Laguna Bellevue Apartments

We stayed for a week in a studio which was better than expected. There was a king size bed and nice bathroom on a raised area which led down a few steps to the kitchen area and outside patio. It would have been nice to have a toaster but otherwise adequate. There were nice gardens and a large pool which said heated but rather cold in the morning when we were there. It took about 30 minutes to walk to Porec Old Town but a pleasant pathway along the sea or you can get the tourist train.

On walking in to the apartment there was a well equipped kitchen with a halogen hob and plenty of pots and pans (No toaster or kettle). Bathroom with bath, toilet, basin and shower over bath to the left. Lounge area with sofa, coffee table and dining table with a door leading to a terrace with views of the lagoon. On opening the door off this room down two steps was the bedroom with plenty of storage (Pillows not the best) another bathroom and a door leading to another terrace. The rooms were very clean. The bins were emptied daily and clean towels left if needed. They do not make your beds, whilst we were there for a week we got clean bedding left for us to make up ourselves. The whole of the complex is spotless with a shop, pool and pool bar serving coffee, beer, snacks or meals. This complex is not for people with reduced mobility as there alot of steps. The walk into Porec is 1 mile, once down the steps it is a pleasant walk along the coastal path which is paved and flat. There is a train which you can catch (does not stop at the complex) which charges betwen 10-20 Kuna depending on which stop you catch it from.

Great living space - ground floor apartment had patio doors on to a decking area with table and chairs (outside in shelter) - then garden furniture under the sail for shade - two sunbeds as well.... in the garden area, not much sun on the outside due to the lovely trees - mature trees and gardens all very well kept. Some of the apartments have sea view - some might have sun during day. Upstairs had a balcony area only... I stayed in an apartment like the picture - two beds and two bathrooms - one bedroom has en-suite and then there is another bathroom outside the second bedroom - so if anyone is sleeping on the sofa, they could use it too..... smallish sofa. Bathrooms very clean - very small but adequate, brilliant water pressure and floor mats in shower, plus an emergency cord in case of any accidents. Hairdryers in bathrooms - slow and warm - no good for long hair. A few cosmetic things noted - could have done with a re-run of the silicon around the shower and there was a crack in the cistern lid but nothing that caused any issues - lots of people would enjoy taking pictures of those things to point out but they really weren't a problem. NO GRILL - you get hob, microwave and fridge, can't make toast! Good range of cutlery, plates and dishes + utensils. Jug + Fruit bowl. Coffee machine. Mixing bowl - well kitted out. They provide tea-towels, washing up liquid and sponge, loo rolls, shampoo and conditioner. To boil water its pan on stove - no kettle. Pool area - nice and clean, few cracks in some tiles but nothing bad. Childrens pool is just above knee height deep on an adult, so 60-70cm. Cold to get in but lovely once in. You have to walk through a foot bath to get into the pool area - that keeps things clean. Umbrella to each two sunbeds. Reception very helpful and they have golf carts to assist with luggage. They do also take anyone with walking difficulties to and from places on the resort when asked. Call from the apartment phone or the two hotel receptions. You can use Hotel Mediterani or Hotel Galijot facilities whilst on resort. You can pay half-board supplements and use the buffet Dinner and breakfast if you like... Saw Table Tennis, bikes for hire, tennis courts, jet ski's, boat hire .... plenty to do. Beach areas are rocky. There are bathing areas and platforms and showers to wash down with. Would recommend water shoes but you can manage without. Costs - site supermarkets were very reasonable in comparison to the big Spar in Porec - they dont seem to have much fruit and veg though. Good bread in the mornings. Restaurants - quite surprised - expected those around the resort to be pricey but they really were not!! Antonio - adjoins the pool for the Bellevue Apartments - excellent value for money - very helpful staff and chefs - very decent portion sizes and very fairly priced. Restaurant and Grill Alan - Great. Good food, good portion sizes, friendly and helpful staff and again - very fairly priced. Lovely sea/harbour view (limited due to trees) Restaurant by the sea and next to Hotel Galijot (dont remember name) Slightly more expensive than the two above for soft drinks. Food Good - reasonably priced and this place comes with a brilliant view of the sunset. Generally - coca cola and water are quite expensive. Coke is slightly more expensive than UK bar prices and I think it cost £3 for a 1 litre of water.... Beer and wine is cheaper than UK but the wine tasted was not great. Train - there is a small train/trolley that runs to Porec every half hour.... then back up to about 10.30pm. 20 kuna adult one way Ferry - there is a ferry going to and from Porec all day - 30 Kuna one way, 40 return. Taxi's - order yourself from a number you find - 50 kuna. When asking at reception - the taxi's they used were 80 kuna. BE AWARE - the resort is on a good slope and the accommodation is down hill from reception - there are a lot of steps on this site, or you can walk around the small roads. In some places there were so many steps there were regular sitting walls.... all sorts of people were managing the steps - some very slowly!! Reception are happy to transport anyone with walking issues..... golf cart!!