Cres, Croatia
The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection
Pine-fringed coastal retreat
Cres, Croatia
Opened
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
MarriottPine-fringed coastal retreat
The hotel brings crisp modernism to the pine groves, where life slows down beside the open Adriatic.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Croatian island of Cres is a relatively quiet one; even here, a ten-minute walk from the heart of the harborside old town, The Isolano feels pleasantly tranquil.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The shaded Lungo Mare promenade leads straight to Cres town harbor, a quiet ten-minute walk along the water.
The rooms
Balconies look out to sea with benches made by island artisans. Five rooms step straight into the heated pool.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated infinity pool looks straight across the Adriatic, bordered by dark loungers and fringed parasols.
The spa
Curved wooden loungers rest before an illuminated Himalayan salt wall, and relaxation beds look out to sea.
The saunas and gym
Glass-fronted Finnish and bio saunas flank a marble bench, and the gym is fitted with wooden NOHrD equipment.
Restaurant
The Creski Beach Bar
The beachfront pavilion sits along the pebble shore, serving fresh catch and local lamb grilled over charcoal.
At the table
Dining rooms look through tall glass to the pines, serving local sheep cheese, Adriatic seafood, and botanical cocktails.
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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.