The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection will open on March 13, 2025. Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, The Isolano will welcome guests aged 12 and above. The boutique hotel will have 49 guestrooms and suites, a restaurant with sea views, two outdoor heated pools, wellness offerings and direct beach access.
Cres island is in the northern Adriatic Sea of Croatia, home to nature reserves, historic towns and secluded beaches. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the town of Cres, home to heritage landmarks including the Church of St. Mary, as well as tavernas serving local delicacies. The nearest airport is Rijeka Airport on the island of Krk, accessible by a 20-minute ferry ride or a one-and-a-half-hour drive by car.
Each of the hotel’s guestrooms, including four suites, feature balconies with sea views, wooden benches crafted by local artisans, and technology-driven amenities such as smart TVs, automated controls for lighting and temperature, and Mobile Key check-in via the Marriott Bonvoy app. For wellness seekers, five infinity guestrooms also offer exclusive access to one of the two outdoor heated pools.
Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a drink made from locally sourced sage. At the lobby bar, guests can sip on signature cocktails featuring rakija brandy, prepared with local ingredients such as aromatic herbs, woods, honey and floral infusions. Showcasing local ingredients, The Moise Restaurant offers a menu paired with Croatian wines.
Guests can relax into island life at one of the hotel’s two outdoor pools or seek tranquility in the wellness area featuring a spa alongside state-of-the-art gym facilities at NOHrD Fitness. Spa treatments range from wild honey and sea salt scrub, nourishing olive oil body treatments, and more. The experience ends with local herbal tea and a selection of nuts.
Guests can participate in an island-inspired mixology workshop in the lobby bar and create their own Isolano botanical blend. They can also go on a tasting tour to discover the aromatic herbs and ingredients unique to the island. After learning the secrets behind crafting the perfect Isolano blend, guests will receive a gift box containing a selection of the island’s signature botanicals.
The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection is a seasonal hotel, operating from March to December.
For more information, visit www.marriott.com.
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