Villa Laguna Gallijot Hotel

We were five people and rented a house at Villa Galijot Plava Laguna – perfect for us. The accommodation was well built, smartly planned and had a small terrace where we had breakfast in peace and quiet. It is easy to get here by car, free parking and close to everything: beach, walking, excursions – both on foot and by car. We’ve lived here 15 years ago, and it’s almost scary how much is the same – in a good way. The same calm atmosphere, the same cleaned surfaces, and the same quick Service if you need help. There are many bathing areas and it is easy to find space on the shingles. Do you want shade? Move a few meters to the pine trees – nature’s AC.

Overall the stay was really pleasant. Leaving aside the bathroom not very clean upon our arrival, but it can happen, warning to avoid the rooms overlooking the sea in the sense that being surrounded by a grove of sea and views you have very little. The rooms have retro furnishings but are functional even if the toilet flush is noisy. The buffet restaurant is varied and good, we ate bene.un negative point not for the paid drinks but because costing a bottle of still water from 0.75l euro 4.60 is exaggerated. Pool not very large but cute. Nearby train stop that takes you to Poreč for 4 euros (adult) one way.

Our stay at Villa Galijot was mostly a disappointment. Such a shame for such a beautiful location. To begin with, the Galeone restaurant in front of the hotel is a complete rip-off: €18 for a pizza made with the cheapest ingredients, €4 for a terrible coffee, and card payments only allowed above €20. The resort has just one ATM, which charges a €5 fee. The waiters were unbelievably rude. The level of disrespect and the feeling of being scammed at every step is just absurd. The coffee in the hotel bar was awful, the rooms were poorly cleaned (floors were not cleaned during daily service – something I have never experienced anywhere else), and even the waiters in the hotel restaurant acted arrogant. The room smelled musty. However the front office staff was very professional, kind and helpful. Honestly, the only positives were the location, the clear sea, and the nice pool with comfortable sunbeds. But that is simply not enough for €270 per night. This was our first and definitely our last time with Plava Laguna.