Overall Ratings & Reviews Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Had a fantastic holiday. Hotel, food, staff, amenities and trips from hotel all fab! Will definitely return to Porec and Valamar Crystal! Loved it!

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

Great value for money. Buffet meals were of very high quality.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .