Curated luxury hotels in Croatia

Originally a historic castle from the 15th century situated on the shores of Lake Wörth, the romantic Hotel Schloss Leonstain offers an award-winning restaurant and a spa area with pampering massage treatments and free sauna.

Guests can also relax on the private LEON Beach, lying on the sun loungers or sampling culinary treats of the beach club restaurant. The elegant Schlossbar serves an exquisite selection of drinks.

Stylishly decorated, all rooms feature a flat-screen TV. Each en-suite bathroom is provided with bathrobes and beach towels. Some units also contain a balcony or a garden terrace. Wi-Fi is available for free.

Green fees to golf courses in the surrounding area can be purchased on site at reduced prices.

Only a 15-minute drive from Klagenfurt Airport, Hotel Schloss Leonstain offers an airport shuttle for a charge. E-bikes can also be rented, while bicycles are offered free of charge. Free private parking is also possible on site.

Dating back to the 12th century, Burg Deutschlandsberg is located amid the rolling hills of South-Western Styria and offers you modern rooms with antique pieces of furniture, gourmet cuisine and a spa area.

Surrounded by vineyards, each room offers free wired internet access, anti-allergenic beds, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

The restaurant of Burg Deutschlandberg was awarded 14 GaultMillau points and serves fine cuisine including Styrian specialities.

During summer you can spend relaxing hours in the herb garden and on the sunbathing terrace overlooking Deutschlandsberg.

A typical Buschenschank wine tavern can be reached on foot in just 2 minutes. The Weinebene Ski Area is 20 km away. Within a 5-minute drive you can reach the Bad Gams Lake and a pumpkin seed oil mill. The Frauental Golf Course is 2 km away.

Hotel Alpengasthof Hochegger features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Klippitztorl. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, hot tub, and hammam, as well as a bar.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Pizza and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Hotel Alpengasthof Hochegger offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

Klagenfurt Airport is 63 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at EUROPÄISCHER HOF Aktivhotel & Spa in Bad Gastein, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 4-minute walk from GC Gastein and a 3-minute drive from Nikolauskirche. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gastein Vapor Bath and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Gasteiner Museum.

With a stay at Hotel Boite in Borca di Cadore, you'll be in a provincial park, just steps from Dolomites and a 3-minute drive from San Vito di Cadore Ski Area. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Faloria Cable Car and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Resort.

Located at 1,300 metres above sea level on an alpine meadow in Sankt Lorenzen in the Lesach Valley, Almwellness Hotel Tuffbad Superior offers a 2,000 m² spa area with an outdoor hot tub, 11 different saunas, and an indoor pool. Free WiFi is available.

The Almwellness Hotel offers rooms with a seating area, satellite TV and a bathroom with a double washbasin. All rooms are decorated with natural wood and furnished in traditional Alpine style.

A wide range of treatments and activities such as yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong, and Nordic walking is offered.

Hotel Tuffbad has a bar and a restaurant which serves local, organic cuisine, as well as the hotel’s own mineral water. Half-board includes a buffet breakfast, a lunch buffet featuring various soups and salads, and a 5-course dinner. On Thursdays and Sundays, a buffet with specialities is available for dinner.

There is free public parking on site. The Obertilliach Ski Area is 14 km away.

A stay at Hotel Diamond places you in the heart of Riccione – a 2-minute drive from Viale Ceccarini and 9 minutes from Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. This family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Rimini Beach and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Viale Vespucci.

When you stay at Hotel Garden Sea in Caorle, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Caorle East Beach and Adriagolf. This beach hotel is 28.6 mi (46 km) from Bibione Beach and 26.1 mi (42 km) from Bibione Thermae.

Fantinello Hotel is right on the beach in Caorle, near Lungomare Trieste. Surrounded by its private park, it offers 1 outdoor pool with jacuzzi, tennis courts and a mini-golf course. Parking is free.

Rooms and suites at Fantinello Hotel offer air conditioning, satellite TV and a private balcony overlooking the large park.

The rate includes one parasol and 2 deck chairs per room.

The Fantinello's restaurant serves typical regional cuisine, including fresh fish and meat specialities.

Leisure facilities include bike rental and games room.

Located on the beachfront in Caorle, Hotel Savoy is right opposite its own private beach area and has an outdoor swimming pool. It also offers free parking.

