HolidayCheck Award 2026: Awards for as many as seven Istrian hotels
Seven Istrian hotels have been honoured with the prestigious HolidayCheck Award 2026, based on guest reviews that highlight comfort, high service quality, and a diverse range of amenities tailored to couples, families, and adults. The award-winning hotels, located in Rabac, Poreč, and Funtana, offer unforgettable holiday experiences in the heart of Istria.
Istria once again confirms its reputation as a sought-after destination, as recognized by one of Germany’s most renowned travel portals, HolidayCheck. With more than 88 million visitors annually, the platform awards the HolidayCheck Award to hotels that receive the highest ratings from guests.
This year’s selection features 717 hotels from 36 countries, based on an analysis of nearly 900,000 verified reviews. Among the recipients are 11 hotels in Croatia, with an impressive seven located in Istria.
Rabac received as many as three awards, awarded to:
• Valamar Bellevue Resort
• Valamar Girandella Designed for Adults
• Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa
Poreč also boasts three award-winning hotels:
• Marea Suites, Valamar Collection
• Valamar Parentino Hotel
• Hotel Parentium Plava Laguna
Guests looking for a family-friendly holiday, with facilities and service recognized by travelers, can find it in Funtana at:
• Maistra Select All Inclusive Resort Funtana
Visitors to our region can choose from a wide variety of accommodation styles and experiences. All of the awarded hotels were recognized based on traveler reviews highlighting exceptional service quality, comfort, and thoughtfully designed amenities tailored to diverse guest profiles - from couples and families to those seeking luxury and adults-only options.
The HolidayCheck Award 2026 clearly shows that Istria offers far more than just accommodation; it delivers experiences that guests are happy to recommend and eager to return to. These accolades once again confirm that Croatia, and Istria in particular, continues to stand out as a highly desirable destination for visitors from Germany and around the world.
With top-tier hotels and a rich array of amenities, visitors to our peninsula can look forward to an unforgettable holiday in a setting that seamlessly blends modern tourism with natural beauty and a rich cultural and historical heritage.
»» Istrian hotels awarded the TOP HolidayCheck Award 2026:
www.holidaycheck.de/holidaycheck-award/kroatien/istrien
[February 2026]
