Park Plaza Arena Pula, RijekaPark Plaza Arena Pula in Rijeka, Croatia has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 31 hotels we score in Rijeka. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $265 a night (cached, not a live quote).Park Plaza Arena Pula is a three-star hotel located on the Punta Verudela peninsula within a pine forest. Opened in 2015, the 175-room property provides direct access to the Adriatic coast and features two outdoor seawater pools, including a dedicated area for children. Facilities include a full-service spa, a gym, and a restaurant offering vegetarian options. The contemporary rooms are suitable for business travellers, families, and younger guests. While the hotel offers a quiet setting by the sea, guests will need to use local transport to reach the centre of Pula. The property also follows specific eco-friendly cleaning protocols.What stands out

Direct beach access

Seawater swimming pools

On-site spa and gym

Vegetarian dining options

Watch out for

Requires transport for town access

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