Hotel Molindrio Plava Laguna

Wasn't expecting too much from this hotel as the very cheap rate for half board made me wonder how they could possibly be making any money - but how wrong I was! The staff made the holiday and really elevated the experience, they were all, without exception, excellent. Special mention to Mikael on the front desk who facilitated my transfer from another hotel, allowing me to check in a little earlier, looking after my luggage and helping with all enquiries. Food was very good and plentiful with a number of stations serving a variety and selection to suit most tastes. You have to buy any drinks with dinner, even water and while I know this may seem a bit of a liberty, it wasn't too much of a hardship given the overall outstanding value of the hotel. The indoor pool was closed on my stay as it was getting to close to the end of the season but the outdoor pool (and obviously the sea) was available. The hammocks on the way to the beach were great for relaxing in. There was a little gym which was well equipped but felt busy with just 2 people in it!

Very friendly knowledgeable staff, who all spoke great English, the accommodation was great, and the balcony was a huge help with the bike (very bike friendly hotel) breakfast & dinner had a great selection, which changed each night, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay :D oh and it's not far from Porec, and there's a lil road train that you can use if you don't want to walk, but it's only a 30 min walk.

- fantastic small wellness, very clean! - nice assortment of foods for both breakfast and dinner - prices in the hotel bar are very normal, not exaggerated - free sparkling wine for breakfast & red, white wine and beer for dinner - gluten free bread available - great location, not in a major city, so it doesn’t have the promenade with restaurants, bars and kiosks vibe - but it’s a small village on its own, as there are some restaurants and other hotels. we liked that a lot, cause we were searching for a calm place that was still not too secluded. virtually no traffic, as it’s a hotel guests only area on this small peninsula. - cute sunbeds by the sea & hammocks - some live music on the evenings (don’t expect too much though) - free parking and lots of space close to the hotel

the suite room was nice and spacious. the staff was kind and friendly. pool was nice and water temperature was ok. food was okay, a lot of it freshly prepared (vegetables, fish, eggs etc). great location, beautiful walking paths for families.

The staff was excellent, from the reception, through the waiters, to cleaners, everyone was super friendly, positive and polite. We were really happy with the breakfast option, as well with the dinner, because everything was extraordinary. We travelled with a one year old, and every need have been fulfilled.