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Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal

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Room for 2+3 | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Brulo 2, Porec, 52440
  • Brulo Beach
    5 min walk
  • Porec Marina
    16 min walk
  • Decumanus Street
    5 min drive
  • Pula (PUY)
    46 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room for 2

  • 215 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room for 2+1 | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Room for 2+1

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room for 2+2

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room for 2

  • 215 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room for 2+3 | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Room for 2+3

  • 431 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Porec

With a stay at Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal in Porec (Brulo), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Brulo Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Aquacolors Porec. .This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Porec Marina and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Marafor Square.

What's nearby

  • Brulo Beach - 5 min walk
  • Porec Marina - 16 min walk
  • Aquacolors Porec - 4 min drive
  • Aqua Golf Porec - 5 min drive
  • Spadici Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pula (PUY) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Viale - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Obala - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar Jedro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tradizione - ‬18 min walk
  • Bistro Vista

About this property

Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal

Luxury Porec hotel in Brulo with free parking
Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal offers 223 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

15 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor tennis courts are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 223 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner or brunch at SUNNY RESTAURANT, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
SUNNY RESTAURANT - This buffet restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • SUNNY RESTAURANT

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor tennis courts
  • 2 indoor tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1970
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

Hotel Valamar Crystal
Valamar Crystal
Valamar Crystal Hotel
Valamar Crystal Hotel Porec
Valamar Crystal Porec
Kristal Hotel Porec
Kristal Hotel Valamar Crystal

Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 117 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can't comment on the hotel itself because I didn't get to stay there. I showed up at this hotel after another Valamar property in the center of town didn't have the room available that I booked. Hotels.com rebooked me here. When I arrived, the front desk told me they didn't know why hotels.com booked me there as they only had a room for 1 night, not 2. The suggestion was to just see if they could put me somewhere else in the morning. I had them move me to yet a 3rd Valamar property that could accommodate me for both nights. It was a pretty terrible experience and I won't stay at a Valamar property any time soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Robert, Vicenza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Porec Aug 16
I was disappointed in my stay at the Crystal. The room was large but the bedding and bath linens were not of 4 star quality. Had problems with pre-paid reservation. It showed up as not having been paid. This was at check in but it was not corrected 3 days later at check out! Food was plentiful but not as good as it could have been. The mattress was terrible and the pillows were "dead". Some water damage in the bathroom (rm 220). Overall the staff was courteous and pleasant. I will look for alternatives the next time I visit Porec.

8/10 Good

Dave, Watford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel in extensive grounds
We had a good stay at this comfortable hotel. Arrived at 11 am but check-in not available until 2 pm, so had to find something to do for 3 hrs (walked to the beach and took lunch at local bar). Porec is a 30 minute walk but for those less able there is a land train costing approx £1 each way. Our room was very clean with plenty of room for three of us. Hotel is secluded and has good facilities - pool, bar, grounds. Entertainment in the evening is not a strong point. Staff were very attentive, helpful and friendly. Restaurant served good breakfasts and in the evenings a good selection of salads, fish dishes, main meals and desserts. Porec is a lovely town with many shops and restaurants and a busy harbour ie boat tours, fishing trips etc.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely holiday, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
We had a lovely time at the Valamar Crystal. It is a 20-25 minute walk along the sea front to Porec. The food was excellent with buffets to suit all tastes. The pool and other facilities were very good and the service was excellent. the room was very comfortable and clean.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay overall
Overall a really nice hotel with good facilities and (buffet) food as well as friendly and helpful staff. I suppose given the location and other Valamar hotels nextdoor, the area could be considered a "resort". The hotel is marketed as 4 star, but I would give the room 3 max. Just about every activity / amenity incurred additional expense. We were booked half board - after finding out what those costs were and considering the above, we came away feeling our stay was overpriced - even though we enjoyed ourselves.

8/10 Good

HOSAM, Jeddah- Saudi Arabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Good place for a summer vacation in Europe
Overall, our stay was good. The hotel is very busy in an area which is very poor to such hotel and services. They are good in making good programs for the whole family. Every night, there is a party for the kids and another for adults. Everyday, there is a schedule of different actions to be done fro every person in the family. The Swimming pool is very good containing Jacuzzi. Beach is not attractive but in two minutes walking. Beach sports are also available like Bicycles, Jet Skies, Banana Boats. Rooms are not very conferrable as we felt the heat different nights due to air-condition. I made a complain first day and found the engineer two days later. Toiletries and towels are not best quality. You better bring yours. Food is very good in Breakfast and Dinner. Reception staff are not as kind as sport and activity staff. After all, we had a good time.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel, Friendly Staff, Good Food
The Crystal was a very smart hotel, with helpful staff and excellent buffet breakfasts and evening meals. We were away from the hotel for much of the day travelling around but if you wanted to stay on-site there where many organised events and entertainment. The only issue we had was the air conditioning in the room which could not lower the temperature below 28C! A room change cured this and indeed was a much large room so much better overall.

