Boutique & Design Hotel Navis

Got off the shuttle, dropped my bag, and instantly thought “yeah, this is the vibe.” Room had that crisp, minimal design but still felt warm, like someone knew what good sleep looked like. Balcony looked over the sea and by sunset I was just standing there, wind messing up my hair, sipping wine like I’d planned it that way. Breakfast was fresh and simple, no buffet chaos, and staff treated you like a regular human, not a walking euro sign. The promenade is right there, so I could wander into town in seconds. Spa was quiet and exactly what my tight shoulders needed. Didn’t overthink it, just enjoyed being there.

Splendid location, perfect views from all rooms with balconies... hospitable staff and very nice breakfasts. However, there is a downside. The standard for recently built hotels of that category and price should be a level better. Rooms and bathrooms are too small, and, what is even more critical, are designed at a level below the usual standard. One washbasin only?!? Low-level equipment... Pity, because all other important moments of truth are more than satisfying.

Perfect Hotel with perfect service. Rooms are nice and every room with sea view. Absolutely recommended. 10 minutes walking distance from a small village with restaurants and bars. The Hotel restaurant is perfect for breakfast.

My husband and I stayed here for five nights on a nostalgia trip to several of my childhood holiday haunts. It proved to be a fantastic choice! The hotel is quirky in every respect. It is just the right size (about 40 rooms) – intimate but not in any way intrusive. Every single staff member was genuinely warm and super-friendly and we felt pampered and almost part of the family! In fact, we learned that the Navis was actually family-owned and got to chat briefly to the owner ourselves. He also runs an olive-oil business and we received a bottle of olive oil as a parting gift. A lovely touch!|Our room was modern and we had the most beautiful view of Kvarner Bay and the Adriatic Sea from our balcony on the fourth floor. While there was no kettle in the room, there was an excellent Nespresso machine with regular refills being provided. Another minor niggle was the shower above the bath (luckily, we are both fit enough to climb into the bath but it could be an issue for somebody with mobility issues). |The parking garage under the hotel was unfortunately way too small for our rental SUV (not our choice of vehicle!) so we parked on the slope right outside the hotel. |We loved the pool terrace and beach area which always had plenty of sunbeds. Knowing Croatia well, we were prepared for having to climb down a ladder into the crystal-clear sea (there is also a very small pebbly bay but you’d need swim shoes to go into the water there). We both got great massages from Alma, definitely the best of our holiday! It is a little bit peculiar that in order to access the sun terrace, guests have to walk through the spa – which is not conducive to creating a tranquil atmosphere in the spa.|The Navis’ restaurant is simply outstanding (separate review). We enjoyed one superb dinner on the terrace. The included breakfast buffet was great and offered a lovely variety of dishes. I especially loved the fresh breads and pastries (the cheesecake and cinnamon strudel were to die for!). The fruit and cereal selection was a little bit limited and it was difficult to find fresh milk for the cereals. They also offer a very good selection of cooked egg dishes which are ordered a la carte but are included in the breakfast.|The cleaning ladies were great and very prompt in the morning.|As others have remarked, the hotel’s location is perfect for accessing Opatija’s 12-km coastal promenade and you are spoilt for choice for lovely restaurants in walking distance (our favourite was Mandrac in Voskolo).|If we ever return to Istria, we would not hesitate for a second to choose the Navis again as the perfect base!

Absolutely wonderful hotel in a stunning location, greeted on arrival with a warm smile and an immediate immersion into a lap of tranquility. The team are exceptional, every little detail has been thought of, every room (including the sauna) has a stunning sea view, kayaks and paddle boards for hire to tickle your fancy, and the food is simply outstanding - fresh and bursting with flavour. Highly recommended!

Very nice hotel at a super location. Everybody is very nice and they have a great service. Breakfast buffet is awesome! Filip is the best waiter ever and very attentive. Give that man a raise! 😄

For us, Narvis is always the perfect stopover when traveling further into Croatia – truly a must. The pier by the beautiful sea and the fresh fish served in the evenings are unforgettable. As interior enthusiasts, we especially love the Prostoria design, which makes the place even more special.

We spent a wonderful weekend at this place. Highly recommended!! Place is amazing, great views, food and great staff!!! There is a nice walk from the hotel to Volosko and onwards (7 km), right by the sea. We rent paddle board at the hotel and also a boat. The hotel took care about everything. Boat was delivered at the hotel. So it was fantastic! The food outstanding, one of the best breakfast I had, plenty hot dishes to choose a la carta Congratulations to Davor & Filip !!!! And also to Dejan & Dragana at reception Thanks a lot for this amazing weekend!!!