Kempinski Hotel Adriatic, Istria Croatia

Easily reachable by car from many European capitals, Kempinski Hotel Adriatic opened in August 2009 as the first Croatian five-star luxury seaside golf-and-spa resort. Located in Istria, the largest peninsula of the Adriatic Sea, it offers a stunning view over Croatia, Slovenia, Italy and the Alps. The hotel offers 186 exclusively furnished rooms and suites; two gourmet restaurants; three bars; a 3,000-square-metre (32,291.7 sq ft) spa with a gym; Kids Club; a serviced beach; and prestigious conference facilities, including a separate conference centre directly overlooking the Adriatic. Part of the resort’s offer is also the Golf Club Adriatic, the first 18-hole golf course in the Istrian region. About Kempinski Villas: The Private Villas are the right choice for the most discerning travellers looking for the true essence of comfort with superior service, unique amenities and high-quality accommodation. Located directly on the grounds of Kempinski Hotel Adriatic, each villa is spread out over an area of 600 sq m to more than 1000 sq m. The villas feature three master bedrooms with luxurious ensuite bathrooms (plus two additional apartments in two types of villas), a large open-plan living room, a dining area, a kitchen and more. The villas are carefully designed to guard guests’ privacy, with extra-large, private swimming pools, sunbathing areas and spacious courtyards, while presenting the breathtaking views of the historical Venetian city of Piran and the deep-blue Adriatic Sea. www.kempinski.com/istria