Pansion Tramontana rooms & restaurant — Hotel in Grad Cres

A lovely place. The sound of cicadas and smell of the island is captivating when the ferry is approaching to the shore. At the end of a winding serpentine road, the pansion has a unique athmosphere: Not a five star hotel of course, much more romantic. The rooms clean and cozy, the decoration made by local artists. The food is delicious, bringing mediterranean flavours from local producers, when you are having your meal and sipping wine on the terrace kids and dogs are playing around. Sheep are wondering and baaing by the road to Pod Beli and it is steep but very much worth it to go up and down on foot, so you can feel your lungs filled with fresh air and muscles working. The sea is cristal clear, do not forget to bring snorkeling equipment, a tent or parasol to give shelter from the sun and shoes to walk on pebbles. The Beli Visitor and Rescue Centre for Griffon Vultures plays a vital role in protecting this endangered species, which nests on cliffs directly above the sea. When you are going on a boat trip or just settle at a hidden beach you can spot nests and these huge scavenger birds are circling above your head. Pansion Tramontana is a family business, Nina, her husband and the whole team are excellent hosts, they pay attention to everything, any problems can be solved, any personal wishes fulfilled. Unforgettable experience for those who need harmony with nature and their own self and looking for real value. Definitely not for...

There is a lot of light but also some dark stains. I give it 3. But the high are 5 and the lows...., well you have to decide for yourself. We wanted to visit the Griffen Vulture, but it was closed , so we paid the restaurant a visit. Not everything on the menu was available, but mind you , it is off season. We ordered pasta , a salade and nocchies. In the bread basket was a big dead blowfly. It was dusty and old. Well, like I said, off season. The price for a pasta at 13€ is even higher than we are used to at home and CRO is supposedly cheaper, right? But every dish was tasty and the service was very friendly. On the downside, there were smokers in the restaurant, some locals. I thought the times very past that you have to share your meals with the taste of stale smoke. But we are guests, so you wouldn't dare to ask to stop smoking on account of the children.

There you have it. A very, very mixed experience. I wouldn't go there again, but it pains me to say that, as the service was extremely forthcoming and the meals were...

I had the pleasure of staying at Pansion Tramontana in the charming village of Beli from 31st July to 2nd August 2025. Despite a complete power blackout during our stay, the experience remained truly enjoyable thanks to the peaceful atmosphere and warm hospitality.

A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Ivan, whose kindness and helpfulness stood out. Even in the challenging situation of the blackout, he made sure that we felt comfortable and well taken care of. His calm and friendly manner made a big difference and created a very welcoming feeling.

The surroundings are beautiful, the nature is breathtaking, and the location offers a perfect retreat for those seeking rest, hiking, or exploring Cres Island.

I highly recommend Pansion Tramontana for anyone looking for a unique and relaxing experience in Croatia – and I’d gladly return again in the future.

Warm...