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Valamar Padova Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with private beach, 2 outdoor pools

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Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Sauna, Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments, aromatherapy, facials
Waterslide

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
The current price is AU$253
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Explore the area

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Banjol 322, Rab, 51280
  • Place, Rab Loggia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rab Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of St. Justine
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Room for 2+1

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • 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

A family-friendly stay in Rab awaits you at Valamar Padova Hotel. Within steps you'll find Kvarner Gulf and Rab Harbor within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a nearby private beach. .A day of pampering can include massages and facials along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, MEDITERRANEO RESTAURANT, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, free kids' club, gym and Turkish bath/hammam. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Rab hotel include Komrcar Park and Dominis Palace.

What's nearby

  • Rab Loggia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rab Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Church of St. Justine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monastery of St. Andrew - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Viewpoint - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Rijeka (RJK) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gostionica SPORT - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Santa Maria - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Buža - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Konoba Šanpjer - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Valamar Padova Hotel

Hotel with private beach, 2 outdoor pools
Unwind on the hotel's private sandy 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, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. 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 beach 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
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • 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 a safe. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

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

The on-site 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Return 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

Restaurants on site

  • MEDITERRANEO RESTAURANT

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 30 per day.

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.

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Valamar Padova Hotel?

Yep, Valamar Padova Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Škver Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Valamar Padova Hotel?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Valamar Padova Hotel on 18 Dec 2025 start from AU$253.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Valamar Padova Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Valamar Padova Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments.

Does Valamar Padova Hotel have a pool?

Take your pick from 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from May to October.

Does Valamar Padova Hotel have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Valamar Padova Hotel?

Valamar Padova Hotel features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and an indoor pool.

Is Valamar Padova Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and free supervised childcare, it's no surprise that Valamar Padova Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Valamar Padova Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Valamar Padova Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Valamar Padova Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Valamar Padova Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Valamar Padova Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

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

Bob, Bristol, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good quality hotel.

Hotel was in superb location with water taxi to the old town. The restaurant were extremely good with wide variety of food. A special mention to 'Dragan' who was exceptionally good at his job!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

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.

6/10 Okay

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Schreckliche Parksituation, Hotel gepflegt, Zimmerreinigung sehr oberflächlich. Leider war das Zimmer deutlich kleiner, als die angegebene Größe.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Andreas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal, sowohl an der Reception als auch im Bar und Restaurationsbereich. Sehr schöne Zimmereinrichtung, viel Stauraum und von den Meer/Stadtblick Zimmer einen tollen Ausblick. Das Buffet Restaurant bietet eine sehr breite Auswahl an unterschiedlichen Speisen und Desserts an. Hier kann es zu den Hauptzeiten doch recht geschäftig zu und her gehen und der Geräuschpegel entsprechend ansteigen. Grosse Poolanlage innen/aussen, Wellness und Unterhaltung, Beachclub und viele Parkplätze direkt am Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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