Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Dobra izbira zajtrka
Ottimo buffet
Hrana, lokacija, ljubaznost osoblja
Schmackhaftes Essen
Die Lage ist gut
Cons:
Prevelika gužva na večerji
Bagno un po' datato
Problemi sa šumom i prokišnjavanjem
Cibo scadente
Die Zimmer sind nicht ganz sauber

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Multiple mentions of issues such as ants in the room and mold in the shower indicate lower cleanliness standards.
Service
8.7
Many positive notes about staff being helpful and polite despite some negative remarks.
Location
8.7
Highlighted as a strong point in several reviews, especially its proximity to the beach.
Room Quality
7.7
Mixed reviews with some mentioning outdated rooms and a few issues, but generally acceptable.
Amenities
8.2
Pool and other amenities received good remarks but noted as needing better maintenance.
Value for Money
8.2
Overall value was considered acceptable for the price, although some felt quality fell short.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Generally good food quality, but some complaints about lack of variety and freshness at times.
Overall Experience
8.7
Guests enjoyed their stays overall, despite some significant proposed improvements.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-23 01:50

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Relaxation
Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna, located in Umag just 250 metres from Aurora Beach, offers a serene escape with a bar, private parking, garden, and terrace. Indulge in air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, promising a comfortable stay.

Leisure and Entertainment
Unwind at the indoor pool, fitness centre, or enjoy evening entertainment at the hotel. For outdoor fun, explore the water park, seasonal outdoor pool, and children's playground. Additionally, guests can engage in activities like table tennis, bike hire, and car hire for a memorable vacation.

Convenient Dining and Nearby Attractions
Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast and savor meals at the on-site restaurant. Explore nearby attractions like Pinna Family Beach and Umag Central ATP Stadion Stella Maris. Book your stay at Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note that all children older than 12, as well as additional adults, can not be accommodated in the rooms at the stated price. They will need to be accommodated at an additional cost. Please refer to children and extra bed section.

Please note that the Aqua Park is open from 15th of June until 15th of September.

Please note that free ice cream, refreshments and snacks are available for kids from 4 - 11,99 years of age at a given time during the day in the period from mid May until mid September. This offer is also available for kids between 12 and 13,99 years old - with additional payment.

Please note, at check-in, guests must provide the credit card used to make the reservation.

Drinks included with dinner 15.07. - 26.09.2026

The 36th edition of ATP tournament Plava laguna Croatia Open Umag will be held from 10 to 19 July 2026 in ATP stadium Goran Ivanišević in Stella Maris. During those periods we expect more ongoing activities and visitors, movements inside and outside of Stella Maris resort and consenquently less peace and harmony than usual.

Access to the fitness center, spa zone, saunas, and whirlpool is permitted for persons over 16 years of age.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Jun 15, 2026 until Tue, Sep 15, 2026
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: PUY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 3115 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Djordje • family_with_children • rs
9
Lep, renoviran hotel sa dosta sadrzaja
Pros:

Hotel je sveže renoviran, soba je prostrana i udobna. Sadržaja ima dosta, bazeni, tobogani, igraonice za decu svih uzrasta, za decu nikada nije dosadno. Recepcija i housekeeping staf na visini svog zadatka. Lokacija hotela odlična, 100m od plaže, koja je peščana što je retkost za Istru. Takodje bih pohvalio i aniamtore u igraonicama.

Cons:

F&B sektor fali motivacije i potrebno je poboljšanje. Doručak i večera vrlo slični svaki dan, bez neke inovativnosti. S obzirom da svake godine dolazimo u Istru, već smo obišli ostale lance hotela koji su daleko sa hranom u odnosu na ovaj hotel. Takodje, a la carte restoran, prosečan. Konobari u baru u lobiju ljubazni, ali ih moraš čekati da se pojave dugo.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Krzysztof • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Bardzo udany pobyt! Hotel jest naprawdę bardzo czysty, pokoje piękne, zadbane i komfortowe. Personel niezwykle miły, pomocny i zawsze uśmiechnięty. Ogromnym plusem jest mnóstwo atrakcji dla dzieci, dzięki czemu najmłodsi ani przez chwilę się nie nudzą. 😊 Cała rodzina spędziła tutaj wspaniały czas. Zdecydowanie polecamy i chętnie wrócimy 🙂

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Emanuel • couple • at
7
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Zoltán • family_with_children • hu
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Günther • family_with_children • at
9
Pros:

Abendbuffet war ausgezeichnet.
Die Anlage insgesamt sehr empfehlenswert.
Liegen und Schirme bei den Pools ausreichend vorhanden.

