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Residence Garden Istra Plava Laguna

Situated near a waterpark and the beach, so you can spend the days with your kids and have most fun on your holiday you've ever had. Tennis courts and loads of activities to try nearby!

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Residence Garden Istra - Description

Four star hotel for families and biking enthusiasts, Umag, Croatia

Residence Garden Istra are 4 star rooms and suites for families in Umag, Croatia. If you have kids, start at the waterpark, as soon as you arrive. Adults can take their time, but kids can't wait when on holiday. Splash at the shallow pool, enjoy the waterslides. Dry in the sun, repeat. Guests can stay in rooms and suites equipped with new furniture and a modern, airy interior design. Rooms are family-friendly and were designed with both comfort and functionality in mind so that every guest can enjoy a well-deserved rest.

All guests at the Residence Garden Istra have at their disposal the amenities of the main hotel building, such as wellness and fitness centre, indoor pool, restaurants and activities for children and adults. Enjoy! Walk to the beach. Listen to the sea. Smell the salt in the air. Get on a bike and go exploring the countryside - or just nip into town. Follow our Activities & Experiences Team for games, sports, workshops and shows. All right in front of your cozy, bright and comfortable room or family apartment. Umag is an evening stroll away. If you feel like it, play some tennis. We recommend the early morning or late evening, as the summer days are too hot and ideal for sun and the sea - or the pool.

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Facilities

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Rooms

Residence Garden Istra Plava Laguna has 198 rooms on 4 floors with an elevator. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, a free W-Fi connection, a satellite TV, a direct dial telephone and a safe.

Find more information about the rooms here.

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Included in your stay

  • Free WiFi– stay connected throughout your holiday

  • Family Fun Program – activities designed for all ages

  • Daily Entertainment – shows and games for adults and kids

  • Complimentary Sun Loungers & Parasols (limited availability)

  • Pool Towels Provided for your convenience

  • Weekly Gala Dinner & Welcome Drink – a taste of Istrian hospitality

  • Dinner Drinks – juice, water, wine, and draught beer included

  • Secure Bike Storage for cycling enthusiasts

Hotel services

  • Diverse Dining Options – authentic Istrian flavors

  • Refreshing Pools & Aquapark for endless water fun

  • Pepi Card – convenient payment card designed for kids

  • Modern Conference & Banquet Halls for events

  • Family Play Zones – playgrounds, trampoline park, sensory room, and more

  • Wellness & Spa – rejuvenate with massages and sauna (extra charge)

  • Souvenir & Local Products Shop – take a piece of Istria home

  • Bike-Friendly Services for active guests

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Restaurants & bars

Mediterranean Buffet Restaurant - savor fresh, local ingredients every day

  • Breakfast: 07-10 h

  • Dinner: 18:30-21 h

Weekly Highlights

  • Themed Gala Dinner & Welcome Drink

  • Complimentary Dinner drinks (juice, water, red and white wine, draught beer) included

Banquet hall - buffet restaurant

Istrian Restaurant - authentic flavors in a charming outdoor setting combining buffet options with à la carte dishes

Lobby bar - unwind with cocktails or coffee

Pool snack bar - offers light snacks and refreshing drinks.

Pepi Card allows children to make independent payments at all F&B points.

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Pools

Outdoor Pool Complex - cascading freshwater pools with waterfalls and fun water features (950 m², depth up to 1.35 m)

Children’s Pool - safe, shallow water playground (200 m², depth up to 0.40 m)

Aquapark Splash Zone - interactive sprays, tipping buckets, and family slides (1,410 m², depth up to 0.20 m)

Indoor pool - tranquil retreat for relaxation (125 m², depth up to 1.35 m)

Extras:

  • Free loungers & parasols (limited)

  • Pool towels with deposit

  • Poolside snack bar for quick refreshments

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Beaches

Beach Bliss Just 300 m Away – crystal-clear waters and sun-kissed shores

  • Rocky, concrete and sandy areas

  • Sun loungers and parasols – free of charge (limited availability)

  • Showers available

  • Restaurants and bars nearby

Explore Umag’s stunning beaches.

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Activities & Experiences

Available: 17.07. - 14.11.2026.

We take fun seriously! Our Activities & Experience Team will make sure you have the time of your lives, full of new unforgettable experiences to talk about when you return home.

