Casa Romantica La Parenzana

Casa Romantica La Parenzana

Rated 9.0 in 1,028 reviews. Bed & breakfast.
★★★

A delightful retreat for guests who appreciate good food, a calm environment, and easy access to cycling paths and nearby villages, making it suitable for a restful stay.

This charming bed and breakfast offers a warm, homely atmosphere in a peaceful rural setting, ideal for those seeking a relaxed escape. Its authentic Istrian character, combined with exceptional local food and genuinely friendly service, creates an unhurried experience.

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Konoba Malo Selo

This restaurant offers traditional food in a village setting.

1.1 km from hotel
Volpija
Village

Volpija

Volpija is a small, quiet village nestled in a scenic rural setting.

1 m from hotel
Maslinova Grana
Restaurant

Maslinova Grana

Maslinova Grana is a restaurant serving Mediterranean food.

1.5 km from hotel
Montrin
Village

Montrin

Montrin is a small, peaceful village nestled in a scenic valley.

574 m from hotel
Konoba Igor
Restaurant

Konoba Igor

Enjoy fresh seafood and local dishes at this casual, family-run restaurant.

1.6 km from hotel
Fratrija
Village

Fratrija

Fratrija is a small, peaceful hamlet nestled in the countryside.

1.1 km from hotel
Konoba David
Restaurant

Konoba David

Konoba David is a restaurant serving local dishes.

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What this place is

Twelve dimensions of rest, read from 1,028 reviews.

Slow pace

Where time stands still
8.0very strong

Guests consistently describe a calm, warm, and homely atmosphere, with a rustic yet refined ambiance that evokes a sense of comfort and serenity, fitting the slow pace of a calmcation.

It is a calm area and friendly staff.

praiseSwedenOct 2025

The atmosphere of the old building is very warm and homely. The cleanliness is impeccable. The breakfast buffet was great with a wide selection.

praiseHungaryAug 2025

The entire place exudes charm, with a rustic yet refined ambiance that perfectly captures the soul of Istria. Every little detail was carefully thought out, creating a sense of comfort and serenity throughout our stay and the atmosphere like in the good old days.

praiseSerbiaJul 2025

Water access

Sea, lake, dock, or pool view
6.0good

The hotel is not directly on the water, but provides access to a nearby beach (Kanegra) with a pass, indicating a thoughtful amenity for guests seeking water activities.

The beautiful beach called Kanegra was just a 10-minute drive away, and the hotel kindly provided us with a pass.

praiseSerbiaJul 2025

We loved excursion and tour of the local Olive producing property ‘Olivo Istriano’ of local centuries old heritage family Kozlovic. Next time we wish to come with our bushwalking and cycling loving friends to experience what the region has to offer while enjoying this fantastic accomodation. Rich Breaky was an awesome bonus!

praiseAUAug 2025

Village within reach

Walkable small town or harbour
7.0strong

The hotel is situated in a small community, described as a lovely rural location, just outside Buje center, making it accessible to a village while maintaining a peaceful setting.

The location is out of town in a small community, its an easy find.

praiseUSNov 2025

Perfect if you are on Parenzana cycleway, it is 2 km away from Buje center.

praiseItalySept 2025

A lovely rural location, easy parking, a great breakfast, comfortable bed and a good bathroom.

praiseAUSept 2025

Quiet

Ambient noise level
6.0good

While generally described as a calm and peaceful area with relaxing surroundings, one reviewer noted thin walls, which could be a concern for light sleepers.

It is a calm area and friendly staff.

praiseSwedenOct 2025

The walls were thin and if you are a light sleeper then you will find it a challenge falling asleep.

complaintAUSept 2025

The location is ideal – a perfect base for exploring the treasures of Istria, yet peaceful enough to fully relax. The surroundings are filled with the calming scents of lavender and Mediterranean herbs, immersing you in the true coastal spirit of the region.

praiseSerbiaJul 2025

Nature immersion

Surroundings and outdoor stillness
7.0strong

The hotel is praised for its beautiful natural surroundings, including colors in nature, and calming scents of lavender and Mediterranean herbs, contributing to a sense of immersion.

Nice time of the year to visit Croatia with many colors in the nature.

praiseSwedenOct 2025

The house and the surroundings are just as beautiful in reality as in the pictures. The atmosphere of the old building is very warm and homely. The cleanliness is impeccable. The breakfast buffet was great with a wide selection.

praiseHungaryAug 2025

The surroundings are filled with the calming scents of lavender and Mediterranean herbs, immersing you in the true coastal spirit of the region.

praiseSerbiaJul 2025

Bed comfort

Mattress, pillows, sleep quality
5.0mixed

Bed comfort received mixed feedback, with some guests finding mattresses too hard or single beds small, and issues with two single beds pushed together.

