Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort And Spa

The property itself appears to be brand new and well maintained. We booked an “Executive room with sea view”, which was the only one left available and that fact should have raised our suspicion. What we’ve got was a two room, two bath apartment with no balcony whatsoever and sea view for anyone taller than 1,8m. For anyone less than that, the chair beneath the window became a totally new meaning. Two double-beds were prepared although they knew we’re a party of two. In no way that room deserves its designation and we made that clear to the reception. They promised to get in contact whenever an alternative shows up – we never hear anything back from them within the six-nights stay. But to remain fair, the gap in our expectations were the only oddity with the room – clean, functional and nice beds. The same can be said about the entire property – great spa and fitness, nice beach facilities und diverse restaurants. Mostly friendly staff but the service is far below what you’d expect from a Hilton and by the money spent. A little drizzle and the entire outdoor pool area has been closed and the staff ambitiously tried to scare the people away from the beach in order to close that too – what they finally did. Ordering something at beach restaurant is an interesting endeavor too: you handed over a couple of times until someone finally had enough compassion to hear your wishes only to get a lesson in what is considered food you allowed to order – for ice cream a coffee you’re thrown out. All-in-all we had some relaxing days here. Read carefully what you’re buying and assume nothing because of the brand and the money you spend. As first impression counts, we certainly not coming back and you may also raise the question if it’s worth the money. But you may also catch a lucky hunch and depending on what you’re used to, may experience your greatest stay ever – we just felt being pulled over the barrel by a questionable description of the room.

The view is spectacular. Nature, beach, rooms, bed comfort everything is great. Location is super. I definitely advice you to visit here.

If I should name this Hotel I would call it “The light Hotel”. Light is the star of this “movie”. Light of the amazing landscape you can see, light reflexed by the sea, light mirrored by the glasses of the building, light entering the spaces inside the hotel, light coloured in a infinite ways of tones and changing moment by moment. So light creates a show in a continuous changing during the day but also the night, with good weather or not, during the day or the night. It’s a spectacular experience with no price. That’s why I recommend a “deluxe” room that are on the higher floors (I did not try the villas …). For the rest everything ok, very clean as you can aspect from an Hotel of this kind, beautiful and very big SPA (swimming pool with water quite “fresh” in my opinion but probably perfect for swimmers …). All the Staff very very kind, anyone taking care of your needs. I was here in December so only “The Kitchen”restaurant was open plus the Michelin star “Nebo”… In the first one the breakfast is served, an other experience… for the good quality of the food and the great variety … by the way waiters passing through tables offering glasses of “Prosek” … So no doubt: this Hotel is to be visited, may be better when temperatures are not too high to enjoy all the spaces and the terraces offered by the place (April, May, June… late September, October). WiFi perfect, parking ok (we left the car to a valet Parker… very nice and kind guy, no extra charge for this “help”…). Room wonderful, one wall is all glass, it seems to stay in a boat … even if in the toiled no bidet …(in such a kind of hotel structure a small lack in my opinion). Room has everything, from slippers and bathrobe, to iron and ironing board, kettle and … coffee machine with capsules replaced every day if used… No way: you must try this amazing Hotel, for me it’s a 10 “Cum Laude”.

As far as Hilton's go, this is the best Ive stayed at worldwide! Staff are lovely, room was brill, all rooms with a lovely sea view. Breakfast was awesome and worth the money. Spa was also extremely good. And to finish, the michelin star restaurant on the top floor was sublime!

The hotel is very nice, with nice lounge bar, some restaurants, spa and a private beach which was surprisingly not very crowded for this time of the season. The room is spacious with a beautiful sea view. The staff at the reception is very professional and helpful.