Fitness program - Join our group fitness sessions including Pilates, Yoga, Pool Bike, Aqua Fit, Body Workout and Spinning

Evening entertainment - every evening brings a new experience:

  • Live music and animation shows

  • Professional entertainment programs

  • Cinema under the stars (from July 17th to August 31st)

  • Kids’ Evening Program: mini disco, themed nights & specially created children’s shows

Astronomy workshop & observatory - once a week, from July 17th to September 4th, take part in stargazing nights and explore the wonders of the universe.

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Family&Active

Discover our offer designed for play, learning and family joy:

Pepi Clubs – Creative workshops, themed games and fun activities (8 months–12 years)

Games Room – PlayStation, table football, air hockey & board games (8+)

Swimming School – 5-day beginner program with qualified instructors (July 17–Sept 15)

Soft Play Room – Colorful soft-play area (0–12, with parents)

Trampoline Park – A favorite jumping zone for all ages

Sensory Room – Light, sound & texture experiences for creative exploration

Playgrounds & Aquapark – Modern outdoor play areas with slides and splash zones

Enjoy family time and exciting activities – check out our Family & Active offer!

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Wellness

Recharge at The Body Holiday Wellness Center

(some services available at extra charge)

  • Sauna park & whirlpool for deep relaxation

  • Sports-medical massages for active recovery

  • Half-Olympic pool & fitness studio (complimentary for hotel guests)

  • Tranquil relaxation room

Discover wellness center at the hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna.

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Meetings

Host Your Event in Style

  • 2 fully equipped meeting rooms (up to 80 people)

  • Spacious banquet hall for up to 300 guests

  • High-speed WiFi and modern AV technology

Find out more about conference halls in hotel Garden Istra.

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Sport

Stay Active Indoors & Outdoors

  • Fitness studio, entertainment sports program with pilates, yoga, pool bike, aqua fit, body workout, spinning - complimentary for hotel guests

  • Bike-friendly hotel with specialized services

  • Umag Tennis Academy: 26 tennis courts, of which 25 clay and 1 hard court (4 covered clay courts), tennis school (additional charge)

  • Multifunctional courts (football, handball, volleyball, basketball), water sports (diving, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, banana boat rides, pedal boat, beach canoe, sailboat, canoe, motorboat and rowing boat hire), beach volleyball, diving center, table tennis, Golf Range & Adventure Mini golf (nearby) - additional charge

Istria Experience
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Istria Experience

Explore Istria like a local

Visit your nearest Istria Experience info point and discover authentic travel programmes, destinations and attractions not to be missed when visiting Istria.

Check out the most popular experiences in the Istria Experience offer:

  • Tour of ancient Istria (Pula, Rovinj)

  • Istrian hilltop villages (Grožnjan, Oprtalj, Motovun)

  • Cape Kamenjak caves kayak tour + snorkeling

  • Plitvice Lakes National Park

  • Boat trip to Venice

  • Aquapark Istralandia or Aquacolors

  • And much more...

Find more information here.

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General information

Working hours

Residence Garden Istra

17.07. - 27.09.2026.

Reception:

0-24h

Check in:

from 14h

Check out:

until 10h

Additional info

  • Parking at additional charge.

  • Pets are not allowed.

  • Cash payment is only possible at the reception.

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Address

Katoro 19, 52470 Umag, Istria, Croatia

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631 reviews

Monika

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June, 2024

Booking.com

"Good: Zimmer war sehr komfortabel Personal sehr nett Pool perfekt Auswahl am Buffet mehr als genug und sehr lecker"

Vlad

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May, 2024

Booking.com

"Good: I had a small request from the staff on what to find in my room for my wife. The staff when beyond their duty to make the request as nice as possible. That realy make our stay nicer and my wife was very happy. Breakfast was very very good"

István Ferenczi

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May, 2024

Google

"nagyon szép környezetben teljes szórakoztatás, nagy és tiszta szoba fürdőszoba, napi takarítás, reggeli, vacsora nagy választék, mindenki megtalálja a neki megfelelőt, játszószoba nagyon jó (5évessel voltunk), hatalmas parkosított terület, ahol szabadon lehet mozogni, strand is teljesen jó."

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