Maistra Select Island Hotel Katarina
An old castle built into the hotel, facing Rovinj's Old Town
About this hotel
Hotel Katarina occupies its own island directly opposite Rovinj's historic core, the second largest in the Rovinj Archipelago and distinctive for the historical remains of an old castle integrated into the hotel itself, giving it a touch of the Austro-Hungarian era. Mediterranean vegetation, promenades and 19th-century parks surround the property, with views over the town, the Zlatni Rt park forest and the rest of the archipelago from several vantage points. Two restaurants cover dining, and rooms carry a balcony, private bathroom and views over the garden. Activities on offer include aerobics, live music, walking tours, tennis and water sports, with entertainment staff running the season's programme, and a beachfront terrace with sun terrace and balcony space rounds out the outdoor side.
- Own-island setting
- Historical castle remains
- Two restaurants
- Entertainment programme
Our take
Good for families wanting an island stay with genuine historical character, the old castle remains a real point of difference from the newer beachfront hotels along the mainland. Facing the Old Town directly means the view alone justifies the boat crossing. Travellers wanting to step straight from their room onto Rovinj's mainland streets should book there instead, since this address is defined by its island setting.
- ✓Walk the island's 19th-century park paths for the view back toward Rovinj's Old Town
- ✓Book a garden-view room if the castle history matters more than a sea view
- ✓Join the entertainment programme's walking tour for the castle's Austro-Hungarian background
Why we love it
- Historical castle integrated into the hotel
- Direct views over Rovinj's Old Town
- Two on-site restaurants
- Mediterranean gardens and 19th-century parks
Why guests love itThe old castle woven into the hotel is the kind of detail that makes an island stay feel genuinely different from a mainland beach hotel, and the view back toward Rovinj's Old Town across the water is hard to beat at sunset. The 19th-century park paths give a quiet counterpoint to the beachfront terrace's activity programme, and having two restaurants on site means dinner doesn't hinge on the last boat back. Rooms are comfortable rather than lavish, with the setting doing most of the work.