The best Lošinj hotels

Housing the prestigious Alfred Keller Restaurant, the Boutique Hotel Alhambra couples with the Villa Augusta to offer a luxurious, sophisticated stay in a unique architectural setting. Art Nouveau meets 21st-century design solutions here, close to the pine woods and the Adriatic. The expansive Cube Spa Alhambra features a Rasul Chamber in the spa suite, a heated indoor seawater pool, a Finnish sauna and three treatment rooms. As for the guest rooms, from deluxe to the Augusta Grand Suite, elegance abounds, underfloor heating and marble in the bathrooms, and views of Čikat Bay from the balcony. High-end cuisine from the kitchens of the Alfred Keller can also be enjoyed at the Beach Bar Pasara, which also offers its own fresh fish and meat grilled on a Big Green Egg barbecue. Extras here include a private plane tour of Venice or the Plitvice Lakes, or a private sunset cruise of Susak island. Alhambra is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, an exclusive club of independent boutiques.

Health, wellness and relaxation are the main focus at this sea-facing lodging and fitness complex. Croatia’s first gluten-free, asthma- and allergy-friendly, pro-running hotel, the Punta has its own Vitality Centre and Spa, infinity seawater pool and tennis courts. Communal fitness sessions take place outdoors, led by professional trainers well versed in the Les Mills programme, all included in the price. Individuals can take advantage of the two fitness halls as well. Hiking and rock climbing on a artificial slope can also be arranged, as well as basic diving and sailing lessons. At the in-house restaurant, nutritionists consult guests on their dietary requirements and advise chefs accordingly.

For an active break in serene surroundings, look no further than the Villa Diana. Set between the sea and pine forest that provide the views from the comfortable suites and superior rooms, the Villa Diana offers catamaran and sailing courses, SUP and windsurfing, tennis and mini-golf. Two beaches, one lined with pebbles, the other soft and sandy, sit nearby. Dining options include the on-site meat-focused Restaurant Diana, the Beach Bar Diana or the Konoba Cigale within close range.

Founded on the Habsburg concept of health tourism, the 19th-century equivalent of the 21st-century wellness break, the Bellevue has its own spa clinic, the largest in the region, with seven treatment rooms, two suites for couples with a sauna, steam room and twin waterbed, a heated indoor seawater pool and jacuzzi, and an outdoor seawater pool surrounded by sunbeds and a spa garden. Attached to its own private beach, the Bellevue pushes the boat out as far as suites are concerned, with hot tubs set out on the balcony. From the superior guest rooms and up, all bathrooms have underfloor heating and views of century-old pines or the Adriatic. Of the five restaurants and bars, the Matsunoki specialises in top-quality Japanese cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, the Lounge Bar Alto Rosso offers signature cocktails and a little live jazz piano, while the Azzur Pool is all about grilled boškarin burgers and selected wines.

Dating back to 1902, the Villa Mirasol offers both old-school elegance and contemporary comforts. With Art Nouveau touches to the decor, the villa is adjoined by two bay-facing terraces and features an expansive, aromatic garden with its own jacuzzi. A private beach beckons just beyond. Within the villa, a spa area features a Finnish sauna, a Turkish bath and gym equip-ment, and guests can also use the high-end wellness centre at the nearby Boutique Hotel Alhambra. You’ll also find a private cinema and library – in fact, you can even arrange for a private chef and butler. Five bedrooms are set over three floors, marble lining the common areas, staircases and bath-rooms. While the ground floor has the cinema, the first floor has a carom bil-liards table and the bathroom leading off the master bedroom on the top tier is equipped with a jacuzzi.

If you’re looking for the once-in-a-lifetime Hollywood movie star treatment, you can find exactly that at Villa Hortensia. A truly superlative offering from Lošinj Hotels and Villas group, this beautiful villa is equipped with luxury amenities including your own private butler and in-house chef. Private excursions and VIP transportation with a luxury car and speedboat are easily organised. Surrounded by a beautiful fragrant garden, the villa has not only its own heated outdoor pool but also comes with its own private beach, guaranteeing superb seclusion. Extra facilities such as Finnish saunas and the Spa Clinic are also available to guests, located at the nearby Bellevue and Alhambra hotels

Close to the fine pebble beach of Silver Bay, shaded by pine forest, the comfortable Villa Kredo con-sists of nine modern double rooms and an apartment suitable for two to four people. Also near Aquapark Čikat, the property is ideal for a family holiday, with a restaurant on-site and beachfront bar. Bikes and boats can also be rented, as can the tennis courts a short walk away.

Animators, entertainers and educators make it a fun stay for the young ones at the Family Hotel Vespera – and a relaxing time for grown-ups, too. Set in Sunčana uvala, Sunny Bay, with a pebble beach and sunbathing areas nearby, the Vespera puts on shows and mini discos in the evening, while older kids can do battle on the gaming consoles, take tennis lessons or plunge into the Aqua Fun complex. Parents and babies can also use the 24/7 facilities of Mom’s Corner. If needed, there’s a pediatric clinic nearby.

Set in thick pine forest close to the sea, the 350-room Hotel Aurora caters to leisure-seekers and business visitors in equal measure. While children can play in safety at the Family Aqua Fun pool complex, a large conference hall can accommodate 350 delegates. Everyone can take advantage of the Aura Botanical Spa Garden, with its Finnish, Roman and Bio saunas, the heated indoor and outdoor seawater pools, and whirlpool baths. As added extras, children from six and up can take part in an aromatherapy work-shop and learn how about the effects of natural cosmetics on the skin. Alternatively, there’s a one-day boat trip to the island of Ilovik.