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Lanterna, Porec 52440, Croatia
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3.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
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Zagreb
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A bit too loud but nice and affordable in September”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

Basic but nice apartment in September, for something like a quarter of the summer price, with fully equipped kitchen and a balcony with a nice view, no TV though. Lots of covered parking space in front of the apartment. Friendly staff put us in the building far away from young people with stereos, and changed our room without any fuss for the one with a see view.
Our only problem was annoying music in the evenings from the restaurant and/or disco, and another one from the neighbouring resort that we thought would be long gone by mid-September.
Beaches are fine, sea water warm enough, but lot of sea urchins, so do have some proper footwear.
Also, no A/C which is almost fine in September, but must be hellish in July/August - therefore only 2 stars, I suppose.
Haven't tried the local shops or restaurants, Trieste and it's fabulous Italian food and wine is just an hour to the north by car. Bring your own corkscrew.

Room Tip: Lots of trees that can block your view, so ask for a room with a see view.
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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22 September 2011
Dear Mrs,

On behalf of the apartments Lanterna and me personally I would like to thank you very much for staying in our apartments. We are grateful that you have shared with us your impressions. Your comments are of tremendous importance to us, because in this way we acquire complete picture of the quality level of our services. We are very happy to read that we fulfilled your expectations, it is a great motivation for the whole team. Your satisfaction with our service is a validation of our mission and goal fulfilment. Thank you one more time for spending your vacation in Lanterna apartments. I am looking forward to meet you again.
Yours sincerely,

Lea Sošić
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“Lanterna NO! Restaurant Delfin Yes!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

Fortunately we had wonderful dining experiences at Retaurant Delfin and that was the only good thing about the services here. Fantastic beaches, and this could be a real gem if there were any semblance of customer service.

We when we tried to speak with the manager early in our stay we were asked why and told we would get an evaluation form at the end of our stay. Having asked several times we have now waited 45 minutes for the form, and still no form.

We have a confirmation e-mail stating we booked a 3 bedroom apt, though before arrival we were told that have no such apt.

Had to ask to have the apt cleaned, and then they did a poor job.

Enjoyed our stay with Valamar last year, but cannot recommend them since the quality if service varies so greatly.

  • Stayed July 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Nice: nice beach with some love ...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2009

It was the first time that we were there. Overall I could say that it was a normal stay.
The beach is really wonderful and if you take your goggles you will see fishes and the rest of the beautiful submarine world.
Thongs are necessary.
Weather was really great too so we were at the beach every day.
The accommodation is okay, like i said before.
The only one thing that was negative was the noise.

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Even that the chance is really small i try ...
I met there a boy that was from Italy, I guess. He was there with his parents and with the not that big dogs of his father. We looked more than once at ourselves ...
If you feel something please write at this my e-mail: [--]

Well, that was the second aspect which left a feeling that hurts a little bit ...

But like i said nice place :)

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Worth it if you know what to bring and don't want to pay alot of money!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2009
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We stayed for nights and I have never stayed in a 2 star facility before. So basically, no A/C. However, we were looking for accomodation in peak season, which is now so for the cost of 64 Euros a night, we booked into the Lanterna Apartments. Note: Renovated apartments is misleading-- they are old apartments but basic and functional and more or less clean. The only difference between Lanterna Premium apartments and Lanterna Sunset apartments is that the Sunset has a microwave oven and a tv and will cost you more.

The Lanterna apartments are great for people with young kids if they want to have a beach holiday with activities and lots of places to run around. Vacationing at this time of year is expensive so really, this is the way to go-- and the way is follow the German/Austrian/Dutch travellers who vacation here every year.

The key to having a great time here is to bring up your 2 star apartment to a 4 star-- every apartment has a balcony or terrace. Families come equipped with... and I am not kidding... their own electric grills, microwaves, tv's, satellite dishes and small fans and A/C units which they use.

Instead of paying 24 Euros for a breakfast and dinner buffet per person per day, they cook in their units or have their own grill parties. You can really save a lot of money, enjoy flexible eating times and just conduct your holiday at your own time.

Groceries are expensive in the resort at the small supermarket so before arrival stock up on food and lug the perishables in coolers or even electric coolers.

The Europeans really have this routine down and I was in awe of their strategies... so to have a good time if you want a budget holiday and you have small kids who will make noise like all the others, bring the following:
- your own non-stick cookware
- sponges for dishwashing/ dish towels
- liquid dish detergent
- paper cups/ plates/ utensils
- hard cheese -- it keeps easily in a cooler when you transport it
- all spices like sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, chili flakes, oregano, basil, etc.....
- margarine/jams/nutella, etc......
- instant coffee/ creamer/ teabags
- tin foil, wax paper, saran wrap -- you can make sandwiches to take to the beach in your cooler
- paper towels
- alarm clock -- no clock in the apartment
- a swiffer
- some type of all purpose cleaner in a spray bottle
- laundry line to hang clothes on the balcony - they have a rack and have the hooks so that you can hang a wire-- and clothes pins if you want
- chocolates, chips, candy -- they are expensive at the resort to buy
-- tv or dvd player, cd player
-- electric fan or portable AC unit
-- condiments: ketchup, mustard, relish, mayonnaise etc....
- electric grill for a nice bbq
-- deep fryer
-- mosquito repellant
-- ice cube bags or trays
-- hand soap in a pump
-- napkins
-- hair dryer
-- wines of your choice
-- extension cord
-- canned tomatoes , tuna

there is a great bakery on site open from 7 am til 2pm selling fresh bread, baguettes, croissants -- affordable

there is also a small fruit/vegetable stand that sells great produce from local farms -- amazing grapes, watermelon, .....

ice - cream is cheap -- 7 Kunas per scoop (large scoops) and the pizza at the Zodiac restaurant is excellent with a salami pizza at about 45 Euros.

Internet wireless is available at the bar/lounge place so order your ice-cream drinks there and surf comfortably.

Delfin restaurant -- we ate there twice - very good and service is great -- wonderful view of watching the sunset. We ate the shark steak, the calamari, the mussels...... all delicious!

Water was clear and beach area was very clean -- no cigarette butts lying around -- they pick them up! Great snorkelling adventures and don't forget to bring your air matresses, tents, water boards, and yes, you have to wear water shoes so you don't cut your feet on any rocks or other stuff.

I would only recommend this hotel with young couples with young children who want to have a nice beach vacation -- the walls are paper thin so keep in mind to bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper.
But there are lots of kids there so your kids will make friends.

Basically everyone there is German -- it's like a German colony and they keep their kids in line and it is clean and orderly.
Staff all speak German.

  • Stayed July 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Ljubljana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“cold and noisy”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2009

We stayed here 30.4. - 3.5., so it was 10 C at night and if we didn't bring our heater, it would be pretty uncomfortable. There was enough room, there are towels, it is clean. We stayed in Helena, which is renovated. There is a huge difference between renovated and non renovated appartments. The glasses provided are tiny, other kitchenware was satisfactory. The teflon saucepan had several deep cuts. The lighting is poor and there are a lot of noisy drunken people playing loud music. I didn't like the scene and I don't think it's suitable for families with young children.

  • Stayed May 2009, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Lanterna, Porec 52440, Croatia
Price range (per night):* INR2,006 - 7,524

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