Boutique Hotel Alhambra Losinj

At Čikat bay where the sea is emerald green and the smell of ancient pines is intoxicating, lies the luxurious Boutique Hotel Alhambra & Villa Augusta, members of Virtuoso and prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

The hotel and villa harmoniously blend the historic charm of sophisticated Art Nouveau architecture with contemporary design into a unique space that exudes warmth and discreet luxury.

Surrounded by a meticulously designed park, each detail, from the rooms to the beach, has been crafted to provide guests with maximum comfort and ultimate pleasure.

Foodies will find their piece of heaven in the world-class Alfred Keller Restaurant, awarded one Michelin star and featured in the renowned Gault Millau guide.

The ever-changing menu embraces sustainable sourcing and locally grown movement where Croatian finest produce, fish and meat take a center stage. Because a meal is best paired with a bottle of wine, Keller’s rich wine cellar has more than 400 top quality labels for you to enjoy.

ROOMS & SUITES
Do you prefer a room or suite, on the sea side or from the park side? Choose one of the hotel’s rooms, sit comfortably and enjoy the view.

LUXURY SUITE
Our Luxury suites have two double rooms, a living room, two bathrooms and two balconies. Two separate entrances to the suite ensure enough privacy and maximum comfort over an area of 110 m2. Each suite is characterised by a timeless elegance and luxury details.

All bedrooms and living rooms come complete with soft carpets made from natural fibres with anti-allergy and anti-bacterial properties. The spacious rooms feature high-quality natural materials and are designed in bright, wooden shades reflecting the natural surroundings of the hundred-year-old forest.

You can enjoy all the scents of the pine forest and a view of the beautiful Čikat Bay from your own balcony, which is 27 m2 in size, covered in wood, and equipped with outdoor seating and two sun loungers.

All bathrooms feature underfloor heating and marble surfaces, and are equipped with a shower and bathtub, two sinks and a bidet. We’ll also provide you with Salvatore Ferragamo quality natural cosmetics.

Free wireless internet and a direct-dial telephone are at your disposal for any business or family commitments, and there’s also an iPad to quickly and simply explore the destination and find information about the hotel services and facilities. A minibar with non-alcoholic beverages is included in the price and is restocked daily.

AUGUSTA GRAND SUITE
The luxurious Augusta Grand Suite consists of two double rooms, three balconies, a living room with a dining table, and two bathrooms. Each suite is characterised by a timeless elegance and luxury details.

The spacious rooms feature high-quality natural materials and selected pieces of first-class furniture. The living room comes complete with wooden flooring, while the bedrooms have soft carpets made from natural fibres with anti-allergy and anti-bacterial properties.

This suite is 90 m2, while the balconies are 15 m2 in size and equipped with outdoor seating. You’ll enjoy the view of the sea and the wonderful Čikat Bay.

AUGUSTA SUITE
Augusta suites cover 50-69 m2 and feature a double room, living room and bathroom. Each suite is characterised by a timeless elegance and luxury details. The suites feature high-quality natural materials and first-class furniture made of Croatian maple.

All bedrooms have dense carpet flooring made from natural fibres with anti-allergy and anti-bacterial properties, while the living room has wooden flooring.

Wake up to the fantastic view of the sea and Čikat, Lošinj’s most stunning bay. Some suites come complete with a balcony, loggia or terrace of up to 11 m2 equipped with outdoor seating.

DELUXE ROOM SEA VIEW
Deluxe rooms are double rooms with a balcony, loggia or terrace. They feature high-quality natural materials and are designed in bright colours, while the floors are covered with soft carpeting made from natural fibres with anti-allergy and anti-bacterial properties.

The rooms are 32-52 m2, while the balcony, loggia or terrace is 24 m2 in size. The balconies are equipped with outdoor seating and offer a view of the stunning Čikat Bay and the most amazing sunsets.

RESTAURANT ALFRED KELLER
Awarded one Michelin star and 13 Gault&Millau points, and drawing on the supervision of stellar 2-Michelin Star chef Christian Kuchler, Alfred Keller cuisine showcases the purity in each product, masterful techniques and chef Michael Gollenz creative vision.

