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Velanera Hotel & Restaurant

3.5 star property
Guests find a peaceful retreat surrounded by gardens and a welcoming pool at this hotel, where relaxation comes with delicious Mediterranean meals just steps away

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Near Pula Arena, Velanera Hotel & Restaurant provides a quiet escape featuring a spa tub and garden. Travelers can enjoy the poolside bar and sunny terrace while sampling Mediterranean dishes at the on-site Bodulka restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Pool View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Pool View

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Pool View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, Pool View

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Liznjan, Velanera Hotel & Restaurant is near the airport and near a train station. Pula Arena and Forum are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Punta Verudela Beach and Brijuni National Park. Jangalooz Adventure Park and Labirint Povezanosti are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Liznjan travel guide
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52204, Istria, Liznjan, Franje Mošnja 3b

What's nearby

  • An ancient amphitheater with multiple arches and ruins.
    Pula Arena
    13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Adrenalin Park Medulin
    9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Bijeca Beach
    10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Pula Fortress
    13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Forum
    14 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Pula Station
    18 min drive
  • Pula (PUY)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stari Ribar
    4 min drive
  • Konoba Baladur
    2 min walk
  • Caffe Bar Nebeski
    7 min drive
  • Da Giovanni
    7 min drive
  • La Riva Caffe
    8 min drive

About this property

Velanera Hotel & Restaurant

  • Hotel near Pula Arena
  • Located close to Forum and Punta Verudela Beach, Velanera Hotel & Restaurant provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Bodulka, features Mediterranean cuisine and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Additional perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
    • Free self parking
    • RV/bus/truck parking, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
    • Express check-in, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Velanera Hotel & Restaurant offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Egyptian cotton sheets, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bodulka

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (861 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October - 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 12-17 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 September, EUR 1.50 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.75 per night for guests aged 12-17 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 7 AM to midnight

Frequently asked questions

Does Velanera Hotel & Restaurant have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–midnight.

Is Velanera Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Velanera Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Velanera Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Velanera Hotel & Restaurant provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Velanera Hotel & Restaurant located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pula Arena, Forum, and Punta Verudela Beach.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Velanera Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could have been so good

We booked this hotel for its good food, comfort and peacefulness away from a busy resort. All of this went well until the final night when a very noisy wedding party continued until 4.45am. The hotel management apologised and we happily agreed compensation with them which, later, they arbitrarily reduced. This is a good hotel with a dedicated team but the problem was handled badly. Suggest you check if there is a wedding booked during your stay. If not then it should be on your list to consider.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Svrn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Begrüßung war sehr sehr freundlich und bei Hilfe haben wir sie geduldig bekommen. Immer ein freundliches Lächeln und nichts aufgesetztes. Rund um die Uhr sind Ansprechpartner vor Ort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bel espace dans la campagne près de Pula. Très bon petit déjeuner, particulièrement agréable sur la terrasse près de la piscine. Personnel sympathique.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Staff could not do enough to make our stay enjoyable. We didn't want to come home and will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We would highly recommend this hotel, it’s in the country & not too far out of Pula. It’s very peaceful, the service by Marco & his team was fantastic & you cannot go past the restaurant the food is exemplary. If we are ever back near Pula we will definitely be back to stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding and beautifully designed hotel with very large rooms and excellent food. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Food
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

Super lækker hotel i stille omgivelser!

Vores ophold på Velanera var fantastisk , vores værelse var er utrolig lækkert og rummelig, og med super kingsize seng! Personalet er utrolig venlige og flinke, især hende der serverer morgenmad. Det eneste “Larm” der er, er lyden af fuglekvidre, en græslåmaskine i ny og næ, og engang imellem lidt harmonika musik i det fjerne. Alt i Alt er hotellet virkelig fantastisk, og hvis man trænger til lidt ro, det helt perfekte sted. PS man er nød til at smage hotellets hjemmelavet pasta med trøffel, den smager himmelsk
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarana

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

Lovely room, excellent meal!

