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Valamar Padova Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Sauna, Turkish bath, body treatments, aromatherapy, facials, reflexology
Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Banjol 322, Rab, 51280
  • Rab Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Rab Loggia
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Paradise Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Room for 2+1

Room for 2+1

  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room for 2+1 Seaview

Room for 2+1 Seaview

  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Rab

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Rab hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Kvarner Gulf and Rab Harbor. Komrcar Park and Dominis Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Rab Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Remnants of the Church and the Monastery of St. John the Evangelist - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rab Loggia - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kandalora Beach - 23 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Paradise Beach - 32 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Rijeka (RJK) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gostionica Sport - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Conte Nero - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Banova Vila - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Santa Maria - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Valamar Padova Hotel

Family-friendly beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Unwind on the hotel's private sand beach. You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Valamar Padova Hotel you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This eco-certified hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool.

This 4-star Rab hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 175 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Valamar Padova Hotel offers 175 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during December, January, February, March, November, and October.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 30 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

This property will place a credit card authorization 21 days prior to arrival in the amount of the first night's stay for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Padova Rab
Padova Rab
Valamar Padova Hotel Rab
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Valamar Padova Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Huihui

You don’t want to stay here unless you have kids
There is nothing says it’s a family hotel We had a issue and want to talk to the hotel manager, she made it so hard, the front desk called her 3 times, we thought she was home turning out she was just next door in the office. The toilet cover has stains and the bathroom door has yellow spots. Foods are salty, don’t bother booking HB, not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel has all the facilities. The reception is very slow to update its booking system to long time to check in 30 minutes to check out as the hotel could not see that we had paid. . The hotel has amazing facilities . And very relaxing. The volume of people in the restaurant makes difficult for 4 star food . The hotel may well benefit from a fine dining experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
It was ok but I expected a lot more, food was average, just seem to charge for everything though, facilities such as swimming, sauna and gym was good. Hotel overall was ok nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was really, really good. The staff is friendly and rooms are quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Meant to stay at another hotel but due to 'technical difficulties' we were moved here and we ere so glad we were. The hotel is right on the harbour. It takes about 10 minutes to walk into Rab City itself. The facilities at the hotel are great, staff are very attentive and do a wonderful job. The food buffets for breakfast and dinner are amazing there was so much choice and something for everyone even the fussiest eater. we had two comments though. the drinks in the bar are very expensive compared to a local bar next door to the hotel. we paid 32 Kuna for a beer and a g & T in the little bar next door but the same was 92 Kuna in the hotel . I'm sure they have to make a profit but if they reduced their bar prices guests would spend more time in the hotel. If you have mobility difficulties or are of short stature you may find it tricky getting out of the shower. The shower is over the bath and the bath is a lovely deep bath ideal if you want to soak but not so ideal if you have a shower and then try to step out of the bath, I am 5feet 8inches tall and struggled to step out of the bath. However I would certainly recommend this hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Worst hotel ever-I've travelled all over the globe
Horrible stay overall. Gabi at reception gave us an extremely small room and insisted it's a "triple room", I was forced on a very small child-sized bed even though two doubles as a minimum were advertised. I was lied to! Gabi was very rude as well. She told me to come back to reception to complete the checkin after one hour as she was busy checking others in. Gabi asked for full payment even though the hotel stay was already prepaid. She denied knowledge of the prepayment. She asked for payment again in full at checkout, I had to remind her that she already managed to find the prepaid booking the before. The waiter at the breakfast said we are not entitled to breakfast as we don't have a paid for reservation. It was so embarrassing in front of all the other guest. Another waiter came and asked for payment too!! I had to go to reception to clear this! The hotel charges for drinks at the "free breakfast and dinners" so it's not really free. Please listen to my advice and DO NOT STAY here. All staff were rude too. The sauna took our payment and later told us it's only going to be open for an hour but they haven't turned on the heating yet, which will take about 20 min. Trashy and loud music was played around 10 pm under the title "dance show". You are better off in an airbnb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay but go out for dinner
Very nice resort in a wonderful town. We were disappointed by the “half board” option, however, as the restaurant is all buffet, even for dinner. We would stay again but only include breakfast at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

GAPJOONG, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A resort hotel within Rab island off Croatia coast
I booked this hotel without knowing it is located in an island. I had to take a car ferry to go to the island. But the cost was reasonable and the frequency of the ferry was o.k. The hotel was located very next to a small port. The hotel receptionist gave me a sea view room and the sceanary from the room was excellent. You could also see the performance at night. The food served was delicious. Only down side is you have to pay for the wifi and it can be connected only in the lobby. The general conditions of the hotel was reasonable but the renovation would be nice. The hotel location could not be better, except the car park place is very limited.

6/10 Okay

James, London

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic, but great location and views
We had a lovely 5-day stay on Rab and this hotel made for a good base. The view from our (sea view) balcony was fabulous and well worth the extra we paid, the pool was good (if cold) and the location, just 15 mins walk around the marina from the Old Town was excellent. On the other hand, the food was deeply unimpressive (bland buffet consisting of overcooked fish, grilled meat, a stew and standard pasta/vegetable fayre - we ended up eating out on two of our 5 nights), everything was a bit tired and the hotel seemed to charge extras for almost everything (wifi in the lobby which wasn't even especially fast, using the minibars for your own drinks etc). The building is also appallingly ugly, but that doesn't really matter when you're in it! Overall, it does a good job - and the view from the balcony was really quite something. Would recommend but not with overwhelming enthusiasm.

10/10 Excellent

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ein ausgesprochen gutes Kinderhotel! Die Nähe zum Strand und der Stadt! Obwohl das Hotel gut gebucht war kam es uns nicht überfüllt vor! Einzig der Kinderpool könnte etwas größer sein!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mladen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, friendly staff, perfect meals, wonderful spa and all this in an amazing surrounding. Rab is heaven on earth. Thank you Padova. We will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hrvoje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danijela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cyrille

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muamer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir kommen bestimmt wieder. Beste Lage in Rab, wunderschönes Hotel und Strand, sehr freundliches Personal und top Preise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Adequate quality buffet with plenty of options was a good choice with small number of restaurants open in the pre-pre-season and the indoor pool was a saviour on a rainy day. Comfy beds and friendly staff helped too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modernes Hotel und freundliches Personal, Zimmer etwas klein. Gute Lage. Hauptsächlich Gäste aus Deutschland (, die gerne ihre Liegen über Stunden reservieren) und Österreich. Altersdurchschnitt gefühlt 55 bis 60, obwohl auch sehr gutes Angebot für Kinder, junge Erwachsene.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Pauline, Paris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nous n’avons pas beaucoup apprécié les deux jours passés dans cette hôtel car le personnel n’était pas du tout aimable ( pas de sourire, souffle et aucune explication, oubli les commandes au bar) la chambre pas du tout bien équipé ( pas de nécessaire pour faire le thé le café et dans un quatre-étoiles nous estimons que c’est le minimum ) et la nourriture médiocre ( aliments sans saveurs, table pas dressées et aucun serveur ne vientnous voir pour nous commander des boissons)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

István

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Milan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk skønt sted. Vi havde ophold med halvpension, og buffeten var en oplevelse for alle sanser.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour à île de Rab - Croatie hôtel Valamar
Pour nous c'est un hôtel 5 étoiles *****. Nous avons adoré l'emplacement et nous avons été traité avec beaucoup de soins. Le service était inégalé. Je le recommanderais sans hésitation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schöner Aufenthalt
Nähe zur Altstadt schöner Hafen sehr gutes Essen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018