Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free water park

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Exterior
Lobby
Balcony view
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Katoro 19, Umag, 52470
  • Katoro Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Umag Central ATP Stadion Stella Maris
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • ATP Stella Maris Stadium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Trieste (TRS-Friuli Venezia Giulia)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Balcony

  • 559 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, Balcony (Park side - connected)

  • 700.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, Balcony (Park side)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Room, Balcony, Poolside (Connected)

  • 710.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium room with balcony sea side - Connected

  • 710.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Classic Single Room, Balcony (Park side)

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium room with balcony sea side

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Room, Balcony, Poolside

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Umag

Seaside stay .Stay at this Umag hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Katoro Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Umag Central ATP Stadion Stella Maris. ATP Stella Maris Stadium and ACI Marina Umag are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Katoro Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Umag Central ATP Stadion Stella Maris - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • ATP Stella Maris Stadium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • ACI Marina Umag - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Umag Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Trieste (TXB-Trieste Train Station) - 46 min drive
  • Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spritz Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Destino Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Disoteque Planet - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Boat - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zambi Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free water park
Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna offers its guests a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and an outdoor tennis court. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Umag hotel is smoke free.

  • 293 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna offers 293 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 75-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bidets and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 1.50 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 75-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 11 and February 08.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: EUR 1.50 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.

Property is also known as

Sol Garden Istra Hotel Umag
Sol Garden Istra Hotel
Sol Garden Istra Umag
Hotel Sol Garden Istra Plava Laguna Umag
Hotel Sol Garden Istra Plava Laguna
Sol Garden Istra Plava Laguna Umag
Sol Garden Istra Plava Laguna
Sol Garden Istra
Garden Istra Plava Laguna Umag
Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna Umag
Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna Hotel
Hotel Sol Garden Istra For Plava Laguna
Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna Hotel Umag

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna to the airport?

Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna is 55.6 mi (75-min drive) away from the Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna?

As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna on Jun 1, 2025 start from $144.79, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna.

How close is Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Katoro Beach and 2.2 mi (8-min drive) from Umag Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna offer free breakfast?

Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Riviera (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 1.50 per day.

Does Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna have a pool?

Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna features an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 11 to February 08.

Does Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, hot stone massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna to downtown Umag?

Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna is 0.3 mi away from Katoro.

Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 197 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Neil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could be. Better.

3 night business trip. Restaurant disappointing and menus dirty, I was very surprised to see this given how clean the hotel is. Hotel far too warm. Would not stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best barmen on uper pool. We come back becouse of him.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shavit

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tone

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
,beste
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rositka

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Andrej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zlatko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balcony sea view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

zeljko

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Iztok

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matjaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Marek, Slovakia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing holiday full of great activities

We enjoyed with our small kids several swimming pools with tubes, club for kids, sport activities for adults and interesting evening animations (musical, magician etc).

8/10 Good

R.c., Hong kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Room does not provide kettle for making hot water. Somewhere inconvenient to tea-lover!

6/10 Okay

D, Canada

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It would be good in summer

Recently booked the hotel based upon the wonderful photos of their outdoor area, pools, etc. Emailed the hotel in advance to ask if outdoor pools were opened and no responses. Arrived with 2 kids saddened to see emptied pools outdoors and essentially the main reason for the long trip gone. Small indoor pool was jammed full of people. Food was good value for money. Staff was very efficient and pleasant. Absolutely no mention of the pools closed or seasonal factors on their websites.

6/10 Okay

Barney, Sydney NSW, Australia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Expensive for what you get

The hotel had no feel and was very worn. It was very loud and busy. Not enough parking for the number of hotel rooms so you had to park a long way away.

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Family Fun

This hotel had the potential to be fives all the way, but unfortunately they don't maintain items very well. Furniture was stained, towels were stained, even the napkins at dinner were worn very thin. The meals were cafeteria, buffet style, which we all enjoyed. The variety of food offered made it nice to try new things, but know there was something you could always rely on. The pools and slides were fun for all, and the kids enjoyed the kids only items! Overall, we probably would go back. The staff was very quick to make the sofa bed for us, and in general it was a great experience, just a bit under maintained!

10/10 Excellent

Emery, New Mexico US, and Rijeka HR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

pleasant 3 day weekend...

Hotel was nothing special, well traveled and busy. The bed was great, really comfortable and the pillows and blankets were the best you could ask for. Me, my wife, and 2.5 year old daughter had no problem having a good nights sleep. The pool was great, not so busy and everyone having a good time. We were staying during the winter so we could only use the indoor pool. The outdoor pools looked great and im sure in the summer they are a popular place to be. The breakfast was excellent and couldnt ask for more. They even had soya milk and rice milk. Not something you see all the time. As far as other meals we dined in Umag and have to say there are some great deals on really amazing food in the city center. Drinks in the lobby bar were also cheap in price. A 0.5 liter beer will put you back about 20 KN or around 4$ all desserts were priced at 17KN or around 3.5$ which isnt bad for a hotel. Its only a small walk to the beach which sits dirrectly across the street from the building (less than 5 minutes). I wanted to talk about others that had complained. I got MORE than I paid for and really enjoyed it. I dont think you can get any better than this at this price. You wont find Champane at breakfast and if thats what you want then you need to dig just a bit deeper into your pockets and go to a more expensive more luxurious hotel. I almost forgot they have an arcade on the level floor with a few pinball machines and about 6 arcade games. It was expensive but a treat to say the least

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to relax!

This was a great resort for us. We went in the autumn when it wasn't completely full and it was nice and relaxing. Their buffet breakfast was great but the dinner left a lot to be desired and there aren't many options for dinner in the near vicinity so I recommend having dinner in town before retiring. There is a cute little tourist train that takes you to old town several times a day so even the distance from town is not inconvenient. In addition, we got a wonderful value rate in the offseason and really enjoyed the fact that our room had a balcony to enjoy the crisp fall air.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles bestens!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024