Hotel Villa Ariston
Opatija, Croatia
Good Hotel Guide Review
This classic seaside resort was popular with the aristocracy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Just outside, this handsome 19th-century villa stands in ‘delightful’ terraced gardens facing the sea. ‘It is almost unspoilt,’ says a visitor, ‘the quality of the workmanship is a delight.’ Others wrote of a ‘fabulous atmosphere’, ‘an excellent stay’. One couple had a room on the attic floor: ‘Plain and a bit brown, but good; it had a lovely view across the bay. The bathroom was well equipped, but the basin had no plug.’ Another couple had a first-floor junior suite: ‘Enormous bedroom with wonderful view, reading room, spacious bathroom with small balcony (and plugs).’ You can bathe in the clear, unpolluted water from a ladder reached down 110 steps. The restaurant is thought excellent, and hotel guests receive a 10% discount. You can walk to town by the Lungomare, a footpath stretching 12 kilometres along the Kvarner Riviera, a popular option with guests. Not much to do in Opatija, but trips can be made to various islands.
Hotel details
Address
Marsala Tita 179
Opatija
51410
Croatia
Telephone
00 385 5127 1379
Bedrooms
10 rooms.
Open
Yes.
Facilities
Air-conditioning, restaurant, terrace, lounge, bar.
Children
Yes, cots and extra beds available.
Dogs
Yes for €10 per day.
Credit cards
All major cards accepted.
Prices
Standard double room from €82–€113, breakfast included.