The 250-room Melia Coral is an upscale hotel with a private beach, located in a touristic resort area just north of Umag. This is an adult-only hotel with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Guest rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated, equipped with 32-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- but some guests complain of noise issues. Suites include a few notable extras like Nespresso machines, sofa beds, and separate showers and bathtubs in the bathrooms. Some rooms have balconies with partial sea views. The hotel offers a host of features, including indoor and outdoor pools, two restaurants, an on-site spa, casino, and fitness center. Families looking for a hotel with children's features should consider Melia Istrian Villas, which has kids' and teen's clubs as well as a children's pool.
The 250-room Melia Coral is an upscale hotel with a private beach, located in a touristic resort area just north of Umag. This is an adult-only hotel with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Guest rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated, equipped with 32-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- but some guests complain of noise issues. Suites include a few notable extras like Nespresso machines, sofa beds, and separate showers and bathtubs in the bathrooms. Some rooms have balconies with partial sea views. The hotel offers a host of features, including indoor and outdoor pools, two restaurants, an on-site spa, casino, and fitness center. Families looking for a hotel with children's features should consider Melia Istrian Villas, which has kids' and teen's clubs as well as a children's pool.
The Sol Aurora is a 306-room, all-inclusive, mid-range resort hotel located on Croatia's Istrian coast, a couple of miles from the coastal city of Umag. Rooms are functional, with basic amenities and furnished balconies, but in need of a refresh. The quality food is a highlight, though the number of free drinks is limited. While there's little in the way of wow factor here, and parts of the resort are dated, Sol Aurora is a solid, family-focused hotel with kid-friendly amenities. Travelers without children in tow might want to check out the adult-only and more upscale Melia Coral.
The Sol Aurora is a 306-room, all-inclusive, mid-range resort hotel located on Croatia's Istrian coast, a couple of miles from the coastal city of Umag. Rooms are functional, with basic amenities and furnished balconies, but in need of a refresh. The quality food is a highlight, though the number of free drinks is limited. While there's little in the way of wow factor here, and parts of the resort are dated, Sol Aurora is a solid, family-focused hotel with kid-friendly amenities. Travelers without children in tow might want to check out the adult-only and more upscale Melia Coral.
Located in a tourist complex just north of Umag, Sol Stella Apartments is a value apartment hotel with a total of 527 one-bedroom apartments across three categories. All units feature balconies and sofa beds and most have kitchens complete with microwaves, but bathrooms run small and lack counter space. The resort is geared toward families, with lots of activities for kids of all ages, but do note that the kids' clubs are only open during peak season. There are also a few restaurants on the property (and at its nearby sister hotels) serving international and Croatian fare. Travelers without kids may want to consider something more oriented towards grownups, such as the nearby adults-only Melia Coral.
Located in a tourist complex just north of Umag, Sol Stella Apartments is a value apartment hotel with a total of 527 one-bedroom apartments across three categories. All units feature balconies and sofa beds and most have kitchens complete with microwaves, but bathrooms run small and lack counter space. The resort is geared toward families, with lots of activities for kids of all ages, but do note that the kids' clubs are only open during peak season. There are also a few restaurants on the property (and at its nearby sister hotels) serving international and Croatian fare. Travelers without kids may want to consider something more oriented towards grownups, such as the nearby adults-only Melia Coral.
Sol Umag is an upper-middle-range beachfront hotel located just outside the city of Umag. Its 217 rooms are clean and pleasant, equipped with air-conditioning, minibars, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- but they're a bit dated and show signs of wear and tear. The hotel has a private beach, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools, but use of beach chairs and umbrellas is charged extra. Other on-site features include two restaurants and a large wellness center with a fitness room, saunas, hot tubs, and a variety of beauty and health treatments -- though use of some of the wellness facilities costs extra. Breakfast is included in rates, and there's also a half-board option. Travelers looking for a quieter scene should consider the nearby Melia Coral, an adult-only upscale hotel that also has a private beach.
Sol Umag is an upper-middle-range beachfront hotel located just outside the city of Umag. Its 217 rooms are clean and pleasant, equipped with air-conditioning, minibars, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- but they're a bit dated and show signs of wear and tear. The hotel has a private beach, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools, but use of beach chairs and umbrellas is charged extra. Other on-site features include two restaurants and a large wellness center with a fitness room, saunas, hot tubs, and a variety of beauty and health treatments -- though use of some of the wellness facilities costs extra. Breakfast is included in rates, and there's also a half-board option. Travelers looking for a quieter scene should consider the nearby Melia Coral, an adult-only upscale hotel that also has a private beach.
The upscale Melia Istrian Villas is part of a large resort complex popular with families, with a scenic seaside location and a man-made laguna and pebble beach. The 180 spacious and comfortable garden villas are decorated in a simple, rustic style. Each is equipped with a kitchenette, living and dining area, sofa bed, 32-inch flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and a covered outdoor terrace. Upper-category villas offer sea views, hammocks or outdoor hot tubs, and private beach access. The resort offers a huge variety of features: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, free children's and sports activities, restaurants, bars, and a supermarket. Downsides include no minibars in villas, no Wi-Fi access in restaurants or on the beach, and free breakfast only for guests in Superior Villas. Travelers looking for a quieter vacation spot can try the adult-only Melia Coral.
The upscale Melia Istrian Villas is part of a large resort complex popular with families, with a scenic seaside location and a man-made laguna and pebble beach. The 180 spacious and comfortable garden villas are decorated in a simple, rustic style. Each is equipped with a kitchenette, living and dining area, sofa bed, 32-inch flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and a covered outdoor terrace. Upper-category villas offer sea views, hammocks or outdoor hot tubs, and private beach access. The resort offers a huge variety of features: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, free children's and sports activities, restaurants, bars, and a supermarket. Downsides include no minibars in villas, no Wi-Fi access in restaurants or on the beach, and free breakfast only for guests in Superior Villas. Travelers looking for a quieter vacation spot can try the adult-only Melia Coral.
The Sol Garden Istra is an upper-middle-range family-friendly resort set in the Katoro tourist area on Croatia's Istrian coast. A waterpark and a kids' club with extensive facilities make this the most child-friendly hotel in the area. The 198 rooms are bright and modern with furnished balconies and flat-screen TVs, though some bathrooms could use a refresh. Dining options are extensive and include three buffet restaurants and an a la carte option. In addition to an outdoor pool, the hotel has a large spa with a 12-person whirlpool tub, and provides evening entertainment. Travelers without children in tow might want to consider the adult-only Melia Coral.
The Sol Garden Istra is an upper-middle-range family-friendly resort set in the Katoro tourist area on Croatia's Istrian coast. A waterpark and a kids' club with extensive facilities make this the most child-friendly hotel in the area. The 198 rooms are bright and modern with furnished balconies and flat-screen TVs, though some bathrooms could use a refresh. Dining options are extensive and include three buffet restaurants and an a la carte option. In addition to an outdoor pool, the hotel has a large spa with a 12-person whirlpool tub, and provides evening entertainment. Travelers without children in tow might want to consider the adult-only Melia Coral.
