PLACES Hvar Hotel by Valamar

The location was great and the taxi boat to Stari Grad was so easy. The staff were very helpful and the boat trip from the pier to the Blue cave was lovely. There’s also a little beach just a bit further up from the beach bar that was lovely to swim in. The breakfast was very good, loads of options and served from 7-11

The food options outside of breakfast weren’t great but I ate in Stari Grad most evenings. The dj was ok but the live music wasn’t for me!

Great location, great concept, great amenities, great food

Poor structural design of the bathroom and door handles

The minute I walked in I thought… yep this was a good booking choice. The food at the restaurant is amazing, honestly best breakfast I’ve had in my life! Everything was fresh, local and delicious. Free soup and salad for lunch and the dinner was perfect but rather expensive. The staff were very nice and welcoming; We checked out in the morning but our flight was at night, but they just let us store the luggage with them and use their facilities all day long even after checkout. Really good entertainment, location (5 minutes from the stari grad port by car, amazing view) and holiday vibe defineltey recommend!

It was rather expensive but hvar island in general is expensive, and you get what you pay for. Treat yourself….

Good location, lovely pool and lots of areas to sunbathe and relax. Breakfast was great with lots of choice. Liked the wrist band system and flexibility to spend on drinks or food.

Despite signs on sunbeds saying there was no reserving of beds when we got up at 9am there were no sunbeds available - most were reserved with towels and when I complained to the staff they said they’d tried but people did it anyway. I feel like if someone just walked around removing towels from beds when people were clearly not using them it would be quite simple to control.

This is an excellent hotel that we enjoyed every day of our stay. It really was above our expectations. It is located at the end of the town, 10-15 minutes on foot. The are is very quiet and enjoyable for sleep (aside a club on the other side across the water, but it worked only a couple of days and the music didn't bother us much). We took M room size which was enough, but we could use a bigger bathroom. Everything in the room seems renovated. The breakfast was amazing, one of the best I ever experienced. The food was of top-notch quality, really everything was super tasty. You can come as many times as you want between 7am and 11am and most people do it. The rest of the food offered was good, but nothing special. There isn't much choice, although they did introduce or remove some meal over the day. The beach and pool facilities were also excellent. The sunbeds were free around the pool and in the natural shade under big trees. We enjoyed this very very much. If you want to lay at the beach, it costs 20 euros per day for two sunbeds and an umbrella. There is place to rent SUP, kayak, bikes... A taxi boat stops just nearby and you can take it to reach the town center. Whatever you do, you will for sure enjoy the pine forest! Big parking just next to the hotel with plenty of space.

They seemed to have removed some benefits such as soups and water during the day which were completely free just the day before we arrived. They did mention that at the reception that we would have soups, but actually we didn't. There are no grocery shops nearby.

Lovely rooms and pool area. Great choice for breakfast. Relaxed atmosphere. 15-minute walk to Stari Grad. Half board option (€25 per person per day) could be spent on food and drinks at any time of the day. I would recommend using your allowance for snacks and drinks and having dinner in the town as there are lovely restaurants there.

Staff were surly and inattentive. Often it felt as though we were an inconvenience when checking out/ordering drinks at the bar. This was surprising as staff in all the shops and restaurants we have visited in Croatia have always been so helpful and cheerful. The attitude of the staff lets this hotel down as otherwise it would be amazing.

Most things. Staff Room Pool I like the flexi approach😉

Need more subeds The lunch options were limited

The staff was nice.

The pictures make the place look way bigger than it actually is. The “sea view” rooms are not really sea view cause you can’t actually see the sea, just a snippet of it mixed with some villas that they build in the ground floor and random amenities. Talking about amenities, they are super run down. Oh and don’t get me started at the “food buffet”, which was just some white rice and watered down soup… The breakfast buffet was alright tho.

- The 25€ / day to spend in the hotel was a big plus in order to enjoy some drinks, food, etc. - The hotel facilities are well maintained and nice, especially the area around the beach - They are equipped with an outdoor gym - They have a lot of staff to help you around - Each room has a balcony which is a big plus - The taxi boat to go to the city is a very convenient

- The rooms are very small and the bathroom could be nicer - You have to pay 2€ to change the beach towels - while I understand this is for a sustainability reason, as a guest it does not feel very nice - The beach beds are to be paid as well (10€ for the day) but the ones around the pool are free - Prices for taxi and other activities are very high as well - The breakfast has a huge choice category, however I would prefer more quality over quantity / choice

Beautiful location, clean rooms and lovely setting

I found ordering tiresome an impersonal. Felt that staff were frustrated with having to take orders personally

Friendly staff , very clean rooms, amazing location

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The location and on-site facilities are excellent. We particularly enjoyed a really nice massage, and the daily program of activities sounded fantastic, adding significant value to the stay. The water taxi to town was a brilliant amenity, offering a convenient and pleasant way to end the day. The restaurant food was consistently good and reasonably priced, which we appreciated. Our room (size M) was spacious, and the shower was particularly nice. We also found plenty of parking and appreciated the convenience of town center amenities.

