Valamar Isabella Villas

Fantastic high-level place for a top holiday with or without kids. For demanding families or if you want to amaze your lover, the island is big and diverse enough to have a 1 week holiday with different activities every day. If you stay 2 weeks, you still don't get bored, as you can visit Istra and go different places every day. The boat really goes up an down all the time, so you don't have to plan, just go. The entire island is tailored for the demanding guest, meaning the villas and rooms are top quality already at 4 stars. The 5 star villas (called V Level) and hotel (Miramare) are actually of same build quality but more expensive mostly because they have a more private and closed placing, with some villas being bigger and having big private infinity pools right at the beach front. This is all great, but more for adults. The kids won't enjoy that part of the island, as the beaches are rocky and not suitable/safe for kids below 10-12 years. The sweetest beaches and pools for kids are at the main hotel and near the 4 star villas. So, even if you are demanding and want only the best, and have small kids, go for the 4 star villas - you will be entirely satisfied. The villas almost all have sea view but some have a lesser view, but are closer to the beaches and pools instead. Those with the best sea view are on the upper hill, so you have to walk quite far uphill, which can be annoying at super hot weather. All on the island is top quality and it is very apparent that outsiders don't come often, so all is as new. The walkways, night lights, playgrounds, all is just a great experience. And the island is not small at all! It has even an enchanted forest where you can get lost for a short while... At night the island is very peaceful and the beaches are empty, so you can have some "quality time" ;) on the beach at night, no problem.... The staff is mostly top quality as well. The services all top. The food is absolutely highest level in the 5 star amenities, but 4 star is great as well, having ups and downs from very good to top. So we will come back for sure, and will go in 4 stars for sure, as the 5 star doesn't justify (in our view) the price difference, which can be big. Although, you get sun roofs for your car at 5 star, while if you have a 4 star reservation, your car will be under the hot sun for those 1-2 weeks.

After re-booking several times due to Covid-19 we were lucky to end up at the Isabella Resort. We enjoyed the stay very much, were impressed by the quality of the resort and the entire experience, last but not least due to the excellent staff.

It was our third time at the valamar Isabella and we always love to come back. The island and the hotel are fantastic and the view of the city and the sea is unforgettable.

We have been 8 times at Valamar Island. We will come back next year.

This is like a paradise on Earth. Perfect for passive or active vacation. The staff is most helpful and polite. Perfect for families. Highly recommended!