Hotel Bevanda

Restaurant Bevanda was a true experience. From the moment we arrived, the elegant and well-kept atmosphere stood out – tasteful, stylish, and perfect for a memorable evening. The food? Simply sensational. The fish was freshly caught, perfectly prepared, and full of flavor. Every dish, from starters to sides, was beautifully presented and delicious. Special mention goes to the exceptionally friendly and professional staff – the waiters were attentive, well-trained, and made us feel genuinely welcome. The wine list is excellent, featuring a great selection of bottles, including many high-quality local wines that paired wonderfully with the seafood. Bottom line: If you’re looking for outstanding food in a refined setting while in Opatija, this is the place to go. We’ll definitely be back!

Great restaurant and view. The beach chairs /umbrellas we were able to rent around the side as the front is for hotel guests. Killer views and great service, this was one of my fav beach clubs in Croatia.

The food at Bevanda is really good, and the price-performance ratio for the dishes themselves is fair. Unfortunately, there was one big downside: at the end, we were charged €7 service fee per person – supposedly for the “table.” We were neither informed about this beforehand nor was it clearly stated on the menu. For me, such a fee is absolutely unusual, and it leaves a very unpleasant aftertaste. It feels like hidden costs or even a bit of a rip-off. Conclusion: Excellent kitchen, but intransparent service – sadly, not a place I would visit again.

We had dinner at the Bevanda restaurant yesterday, and everything was perfect: the food, the service, the wine, and of course the location. We had a young, very attentive waiter who was always there to help. We'd love to come back. - Vanessa ♥️

Had dinner at the restaurent Bevanda. Made pre reservation. Got seated on time. Excellent views of the bay. Ordered basil gnocchi pasta. So soft and delicious. Had glass of red wine. Good service. Good dessert - had Lava cake with icecream. Slight obstruction of view on one side due to temporary construction. Recommended.

If you’re looking for a five-star experience… keep looking. Let’s start with the “parking.” Forget about a covered garage, valet, or anything remotely resembling security. At Bevanda, you park your car right next to the Adriatic Sea and pray Poseidon doesn’t decide to test your insurance coverage overnight. Nothing says luxury like wondering if you’ll need scuba gear just to reach your car. Our “luxury” room? Well, the toilet paper holder was broken (maybe their definition of rustic chic?) and the minibar light was possessed—blinking all night like a nightclub in Ibiza. We had to tape paper over it just to sleep. Five stars indeed. Now, about that breakfast. Imagine a 5-star buffet with million different options… and then erase that image completely. No buffet here, just an a la carte menu with eight “options”: four types of eggs, three smoothies, some chopped fruit, and French toast. Add coffee and two mini croissants (yes, two)—because who needs more when you’re paying hundreds a night, right? To make it even better, the quality declined every day. By day four, it felt like the kitchen was trying to see just how bad eggs can get before guests riot. Amenities? Oh, you mean the single private beach they proudly advertise. Except it was closed for half our stay.. so two days—apparently someone needed to measure it. On the two days it was “open,” the grand offering was a lonely kayak we had to drag into the water ourselves, then drag back out. We even asked one of the staff for help, and he did so grudgingly, cussing under his breath like we’d asked him to move a yacht. And getting into the water? You either leap in like a contestant on Survivor or attempt a death-defying descent down wobbly metal stairs. Luxury, indeed. When we asked about leaving early since they literally removed the only amenity (and the weather was stormy anyway), we were told: sure, you can leave, but you’ll still be paying for all four nights. Their “solution”? A free one-night voucher—valid until December. Because obviously, everyone has unlimited vacation time to come back in winter and sit around at a 5-star “beach hotel” with no pool, no spa, no gym, and nothing to do once summer is over. In short: broken room fixtures, rude staff, mediocre food, no amenities, and a parking situation that doubles as an anxiety exercise. Bevanda may have five stars, but I’d give it one—solely because zero isn’t an option. Will I ever return? Absolutely not. Unless, of course, I develop a strange craving to waste money while being treated like an inconvenience. Five stars? More like five jokes.

Stunning hotel and location. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Breakfast is first class, and we had a delicious evening meal there 😊

The restaurant manager did not let us in, even though the restaurant was empty and there were plenty of free tables.