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Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal

Hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Childcare
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 2 indoor and 15 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
Feel at home
  • Babysitting services
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Superior Room for 2

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room for 2+2

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room for 2

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Brulo 2, Porec, 52440

Restaurants

  • Viale
  • Obala
  • Beach Bar Jedro
  • Tradizione
  • Bistro Vista

About this property

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Italian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 223 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Babysitting

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Babysitting services

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Parasailing
  • Motor boating
  • Scuba diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1970
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • 2 indoor tennis courts
  • 15 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

SUNNY RESTAURANT - This buffet restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 5.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking, parasailing, and windsurfing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness center. Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal?
Yes, SUNNY RESTAURANT offers local and international cuisine.

Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

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.
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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....
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff
Great value for money. Buffet meals were of very high quality.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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 .
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Harald, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Renovierungsbedürftiges Badezimmer. Beim Frühstück, sowie Abendbuffet längere Wartezeiten bei jeder Station-zu viele Personen anwesend in Corona-Zeiten!
Monika, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ottima vacanza
Tutto perfetto
Francesco, 10-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
MARTINE, 2-night family trip
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