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Grand Park Hotel Rovinj

Rovinj, Croatia

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj in Croatia is recognised on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list for 2025 and features two Michelin-starred restaurants, Cap Aureo and Agli Amici Rovinj. The hotel offers 209 elegant rooms and suites with terraces and private pools, alongside the Albaro Wellness & Spa, noted in UK’s Red magazine top spas. Situated near Rovinj’s harbour, it blends modern design with natural surroundings.

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8.75/ 10 · FirstSuites Score

82.2/100 · EMPTYJET Consensus

Best in CroatiaEMPTYJET · Top country
1 MICHELIN KeyHotel distinction
World's 50 Best Hotels — No. 48Among the world's finest
MICHELIN 2-StarOn-property dining
La Liste — 92/100Global excellence index
VirtuosoAdvisor network
Amex Fine Hotels + ResortsCard travel programme

“Grand Park Hotel Rovinj is a destination for travellers seeking contemporary luxury, architectural distinction, and culinary excellence on the Adriatic.”

The EMPTYJET dossier

Overview

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj is a contemporary five-star property located on the eastern shore of Rovinj, Croatia. Opened in April 2019, the hotel is distinguished by its architectural design, which cascades over six floors and blends seamlessly with the surrounding Golden Cape forest park. With 209 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, many featuring terraces and private pools, the hotel offers panoramic views of Rovinj’s old town, St. Catherine’s Island, and the Adriatic Sea.

The property is home to two Michelin-starred restaurants, Cap Aureo and Agli Amici Rovinj, and a total of seven restaurants and bars. Guests enjoy direct access to natural pebble and rocky beaches, a renowned 3,800-square-metre spa, and a suite of amenities including a kids club, airport transfer, and electric vehicle charging. Grand Park Hotel Rovinj has earned a place on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list and holds a MICHELIN Guide One Key distinction, reflecting its status among Europe’s leading contemporary resorts.

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Why this grade

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj is a 3-star house — one of 140 three-star houses on Earth, among just 777 starred hotels; seat 33 of 140. Its placement is supported by an EMPTYJET Consensus of 97/100 and a guest ranking of N° 60 of 777. The house is the N°1 house in Croatia and appears on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list at rank 48; it also holds One MICHELIN Key and contains two Michelin-starred restaurants, Cap Aureo and Agli Amici Rovinj.

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History

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj opened its doors in April 2019, marking a significant addition to Croatia’s luxury hospitality landscape. Since its debut, the hotel has rapidly garnered international recognition, including a place on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list for 2025. Its contemporary design and immediate impact on the region’s reputation for high-end travel are reflected in its awards and guest acclaim.

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Architecture & interiors

The architectural vision for Grand Park Hotel Rovinj was realised by Croatian studio 3LHD, with interiors crafted by renowned Italian designer Piero Lissoni. The hotel’s structure cascades over six floors, blending harmoniously with the Golden Cape forest park and offering expansive terraces and private pools. Lissoni’s interior design is characterised by a luxurious yet understated ambience, with elegant materials and contemporary furnishings that echo the natural surroundings. The layout maximises views of Rovinj’s old town and the Adriatic, while the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces creates a seamless connection to the landscape. The property’s design has been widely praised for its sophistication and sensitivity to its setting.

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Rooms & suites

The hotel offers 209 accommodations, comprising 193 rooms and 16 suites, distributed across six cascading floors. Room categories include Premium Park View, Premium Sea View, Deluxe Sea View, Grand Sea View, Grand Marina View, Connecting Park View, and Connecting Sea View. Suite options feature Hideaway Duplex, Horizon Deluxe, Rovinj Signature, Island Deluxe, and Sunset Signature suites.

All rooms and suites are designed with elegance and luxury in mind, featuring terraces and, in many cases, private pools. Standard amenities include a balcony or terrace, bathtub and walk-in shower with tropical rain effect, safe, air conditioning, USB and multimedia ports, SOS alarm, cordless phone, Smart TV, free Wi-Fi, kettle, espresso machine, minibar, amenity drawer, and doorbell. The design ethos extends to the in-room experience, with a focus on comfort, technology, and views of the surrounding landscape. 24-hour room service is available for all accommodations.

