Opatija, CroatiaPreluk
Boutique & Design Hotel Navis
Cantilevered cliffside ship
Cantilevered cliffside ship
Guests enter from the clifftop road above, stepping down through concrete tiers that jut out over the sea.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Built into a rocky inlet just outside Opatija, Hotel Navis sits where the Istrian peninsula gives way to the open sea.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched on a Preluk Bay cliff, right on the water between Opatija and Rijeka.
The rooms
Rooms pair deep, saturated colors with angular custom furniture, facing straight out to sea through floor-to-ceiling glass.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool is heated to 28 degrees and sits along the sun terrace at the coastal edge.
The spa and gym
The top-floor gym overlooks the bay through glass walls, and the spa includes a Finnish sauna and steam bath.
Navis Restaurant
Tables sit along the cliff edge, serving fresh bay seafood and regional dishes prepared under a traditional peka lid.
At the table
The lobby lounge serves cocktails, coffee, and wine among colorful chairs facing out over the bay.
How it began
The Latin name translates to ship, echoing the owner's surname on a rocky cove once used for tuna fishing.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.