Alfred Keller takes a thoughtful approach to a great restaurant experience where Croatian finest produce, fish and meat take a center stage.

The ever-changing menu embraces sustainable sourcing and locally grown movement, dispenses flavours in their true essence using only the freshest natural ingredients from Lošinj island and its immediate surroundings.

Chef Michael Gollenz cuisine is founded on classic French cooking techniques and then elevated with flavours from around the world. While in Alfred Keller you should not miss the Scampi Carpaccio with Thai salsa mint, Adriatic Turbot pan-roasted Fennel Kulen and Short Rib paprika bbq amongst the others.

The wine list embraces the same progressive philosophy while respecting the winemaking history of Croatia and the Balkans featuring it in prominent producers and sought after vintages. The list reaches new heights bringing to the table a different sensibility and innovative trends.

The selection then expands to the rest of the world following the routes of old wine merchants exploring both Old and New World wine regions, always approaching the oenological journey through the lesser travelled paths.

The list boosts an expansive range of products meant to satisfy the most demanding palates in search of novelties without missing out to pay tribute to the tradition through a wide representation both in standard and larger formats of well-established producers from Bordeaux.

The restaurant inspiring interiors reflect Chef Michael Gollenz renewed vision for dining. Featuring warm, neutral colours and organic forms, floor-to-ceiling windows, the curvy less-formal forms, while affording guests panoramic views of the Čikat bay below, portray a more approachable, personal dining.

BEACH BAR PASARA
Tucked away in Čikat bay, Pasara offers its guests an ideal opportunity to relax in luxury, surrounded by the melodies and aromas of the sparkling sea. The tranquil atmosphere of the bistro allows guests to enjoy a quick bite and freshly squeezed juices during the day.

As the setting sun paints the sky, guests are enticed by a romantic dinner where they can treat themselves to the lavish culinary masterpieces offered by Hotel Alhambra’s restaurant, Alfred Keller.

Pasara’s polished menu is prepared or finished beachside and includes dishes such as scampi tartare, marinated and salted oily fish, grouper and John Dory fillets, organically grown vegetables roasted using the exclusive Green Egg barbecue, and juicy, double-cut veal chops.

An exceptional wine list including sparkling wines and champagne perfectly compliments the rich dishes offered by Pasara. Why not treat all of your senses to taste of luxury? Visit Pasara today.

THE SPA
Welcome to the Cube Spa at the Alhambra Hotel. Set in an oasis of beauty and tranquillity, the intimate location of the spa is rooted in the timeless healing traditions of the richest world cultures.

Alhambra SPA is designed to restore balance and harmony between the mind and the body using only the highest quality products and locally infused oils.

Breathe deeply and embark on a wellness journey with us. Our story begins over a century ago when a fortuitous union of majestic pine forests, mineral-rich seawater and wind was born on Čikat Bay creating one of the most fascinating healing environments in the world.

The Boutique Hotel Alhambra takes centre stage in this restorative wilderness by the sea offering the opportunity to take a step back in time and experience Lošinj’s revered wellness rituals evolved, refined and reimagined.

Our wellness programme embraces the pine forests, therapeutic plants, and fresh sea air that bathe us with their healing aerosols all firmly supported by the best in luxury products and contemporary spa treatments.

The spa occupies 660 m2 and is divided into the SPA area with treatment rooms, steam and sauna rooms and a gym. It includes:

• heated indoor seawater swimming pool
• 3 exquisite treatment rooms with hand-painted wallpaper
• Spa Suite with a Rasul chamber in a luxurious setting
• pedicure room
• manicure station
• luxurious wet area – situated on the same floor as the Relaxation room
• Finnish sauna
• Mediterranean bath
• water paradise – a combination of 4 different showers
• experience showers
• tepidarium-like heated benches
• ice fountain
• fully-equipped gym

We are delighted to welcome you to our Alhambra beauty and relaxation world as we passionately believe in teaching you how to look after your body and mind. All of our therapists are highly skilled and have an incredible passion for what they do – their knowledge will be passed on to you.

