Rijeka, CroatiaCostabella
Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa
Coastal wellness resort
Costabella   Rijeka, Croatia
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
HiltonCoastal wellness resort
The resort is dedicated to restorative living, with days spent between three floors of baths and the quiet pebble beach.
What it’s good at
Notable
A Himalayan salt room and multi-level Technogym fitness floor overlooking the Adriatic.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The coastal road connects the property directly to central Rijeka in one direction and the Opatija Riviera in the other.
The rooms
Every room and villa looks straight across Kvarner Bay, opening onto private balconies positioned over the water.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor infinity pool stretches along the bay, looking out across the water to the coastal mountains.
The thermal zone
Finnish saunas and steam rooms sit beside an elevated hydrotherapy pool with a circular footbath.
The spa and gym
Private treatment rooms have whirlpool tubs for Quarnero body rituals. The multi-level gym carries cardio and strength machines.
Nebo Restaurant
Regional Croatian tasting menus are served high on the terrace, looking out across the water to Cres island.
At the table
The Kitchen serves Croatian dishes under amber pendant lights, and Aura Lounge Bar pours cocktails beside an illuminated wine wall.
How it began
Founder Jaroslav Třešňák slept on this beach as a penniless student in 1983, vowing to return decades later and build here.
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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.