I'll confirm and repeat what the other guests have already shared so eloquently - this is a gorgeous, historic property, elegant and chic like Opatija itself. The fabulous location, clean and spacious rooms and fantastic food certainly offer a 5* experience. Still, what makes this lovely place stand out and come alive are the amazing girls - professional, helpful, friendly and incredibly charming! Veliki pozdrav za Ivanu, Mihaelu i Nikolinu - hvala vam za gostoprimstvo i vidimo se opet.

My stay at Hotel Sveti Jakov is without a doubt the best hotel stay I have ever experienced. The hotel itself is so beautiful, and the room we got was lovely, spacious, beautiful, and had a fantastic view. Everything was always kept clean and tidy. The breakfast was outstanding, and it was so pleasant to start each day with this feast provided by the hotel staff. However, what stands out the most is how wonderful and welcoming the staff was. Throughout my stay, all the hotel staff made every effort to make our experience at the hotel the best it could be. Overall, our stay at the hotel was absolutely magnificent, and I look forward to coming back and staying at Hotel Sveti Jakov again. I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to any traveler looking for good accommodation in an incredibly beautiful setting at a well-located hotel, and especially where you feel that the staff prioritizes your excellent experience.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful hotel, and I can confidently say it was an experience that exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the warm and inviting atmosphere. The hotel is not only beautifully designed, but it also exudes a coziness that immediately makes you feel at home. One of the highlights of my stay was the breakfast. It was absolutely superb, offering a wide variety of delicious options that catered to all tastes. Every morning felt like a special treat, with fresh, high-quality ingredients and a presentation that was simply stunning. The staff at the hotel deserve special mention. They were absolutely delightful—friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist with a smile. Their genuine care and helpfulness added a personal touch to my stay, making it even more memorable. In summary, my stay at this hotel was nothing short of fantastic. It was a truly pleasurable experience, and I can't wait to return. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a place that combines beauty, comfort, and outstanding service.

We had absolutely wonderful time staying in Hotel Sveti Jakov. It is an secret gem of Opatija, small, private, boutiquish, with excellent facilities, comfort, beautiful historical building and interiors. Not just a stay, it was an experience. The hospitality of Mikhaela brought the stay for us to another level, she made us feel so welcomed and home. We are definitely going to come back again and make Hotel Sveti Jakov our favourite destination for romantic getaway.

Please put two blankets to the room 🙏🏻

The hotel is in fact a beautifully restored villa from end of 19th century. Being there you can feel how was it to be in Opatija 130 years ago. From one side the hotel is facing historical main street of Opatija and from the other side beautiful St. Jakov park across which is the sea and beaches. The hotel is conveniently located in centre of Opatija so you can have a nice walk on the seaside and get anywhere in the city on foot. Hotel personal is very friendly, kind, and helpful and for breakfast they offer range of sweet and salty food, all of them very good. They even have a machine so you can even squeeze your own fresh juice.

Parking is a bit trickier. No, you don’t need any special driver’s skills to park, but if you’d park there for a longer period when multiple guests with cars are there, they’ll ask you for your car keys because they may need to move the cars in order to unpark those which came earlier.

Everything was just wow! First of all, I really liked that the hotel is small and cozy. The staff is super attentive and just pleasant people you want to talk to. Breakfasts… that’s a whole other story — fantasy on the edge of a culinary fairy tale. Very tasty! 😋 The beach is literally two steps away. Although the hotel doesn’t have its own private beach, you can either lay out your stuff for free or rent sunbeds - 25 euros for two with an umbrella. And they’re so comfy that I seriously thought about buying one for home 😂 The bed is truly royal - both in length and height! I slept like a lion on a throne 😄 There’s also a nice park nearby - perfect for evening walks. I sat on a bench in the shade, opened a book, fresh air around, birds singing… Romantic! Just don’t forget mosquito spray to enjoy it fully. Definitely recommend! 🌟

Everything about this hotel is exceptional. The location is incredible, the rooms are classical, in pristine condition, the breakfast is by far one of the best I've experienced. Cherry on top is the hotel staff, absolutely everyone is incredibly kind, professional and charming. Each one of them have an excelent eye for detail and memorise the little things that make the stay even more special. I would love to come back solely because of the amazing people working here. You are greatly appreciated, thank you so much!!

Everything was great, cannot find one negative thing.

My girlfriend and I had an incredible stay at this hotel. The location is absolutely perfect, situated right next to the beach, making it ideal for a relaxing getaway. The breakfast was outstanding—I highly recommend opting for it, as there is a wide variety of delicious food to choose from. The room was beautifully decorated, impeccably clean, and very comfortable. Lastly, the staff was exceptional—extremely friendly and always ready to assist with anything we needed. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fantastic stay!

This was my best hotel experience ever. The room was luxurious, including robes and slippers. Customer service was beyond impeccable, including check-in with prosecco, first-class dinner service with delicious food, an unexpected bottle of prosecco at the end of our second day, and complimentary coffee and croissants at checkout. Note that the surprise prosecco was because we weren't able to book simultaneous massages at the spa next door, which brings up another point. Although this location is a small boutique hotel, guests have full access to the amenities at the larger, adjacent sister-hotel with free use of sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and pool plus a full menu of for-pay spa services. Some of the other extras may have been possible because our stay was during off/shoulder season but guests will be guaranteed royal treatment by wonderfully attentive management and staff.

There wasn't anything I didn't like.

The stuff was excellent. Very welcoming and at our service. The breakfest was really good and tasteful. We enjoyed our stay very much. The room was great, jacuzzi tub on the balcony looking over the botanical garden was over the top. We Will come back. Thank you very much.