HERBS DE LOŠINJ FOUR PRECIOUS PLANTS
There are an astounding 1,200 varieties of plants growing prolifically on our tiny island. Over 900 of them are indigenous and as many as 230 species are medicinal.

Our plants, like family members, are greatly loved and ever-present in local life: a grandmother rubbing salve of sage, the coveted oil of Immortelle touting youthful skin, and of course a plentiful staple of herbal Rakija, a tonic of fortitude.

Experience Losinj’s most precious plants and locally distilled oils through all six senses in this sojourn. We begin as herbal sommeliers savouring the flavours and fragrances of four house-cured herbal liquors. Continue the warmth with a full body massage employing island essential oils, distilled by our plant whisperers.

The addition of healing salt stones, herbal poultices and an energetic traditional smoke smudging with our four herbs smudge sticks creates the botanical pièce de résistance. Now close your eyes and imagine this harmony of touch played to the music of our Čikat Bay whispering pines. Available solo or duo

BLINDFOLDED CONCERTO NO.16
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is considered to be the finest orchestras in the world. Its most prolific period being the turn of the century, a time when Losinj was a celebrated island wellness escape for Viennese aristocracy.

Trace this distinguished history with a wellness experience to be remembered. A nod to the gift given to the world by the many legendary Austrian composers, rhythmical hands perform a perfectly choreographed full-body symphonic massage.

Classic massage techniques and individualised pressure are used but to heighten the sense of touch and deepen the melodic precision, our therapists have trained for this remarkable body dance completely blindfolded. Available solo or duo.

PERSONAL TRAINING
Work out with a personal trainer in our state-of-the-art gym which offers an extensive personal training program to help you reach your fitness goals. Whether you wish to lose weight, build lean muscle, train for a competition or just look and feel better, our kinesiologists will bring you closer to your goal.

WEDDINGS
Boutique Hotel Alhambra offers perfect grandeur – the priceless elegance of the interior intertwines with the magical natural environment. In this quiet oasis of uncompromising luxury, romance emanates from every detail.

The view of the turquoise sea and boats swaying in the breeze takes your breath away while you and your guests celebrate the day of your dreams along with the finest delicacies, prepared by oru chef and his team, and selected wines carefully matched by our sommeliers.

Let the first days of your marriage be memorable – stay on and enjoy the sun and sea, special spa treatments designed for newlyweds, gourmet dinners and other activities that we have prepared for you to get to know all the charms of Lošinj.

Let our professional team organize your wedding day. Share your ideas with us, especially if you wish to add some extra details – we will make sure that you are living your dream day. Do not hesitate to ask for our advice.

We will gladly organize a romantic panoramic flight for you over our beautiful island, or set out a romantic lunch on a desert island. We have plenty of ideas prepared for you!

CONFERENCES
The luxurious Boutique Hotel Alhambra is a member of the prestigious international chain of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and the American Virtuoso Hotels Network, selected according to strict criteria of selection excellence, and the exclusivity of the hotel accommodation and its surrounding.

Boutique Hotel Alhambra offers impeccable service and an intimate setting for a successful business meeting or a smaller conference.

EXPERIENCES
For the true experience of the island of Lošinj, we have prepared special excursions, activities and events for you. Whether you are looking for an adventure, a family outing, or a romantic getaway – experience the island as real locals!

PRIVATE AEROPLANE TOURS
Beauty is found in many faces, and while some beauty is created by people, others are created by nature itself. Lucky for you, we have chosen you the best of both – Venice and Plitvice Lakes.

Allow us to sweep you off of your feet for an unforgettable day accompanied by a private plane, car, and tour guide to two of the most divine locations in the world.

VENICE – “THE QUEEN OF THE SEA”
Situated in the north of the Adriatic coast is Venice, a city emerged from the sand and sea like a mirage. Resting entirely on posts, crisscrossed by canals and connected by bridges, the city itself is a unique piece of art.

