
Konoba Malo Selo
This restaurant offers traditional food in a village setting.

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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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.”
“The atmosphere of the old building is very warm and homely. The cleanliness is impeccable. The breakfast buffet was great with a wide selection.”
“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.”
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.”
“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!”
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.”
“Perfect if you are on Parenzana cycleway, it is 2 km away from Buje center.”
“A lovely rural location, easy parking, a great breakfast, comfortable bed and a good bathroom.”
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.”
“The walls were thin and if you are a light sleeper then you will find it a challenge falling asleep.”
“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.”
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.”
“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.”
“The surroundings are filled with the calming scents of lavender and Mediterranean herbs, immersing you in the true coastal spirit of the region.”
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.”
“I had a single room which felt cramped, and despite being a petite person I found the single bed rather small.”
“The mattress was a bit hard for our taste.”
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.”
“Lovely location, very friendly staff, beautiful rooms, good breakfast, nice restaurant, parking right outside, great value”
“The place felt like home. The staff were amazing. The restaurant was fantastic.”
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.”
“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.”
“On site restaurant with excellent local food”
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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.
Which room category to choose, what to mention in special requests, and what to verify at check-in — extracted from real guest reviews.
Guests generally praise the rooms for being beautiful and spacious.
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.
Bathrooms are generally good, with spacious layouts and excellent water pressure.
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.
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.
Guests consistently report a smooth and warm welcome at check-in, with staff being professional and helpful.
“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.”
“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.”
“Lovely location, very friendly staff, beautiful rooms, good breakfast, nice restaurant, parking right outside, great value”
“It is a calm area and friendly staff.”

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