There are many good hotels in Croatia i believe. At least I've seen one. First of all location - 100m to the seashore, 15 minutes walk from Poreč center, when I'm saying walk, I mean walk, not run. We didn't have a sea view from our room but cypress grove was so peaceful. Especially in the evenings. But if you'd... more

We have just returned from our holiday at the crystal,so here is my review of the hotel and Porec. BAD POINTS. 1. Hotel prices expensive.39kuna for a beer and coke. Add another 5 kuna tip and thats nearly a fiver for a small round. 2. Dining arrangements. Tables are together so you normally end up sharing you table with someone... more

In feb 08 we booked 7 night half board stay for May 2008. The details included free wine, beers and soft drinks with evening meals. On the first night we ordered red wine and beer and were presented witha bill for 46 Kuna. The restaurant manager (quite a rude man) avised that they stopped doing it-no date given-and we should... more

Unfortunately our initial room allocation had an ant problem, we were moved to another room and after this everything was fine overall. The hotel is located in a lovely green area surrounded by woodland. The hotel is very clean, staff friendly and helpful, food is of good standard but nothing special....entertainment is average and the same every night! Walk into... more

We stayed at this hotel for a week.We had noted previous comments about the outside view of the hotel and do not agree.It was of good appearance. The cleanliness was very good and the food excellent with a very large selection.The only down side was the prices in the Bar which were very high.Id advise going outside to nearby bars.We... more

I'd been to Porec before but only for a few days and loved it so wanted to return. My partner and I chose the Valamar Crystal based on value and reviews we'd read. The reviews were accurate as when you arrive you are faced with a concrete mostrosity of a building, however do not be put off! The hotel had... more

Very pleased with our choice, booked transfers on Ryanair website from airport to hotel (approx 45 mins), transfer rep suggested if we tipped, driver would leave us to hotel and not bus station as stated. Driver left us right at door, we arrived approx 9.30pm, reception informed us because we were half board and late arrival, to leave luggage in... more

We have just enjoyed an excellent stay at the Varamar Crystal. The recent refurb has resulted in a very stylish, clean, comfortable hotel with all the amenites you can can ask for. The standards were high, equivalent to an english 4* at least. (Not so attractive from the outside though!) We don't have children but there was plenty to keep... more

This Hotel was excellent value for money,our first visit to Croatia and we loved it.The Hotel has been recently refurbished , very nice rooms with air-conditioning and comfortable beds.Whole complex was kept very clean.We stayed half-board,the dining room is huge and we always found a table easily,large choice of dishes,all self-service,ate too much at every meal! added bonus of free... more