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Dining

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj is a culinary destination, home to seven restaurants and bars, including two Michelin-starred venues.

Agli Amici Rovinj Led by chef Emanuele Scarello, Agli Amici Rovinj is an Italian restaurant awarded two Michelin stars. The restaurant is celebrated for its refined Italian cuisine and is a highlight of the hotel’s gastronomic offering.

Cap Aureo Signature Restaurant Cap Aureo, under the direction of chef Jeffrey Vella, holds one Michelin star. The restaurant specialises in contemporary Istrian and Mediterranean cuisine, with a menu focused on seasonality, locality, and creative use of vegetables.

Laurel & Berry Restaurant Laurel & Berry offers traditional Istrian and Mediterranean dishes, providing guests with a taste of the region’s culinary heritage in a relaxed setting.

Cissa Pool Bar The Cissa Pool Bar serves a selection of light bites and refreshments, ideal for guests enjoying the pool facilities.

Viva Eufemia Lobby Bar The Viva Eufemia Lobby Bar is a stylish venue for cocktails and drinks, with views over the marina and old town.

The hotel’s diverse dining options, including its Michelin-starred restaurants, position it as a leading gastronomic address in Croatia.

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Spa & wellness

The Albaro Wellness & Spa at Grand Park Hotel Rovinj spans more than 3,800 square metres and has been recognised by UK’s Red magazine as one of the top spas in the world. The spa offers a comprehensive menu of treatments utilising medicinal algae, pressed olives, and hand-picked local medicinal herbs soaked in Istrian liqueurs.

Facilities include a Finnish sauna, Outdoor Forest Banya, Mastic relax sauna, Absinthium steam room, Citrus Lift steam room, cold plunge pools, Ice Fountain, Archipelago shower, and a wellness garden relaxation area. The spa uses luxury skincare brands such as Omorovicza and Biologique Recherche.

The wellness area also features three pools: a 50-metre-long pool extending from indoors to outdoors on the fifth floor, an outdoor infinity leisure pool (295 m², 122 cm deep), a sports pool (258 m², 130 cm deep), and a relaxation pool (45.7 m², 47 cm deep).

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Location & setting

Situated on Rovinj’s eastern shore, Grand Park Hotel Rovinj offers views of the old town, St. Catherine’s Island, and the Adriatic Sea. The hotel is set within the Golden Cape forest park, with its six cascading floors blending into the natural landscape. The property is 150 metres from the nearest beach, 800 metres from the town centre, and just 20 metres from the harbour. Pula Airport is 40 kilometres away. Guests have direct access to natural pebble and rocky beaches, and the hotel’s setting provides a tranquil yet convenient base for exploring Rovinj’s cultural and natural attractions.

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The EMPTYJET verdict

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj is a destination for travellers seeking contemporary luxury, architectural distinction, and culinary excellence on the Adriatic. Its dual Michelin-starred restaurants, acclaimed spa, and panoramic views make it a compelling choice for those who value design, gastronomy, and wellness. The hotel’s proximity to Rovinj’s old town and natural beaches, combined with its high guest satisfaction and international accolades, position it as a leading address for both leisure and special-occasion travel in Croatia.

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Good to know

The hotel enforces a sunlounger policy: reserving sunloungers with personal belongings is not permitted, and staff may remove unattended items after 45 minutes. Electric vehicle charging is available for an additional charge. The property is pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible. A kids club is available for families, and the hotel offers airport transfer services. The nearest airport is Pula, 40 km away.

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At a glance

Location
Rovinj, Croatia
Hotel type
Beach, Family, Romantic, Business
Rooms & suites
209 rooms
Official rating
5-star (google_maps)Government / industry classification — distinct from the EMPTYJET grade.

EMPTYJET Consensus

82.2 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

EMPTYJET Selected — one of 7,777 hotels on EarthOne of 7,777 hotels on Earth

Analysed from 6,207 guest reviews across Google, Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Trip.com.

Most noted: rooms.

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