Stancija Kovacici Matulji, Opatija, RijekaStancija Kovacici Matulji, Opatija in Rijeka, Croatia has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 31 hotels we score in Rijeka. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.5, Agoda 4.1. Rooms from about $218 a night (cached, not a live quote).Stancija Kovacici Matulji is an upscale guesthouse situated on a hillside below Mount Učka in Matulji. The property consists of five air-conditioned rooms set within lavender gardens. Guests have access to a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a bar-restaurant with an open fireplace, and a summer terrace. A continental breakfast is served daily. The location suits those seeking a quiet, semi-rural environment while remaining a short drive from the Adriatic coast and the Kvarner Gulf. While the setting is peaceful, visitors will need a car to reach the beach or local towns. The guesthouse also provides tennis courts and pet-friendly accommodation.What stands out

Five air-conditioned guest rooms

Seasonal outdoor swimming pool

On-site restaurant and bar

Tennis courts available

Watch out for

Requires driving to reach the sea

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