The laced façades of luxurious palaces, rounded domes and slender bell towers of ancient churches are reflected in the still surfaces of the canals where gondolas glide and vaporetti race.

The magnificent Piazza San Marco, surrounded by the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica and the façades of the Procuratie, is the perfect place to gather your impressions while sipping on an obligatory espresso.

Once the centre of a powerful maritime republic that introduced the glow of silk and the scents of spices from the East to western aristocrats, Venice has managed to preserve its enchanting cosmopolitan charm.

PLITVICE – “THE KINGDOM OF LAKES”
When gazing out from the lookouts on Lošinj, fixated on the blue contours of the Velebit coastal mountain range, it is difficult to imagine that hidden right behind it is an untouched world with mystical forests, canyons, and subterranean rivers.

Here lies the magically beautiful Plitvice Lakes, and yes, there are 16 of them. At Plitvice Lakes, crystalline water flows from one turquoise lake to another, over distinctive travertine barriers that create waterfalls up to 100 metres wide.

The surging waterfalls are awe-inspiring, and will especially take your breath away under the 76-meter-high Veliki Slap (“Big Waterfall”).

Whether you wander along the wooden footpaths beside the waterfalls or cruise the Kozjak Lake, these are genuinely delightful experiences for any true nature lover and every romantic at heart.

SUNSET DINNER
Čikat bay is one of the most romantic settings along the Adriatic, and fortunately for you, our Alfred Keller restaurant is situated in the very heart of the bay, polished with ancient pines and the serene sea.

While the views are nothing short of breathtaking, one table, in particular, is separated from all the others – boasting a genuinely spectacular picture of your charming getaway. Especially at sunset when the golden hues ignite the bay, wouldn’t you like us to reserve you a spot?

Your table will be decorated with particular attention to detail where you can enjoy a three-course meal. Just imagine the aromas and flavours of selected local ingredients, including fresh fish and home-grown vegetables which are preserved and additionally enriched by the superior culinary skills of our chef.

For your maximum enjoyment, complement your dinner with a favourite wine from Keller’s generous wine cellar, and make a toast to cupid. After dinner, enjoy a stroll along the waterfront by the moonlit sea and just be.

SUNSET CRUISE
While enjoying the setting sun from the shore may be spectacular, it pales in comparison when you have the option to sail into the blazing and bright sky. As the sun slowly disappears behind the horizon, forming a silhouette of the island of Susak, the sea is marked with thousands of radiant shades.

The tranquillity of the sun kissed sea, the soft summer breeze, and the silence of the coming night sees the first stars begin to twinkle. Sailing into the sunset with us will stimulate all of your senses.

Because we know you’re tempted, why not hire a boat with a skipper, bring your loved ones along, and set sail without a care in the world?

Cruising towards Susak and the golden sun, our sunset cruise allows you to immerse yourself in the afterglow while enjoying the peace it brings – and don’t think we forgot about the wine, champagne, canapés, and fruit.

If you’re swept away by the beauty of the moment, we encourage you to break out into song – a tale as old as time declares that the sea’s sunsets turned fishers and sailors into poets and singers.

CULTURAL HERITAGE
If you genuinely want to learn about the island of Lošinj, you should take an excursion in the company of our guides to visit the most prominent island towns.

For a superb holiday, get to know the island of Lošinj with a half-day excursion (roughly 4 hours), visiting the most important sights of the island’s towns in the company of our guides.

The trip includes a private car and driver, and we can also adapt the itinerary to best suit your interests. Lošinj’s cultural heritage is a unique mix of Istria and Dalmatia, influenced by a long maritime tradition and stimulated with authentic island mentality.

PICTURESQUE VELI LOŠINJ
We recommend that you start your tour with a visit to the nearby town of Veli Lošinj. At the entrance to town’s picturesque harbour stands the imposing parish Church of St. Anthony the Abbot. With its opulent baroque interior, the church is furnished with the gifts of famous sea captains from Veli Lošinj.

