Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna

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

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Reception
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Katoro 19, Umag, 52470
  • Place, Katoro Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Umag Central ATP Stadion Stella Maris
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, ATP Stella Maris Stadium
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Premium room with balcony sea side

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Balcony

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, Balcony (Park side - connected)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, Balcony (Park side)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic room with balcony park side - Family

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior room with balcony pool side - Family

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Single Room, Balcony (Park side)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room With Balcony Park Side- Extra Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • ATP Stella Maris Stadium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • ACI Marina Umag - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Umag Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Trieste Central Station - 51 min drive
  • Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Konoba Murine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Luna - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kaos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Beach Bar Sol Polynesia - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Saint&Sinner - ‬16 min walk

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.

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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 2 per day)
  • Limited onsite self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 2 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 60.7 mi (104-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 Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna on Jul 17, 2026 start from $332, including 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 13.7 mi (38-min drive) from Portoroz 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 (27-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 2 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 mani/pedis, sports massages, and facials.

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. 82 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 204 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Dilshod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything's ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best barmen on uper pool. We come back becouse of him.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Neil

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
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2/10 Terrible

Morten

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointing experience!

My family and I stayed for three nights and had a disappointing experience. The most important issue was that the A/C was not working properly. We visited in July so the temperature outside exceeded 30 degrees Celcius. Therefore, it was very concerning for us to find out that the temperature in our room was 28 degrees Celcius when we went to sleep. Moreover, I woke up in the middle of the night because the A/C was so noisy that I thought there was a thunderstorm outside. Next morning I contacted the reception and they said that they would reduce the temperature and that the room would be cooler when we returned from the pool in the afternoon. That was, however, not the case. I was in the contact with the reception on several occasions that afternoon/evening and in the end, at 23:15, they offered us to switch rooms. At that time our kids were sleeping so we agreed to switch the following day (our final night). We were told that we got the coolest suite in the hotel but at night the temperature in the sleeping room was 26 degrees Celcius and very humid - so we had another hot night. When I stay at a so-called high-end 4-star resort then the A/C MUST work flawlessly and the 10% price reduction we received cannot make up for the disappointment. In addition to the A/C issues we had all sorts of other bad experiences such as a dirty pool and the fact that we were refused access to the aqua park facilities even though that was emphasized as free in the hotel description.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wir sind immer gerne hier!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Speisesaal war sehr laut
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Amenities
War ein sehr schöner Urlaub;) einfach die Anlage ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen, besonders die Zimmer ;( Wir hatten bei der Ankunft ein Zimmer wi und nicht gefallen hat aus besagten Gründen, wir haben am nächsten Tag ein anderes bekommen das war ok … Essen und Service wirklich sehr gut auch für Kinder …. Die leckeren Pizzas waren immer ein Genuss ;)))
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valentino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles super alles top! Mein schönster urlaub
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles bestens!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Franz

Liked: Staff & service
Schöne Anlage ideal für Kinder mit Pool und Wasserrutschen! Zimmer sind ok aber keine 4 Sterne Kategorie!! Speisen und Getränke leider nur mittelmässig !!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Kristian Strøm

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anbefales på ingen måte

Hotellet er markedsført som firestjerners hotell med utendørs og innendørs svømmebasseng, treningsrom og air condition. Realiteten er dessverre noe annet og hotellet hadde hatt godt av en oppussing. For det første så er air condition-anlegget sentralstyrt, så du må ta til takke med den temperaturen hotellet bestemmer for alle rommene. I vært tilfelle var det 25 grader på rommet de første nettene også kom det seg ned til 24 grader de siste nettene. Hotellet ville ikke gjøre noe med dette. Treningsrommet var altfor varmt og mye av utstyret virket ikke slik det skulle. Vektbelastning kunne for eksempel ikke justeres siden det var boltet fast. Innenførsbassenget hadde de valgt å stenge siden få brukte det. Kjøleskapet på rommet virket ikke, og de mente vi ikke trengte det siden vi også hadde booket et annet rom til barna der det fungerte. Rommet var generelt veldig slitent. Maten på hotellet var bra for barna, men det var ikke noe vi voksne så frem til. Du kunne heller ikke ta med deg noe (vann/frukt etc.) til rommet. Vannet i utebassenget var så kaldt at man knapt kunne bade der, selv om det var over 30 grader ute. I havet like ved var det mye varmere, så hvordan de fikk til dette vet jeg ikke. Hotellet anbefales på ingen måte og jeg forventer en mye høyere standard når en betaler nesten 6000 kroner per natt (for to små rom).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wegen Ferienzeit viele Kinder deshalb laut!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Ole Martin

For dyrt i forhold til hva man får.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poollandschaft samt Rutschen sehr gut. Leider gibt es beim großen Pool nur eine eine Stiege. Beim essen leider sehr laut und etwas hektisch, ist aber der größere des Hotels geschuldet. Essen in Ordnung, Ansonsten empfehlenswert
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Bernhard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer waren nicht wirklich sauber. Viel Staub auf demuth Boden und Spinnenweben an der Decke.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tolles Hotel für den Kurzurlaub, einzig der Pool könnte etwas früher eingelassen werden. Speisenauswahl inkl. Getränke ist ein echtes Plus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MILAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Preisleistung!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Rom

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Schlange stehen zum Abendessen ist Programm. Keine freien Liegen am Pool, erst recht nicht am Strand. Poolwasser recht verschmutzt. Zimmer gut, essen gut
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hakan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hat alles Gepasst
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Amenities
Hat uns sehr gefallen. Danke
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Sven-Oliver Ulrich

Das Personal an der Rezeption war sehr hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend und war bei Anfragen gerne für die Gäste da und hat Lösungen gefunden.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nettes Hotel in der Nähe vom Meer, schöne Zimmer und gute Parkmöglichkeit vorm Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023