Accommodation in Poreč for the IRONMAN 70.3 weekend

IRONMAN 70.3 Poreč · 18 Oct 2026

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Coming to Poreč for the IRONMAN 70.3 weekend? Gargamelo is a family-run guesthouse with rooms and apartments, free parking and room to keep your bicycle with you in your room.

We are an independent guesthouse, not an official event hotel, so here is plainly what we offer, where we are and who we suit best.

Race weekend at a glance

Event
IRONMAN 70.3 Poreč
Date
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Race venue
Zelena Resort, Poreč (start and finish)
From Gargamelo
About 7 km, around 11 min by car to the Intersport sports hall, Zelena Resort, in normal traffic. Race-day road closures may make the trip longer.
Parking
Free for guests
Bicycles
Welcome in rooms and apartments
Booking
Directly with us on WhatsApp
Official event information
ironman.com/races/im703-croatia ↗

Why stay at Gargamelo

Your bike stays with you

Bicycles are welcome in rooms and apartments. Please bring yours in clean and handle it with care around the furniture and walls.

Free parking

Convenient if you arrive by car with a bike, a bike box and your race gear.

Rooms, studios or apartments

Choose what suits your group. Apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, so you can prepare your usual pre-race meals.

A quiet residential area

Gargamelo is in a quiet residential neighbourhood of Poreč, away from the busiest event area.

Talk to us directly

Questions about your bike, arrival time or room types? Message us on WhatsApp and you will be chatting with our team, with no booking engine and no automated replies.

Late check-out on request

Check-out is until 10:00. Late check-out may be possible depending on availability, so please ask us in advance.

We are not at the start line

Gargamelo is in a residential part of Poreč, away from the race area at Zelena Resort: about 7 km, around 11 minutes by car to the Intersport sports hall, Zelena Resort in normal traffic. Race-day road closures may affect routes and travel times, so plan extra time on race morning.

Gargamelo may suit you better if you

If staying right next to the start is your priority, accommodation in the resort itself will be more convenient.

Choose your accommodation

Double, triple and family roomsNo kitchen. Every unit has a kettle and a fridge or minibar.
StudiosA small kitchenette.
ApartmentsA fully equipped kitchen, with towels and bed linen provided.
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Coming to support someone?

Apartments for the whole family or group, free parking and a calm place to come back to after a long day on the course. Road closures can affect routes on race day, so check the official event information for spectator details.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gargamelo from the IRONMAN 70.3 start?
About 7 km, around 11 minutes by car to the Intersport sports hall, Zelena Resort in normal traffic. Race-day road closures may make the trip longer, so please plan extra time.
Can I keep my bike in the room?
Yes. Bicycles are welcome in rooms and apartments. Please bring your bike in clean and handle it with care.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is available for our guests.
Is there an early breakfast on race morning?
Our continental buffet breakfast is served from 08:00 to 10:00, and we do not offer an early race-day breakfast. If you prefer to prepare your own pre-race meal, our apartments have a fully equipped kitchen.
Can I check out late after the race?
Standard check-out is until 10:00. Late check-out may be possible on request, depending on availability. Please ask us in advance.
Which accommodation has a kitchen?
Apartments have a fully equipped kitchen and studios have a small kitchenette. Double, triple and family rooms do not have a kitchen. Every unit has a kettle and a fridge or minibar.
Are you an official IRONMAN accommodation partner?
No. Gargamelo is an independent guesthouse and is not affiliated with IRONMAN or the race organisers. Please use the official event page for race information.
How do I book?
Send us your dates and number of guests on WhatsApp and we will reply with availability. A deposit confirms the reservation and the balance is paid on arrival.

Check availability for race weekend

Send us your dates and the number of guests, and we will get back to you personally.

or use the enquiry form

Gargamelo is an independent guesthouse and is not affiliated with IRONMAN, Plava Laguna or the race organisers. IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 are trademarks of their respective owners and are used here only to describe the event. Race details can change, so please check the official event page.