Park Plaza Belvedere Medulin, RijekaPark Plaza Belvedere Medulin in Rijeka, Croatia has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 21 of 31 hotels we score in Rijeka. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 2.4. Rooms from about $282 a night (cached, not a live quote).Park Plaza Belvedere Medulin is a four-star hotel situated on the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula in Medulin. It sits directly next to Bijeca Beach, which is the only sandy beach in the local area. The property features air-conditioned rooms with modern furnishings and provides access to both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Guests can use the on-site spa, fitness centre, and sauna facilities. The hotel is suitable for families and includes a restaurant, a sea-view terrace, and free secure parking. While the building underwent a renovation in 2014, some parts of the property may feel aged. It is located within walking distance of the town centre.What stands out

Direct access to sandy beach

On-site spa and wellness centre

Free secure parking available

Outdoor and indoor pools

Watch out for

Some facilities feel dated

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