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Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal

4.5 star property

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Room for 2+3 | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Lounge
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Front of property
Bicycling

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Brulo 2, Porec, 52440
  • Brulo Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Porec Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Aquacolors Porec
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pula (PUY)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room for 2

  • 20 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room for 2+1 | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Room for 2+1

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room for 2+2

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room for 2 | Garden view

Room for 2

  • 20 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room for 2+3 | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Room for 2+3

  • 40 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal

Luxury hotel with fitness centre and outdoor tennis courts
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal offers 223 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

15 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor tennis courts are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal, you're just a quick walk from Brulo Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at SUNNY RESTAURANT, a buffet restaurant that serves local and international cuisine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes 15 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and a sauna
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Brulo Beach and a 4-minute drive from Aquacolors Porec
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and indoor tennis courts. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A fitness centre, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Porec hotel is smoke free.

SUNNY RESTAURANT – This buffet restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • SUNNY RESTAURANT

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor tennis courts
  • 2 indoor tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is 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

Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 117 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Robert, Vicenza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

8/10 Good

Dave, Watford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely holiday, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

HOSAM, Jeddah- Saudi Arabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

8/10 Good

Claire Humphrie, Geddington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Ron, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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....

8/10 Good

Miha, Ljubljana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Al, Aurora, CO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Dave Tolen, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Shirrefs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly staff

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

6/10 Okay

Shivani Singh

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.

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

6/10 Okay

NB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

8/10 Good

Pete Leis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Tack, Ljubljana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 .

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Tucson, AZ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Harald

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Monika, Salzburg

Travelled with partner
Renovierungsbedürftiges Badezimmer. Beim Frühstück, sowie Abendbuffet längere Wartezeiten bei jeder Station-zu viele Personen anwesend in Corona-Zeiten!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottima vacanza

Tutto perfetto
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

MARTINE

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018