Hotel Ambasador - Liburnia in Opatija
✅ Several guests highlight the spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms with excellent sea views and modern bathrooms. ✅ Staff are frequently described as polite, professional, and helpful, with specific praise for concierge team members Marina and Sara. ✅ The wellness facilities, including the saltwater pool, spa, sauna, and massage services, receive positive remarks for quality and atmosphere. ✅ The restaurant offers a wide selection of local and European foods, with good breakfast service and an extensive buffet. ✅ The bar is noted for its good drink selection and skilled cocktail master Simeon. ❌ Some guests report overcrowding at the indoor pools and private beach loungers, with towel reservation issues and non-guest access. ❌ Air conditioning systems in some rooms have been described as inadequate or malfunctioning, leading to discomfort during hot nights. ❌ Several reviews mention additional charges for parking and pets, which are not included in the room price. ❌ A few guests express disappointment with the quality and pricing of food and beverages, particularly the buffet dinner and drinks. ❌ Service speed during busy periods, such as breakfast coffee waits up to 45 minutes, has been criticized.
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Description
Hotel Ambasador - Liburnia is a five-star hotel in Opatija, originally built in 1967 and renovated in 2002. It offers a variety of room types including Superior Double rooms with sea views, Junior Suites, and spacious Ambassador Suites with large balconies overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Guests will find extensive wellness facilities such as a saltwater indoor pool, spa and wellness center, sauna, massage services, and a fitness center. The hotel also features a private beachfront area just 70 meters from Plaža Tomaševac. Dining options include a restaurant with buffet and à la carte menus, a bar with a wide drink selection, and breakfast available in-room. The hotel provides free parking, 24-hour security, and amenities like air conditioning, WiFi, and a concierge service. While many guests praise the professionalism of the staff and the comfort of the rooms, some reviews note issues with crowded pools and beach loungers, as well as air conditioning performance in certain rooms.
Location
Located at Feliksa Peršića 5 in Opatija, Hotel Ambasador - Liburnia sits just 70 meters from the beach at Plaža Tomaševac. It is 24 kilometers from Rijeka Airport (RJK), making it accessible for travelers arriving by air. Nearby dining options include Restaurant La Fourschette D'or at 102 meters, Antica Osteria Ugo at 361 meters, and Cream Caffe about 390 meters from the hotel. The hotel's beachfront position provides easy access to the Lungomare coastal walk and local parks, placing it within walking distance of Opatija’s main attractions.
Tips
- If you want a quieter pool experience, try visiting earlier in the day before the afternoon crowds arrive.
- Request a corner room or one with a sea view for the best vistas and comfort.
- Be prepared for additional charges for parking and pets, and if air conditioning is essential for your stay, confirm the system’s functionality with the front desk upon check-in.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Option: Buffet Cuisine: Continental, Vegetarian Contact the property to see if extra breakfast is available. If so, you can pay for it at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Fee: €28.77 (approx. US$33.50) per pet per night
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed on request
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, DinersClub, MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 07:00-11:00.
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- Outdoor furniture
- Reception desk
- Electric car charging
- Bridal suite
- Room service
- Family room
- Cable TV
- Minibar
- Slippers
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Packed Lunches
- Coffeemaker
- Bottled water
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- German
- English
- Italian
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Hiking
- Sun Deck
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Swimming pool
- Spa tub
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Private beach
- Pool facilities
- Beach/pool towels
- Public beach
- Next to the beach
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Solarium
- Massage
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Babysitting and childcare
- Children's playground
- Children swimming pool
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 70 m. It takes 1 minute To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 70 meters
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Reviews
Our stay at Hotel Ambasador was overall just OK. Upon arrival, we used the hotel’s parking (€26/day). A friendly staff member parked our car, which seemed professional—until I later found the car unlocked after four days.
At check-in (3 PM), we headed to the beach area, only to find all loungers “reserved” with towels but not a single person present. In the following days, we realized guests wake up early just to claim sunbeds, then leave for hours. Signs say towels will be removed after 30 mins, but staff didn’t enforce it. When we asked, they simply advised us to “do the same.”
Locals and non-guests climb over the fence from the walking path and use both the pool and beach loungers. When we told the front desk, they laughed and said “it’s like that every year.”
Breakfast was okay, but overcrowded and felt more like an all-inclusive buffet. The spa was worn, and swimwear is not allowed, which felt uncomfortable and unwelcoming as a woman.
We checked out a day early. The hotel felt massive, impersonal, and far from the 5-star service we expected. I won’t return — but if you’re looking for a free beach day, apparently all you need to do is jump the fence.
Lovely hotel otherwise, pool is well maintained. Easy access to lungomare walk.
Awesome hotel in perfect location, with real 5 star service. We were very happy!!
I didn't like the fact that the parking was charged additionally (either on the street or in the garage); it should be a part of the hotel price.
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Frequently asked questions about Hotel Ambasador - Liburnia
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ambasador - Liburnia?
Yes, pets are allowed on request with a fee of approximately €28.77 (about US$34.20) per pet per night.
Is parking included in the room price?
No, parking is not included. There is free parking available, but some guests report additional charges ranging from €10 to €26 per day depending on the parking type.
What types of rooms does the hotel offer?
The hotel offers Superior Double room, Superior Double room with sea view, Classic Double room, Double Junior Suite, Double Junior Suite with sea view, SPA Double Suite, Ambassador Double Suite, and Garden Double Suite.
Does the hotel have direct beach access?
Yes, there is a private beachfront area located approximately 70 meters from the hotel.
What wellness facilities are available at the hotel?
The hotel features a spa and wellness center, sauna, massage services, fitness center, solarium, and a saltwater indoor pool.
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Hotel prices for: September - October 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 286 USD The best time to book is September 4, with rates starting from 258 USD