Valamar Crystal

The Hotel is modern, clean and very comfortable, and the bedrooms are spacious, well-appointed, and quiet. Our room was on the 4th floor overlooking the gardens, and we had the benefit of sun on the balcony throughout the afternoon and early evening. We had a fridge, and a safe, and the bathroom had both shower and bathtub. The standard of cleanliness was exemplary in both public and private areas, and all the Staff were friendly, helpful and willing to offer assistance in any way they could. The public areas are spacious, with plenty of seating inside and out, and the gardens and pool areas are well maintained and tidy. The walk through the grounds to the shoreline, and along the waterfront to Porec town, is a delight, with lovely views and plenty of seating, and there is even a little land train to bring you back if you don't wish to walk.There are ferry trips to various destinations from Porec, and I would recommend the one to Rovinj. The restaurant Staff are most friendly, and accommodating, and the food is varied, plentiful, and well-cooked. All in all, a very relaxing, and satisfying experience,and we will be returning.

This was our second visit to Croatia having previously visited Dubrovnik. In all respects Crystal Hotel compares favourably with many we have visited, spotlessly clean throughout, comfortable rooms with modern well equipped bathroom; probably one of the best pools (salt water) we have ever experienced, spacious pool area with an adjacent shaded garden away from the pool for those wanting to just relax; helpful friendly staff, particularly in the restaurant. For those who, like me, like to swim in the sea there are numerous places with a few minutes walk, no sand though, just spotlessly clean rocks and platforms provide easy access to the crystal clear water. Having had such excellent hotel food on our previous visit to Croatia we decided to stay on a half board basis and we not disappointed because the restaurant was exceptional, not once did we feel the need to venture elsewhere to find something to eat. A large varied selection of excellent food served buffet style for both breakfast and evening meal that I felt would satisfy all tastes and appetites. Crystal Hotel in conveniently located on the outskirts of Porec, 15-20 minute walk along a waterfront path with a ferry or novelty train as an alternative. I booked direct with the hotel who arranged airport transfer (not free) and Nina provided an exceptional concierge service for trips and advice, seemed nothing was too much trouble. Booked flights direct with Jet2. Already considering returning and will do so at some point without a moments hesitation, thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and could not fault anything.