You can find out more about them in the museum located in the beautiful circular Tower, the top of which offers a stunning view of the harbour and the former Captain’s palace, surrounded by beautiful gardens.

COSMOPOLITAN MALI LOŠINJ
You can continue your tour in Mali Lošinj, one of the most significant island towns in the Adriatic today. Situated at the bottom of a magnificent cove, Mali Lošinj has two waterfronts that give it an unusual width.

The observation deck located at the top of the Museum of Apoxyomenos offers the best views of the harbour, while the museum itself is a must-see location for everyone who enjoys antiquities and exceptional art.

The central exhibit of this impressively designed museum is a giant bronze statue of a young Greek athlete ‘Apoxyomenos’, uniquely preserved and alluring. The figure was discovered in 1996 at the bottom of the Lošinj sea.

If you love art, make sure to visit the nearby Lošinj Museum and enjoy the Piperata and Mihičić art collections.

ANCIENT OSOR
It would be impossible to really know the local heritage of the island without paying a visit to Osor, the ancient capital of the Cres-Lošinj islands.

Founded over 3,000 years ago, Osor was once a significant trading town back in the Roman times thanks to the human-made channel constructed between the islands of Cres and Lošinj.

The best way to learn about its turbulent history is by visiting the Osor Archaeological Collection which dates back to 1889. Our guides will gladly accompany you for a walk through this exquisite town-monument.

OLIVE – FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES
Get to know the islands of Lošinj and Cres, once known as the Apsyrtides, and experience the culture and tradition of olive cultivation, from ancient to modern times.

You will be treated to a tour of the ancient town of Osor and the Kučić farm located in Martinšćica, where you can find out everything you wanted to know about how olives were cultivated in ancient times and how they are cultivated today.

Do not miss your chance to indulge in traditional island delicacies, such as olive pâtés and sheep milk cheese in olive oil, with a glass of wine or homemade sage juice!

We will finish up your historic field trip with a visit to a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to one of the world’s best preserved Greek statutes – the bronze statue of Apoxyomenos found at the bottom of the sea near the island of Lošinj.

RAISE THE ANCHORS AND SAIL AWAY
How many times in your life have you wanted to raise the anchors and sail away into the unknown? Now you finally have the chance. There is no better way to explore the islands than by sailing.

Approaching the islands by sea and sailing into their coves – from the large, protected and well-known gems to the small and mysterious coves with small beaches – will awaken you with a feeling of wanderlust you’ll find hard to shake.

Lucky for guests of Bellevue, the dream of sailing is not hard to reach. All you have to do is choose the type of boat you want (a motorboat or sailboat), hire a skipper, and pick the destination you wish from our offer of excursions (Susak, Plava Grota – Cres, Rab, etc.).

SAILING THE MODERN WAY
If you are an adrenaline junkie who loves the thrill of speed, are someone who wishes to see as much as possible in a short amount of time, or are looking to arrive at your desired destination quickly and safely while enjoying the comfort of your loved ones, we have just the right options for you.

We recommend that you hire one of our motorboats – the Cap Camarat 5.5. cc is perfect for small groups, and for a larger groups of guests, the Cap Camarat 6.5 cc will suit you just fine.

SAILING THE TRADITIONAL WAY
If you want to experience the pure pleasure of sailing the seas, then cruising with the “Catriona” sailboat is the best choice for you.

Navigated by the safe hands of the skipper and crew, the sound of the wind in your sails, coupled with the waves splashing alongside this beautiful 12-metre sailboat – this will be an experience you will remember forever.

We will ensure that your trip along the breathtaking Lošinj aquatorium is worthy of the Argonauts in the famous Greek myth. They were the ones who placed these islands on the first known maps of the ancient world, after all.

As the old Romans said: “Navigare necesse est, vivere non est necesse”. Or, in a language you might better understand: “The only thing important in life is sailing, travelling, moving…”

Website: www.losinj-hotels.com

Rooms: 51

Price: from 309 EUR per night