Isabella Island Resort, Valamar Collection
Island stay with meals, pools and beach access included
About this hotel
A short boat crossing from Poreč's old harbour reaches this island resort, a minute's walk from the landing itself, water on the approach standing in for a driveway. The setting is the main draw: pools and direct beach access spread across the island grounds, with the mainland's old town and resort belt both left behind for the length of the stay. Free breakfast and dinner mean the crossing back to the mainland becomes optional rather than a daily necessity, useful for travellers who'd rather stay put once they've arrived. Pet-friendly rooms, a fitness centre and a spa round out a four-star build that sits below its two island neighbours on price while sharing the same water-on-three-sides setting and pine-covered surroundings throughout the grounds.
- Island setting
- Meals included
- Pet-friendly
- Spa and fitness centre
Our take
Isabella Island Resort, Valamar Collection is the island stay I would book off Poreč: it sits on Sveti Nikola island, a minute's walk from the boat landing, with pools, direct beach access, a spa and a fitness centre. Breakfast and dinner are included, rooms are pet-friendly, and parking is free on the mainland side of the crossing. A 9.4 score from 2,122 reviews backs it. Evenings in Poreč's old town depend on the boat.
- ✓Confirm the last boat crossing time before planning any evening in Poreč old town during your stay.
- ✓Take advantage of the included dinner plan at least a few nights, since crossing back nightly adds up in time.
- ✓Pack light for the walk from the boat landing, since the island paths favour pedestrians over wheeled luggage.
Why we love it
- Free breakfast and dinner included
- One-minute walk from the boat landing
- Pet-friendly rooms on the island
- Pools and beach access on-site
Why guests love itChoosing this over the mainland resort belt means trading a car-accessible base for a short boat crossing and water on every side. The meals-included plan removes the pressure to cross back for dinner each night, and the pools and beach access keep the day self-contained on the island. It sits a notch below its two island neighbours in scale and rate, suiting travellers wanting the setting without the fullest five-star build's price.