Family Hotel Amarin

"Fantastic resort. Can’t recommend enough for families especially with pre teenage children. Arrival. Parking is free and the car park was busy but we found never struggled to find a space. It’s about 10 mins north of Rovinj in a costal area that’s easy to find and really beautiful. Reception was great and there’s an indoor climbing rope area our son (aged 7) loved. Room Fantastic. We had 241. The view was amazing over the pool and sea and we benefitted from a bigger balcony as we were next to an emergency exit. The room was so comfy and well designed with a pull out kids bed we could put away easily in the day. Really spacious and fun with a kids wall they could make creations. Bathroom was great too and room service efficient. Food Buffet was plentiful and delicious. We never struggled for choice for us or our son. Tabes always free and queues not bad at all. Choice of indoor or outdoor seating and staff incredibly efficient. Hotel facilities. Kids at the heart of everything. There’s a ground floor with table football, kids gym, theatre with interactive screens and computer room we used. All great and a nice break from the sun. Bar area great also and prices reasonable. Pools Amazing and plenty of sunbeds. A shallow kids pool, lazy river and deep pool so plenty of choice. Nice bar area for paid drinks. Plenty of shade. Grounds Incredible. It’s impeccable maintained with loads of playgrounds. The private beaches are superb (stones not sand as per area). Bit smooth and walkable but I’d recommend aqua shoes. View of Rovinj incredible and water sports available. Really lovely and safe. Advice Water taxi from Amarin to Rovinj is really great way to arrive in the town. But there is also a small train from the hotel. Both reasonably priced and easier than parking. We had a car so did trips to Trieste in Italy (2hrs) and Piran in Slovenia (1.5 hrs). These were great and roads tolls are reasonable. Overall We would not hesitate to re book if returning to the area. It’s one of the best hotels we’ve been to and we travel 3/4 times a year as a family so I don’t say that lightly. The family feel is unrivalled and the amount of child friendly activities has really been prioritised here which in turn helps parents ! Mention to the staff too who work incredibly hard in all areas."

"Travelled as an extended family group of 9 with 3 kids. The hotel is incredible for kids- endless entertainment, kids gym, trikes to hire, games room, kids club , kids beauty treatments (our eldest two had a massage) great food options, high chairs, bibs, weaning food etc play net in reception kept them occupied for ages! As adults we found it not so great at meeting our needs but were happy the kids were. The restaurant is like the Ikea Canteen and absolutely chaotic at times. Food for veggies was limited and drinks are from a machine (soft drinks are NOT coke etc) The bar on the terrace was beautiful but everything closed at 10:30. Lights off, no options of coffee after dinner. We ended up getting the land train into Revinj most nights as we couldn’t bear the food and were not able to sit together as a 9. Revinj itself is absolutely beautiful. Rooms were good, all facing the sea. Coffee shops to walk to along the coast. Restaurant cafe on the front doesn’t do food yet so no where to get kids a snack within the hotel. Could buy a drink and ice cream but that was it which we found tricky at times. The beach was lovely, never found hard to get beds and kayaked over to the island. Pool was busier and not our scene. We would return but would factor eating out in the cost. Lots of families I’m sure would be happy with the buffet but wasn’t for us. In all, the hotel for kids is incredible but adults do miss out at their expense. Service in hotel was great, no complaints. Weather was incredible and we had a lovely week. Be prepared for the insane passport queue at Pula airport!"

"Beautiful hotel, great location and very family-friendly facilities. However, we were honestly shocked by the situation with stray cats on the hotel property. There are multiple unneutered cats around the resort, including visibly pregnant cats and a nursing mother cat with kittens nearby. What is especially disappointing is that hotel staff, even after being informed directly, did not seem to feel responsible or willing to take action. This is particularly difficult to understand because Maistra publicly presents itself as socially and sustainably responsible. Ignoring obvious animal welfare issues on the hotel grounds does not match that image at all. We truly hope the hotel management and Maistra will finally cooperate with local animal welfare organizations and veterinarians to establish a humane TNR/neutering and care program instead of simply ignoring the problem."