Mali Losinj, CroatiaCikat
Hotel Bellevue
Pine-shaded wellness resort
Cikat Mali Losinj, Croatia
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Wellness Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
Lošinj Hotels & VillasPine-shaded wellness resort
Centennial pine woods shelter this bayfront hotel, which revives the island's Habsburg-era health tourism through clinical wellness and seawater pools.
“Hotel Bellevue offers tranquil sea views and a spa, plus restaurant Matsunoki.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
A central atrium with orange and lemon trees gives the public spaces an unexpected lightness; rooms have sliding balcony doors and mood-controlled lighting.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Stone bathing platforms line the bay right outside, and the port of Mali Lošinj is a fifteen-minute stroll along the coast.
The rooms
Sliding glass doors open to balconies shaded by pines. The top suites add private outdoor hot tubs facing the bay.
The seawater pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated seawater fills the indoor pool under a circular skylight, and outdoor pools terrace down through the pines.
The spa
Backlit amber onyx corridors lead to treatment suites offering Bastien Gonzalez podiatry and heated marble relaxation beds.
Sauna and gym
A natural wood sauna looks onto a courtyard, and the gym is fitted with Matrix weight machines.
Restaurant
Matsunoki
Sushi and robata grills bring Adriatic seafood into Japanese recipes. The bar pours artisanal sakes and Japanese whiskies.
At the table
Restaurant Bava serves fresh pasta and Adriatic seafood. Nearby, Lounge Bar Alto Rosso pours cocktails to live piano music.
How it began
Zdravko Bregovac designed the original hotel in 1967. A 2014 overhaul cut an airy central atrium planted with orange and lemon trees.
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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.