Maistra Select Island Hotel Istra

Really enjoyed our stay at this lovely hotel in a beautiful location. We had a sea view room on 3rd floor. Well worth the extra cost. As it was the end of season not all the facilities were open which was disappointing but on the other hand it was less busy and peaceful. The food was very good with lots of choice. But unfortunately very manic at times. This was managed by picking our times to dine. Staff were helpful and worked very hard. Would definitely return. Loved the boat transfer to Rovinj. Free and efficient.

We were looking forward to staying at this hotel. We knew it was coming to the end of the season for them so did not expect everything to be open. But on the second night they decided to turn off the air conditioning making the room hot and stuffy (24 to 25 degrees) first of all I thought the it had broken so went to tell the hotel reception. I told by the receptionist that the air conditioning was not working, he said the management decided to switch it off due to it being cooler. I told them it was too warm to sleep under the blankets and if I didn’t I was being eaten by mosquitoes. First of all it felt like he was saying tough, I asked if I could have a thin sheet sent up to my room and then contacted TUI. The next day they sent up a noisy fan that just made things worse. Over the 7 nights I was there I probably had 1 night good sleep. The breakfast was good with good choice. The main meal was ok but got boring quick it was a nice that soft drinks beer and wine was supplied with the food. The island is lovely. The main town Rovinj was gorgeous and I highly recommend visiting there, probably just stay on the main land because if the sea is choppy they warn you the boat may not run and you will be stranded. Also there is so many places to eat and drink you will be spolit. May be this hotel would be better in the summer when fully open but I can also seeing it being very busy. But if I knew they were going to switch off the air conditioning I would have never booked it.

Very good place to stay at, especially as it has it's own 2 little islands. Good food at the buffet (could be better though). There's a boat every hour that takes you to the centre of town in around 15 minutes which is great. Other visitors in there are a bit rude and push everyone to get through to food though. A lot of old people on the island. Spa is great but again, a lot of old and naked people walking without a towel around their waist. But other than that, pretty good place to stay at!

Positives- Smart, modern & clean hotel. Lovely island location. The ferry is free to the mainland of Rovinj which is pretty with lots of cafes, coffee shops & gelato bars. The ‘old town’ part is rustic & interesting. Very picturesque.|Negativities- I wouldn’t recommend going in October as the weather is variable, there is no kayak hire, no cycle hire, no other restaurants open on the island… it’s the end of the season & most things are closed. You cannot get lunch as it’s half board, unless you settle for something from the expensive bar. If you like friendly personal service you’ll not get it here. This hotel is kitted out for large coach loads of Germans who just like to ‘eat & go’. The restaurant at 6:30 is like queuing for school dinners & the food is what you would expect from a hotel with over 300 rooms.

Gorgeous hotel & staff are friendly & helpful. The spa is brilliant! Rooms cleaned everyday. They have obviously recently added a kettle for tea & coffee for guest but no tea or coffee sachets to make one & no sockets where kettle is! But could move . My Advice to hotel is to continue! Best hotel & the food selection is fantastic. Except if your vegetarian very poor selection! Need to work harder on that! I would definitely come here again! Just like to add that Jenny did my full body massage 50mins & a 60min hydrating facial. She was amazing. I have had many many treatments over the years & she rates as one of the best.

This is the second time we have visited this island. This time, we weren't as pleased with the room as before. We were in room 123. Our first night (Saturday), we were shattered and went to bed about 9.30 but we were kept awake by the disco on the ground floor, the following morning I asked politely if we could be moved to an alternative room, the man on reception said he'd get back to me....he never did. We were only there for a week, so we didn't push it. The food is always lovely, this time we used the dining area on the opposite side, it was calmer and never as busy as the main one. We got our drinks and some food from there bit also walked through to the main area as there's more choice. The smaller island is a naturist beach, too, but it's mixed (which seems a little odd) The ferry to the mainland is regular and on time and has no charge to guests on the island. We used the gym while there, which was always clean, tidy, and adequate air-conditioning. Staff were friendly and attentive. All in all, we enjoyed our stay there. We won't go back but have been twice and want to visit other areas of Croatia.

Third visit to this beautiful hotel set on its own island. Free ferry boat from 2 stops in the town to the hotel. We had 1st floor bedroom overlooking the pool & sea just lovely. Food was plentiful & wide choice available but lukewarm. Very crowded in all 3 rooms as weather had turned cold & wet & outside eatting areas had been closed. A couple of nights no tables available at 7pm, ok for us to wait but families with small children it wasn't fair. Also 3 nights they ran out of ehite wine ( included in the price) 1 night the tap was out of order & main room had run out of glasses. No way to order a glass of wine to have with your meal when the wine taps stopped working. When the outdoor garden eatting area was open, people would hog the tables all night drinking free wine & beer. This wasn't helped by the bar prices been extortionate. Far too expensive which resulted in empty bars. Just people after dinner playing cards & board games but not drinking. Much cheaper to catch the ferry into town & drink in the bars there. Wouldwe visit again? Not sure the lukewarm food & expensive drink prices put us off.

The stunning backdrop of Rovinj gives this hotel the wow factor. The 10 minute ferry ride from the port to the island is a pleasure. The hotel is well maintained, the rooms have everything you need, plenty of hot water, the towels a bit old but a small gripe. We were only there three nights but the food was decent every day with local wine and beer included with the meals, plenty of choice at the buffet plus a couple of on site restaurants too. Loads of sun beds, pool towels available and pool bar and great to walk around the island and see the hotel from different angles.|My one disappointment was the staff; unusually they were not particularly friendly. I don't know if they had season fatigue as it was September but our first evening I was met with a young girl speaking to me in German as I went in for dinner . When I clearly didn't understand what she meant, she just raised her voice and continued in German, got hold of my wrist and pushed the hotel wrist band on to the scanner in front of her: no explanation from her Manager either who was clearly standing next to her.. No one at reception on check in had mentioned the need for this when entering the restaurant and I don't speak German; felt rather rude. The bar staff were off hand too; when we asked if we could order some food we were told to sit outside and wait until someone came to take our order! When we went to collect pool towels, the guy told us to wait, no explanation of what we were waiting for as they were in front of him. His colleague arrived after about 5 mins and gave us the towels?!|I think we are used to Croatians being so friendly ( our 4th visit to the country) so it was a shame but no point dwelling on the bad.|To end on a positive note, one thing we loved was the viewing tower on the island which gave wonderful views. We went up 5 times in three days and didn't see another soul doing the same, such a shame as there's a bench at the top too so can sit and take in the scenery.