Cons:

Frühstücksgebäck könnte knusprig sein.
Im Hauptspeisesaal ist es akustisch recht laut.
Die Organisation der Liegen und Schirme am Strand war nicht wirklich ersichtlich.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • family_with_children • at
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • at
10
Cons:

Es war alles perfekt, nur der Außenpool könnte gründlicher gereinigt werden.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family_with_children • de
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • at
10
Pros:

Die ganze Anlage war ein Traum. Personal sehr freundlich, Zimmer, Pool sehr sauber. Essen gut, Auswahl sehr gut für jeden was dabei. Den Kindern hat es sehr gut gefallen das Programm und die Rutschen super. Würden wieder kommen.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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XadiaXa • solo_traveller • it
8
Vacanze 2026
Pros:

Bellissime le piscine e gli scivoli. Discreta la cucina. Buona l'animazione e le sale giochi gratuite. Bellissima l'area jumping. Impossibile annoiarsi.

Cons:

Insufficiente numero di lettini e asciugamani rispetto al numero degli ospiti. Alle 9.30 già non avevano più disponibilità vicino alle piscine più grandi. Spiaggia piccola con poca disponibilità di lettini e ombrelloni.
Ci è stato addebitato una bevanda del frigo bar che non abbiamo mai consumato. Ci è stato detto che probabilmente l'errore è stato fatto dalle donne delle pulizie.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Zoltán • family_with_children • hu
9
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Alexandra • family_with_children • at
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Ovidiu • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Hotel itself, great and several food options, beer and wine included for dinner, helpful personal, big rooms, several things to do with and for kids.

Cons:

Some cleaning around the pools during the day would be nice, as it was messy after some time and the small pools to clean your feet before entering were not functional. But there were the showers around. The bridge over the pool needs to be painted as it had quite some rust.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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BARBARA • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

La posizione ottima, i servizi ottimi per i bambini e per gli adulti. Colazione e cena buone.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Mereuţa • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Sabina • solo_traveller • at
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Eva • family_with_children • sk
10
Veľmi príjemná dovolenka pre rodiny s deťmi
Pros:

Tento hotel hodnotíme veľmi pozitívne. Ponúka naozaj množstvo možností na relax aj zábavu, takže si tu na svoje prídu dospelí aj deti.
Veľkým plusom sú bazény – nájdete tu aj bazén vhodný pre bábätká, ale vybláznia sa tu aj menšie či väčšie deti. K dispozícii je niekoľko toboganov, od menších až po väčšie. Okolo hotela sú tiež krásne ihriská a počas celého dňa funguje niekoľko detských klubov, kde sú pre deti pripravené rôzne aktivity.
K moru je to približne 2 minúty chôdze. Pláž je piesočnatá, síce menšia, ale dá sa prejsť aj ďalej, kde sú kamienky alebo betónové plochy. Jediné, čo by sme odporučili zlepšiť, je obsadzovanie lehátok. Už skoro ráno boli mnohé obsadené uterákmi, pričom niektoré zostali takto nevyužité. Myslíme si, že hotel by mohol po určitom čase nevyužité hotelové uteráky z lehátok odstraňovať.
Mesto Umag je dostupné malým vláčikom, ktorý chodí približne každých 10 minút. Cena je 5 € pre dospelého a 3 € pre dieťa do 10 rokov. Do Umagu sa dá dostať aj pešo, približne za 50 minút, autom je to asi 10 minút. Pri hoteli je však parkovanie trochu náročnejšie.
My sme mali izbu Family a boli sme s ňou veľmi spokojní. Izba bola krásna, čistá a klimatizovaná.
Veľmi sme si pochvaľovali aj jedlo. Mali sme polpenziu a raňajky aj večere boli formou bufetu. Výber bol naozaj veľký a na svoje si príde každý – vrátane vegetariánov či ľudí s rôznymi stravovacími obmedzeniami.
Hotel je veľký, takže treba počítať s väčším množstvom hostí. Napriek tomu sme nikdy nemali pocit, že by bolo prostredie rušivé. Počas raňajok a večere je, samozrejme, rušnejšie, ale s trochou trpezlivosti sa všetko bez problémov zvládne.
Personál bol veľmi milý, ochotný a vždy pripravený pomôcť.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • family_with_children • at
5
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Trzeciak • solo_traveller • at
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee