April the 2nd, 2025 – The Cres Marriott hotel “The Isolano” has begun accepting its very first guests. The investment on this gorgeous island totals 17 million euros.
As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the Cres Marriott hotel, The Isolano, which carries the Autograph Collection by Marriott label was completed at the end of last year. A few weeks ago, it began operating and welcoming its first guests.
This 17 million euro investment that began a little over two years ago is backed by the company Valdarke d.o.o. of successful hotel manager and local Cres resident Nikola Avram.
With the implementation of the Cres Marriott hotel project, Croatia has gained the first hotel on one of its islands from the world’s most prestigious and largest hotel chain, Marriott International. The Autograph Collection denotes a sub-brand of Marriott that is reserved solely for boutique luxury hotels categorised as having five stars. They emphasise authentic local culture and pay proper tribute to architectural, interior and tourist artistry.
The new resort The Isolano Autograph Collection on Cres boasts 49 spacious, elegantly decorated rooms in five categories. There are also two outdoor heated pools, a beach bar, a hall for events, several different gastronomic locations, as well as a modern wellness and spa centre. The hotel’s guests will be especially delighted by the easy access to the beach, just a few steps from the rooms.
It’s worth mentioning that the new Cres Marriott hotel is intended for adults, which means that the minimum age for staying in it is 12.
The Autograph Collection sub-brand alone boasts over 300 hotels located in the most gorgeous locations in as many as 50 countries across the world. Croatia is now on that map, which overlaps with efforts to attract large tourist investments and transform domestic tourism into a sustainable, structured and luxury industry.
The hotel has emphasised the fact that it is equipped with highly functional solutions, meaning that guests can access their rooms using smartphones. This removes the need for physical keys, providing them with additional convenience and security. The rooms are equipped with advanced technology, including smart TVs and automated lighting and temperature controls, allowing guests to customise their space for maximum comfort.
The hotel’s exterior has been carefully designed as a blend of modern and understated, while the interior is inspired by the relaxed ambience of old stone villages and colourful houses on the Cres waterfront. These structures have retained the influence of old Venetian architecture throughout the centuries. Energy-efficient design, significant use of stone, wood and other natural materials in the hotel have created a calming atmosphere and an authentic touch that will convey the local message of Cres.
