Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna

Restaurants & bars

Mediterraneo Restaurant – the hotel's main buffet restaurant, offering a rich selection of fresh local ingredients and Mediterranean flavours.

• Breakfast: 07-10 h | Dinner: 18:30-21 h

• Themed Gala Dinner & Welcome Drink

• Complimentary Dinner drinks - juice, water, red and white wine, draught beer included (15.07.-26.09.2026)

Orto Restaurant – buffet dining with a seasonal selection inspired by regional produce.

Terra Istriana Restaurant – a buffet experience celebrating the authentic tastes of Istria.

Korta Istriana À la Carte Restaurant – refined Istrian cuisine in an elegant, contemporary setting.

Istrian Village À la Carte Restaurant – traditional Istrian specialties served in a charming village-inspired ambience.

Piazza – a collection of three inviting bars, from morning coffee to evening cocktails, in the lobby, by the pool and on the hotel terrace.

Pools

Aquapark, Splash Slides, Splash Zone - interactive sprays, tipping buckets, and slides (1,410 m², depth up to 0.20 m). From 31 July 2026, guests can also enjoy the new water slide tower with 3 slides.

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

Kids Splash Pool - safe, shallow water playground (200 m², depth up to 0.40 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

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.

Activities & Experiences

Available: 15.07. - 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.

Pepi club baby (8 months to 4 years) - A safe, nurturing and playful space where even the youngest guests explore, create and enjoy their first holiday adventures through age-appropriate activities.

Pepi club kids (4 to 12 years) - A vibrant world of creative workshops and fun-filled games where kids can play, explore and make new friends every day.

Soft Play Room (0–12, with parents) - Colorful indoor playground for the youngest guests

Sensory Room - Light, sound & textures for imaginative exploration

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

Trampoline Park - A favorite high-energy zone for all ages

Playgrounds & Aquapark - Outdoor fun with slides, splash zones and modern play areas

Children’s Evening Programme - Fun-filled evenings with games, mini disco and entertainment

Activities for adults - Stay active with energising group sessions including Pilates, Yoga, Aqua Fit, Pool Bike, Body Workout and Spinning.

Kids Only

Where little guests enjoy their own world of fun and freedom

With a special wristband, children enjoy a range of daily treats

• Afternoon lunch – daily, from 13 am to 15 pm

• Soft drinks & water - daily from 12 pm to 17 pm

• Ice cream - daily, one hour during the afternoon (depending on the season)

(included for children aged 4–11; for ages 12–13 at an additional charge)

Pepi Card - A simple, cash-free card that lets children pay independently (available at reception):

• Set a spending limit

• Safe and easy to use

• Fully transparent for parents

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.

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.

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

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.