Kvarner Palace, RijekaKvarner Palace in Rijeka, Croatia has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 31 hotels we score in Rijeka. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $207 a night (cached, not a live quote).Kvarner Palace is a four-star hotel located in Crikvenica on the Adriatic Coast. Situated 200 metres from a sandy beach, the property serves travellers seeking a mix of historical style and contemporary interiors. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool with a sun terrace, a full-service spa, a sauna, and tennis courts. Guests can dine in the on-site restaurant or utilise room service. The rooms are large and include minibars and televisions. While the hotel offers direct beach access and Mediterranean surroundings, the pool area can become crowded during busy periods.What stands out

Direct sandy beach access

Spacious guest rooms

Full-service spa and sauna

On-site tennis courts

Watch out for

Crowded swimming pool

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