This was our favourite hotel during the 10 days we spent travelling Croatia and I'm happy to write a good review. I liked the themed decoration and lighting throughout the hotel, it was well thought out and very attractive. Location: This is a great place away from the crowds and other tourists, yet only a few minutes from the beaches. Room: Quiet, huge room, with a nice view of the pool and surrounding area. Two single beds pushed together to form one large king size bed, plus a fold out bed with privacy curtain. Electrical outlet on each side of the bed. The bathrobes were much appreciated. There is a refrigerator you can use to store cold drinks in. Bathroom: the shower had excellent water pressure and lots of hot water, something we don't always get in hotels! There's a hair dryer, bidet, and plenty of sink space for your toiletries. Soap/shampoo is in a wall dispenser. Dining: We had dinner in the restaurant and I can honestly say it was the best during our entire stay. I ordered traditional Croatian dishes and there is plenty on the menu...meat, fish, and vegetarian selections. Breakfast had a standard cold buffet of meat, cheese, breads, cereal, and yogurt...also was offered eggs cooked to order and freshly made coffee. Everything was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Puvaneswari

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

Fanstastic hotel

A very good and a very comfortable hotel. Very clean. Family business. Very friendly staff. We had dinner at the restaurant and it was superb. Will definitely stay at this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, modern and spacious interior and room. Nice grounds. Staff were professional, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ample. Food at the restaurant was exceptional, to the extent, that our group chose to return for evening meals rather than eat out. As the Hotel is in a village, own transportation is essential for access and enjoyment of the surrounding areas in Isteria.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

COLIN

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

plus que sympa

sejour tres agreable - personnel aux petits soins...qui rappelle les chambres d hotes !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anibal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
séjour d'une nuit de passage a Pula,Hotel excentré mais a tout point parfait,Très bonne cuisine et une grande gentillesse .
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Phenomenal food.

What a surprise! A boutique hotel (12 rooms) in a tiny village, in the pointy bit of Istria. Enourmous rooms. Top class menu and execution. Ample breakfast buffet. Family run hotel, with the patron being an award winning chef, and occasional receptionist. Spotless inside and out. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Excellent WiFi too, measured at 6Mpbs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

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

Gerne wieder

Sehr schönes Hotel auf dem Lande, mit eigenem Pool. Alles sauber und gepflegt. Die Zimmer sind groß und gut ausgestattet. Personal überaus freundlich. Frühstück sehr umfangreich. Eierspeisen werden auf Wunsch frisch zubereitet. Die Küche ist durchgehend geöffnet und das Essen ist sehr schmackhaft.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Not the most elegant but my best hotel experience

This hotel is worth much than its cost. The owner seems to double up also as a waiter in its restaurant so I needed to wait for about 15 minutes to check in but boy isn't he good. He gave me a very friendly check-in once he was done with his restaurant service. He told me quite a bit about the history of his country. He let me borrow the only water boiler in his kitchen as the room does not provide any. And he even offered to cook me a dinner but too bad I wasn't hungry then. The next morning I opened the window just to be surprised by the very pleasing view of the pool and the field outside. The breakfast and service is classy. All in all, I got my money's worth and much more at this place. I would definitely stay with them again if I ever come back to this area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nettes, kleines Hotel

Wir hatten einen erholsamen Aufenthalt. Unser Zimmer war groß, sauber und modern.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A Little Further Out is SO Much Better

Daughter and I wanted to visit Pula. Sisan is about 15 mins out by car. Much more room, free parking, excellent food, fewer (narrow cobblestone street) issues. Better space for less money. Friendly, helpful staff.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Elegantes Hotel in wohltuender Atmosphäre

Sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt in ruhiger Umgebung. Die Zimmer waren sehr sauber und die Betten hervorragend. Das Personal sehr zurückhaltend und freundlich. Die Küche im Restaurant große Klasse. Auch am Pool konnte man sich gut entspannen. Alles in allem ein Tophotel.
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4/10 Poor

Young couple

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

Teleurstellend..

