Hotel Natura Vilanija

The three-star Hotel Natura Vilanija occupies a low-rise position on Klija 18a in Materada, a farming hamlet in Croatia's Istrian interior known for olive groves rather than coastal crowds. Its restaurant leans on local produce, with olive oil sourced from neighboring family presses.

Rooms are simply furnished, favoring quiet over amenity-heavy design, and most face open countryside instead of a street. The Istrian coast at Novigrad lies a short drive away, making this a practical base for travelers touring inland villages before returning to the sea.