Aparthotel Punta Blu - POOL & SPA

English, German, Italian and Croatian are spoken by the hotel team, so you can discuss the practicalities of your stay without resorting to underwater hand signals. Aparthotel Punta Blu - POOL & SPA suits couples who want more room than a standard hotel bedroom, as well as families who would rather have a proper kitchen and dining area than negotiate over the last chair.

The mood is relaxed and self-contained: an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a sea-view restaurant and a spa all sit within the same address. You can keep the evening simple, with a drink by the water and dinner on the terrace, or use the apartment as your base for the coast around Premantura.

You are in Premantura, Croatia, close to the sea and the islands off the peninsula. A golden sandy beach is about 50 metres away, with sun loungers and parasols, while Stupice Beach is roughly 0.4 miles from the property. Munte Beach is about 0.7 miles away, and Skrape Beach around 0.7 miles by car.

The immediate surroundings give you a few places to eat without turning dinner into an expedition. Restoran fra&Kat, Vip Caffe Premantura and Konoba Casa Mia are all within about 0.4 miles. Pula is around 3 miles away, with Pula Arena, the Archaeological Museum of Istria and the Roman theatre among the sights there; Pula Airport is about 9 miles away.

The apartment layout is the main reason to choose this address over a conventional hotel. A one-bedroom apartment works well for a couple who want a separate living space, while the two-bedroom and deluxe options give families or a group of divers somewhere to spread out without living from the suitcase. Several apartments add a balcony, a sea view or ground-floor access, so the right choice depends on whether your priority is outdoor space, the outlook or fewer stairs.

Every unit has a kitchen with an oven, hob, fridge, dishwasher, coffee machine and kettle, plus a dining area and a seating area with a sofa. That means cold drinks after a hot coastal day, coffee before an early start and the option of sorting out a meal without dressing up for it. There is also free WiFi, a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk and a private bathroom with a bath or shower.

Air conditioning matters when the Croatian summer has done its worst, and the mosquito net is a welcome practical detail when you want fresh air without inviting the entire local insect population in for supper. Balconies, terraces and outdoor furniture extend the living space, while a lift serves the upper floors.

Restaurant Punta Blu handles breakfast, lunch and dinner on a terrace with a sea view. The kitchen is Mediterranean, with fresh local produce at its centre, and the dress code is relaxed. Breakfast is a buffet from 07:00, with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices; vegetarian dishes are also available at the restaurant.

Lunch runs from 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner from 19:00 to 22:00. Half-board is available, so you can leave some meals to the hotel and use the apartment kitchen when that suits you better. It is a useful arrangement for divers: no need to commit every meal to the same plan when the day on the water has its own ideas.

There is one bar, the Pool Bar, set beside the outdoor pool and focused on cocktails. Room service runs between 12:00 and 22:00, with breakfast also available in the room. A coffee house on site covers the simpler requirements, including the moment when a second coffee becomes less a luxury than basic maintenance.

The outdoor pool is the obvious place to spend a non-diving afternoon, with a bar integrated into the pool area and loungers, chairs, umbrellas and a sun terrace around it. For a slower reset, Spa Punta Blu covers 100 square metres and offers massages, facials, a sauna and a relaxation area. There is also a fitness centre and yoga classes for anyone who still feels the need to move after the sea has already provided enough exercise.

The coast gives you more active alternatives: snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding, cycling and hiking are all available, with equipment hire and boat excursions also offered. Horse riding, fishing and windsurfing are listed as activities in the wider area. In other words, you can choose between a gentle paddle, a walk, or the highly respectable discipline of remaining horizontal by the pool.

Boat trips to the islands and visits to Pula provide straightforward outings for a day away from the hotel. Evenings bring regular music and entertainment, while babysitting and a children’s menu make the property workable for families as well as couples.

Pula Airport is about 9 miles away. An airport shuttle is available through the property, and car hire can also be arranged. If you are driving, private parking is free on site, with an electric-vehicle charging station available; a reservation is not needed. Luggage storage, a concierge service, an on-site cash machine and express check-in and check-out are also available.

Check-in runs from 16:00 to 22:00, and you should give the property your expected arrival time. Check-out is by 10:00. The hotel team speaks English, German, Italian and Croatian, which is useful from the first arrival question to the last request for directions to the coast.

The property is non-smoking, pets are not allowed and parties are not permitted. Quiet hours run from 23:00 to 08:00. Daily housekeeping is included, while laundry and ironing services are available; the apartments themselves also have drying racks, wardrobes and private bathrooms.