The "double bed" was two single beds put together and that always ended in a crack between the two beds which we had to push together again, wasn‘t a big issue, just would have been nicer otherwise.

complaintAustriaNov 2025

I had a single room which felt cramped, and despite being a petite person I found the single bed rather small.

complaintAUSept 2025

The mattress was a bit hard for our taste.

complaintHungaryAug 2025

Service warmth

Family-run, personal care
9.0exceptional

The staff and owner are consistently described as very friendly, nice, amazing, and helpful, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere that makes guests feel at home.

The staff and the owner are really nice people.

praiseHungaryJan 2026

Lovely location, very friendly staff, beautiful rooms, good breakfast, nice restaurant, parking right outside, great value

praiseAustriaNov 2025

The place felt like home. The staff were amazing. The restaurant was fantastic.

praiseUSOct 2025

Food on site

Simple, good, unhurried
9.0exceptional

The on-site restaurant is consistently highlighted as exceptional, offering delicious local food and providing some guests with their best meal of their vacation. Breakfast is also highly praised for its quality and variety.

The restaurant in the same building is a must try.

praiseHungaryJan 2026

The attached restaurant provided what we thought was our best dinner meal of our month long vacation. Breakfast was also delicious and could not have offered more of an appetizing assortment of options.

praiseUSNov 2025

On site restaurant with excellent local food

praiseUKSept 2025

Best rooms to request

Specific rooms or orientations praised
5.0mixed

Guests should be aware that some rooms may have small single beds, or two singles pushed together. Light sleepers might find thin walls problematic, and mosquito nets are not consistently available.

The "double bed" was two single beds put together and that always ended in a crack between the two beds which we had to push together again, wasn‘t a big issue, just would have been nicer otherwise.

complaintAustriaNov 2025

I had a single room which felt cramped, and despite being a petite person I found the single bed rather small. There were two chairs in the room but neither provided enough space to hold a suitcase. The walls were thin and if you are a light sleeper then you will find it a challenge falling asleep. It was ok for two nights but I would find it hard finding comfort in those tiny rooms for a longer stay.

complaintAUSept 2025

There were no nets on the windows for mosquitos, but as I saw this is typical for the country and if you leave the windows open there are mosquitos in the room coming.

complaintBulgariaAug 2025
Why we chose this stay · Tier B

Casa Romantica La Parenzana offers a strong calmcation experience with its unhurried atmosphere, excellent food, and rural location near a village. While it lacks private outdoor spaces per room, its overall charm and service qualify it for Tier B.

Before you book

Practical guidance from Casa Romantica La Parenzana reviews.

Which room category to choose, what to mention in special requests, and what to verify at check-in — extracted from real guest reviews.

Best room types to book
Which room category to choose on Booking

Guests generally praise the rooms for being beautiful and spacious.

Room types to avoid
Categories with documented complaints

Avoid single rooms if you need space, as they are described as cramped with small beds and thin walls. Also, be aware that double beds might be two singles pushed together.

Avoid these categories
  • Single room
Bathroom
Size, fixtures, common issues

Bathrooms are generally good, with spacious layouts and excellent water pressure.

What to expect / request
  • Expect spacious bathrooms
  • Good water pressure
AC & heating
Reliability across seasons

Air conditioning is operational, but some guests found rooms cold at night and noted a lack of blankets. Mosquito nets on windows are also missing, which can be an issue if windows are left open.

What to expect / pack
  • Bring extra layers if you get cold easily
  • Be aware of mosquitos if opening windows
Breakfast
Type, timing, what to expect

Breakfast is generally delicious, varied, and generous with a wide selection. However, some popular items like scrambled eggs might run out towards the end of the breakfast service.

Practical notes
  • Arrive earlier for breakfast to ensure all options are available
  • Don't hesitate to ask staff if a dish has run out
Check-in
Friction at arrival, deposits, late arrivals

Guests consistently report a smooth and warm welcome at check-in, with staff being professional and helpful.

In guests' own words

Verified Booking.com reviews, unedited.

Fantastic authentic accomodation just next to the Parenzana, the staff and the owner are really nice people. The restaurant in the same building is a must try.

praiseHungaryJan 2026

Definitely a nice property! The location is out of town in a small community, its an easy find. There is staff onsite to welcome you and assist during your stay. A refrigerator is available for use by hotel guests which we thought was a nice amenity. The attached restaurant provided what we thought was our best dinner meal of our month long vacation. Breakfast was also delicious and could not have offered more of an appetizing assortment of options.

praiseUSNov 2025

Lovely location, very friendly staff, beautiful rooms, good breakfast, nice restaurant, parking right outside, great value

praiseAustriaNov 2025

It is a calm area and friendly staff.

praiseSwedenOct 2025
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Casa Romantica La Parenzana
Buje, Croatia
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