Sol Stella Maris Apartments

We have just returned from our holiday at the Sol Stella Maris in Umag Croatia. We were 2 families of 4 and 5 persons and booked the accommodation independently through a Slovenian Tour Company.
Our family had a 2 bed apartment and our friends a 1 bed. The 2 bed apartment was in fact a small bungalow overlooking the marina (approx 20 ft away!). Some of the fittings were a little dated but the apartment had been refurbished and was very comfortable.
Our friends had a 1 bed apartment that was in a block and was very small, they subsequently upgraded to an apartment the same as ours and were very happy. They had a similar view to us overlooking the sea and marina.
This complex is large and well laid out with numerous restaurants and snack bars. There are 2 swimming pools both with salt water (would have preferred fresh!). There are lots of sunbathing areas next to the rocks and on the small pebble beaches.
The whole area is very beautiful and unspoilt. It has not been overrun by British Tourists yet, in fact we rarely heard an English voice.
Food was very inexpensive and very good, we ate out most lunchtimes and evenings as it was so reasonable. Try the restaurant buffet Jezero, best on the complex, superb salads and main meals and cheap drinkable wine! You can take the train into Umag for 10 kunas (approx £1.00). Once again a lovely unspoilt town with a huge choice of restaurants.
We would definitely recommend this complex to families and older couples. It is not for the young at heart as the night life is very laid back. There are lots of activities to do during the day such as football, bike riding, tennis, table tennis, mini golf and loads more.
Croatia is a beautiful country and we will definitely be returning. I only hope that it remains as unspoilt!

We have just had a great family holiday at the Stella Maris, the apartments (we had two 3 person apartment.) were basic and at first I was disappointed, the beds and bedding were new and clean. We were spoilt for choice for things to do on the complex and in Umag.
Umag is an unspoiled beautiful little town that has not been discovered by the British pub and breakfast brigade, long may that last. The food was of very good quality and was incredibly reasonable.
The Stella Maris complex could get busy, you could join in or go find a quiet spot under a tree the choice is yours, we enjoyed the APT tennis and all that entailed and all the live music which was free of charge, we saw the Berlin Chamber Orchestra a marvelous night. I loved Umag and will go back but maybe 4* next time.