Resort Villas Rubin

This was our first time to this resort, and I can honestly say, it is the first resort we have been to where we would definitely go back to. To put this into context, we never go back to the same holiday resorts twice, as we find you get the best magic/experience on your first visit, (as you don't notice or mind the little things which may not be great, but you do if you go back again). This resort ticked all the boxes for us, quiet, good clean room, great food, spotlessly clean everywhere, loads of sun loungers on the beach, crystal clear water (Blue Flag Beach), authentic, great friendly and helpful staff, perfect. Our room was situated at the top end of the resort near the Reception, and it was perfectly clean, large room and bathroom and balcony looking over a large green patch of grass with tall pine tress. It was perfectly located to visit to Rovinj Town which was a short bus journey away. It was the end of the season, so it was nice and quiet, with a calm peaceful atmosphere and although there wasn't much going on, entertainment wise this is what we wanted. A quiet relaxing break away from work, family, stress, health problems etc, so we were fine. We didn't use the pool, as we had the Adriatic sea to swim in however the pool was spotlessly clean, there were slides for the kids, you could hire bikes, play tennis and other sports, so there was something for everyone. We would highly recommend staying here, whether you are old or young and choose your time of year wisely to get the best experience. Overall, the entire experience, room, food and facilities were extremely good value for money. We stayed half board and there was always enough food, a wide choice of different foods, plenty of room to find a table and it was totally clean. Thanks Maistra Select Villas Rubin Resort, we had a lovely time staying with you.

The wait times to line up for admission for dinner are unreasonable. Everything is very spacious. Not for children or those with mobility issues.

Stay: August–September 2026 · Premium apartment for 5 · 15 nights · with partner, child (3 years) and dog We have been staying in Rovinj for years and know the area well — including Camping Polari, which is right next to Villas Rubin. That's exactly why we consciously chose a step up this year: a premium apartment for a longer period. That was not the right choice in hindsight. Upon arrival, we found the apartment in a condition that did not match the classification or the price. The refrigerator was broken and repaired with tape, kitchen doors were coming loose from the laminate on all sides, tiles were cracked, the bathroom smelled strongly and the shower drained poorly. On the terrace lay clothes from the previous guests. The apartment dates from 1996 — something the reception staff confirmed themselves — and is structurally in need of renovation. What was impressive, however: the reaction of the management. Front Office Manager Ivan Marin responded quickly and professionally to our complaint. Within a few days the refrigerator was repaired, the bathroom was cleaned, the drain was addressed, and new kitchen fronts were installed. As compensation, free breakfast and dinner in the buffet restaurant were offered for the rest of the stay — a generous gesture that was fulfilled without problems. And the buffet was extremely well put together, despite all the hustle and bustle. In the last few days, ants and flies fell from the ceiling lamps, which further confirmed the state of the apartment. A practical point missing in the accommodation description: there is no washing machine on the entire premises. For a 15-night stay with a young child, that is a serious shortcoming. Washing is only possible at the laundry room at Camping Polari — a fifteen-minute walk. Two washes and two drying cycles cost €21 there. After all the fuss, a cheap and cumbersome solution that you wouldn't expect at a premium accommodation for this price. The location is good: the coastal path to Rovinj is walkable and Polari is also within walking distance. But the same Polari is more modern, nicer, and better maintained — for a significantly lower price. In summary: the service after our complaints was excellent, the condition of the apartment was not like that upon arrival. Those who book premium can expect more than a building that is itself undergoing renovation (I deliberately do not include photos of the problems we encountered, because those problems have been addressed and/or solved in every possible way)