8/10 Good

Claire Humphrie, Geddington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with good amenities and close to sea.
Had a fantastic holiday. Hotel, food, staff, amenities and trips from hotel all fab! Will definitely return to Porec and Valamar Crystal! Loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Still great
We stayed here 4 years ago and had a very good experience. We were not disappointed this time either. Still great location, small, but comfortable rooms with AC, better mattresses this time, extra pillows for free, great food with half-board, friendly staff. The beach has been improved with umbrellas. Porec is still charming and it's worth to check out the surrounding wine country for some wine tasting. We will be back.

8/10 Good

Ron, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel and Resort
Unfortunatly, we arrived late and missed the diner for wich we paid for but did not receive. The breakfast was great with a lot of choices for everybody.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pleasant stay, good location in Istria for further exploration, nice heated pool with jacuzzi jets to relax after a long day of sightseeing. Breakfast was varied and generous. Dinner was a zoo.Service was 7-9. Best to go after 8:30. They charge you extra for WATER(!) as well as soft drinks, not just for wine and beer at dinner. Takes forever for the waiters to provide drinks to the table. At least they haven't started charging for coffee and juice at breakfast. YET....

8/10 Good

Miha, Ljubljana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Size of room
The room for two was very small with very little space around the bed. Not possible to keep sport stuff on the balcony in rainy days because it rains all over the balcony which hasn't any roof.

10/10 Excellent

Al, Aurora, CO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in many Valamar hotels in Croatia. All excellent value considering included breakfast and dinner buffets. Some charge (reasonable) for drinks at dinner, others have beer and wine on tap. Cannot wait to return. Either on or near the beach, grounds beautiful and well kept. Extremely easy to find - signs direct you to hotel from major roads.

8/10 Good

Dave Tolen, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent all round
All aspects of this hotel are very good the onlynegative I could think off is that the variety of food in the buffet style evening meal needs to improve from day to day but it is well worth its rating.

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Shirrefs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff
Great value for money. Buffet meals were of very high quality.

6/10 Okay

Shivani Singh

Nice - but nothing special
The Hotel is actually alot older then it appears in the photos. It's nice and clean and service is polite. But nothing extraordinary. It's an average stay.

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for families of all ages
We spent a week here with our 1-year-old son. While we took a full-day excursion one day, there was plenty to do in and around the hotel and city of Porec. You can easily fill your time with relaxing activities like sailing, walking along the boardwalk, swimming in the pool or sea, biking and more. The hotel's breakfast and dinner buffets were outstanding. Large selection of food and very good.

6/10 Okay

NB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to the city
Hotel is within 15 minutes walk to the city. There is a "Tourist train" stop close to the hotel. It can take you to the city in 3 minutes or to Zelena Laguna in 10. The only thing we were not prepared for was absence of the beach. The beach which is mentioned in the hotel description, turned out to be a concrete platform with a leader to get into the water. It appears that Istria in general does not have any beaches. The coast is rocky and a swimming platform like that is the best you can hope for.

8/10 Good

Pete Leis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value, excellent food friendly staff, nice p
We were looking for a chance to getaway and unwind. This place worked for us. The staff at every level were friendly and helpful and the food was better than average. entertainment was minimal but we rent there for that. It was a beautiful 15 minutes easy walk along a boardwalk into old town Porec. Pool was salt water and refreshing. Only rcommendation would be internet in rooms. wireless was only available in the lounge and lobby areas. great value for the price.

8/10 Good

Tack, Ljubljana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite good
Well, it was nice hotel to satay, stuffs were friendly and kind. However , meal was buffet, I wish they had a restaurant , because 4 stars hotel. I would love to visit again .

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Tucson, AZ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Valamar Crystal Hotel - Porec, Croatia
Excellent hotel with an easy walk (10 min) on the coastline to the center of Porec (tram available). Friendly staff, relatively new, decent size rooms, good beds, air conditioning, balconies. 2 min walk to the beach with grass, ample shade, amenities. Rocky, pebbly coastline, maybe not for babies, but little kids will enjoy it in water shoes. Excellent buffet half board, with many healthy choices of large variety of food, excellent fresh seafood, large fruit and veggie selections. The drinks are not included and pricey, but acceptable. If you come to lose weight, that is going to be hard, because of the temptation. Porec is a small, but very picturesque town with old buildings, narrow streets, an old Basilica. There are outside restaurants, cafes, shops everywhere. Our room rates in the first week of June for luxury family suite were very reasonable. Overall very impressed, we will be back. 2 adults and two 8 year old.

10/10 Excellent

Harald

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Monika, Salzburg

Traveled with partner
Renovierungsbedürftiges Badezimmer. Beim Frühstück, sowie Abendbuffet längere Wartezeiten bei jeder Station-zu viele Personen anwesend in Corona-Zeiten!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottima vacanza
Tutto perfetto
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

MARTINE

Bof, il faut aimer ce genre d'hôtel
Gros complexe, où tout est payant : boissons hors de prix, transats sur la plage alors que la plage "appartient" à l'hötel. Buffet correct, mais sans plus. Le parking est très petit, donc les clients finissent par se garer n'importe où, en désespoir de cause. Nous nous sommes donc garés dans la pinède et nous avons dû payer pour ça ! L'accueil est désagréable. La chambre était par contre agréable et le balcon sur le jardin très bien
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018