San Canzian Hotel and Residences, an SLH Hotel

Stunning GEM of a small luxury hotel! What used to be a very small little village is now an awesome small series of villas and rooms creating warm, unique and very picturesque setting. With lots of space to roam you never feel cramped and yet it always feels inviting. ||The staff is very much on top of its game thanks to its GM , Dragan (who smartly is keeping an eye on the property constantly during your stay). We also had the pleasure of working with the Front Desk Manager - Luciana before and during our stay and she helped us create an incredible bespoke itinerary for me and my husband. And a shout out to Petra who was also very quick to find options for us. ||There was freak rain storm that forced a change of plans and lucky for me I was able to book a massage in their cozy and very beautiful spa with Maja! She is another terrific member of the San Canzian. ||The food is also great- especially the sun dried tomato and cheese frittata (served with flowing prosecco). ||We will definitely be repeat guests!!

A truly unforgettable experience! The location is absolutely perfect, offering both peace and breathtaking surroundings. The rooms are beautifully designed, just like the rest of the estate – stylish, comfortable, and full of character. What really sets this place apart is the incredible staff: warm, professional, and impressively knowledgeable. A special mention goes to the amazing young team in the restaurant – their energy and attention to detail made every meal a joy. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully curated. Can’t wait to come back!

Perfect. Would highly recommend and will go again. Plan to spend time at the pool and Spa - book a massage. Charming bar, close to several wineries.

The dining options are inflexible. It is impossible to expect guests to opt for fine dining daily. There should be other options to encourage guests to remain at San Canzian.Although the food served at the hotel restaurant is up to scratch the portions are too small.

Amazing place, superb food and service. Staff was very acommodating and ready to assist. Restaurant servers very responsive and service speed very fast for a such an upscale place. There is a very small Spa on the grounds but very cozy and nice to use.

Tucked into the Istrian hillside like a secret whispered between ancient olive groves, San Canzian Hotel & Residences redefines serenity—not through grandeur, but through precision wrapped in soul. From the moment you arrive, there’s a quiet choreography at play. Petra at reception welcomes you with the warmth of someone who sees people, not guests, and Maria in the restaurant guides each meal with gentle joy and intuition. Staff are everywhere, yet somehow invisible, moving with grace and impeccable timing. The atmosphere they create is one of calm—not managed, but felt. You step out for a walk, and without a sound or sign, your room is cleaned and restored to peace. At night, a hand-delivered bedtime story awaits, gently unfolding Istria’s layered history. You wake slowly, with the sun filtering in and a chorus of birdsong easing you into the day. Manager Dragan ocassionally strolls the grounds with a caretaker’s eye, and from your terrace, you might glimpse wild deer or boar crossing a vineyard, hear nearby farm hens, or share a moment with a local elder offering a knowing nod. The grounds breathe, and so do you. The views sweep from vineyard to sea, and in that stillness, “fjaka” finds you—that Croatian surrender to the sweet pleasure of doing nothing. Then comes release: a world-class massage from the in-house yoga and wellness guide, more restoration than treatment. At Luciano, the on-site Michelin-level restaurant, precision dining meets hyper-local ingredients—everything sourced from nearby farms, gardens, or the sea, and prepared with restraint, respect, and exceptional technique. With plans to expand in 2026—to include a sprawling sister wellness retreat—it's clear that in lieu of its luxury offerings, SC plans to maintain its Istrian charm as a deserving Small Luxury Hotels of The World. Everything here flows with “pomalo”—take it slow, move with care, let it all come to you. We don't do luxury often, but when we do...it's places like San Canzian that remind me why it's worth dipping my toes in luxury every now and then. Hvala vam iz srca za mir koji ste utkali u svaki trenutak. (Thank you from the heart for the calm you’ve woven into every moment.) Sincerely, J+R

Calm, lovely, neat and elegant place|Very good restaurant with a talented chef & original wine list (both local and international)|Multiple areas across the residence to keep away from other guests |Great personnel overseeing all amenities

Wonderful hotel, wonderful amenities and setting, with great staff. But the most disappointing restaurant at a five star hotel that I’ve ever encountered