Maistra Select Island Hotel Katarina

"This is a lovely old fashioned hotel on an island 5 mins by boat from Rovinj harbour. Many of the old hotels in Rovinj have been bough up and redeveloped but so far this one is untouched - it has been bought by the Maistra Group (as with all the others) but so far not redeveloped. As we went in May and the weather was stormy one night no boats ran after 8pm and so we were (eventually) put up in the Hotel Eden nearby. I'm not sure how often this happens but they are building an (EU funded) improvement to the harbour so possible fairly often. The hotel is characterful and quirky and we liked it in a slightly shambolic way. Its amazing being on the island which is very peaceful and has amazing views from every angle and room. The rooms are old and shabby but everything works and the bathrooms have had a light touch reno. Overall we loved it but if you are looking for chic and mega air conded lobbies etc it wont be for you. If you love sea swimming and walking round an exclusive island its great,"

"We spent two unforgettable weeks at Hotel Katarina, and it truly deserves 5 out of 5 stars. The staff are the heart of this place — genuinely kind, happy, and always ready to help, yet never intrusive. They went above and beyond in every way. Even with the many dinner options, they happily prepared freshly cooked vegetables just the way we wanted. Every interaction felt personal and sincere. The food is another highlight — a huge variety for both breakfast and dinner, and everything we tried (which was almost everything after two weeks!) was delicious and fresh. The island itself is a dream: peaceful and car-free, perfect for relaxing walks and quiet evenings. The short boat ride to the city makes it easy to explore when you want more activity. The views of the old town from our room were simply breathtaking — waking up to that scene each morning was pure joy. There’s a large beach with bars and easy sea access for kids, and plenty of smaller, more private rocky spots where you can enjoy the sea in peace. We loved every moment of our stay and are already planning to return many times. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a mix of nature, comfort, and warm hospitality."

"Rooms and cleaniness is ok, but the location is unique. Fantastic staff, special thanks to maitre Mr. Rado, chef Mr. Sasha and sous chef that I don't recall the name. they made the experience really unique."