Motovun, Croatia
ROXANICH Winery and Design Hotel
Modernist hillside winery
Modernist hillside winery
Winemaking shapes every stay here, from guided barrel tastings deep underground to drinks across the hillside terrace.
“Roxanich Design Hotel and Winery below Motovun has 30 maximalist rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and an infinity pool overlooking a valley and vinyards.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Estate-grown biodynamic wines and Motovun forest truffles anchor dining at Forchetta 1902.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
The Roxanich Winery & Design Hotel stands on an Istrian hillside, and combines powerful modern architecture with colorful, vibrant interior design, plus the sort of luxury and fine living you’d expect from one of Croatia’s best respected winemakers.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Medieval Motovun rises directly up the hill, and the truffle-rich Mirna River valley stretches out below.
The rooms
Most rooms occupy the restored stone winery, with vibrant 1960s Italian furniture and windows looking across the valley.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits on the hillside terrace, surrounded by loungers facing across the Mirna River valley.
The spa
Wide windows in the Finnish sauna look straight across the vineyards, and the indoor lounge serves infused detox teas.
At the table
Morning buffets are set beneath industrial ceiling beams, and dinner moves outside onto the terrace overlooking the vines.
How it began
The main building opened in 1902 as a communal wine cooperative before winemaker Mladen Rožanić transformed it for his estate.
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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.