Sunny Rabac by Valamar in Rabac

We stayed at this hotel at the end of July for five days with our one-year-old and five-year-old. It’s important to note that there are actually two identical hotels connected, and all guests can freely use the facilities of both – that means four pools, multiple playrooms, dining areas, and other shared amenities. The hotel is rated three stars, and that feels accurate. Most areas have been nicely renovated and look fresh, but you can still tell it’s an older building. The pools, for example, are quite worn out. The water is seawater and not heated, so it’s quite cold. The outdoor showers also use salty water. The dining areas are rather small, but surprisingly, there was never too many people. The food, however, was below average. There was very little variety, and the quality and taste were poor. Still, you won’t go hungry – you’ll find something to eat. A pleasant surprise was the coffee from the machine, which was actually quite good. Note - if you have a baby that is only starting with solids, you will not be able to offer them anything. Not a single appropriate food for babies that are starting solids. One of the best aspects was that you’re allowed to take food and drinks anywhere around the hotel – for example, you can grab breakfast and enjoy it by the pool, or take your coffee wherever you like. The playrooms were a big highlight for our kids – they are new, clean, nicely equipped, and open from 10 AM to 10 PM. The children really enjoyed them. The beach is just a short walk away, and the water is incredibly clear and beautiful, with small pebbles that are perfect for kids. Unfortunately, the beach is extremely crowded – so packed that it’s hard to find even a small spot to lay down. For that reason, we found the beach almost unusable during our stay. Outside the hotel, there are also some very nice trampolines, well-maintained and fun for children. Overall, you get what you pay for. It’s a budget-friendly three-star hotel with basic but decent facilities for families. While nothing stood out as exceptional, the hotel met our expectations. We were generally satisfied and would rate it 3 out of 5 stars.