Service & Human Interaction While all staff members were polite, we found interactions to be generally distant and impersonal. For example, at breakfast on our first morning, we waited, standing in the middle of the room, for guidance on the process but no staff helped us, so eventually seating ourselves. We had also informed the hotel in advance that we were celebrating a special anniversary, yet no acknowledgment or special effort was made to mark the occasion. The reliance on the app for most services seemed to discourage human interaction, which ultimately wasn't suited to our preferences. Room & Facilities Upon entering our room, the presence of earplugs and condoms suggested a more "hip and trendy" atmosphere, which we realized might be better suited to a younger demographic. We also encountered a significant issue with a broken lift, making our 4th-floor room a considerable barrier with no alternative solutions offered by reception, even after we complained. Room facilities were basic, and a kettle was not provided, even after we requested one. External Services & Noise The boat trip recommended by the hotel was unfortunately very disappointing, and we found no clear channel to provide this feedback to the hotel directly. The one we booked ourselves via Booking.com was actually very good and highly recommended. Furthermore, on three separate nights during our stay, there were loud pool parties with screaming guests around 2 AM. Not the hotel's fault if people misbehave but they could have stopped it. Without a room telephone and facing four flights of stairs, we chose not to complain at the time, but this significantly disrupted our sleep. You have to pay to have a lounge on the beach and the ones by the pool get booked up by 10am so one day we ended up on the concrete floor by the sea. We hope this feedback is helpful for their future improvements.

The concept of this place is really good, we really liked the carrying over of credit; the breakfast was amazing and the staff were amazing.

Not much to not like; everybody was so friendly and accommodating.

Stunning location , right on the sea . Short work to the beautiful town of Stari Grad .

Nothing- it was perfect

The hotel was presented beautifully and the breakfast was 10 out of 10 - probably the best I have had anywhere (and I have travelled a lot) - omelettes were great, as was the fruit for juicing and the cake (we didn't try the prosecco, but it was there if you wanted it). The location was perfect for us and the staff are friendly and helpful. We really liked the flexi credit concept as this covered our food and drinks during the day but left us free to eat in Stari Grad in the evening (which we got to via the water taxi that went from outside the hotel which was perfect)

The room was on the small side even though I booked a medium one. The bigger issue was the cleaning which was superficial to put it generously - I think it basically consisted of sweeping the floors and changing the towels (and presumably a wipe over of the sink and toilet) but not much more. I would have expected it to have been more thorough and the beds made each day (we stayed for a week). Also one of the transfers we booked was taken by someone else - I would suggest staff are ask guests to provide their room number to confirm the booking, rather than asking if the passengers are "x" room, as in this case they were not ! That said the staff were apologetic and did remove the charge and compensate us. I also do not see the logic of charging for the sunbeds by the water - although we didn't want to use them as there were enough in the pool area.

Good choice of food at breakfast including gluten free

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Big place, so many bed or areas to chill and relax, love the amenities

Does not like breakfast , has flies on the plates and cold food

Pool area was beautiful Breakfast was second to none Staff at the coffee station were so lovely

No tea & coffee facilities in the room Shampoo & Conditioner not provided

Hotel exceeded my expectations and it was made a wonderful vacation thanks to Minja and Jelena from the reception and Marco and Stefan from the dining.

Places is located in Stari Grad, which is on the quieter side of the island of Hvar. The resort is very nice. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Although our bedroom wasn’t large, it was well played out, was clean, bedding was great and bed very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed hanging out by the pool, listening to cool music, and walking along the water into the town of Stari Grad. Would highly recommend for groups and families. The half board option was great value. The resort is close to the Stari Grad ferry port, not to be confused with the ferry port in Hvar! Beautiful sunsets by the water.

Great location, nice facilities

The breakfast was amazing and the staff

We could not have enjoyed our stay in Stari Grad more if we tried. At first I was a little spectacle as I was worried there would not be enough to do away from Hvar. I was very wrong. Stari Grad town is extremely pretty and we loved exploring the little streets during the day. In the evening we were spoilt for choice on where to eat. I can highly recommend Blue Doors, the service was impeccable however you must have a reservation to avoid being disappointed. The hotel was brilliant and having such a large complex meant no area ever felt too busy/overcrowded. We loved the credit system and had complete control over when and how we spent this money! We booked five shuttles during our stay through the Places App, all hotels should have this service!

There was nothing not to like !! If you are looking for a more lively holiday, Hvar is the town for you. Stari Grad was perfect for couples and families.

Location, staff, quitnes, breakfast, pleanty of trees which give excellent natural shade, so many facilities included in the price for the hotel guests Unique way for utillising your paymend - if you dont use your breakfat or dinner you can always use latter or at any time convinient for you or family!

Hard to find!

The location, the layout of the resort, the food and beverage offering and the staff were all very good. It was very comfortable and also enjoyable, given that the resort has a modern touch.

As in many resorts, there is a rush in the early morning of guests "claiming" the sun beds. So, if you are particular about sun beds and/or location by the pool, wake up early.

Loved the amenities offered at the property. Breakfast / food was great throughout the day. Amazing place to relax by the pool / sea.

Our room faced the pool and the dance music was played until midnight. It made it difficult to sleep until the music ended.