jacuzzi and allows pets.
Apartments Villa Riccardo Two Bedroom No.4 · Rocca Riviera Umag Luxury Apartments · Villa Magnolia Umag · Beautiful Home In Umag With Wifi
For families
Family rooms, cots, playgrounds and outdoor pools recur here. Holiday Home Oliva 2 by Interhome and Holiday Home Oliva 1 by Interhome both offer a playground and pool, Villa Magnolia Umag adds high chairs and family rooms, and Apartment Sandro has a playground plus badminton.
Holiday Home Oliva 2 by Interhome · Villa Magnolia Umag · Apartment Sandro · Holiday Home Oliva 1 by Interhome · Casa Siesta
For pool and privacy
Each of these has its own outdoor pool and free car parking, set 3.1 to 6.5 km from the centre. Casa Siesta and Villa Oliva add a Jacuzzi, 3 Bedroom Gorgeous Home In Svivan has a fireplace, and Lovely Home In Savudrija With Wifi pairs a pool with an indoor pool.
Holiday Home Oliva 2 by Interhome · 3 Bedroom Gorgeous Home In Svivan · Casa Siesta · Villa Oliva · Lovely Home In Savudrija With Wifi
For couples
Rocca Riviera Umag Luxury Apartments brings a fitness centre, sauna-free comfort and beach proximity 0.5 km out; Villa Magnolia Umag offers a Jacuzzi and sea; Villa Bobos Place with Jacuzzi 46e adds a sauna and private beach; Lusso Mare Istria Luxury Beach villa has an indoor pool and Jacuzzi.
Rocca Riviera Umag Luxury Apartments · Villa Magnolia Umag · Villa Bobos Place with Jacuzzi 46e · Lusso Mare Istria Luxury Beach villa
Where to stay in Umag
Sveti Ivan
A village setting roughly 4.5 km from the centre, away from the bustle. The two houses here, 3 Bedroom Gorgeous Home In Svivan and Villa Bobos Place with Jacuzzi 46e, bring outdoor or private-beach swimming, fireplaces and parking, which suits groups wanting quiet and their own grounds.
Our picks here: Villa Bobos Place with Jacuzzi 46e
Štrika
Casa Siesta and Villa Oliva stand about 3 km from the centre in this outlying spot. Both have outdoor pools, gardens and free parking, and Casa Siesta adds a Jacuzzi and wheelchair access, making them a practical base for guests touring the coast by car.
Our picks here: Casa Siesta
Crveni Vrh
Lusso Mare Istria Luxury Beach villa sits 6.5 km from the centre at Crveni Vrh, with an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, fitness centre and beach nearby. It is the most resort-like of the group and best suited to guests who plan to stay put and use the on-site facilities.
Our picks here: Lusso Mare Istria Luxury Beach villa
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Umag is easily reached by road from Slovenia, Italy and other parts of Croatia. The nearest international airport is in Pula, about an hour's drive south, and Trieste Airport in Italy is also within driving distance. Buses connect Umag with larger Croatian cities and with Slovenia. There is no train station in Umag; the nearest railway connections are in Slovenia or Pula. Once in Umag, the centre is compact and walkable. Local buses and taxis serve the wider area, and ferries link the town with Venice and other Adriatic ports in summer.
When to go
The best time to visit Umag is from May to September, when the weather is warm and most facilities are open. July and August are the busiest and hottest, with sea temperatures suitable for swimming. May, June and September offer milder conditions and fewer crowds. Winters are cool and quiet, with many tourist businesses closed. Guests staying in the outlying villas, with their own pools and parking, will find the summer months most rewarding.
Questions, answered
Are these hotels close to the old town of Umag?
Some are. Apartments Villa Riccardo Two Bedroom No.4, Rocca Riviera Umag Luxury Apartments, Villa Magnolia Umag and Beautiful Home In Umag With Wifi are all within 0.9 km of the centre. The villas in Sveti Ivan, Štrika, Polaca and Crveni Vrh lie 3 to 6.5 km out and are better suited to guests with a car.
Do the properties have swimming pools?
Many do. Holiday Home Oliva 2 by Interhome, Holiday Home Oliva 1 by Interhome, 3 Bedroom Gorgeous Home In Svivan, Casa Siesta, Villa Oliva, Beautiful Home In Umag With Wifi, Villa Oliva and Lovely Home In Savudrija With Wifi have outdoor pools. Lusso Mare Istria Luxury Beach villa has an indoor pool, and Lovely Home In Savudrija With Wifi has both.
Is parking available?
Free car parking is listed at most of these properties, including Holiday Home Oliva 2 by Interhome, Rocca Riviera Umag Luxury Apartments, Villa Magnolia Umag, Casa Siesta and Lusso Mare Istria Luxury Beach villa. Several also have a garage, among them 3 Bedroom Gorgeous Home In Svivan and Villa Bobos Place with Jacuzzi 46e.
Which properties suit families with children?
Villa Magnolia Umag and Apartment Sandro offer family rooms and high chairs, and both list a playground. Holiday Home Oliva 2 by Interhome and Holiday Home Oliva 1 by Interhome also have playgrounds alongside their pools and gardens, while Apartment Sandro adds badminton.
Can I bring a pet?
Pets are allowed at Villa Magnolia Umag, Villa Bobos Place with Jacuzzi 46e and 2 Bedroom Nice Home In Savudrija. The other properties on this list do not list pets among their facilities, so check before booking if you plan to travel with an animal.
What are the beaches like in Umag?
The beaches are mostly rocky or pebbly, with some concrete platforms. There are also a few sandy areas, such as at Katoro. Water quality is generally good, and several properties here, including those in Crveni Vrh and Sveti Ivan, list a beach nearby.