Stories from the heart

Real stories and heartfelt moments from couples who celebrated their special day with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“We had our wedding at the hotel and also stayed there for two nights, and the entire experience was truly wonderful. ❤️ From the wedding planning, communication and arrangements to the stay itself, everything was at the highest level. The staff were exceptionally kind, professional and accommodating. A special thank you to Ms Nikolina, who was always there for us – simply a wonderful person. 🌸 We felt relaxed and well taken care of throughout our entire stay. The rooms were spotless and beautifully maintained – every compliment to the housekeeping team! ✌🏻 The wedding was absolutely perfect, the food was excellent, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the accommodation and overall stay made the whole experience even more special. It meant a lot to us that we could continue enjoying the hotel after the wedding without any rush or stress. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team for your dedication, kindness and everything you did to make our special day exactly as we had imagined it. This experience will definitely remain one of our most beautiful memories. ❤️ We wholeheartedly recommend this hotel for weddings, celebrations, as well as for a relaxing stay. A perfect five stars from us! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

Matea Gašpar
Hotel Sveti Jakov · August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Beautiful rooms, wonderful atmosphere, amazing staff and delicious food… I honestly don’t know which part was better. We celebrated our wedding here, and thanks to the hotel team’s excellent organization, attentive service and warm approach, they made it an experience we will remember forever. We are truly grateful for that. ♥️ A special thank you to Nikolina, who went above and beyond to make everything as easy as possible for us and helped create the fairytale wedding exactly as we had imagined it. We are so happy that together we were able to tell our story. Our highest compliments to the entire hotel team!”

Ivan Pisacic
Hotel Sveti Jakov · May 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“The wedding we celebrated in the Royal Hall was simply unforgettable. There is no more beautiful, bigger and more charming place in Opatija. The room is even more extraordinary than we could have imagined. Every detail speaks of luxury: the large dance floor, the magnificent crystal chandeliers that reflect the light in a spectacular way and the opulent atmosphere that surrounded us. The sea tones that characterize the room, just a few steps from the crystal blue sea, make it even more special. The glass wall that separates the room from the terrace with palm trees creates a perfect connection between the inside and the outside. It was the ideal setting for our wedding.”

Marta F.
Hotel Royal · September 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Restaurant Sv. Jakov made our wedding an intimate and enchanting experience. The location is simply spectacular: the restaurant is immersed in the greenery of the beautiful Sv. Jakov park and a few steps from the centuries-old church where we celebrated the ceremony. The dinner was perfect, each dish prepared with incredible care and accompanied by fine wines that delighted all our guests. The interior of the restaurant is welcoming and romantic, but the real magic was the terrace, surrounded by stone arches that made the evening truly unforgettable.”

Philippe L.
Hotel Sveti Jakov · August 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“We had our wedding at this beautiful place, and it was absolutely perfect! The entire team, and I mean everyone, was incredibly nice, kind, and professional. After our wedding, we spent a few more days at the hotel, enjoying the beach with our friends, and we truly had the time of our lives! The restaurant offers delicious meals, and I especially loved having breakfast with a view. By the way, you can enjoy an amazing view from the entire hotel. After those days, we spent a week at another hotel, where we felt like just customers, but here, we felt like part of a family. Thank you so much for everything. It was a dream come true!”

Norman A.
Hotel Royal · August 2024
Woman in navy on a seafront terrace above the calm Adriatic in Opatija, palm fronds framing the Maiden with the Seagull

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