Minor Hotels expands luxury portfolio along Adriatic coast

Portorož, Slovenia

Debuting in the Slovenian resort town of Portorož, Hotel Palace Portorož is designed for guests seeking privacy and highly personalised experiences.

The 183‑key resort blends contemporary luxury with the area’s longstanding wellness heritage and refined gastronomy across three restaurants and three bars, a spa and both indoor and outdoor pools. With beach access and a dedicated MICE area, the resort delivers a balanced experience for both leisure and business guests. Following the refurbishment, the property will be renamed Hotel Palace Portoroz, Minor Reserve Collection Slovenia.

Savudrija, Croatia

Located less than a 30-minute drive from Portorož, Adriatic Istria Resort will mark Minor Hotels’ entry into Croatia. Set in Savudrija on the prestigious Istrian peninsula, the 186‑key property features a varied culinary offering across three restaurants and four bars and a dedicated MICE area supporting the growing demand for high‑end corporate retreats and events and weddings in the region. Guests will be able to enjoy an impressive full-service spa and wellness center, indoor and outdoor pools and direct beach access.

The resort is also home to the premier golf course of the Adriatic, with the picturesque 18-hole, par 72 Golf Adriatic PGA National Croatia course running from the hotel alongside the coastline.

The property will undergo an extensive refurbishment and will be back as Anantara Adriatic Istria Resort in early 2027. At that time the full suite of Anantara hallmarks and experiences will be introduced, showcasing Anantara’s signature blend of heartfelt hospitality and experiential luxury, offering cultural journeys into Istrian heritage and nature‑led activities.

The hotels are owned by MK Group, a company that has held a leading position in the economy of the Adriatic region for more than four decades, with businesses across tourism, real estate, renewable energy, agriculture and the food industry. MK Group operates in the markets of Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Montenegro.

“The decision to accelerate our presence in Central and Southeastern Europe is driven by strong tourism growth and rising demand for distinctive luxury hospitality experiences,” said Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels.

“The introduction of these brands represents the biggest step forward on the regional tourism scene and ushers in an entirely new level of luxury. This is a concept developed in response to the growing global demand for sophisticated, authentic, and truly exclusive experiences, with a particular focus on a distinctive spa and wellness offering. Such a move by MK Group will enable the positioning of the entire region on the map of the world’s most desirable destinations in the premium tourism segment,” said Mihailo Jankovic, CEO of MK Group.

Both properties benefit from excellent accessibility, with convenient links to Trieste Airport in Italy, Portorož Airport in Slovenia, and Pula and Rijeka Airports in Croatia.

Currently with a strong development pipeline globally, Minor Hotels is looking to grow its luxury footprint in Europe and beyond with brands including Anantara and Minor Reserve Collection, its new luxury soft brand.