Geen boutique hotel atmosphere, erg slechte bedden, deur douche ontbreekt (!), niet stof gezogen onder het bed, matig ontbijt (Nescafe koffie in de kan..), een beetje onverschillig personeel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Séjour à Velanera Hôtel.

Hôtel récent. Chambre spacieuse et très confortable. Petit déjeuner excellent. Personnel très accueillant. Traquillité et piscine appréciée.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Toll, doch mit kleinen Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten

Das Hotel ist hervorragend, weil ein kleines Hotel: nur 13 Zimmer. Es liegt inmitten des kleinen Ortes Sisan und ist vom Meer etwas entfernt. Die Küche des Hotels ist sehr sauber, vor allem gibt es kein Büffet am Abend, sondern man kann a la carte essen. Die Zimmer sind sehr geräumig, große Betten. Was leider fehlt: kein einziges Zimmer hat einen Balkon, keine Minibar in den Zimmer und mir wäre eine Dusche getrennt von der Badewanne deutlich lieber. Das Personal ist freundlich und zuvorkommend, die Küche sehr gut und obwohl wir nur fünf Gäste waren wurde das Frühstücksbüffet aufgebaut.
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Klein, aber unglaublich fein!

Es war ein traumhafter Aufenthalt in diesem kleinen Hotel. Es ist etwas außerhalb, aber wer mit dem Auto anreist ist sowieso mobil. Man hat alles quasi "vor der Haustüre": Pula, Medulin (hier gibts nen Sandstrand), Premantura und auch nach Porec oder Rovinj ist man dank der toll ausgebauten Autobahn innerhalb weniger Minuten. Das Zimmer war groß und sauber, das Bett riesig und bequem, die Klimaanlage leise und sehr effizient, das Bad sauber und sogar mit Badewanne. Das ganze Hotel ist sauber, sehr modern und schön eingerichtet. Das Frühstück war reichlich mit Süßem und Herzhaften, mit frischem Obst, Gemüse, mit Cornflakes und Joghurt. Kaffee, Tee und Saft standen immer zur Verfügung. Jeden Tag gab es eine andere Leckerei: mal Omelett mit Trüffel, mal einen leichten Auflauf mit Lachs, dann wieder gegrilltes Gemüse. Der Pool war sauber, die Liegeflächen immer ausreichend und die Sonnenschirme haben gereicht. Die ganze Anlage ist sehr gepflegt! Das Personal ist unheimlich freundlich, hier merkt man Familienatmosphäre. Die Herzlichkeit der Kroaten war mir bekannt, aber dort haben wir uns noch wohler gefühlt. Das Essen im Restaurant ist frisch, teilweise außergeöhnlich und unbedingt zu empfehlen! Genauso wie der istrische Likör Teranino, den ich da für mich entdeckt hab. Familien mit Kindern ist vielleicht eher abzuraten, da es in der unmittelbaren Umgebung keine wirkliche Bespaßung gibt. Aber wenn man das weiß, ist das auch kein Problem. Ein unheimlich toller Urlaub! HVALA!
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10/10 Excellent

Al

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

vacances a 2

Nous sommes partis avec mon ami en septembre 2014 et a notre arrivée a l'hôtel, nous avons été très bien accueillis. La chambre était très spacieuse (suite deluxe) et très propre. L'hôtel était bien insonorisé et le restaurant de l'hôtel était très bien. Nous avons très bien mangé et le petit déjeuner était copieux. L'hôtel est bien situé mais pas forcément bien indiqué. Il y a un grand parking donc pas de difficulté pour se garer. En gros nous sommes prêts a y retourner avec un réel plaisir. Plusieurs activités a faire dans les environs Nous recommandons vivement cet etablissement
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10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021