All rooms have modern décor and boast a private bathroom, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and a terrace or balcony overlooking the Adriatic Sea. A work desk is also available.

The restaurant at Savoy Hotel serves a wide variety of dishes, including fish and meat specialities. You can start your day with a sweet and savoury buffet breakfast, which is served in the breakfast hall with a small terrace.

The private beach is equipped with 1 parasol and 2 sun loungers per room. A hot tub and a fitness room are available, and the swimming pool is surrounded by sun loungers.

Central Caorle is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The world-famous city of Venice is 80 km away. A shuttle service to Venice and Treviso Airports is available upon request.

A stay at Riva Palace Hotel places you in the heart of Grado, within a 15-minute walk of Spiaggia G.I.T. Grado and Basilica of Sant'Eufemia. This spa hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Spiaggia Costa Azzurra and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Grado Golf Club.

When you stay at Hotel Villa Arausana & Antonina in Vodice, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Parish Church of St. Cross and Vodice Harbor. This beach hotel is 20.5 mi (33 km) from Krka National Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Church of Our Lady of Carmel.

Situated in Leutschach, 27 km from Maribor Train Station, Tscheppe Lang-Gasthof features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The hotel has a sauna and a tour desk.

At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms at Tscheppe Lang-Gasthof are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

Guests at Tscheppe Lang-Gasthof will be able to enjoy activities in and around Leutschach, like hiking and cycling.

Newly opened in winter 2012, Alpinhotel Pacheiner is situated on the Gerlitzen Alp at over 1,900 metres above sea level. It offers ski-to-door access, a gym, a spa area with a sauna and panoramic mountain views, a model aeroplane centre with a workshop, and an observatory.

Guests can enjoy swimming in Lake Ossiach, which can be reached with a 20-minute cable car ride.

The Pacheiner Alpinhotel also features a playground for children, a sun terrace, and recreation grounds. The on-site restaurant serves a rich selection of Austrian and international dishes. Half-board includes a rich buffet breakfast and a 5-course dinner, while in summer, an afternoon snack with homemade cakes, is furthermore offered.

Furnished in a modern Alpine style, the rooms and suites come with a balcony overlooking the mountains, a flat-screen TV, and a modern bathroom with bathrobes and a hairdryer. Apartments also feature a kitchenette and an open fireplace.

Gerlitzen Ski Area offers 60 km of ski runs and there are 15 different cable cars available. The hotel has a heated ski storage room.

Das Liftplatzl is situated directly next to the Speiereck Cable Car and features an on-site ski school and a ski equipment hire. Guests enjoy a sauna and free WiFi.

All of the modern units come with at least 1 bathroom, a sofa and wooden floors. Most units offer a balcony or a terrace with panoramic mountain views and most await guests with a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette.

The on-site Franz Josef Eatery Restaurant offers meals from 11:00 until 21:00. It serves Austrian cuisine and offers pizza as well.

Guests can store ski equipment in a room on site and in good snow conditions, Das Liftplatzl can also be directly reached from the ski slopes.

The Aineck Ski Lift and the Königswiesen Cable Car can both be reached within 7 minutes by car. Free private parking is available and shuttle services are provided upon request.

When you stay at Hotel Korkyra in Vela Luka, you'll be by the sea and 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from Korcula Old Town. This beach hotel is 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Stari Grad Plain and 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Jerolim Beach.

Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout, Hotel Diana is set in Valdobbiadene’s centre. It offers a garden, free parking on site and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.

With air conditioning, the classic-style rooms all come with a satellite TV and work desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer.

A sweet and savoury breakfast is offered daily.

A bus, with direct links to Treviso, stops 100 metres from Diana Hotel. Venice is 70 km away.

Located in Montegrotto Terme, Terme Petrarca is in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of Stadio Euganeo and Prato della Valle. This family-friendly hotel is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Scrovegni Chapel.

A stay at Hotel Neptun – Lifeclass Hotels & Spa, Portorož places you in the heart of Piran, within a 5-minute walk of Casino Riviera and Portoroz Beach. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Termaris Water Park and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Obzidna Ulica.

With a stay at Suite Hotel Maestrale, you'll be centrally located in Riccione – a 2-minute drive from Viale Ceccarini and 9 minutes from Rimini Beach. This hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Rimini Fiera Expo Center.