[PLACES] Hvar by Valamar

Croatia , Split-Middle Dalmatia
STARI GRAD, ISLAND HVAR, Naselje Helios, 6
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10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Gisela

Great hotel, great location, staff is the best.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2025

Jason

This was an enjoyable place to stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Katarzyna

Great stay 😊

We had a wonderful stay – everything was just lovely! The room was spotless and comfortable, the breakfast was top class. We really enjoyed the pool and bar too. Great atmosphere all around – would happily come back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Danica

The staff were amazing, the pool and beach area are beautiful and the air con in the building was crispy! Quick water taxi to Stari Grad from the beach area was 2 euro and worth it. This is a great spot for a relaxing and convenient stay

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2025

Jamie

Good, fantastic staff, but not perfect

The good....

The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful.

The decor and ambience of the hotel was wonderful.

The cleanliness was just perfect.

The bathrooms had great water pressure and nice toiletries

The bad.....

Extra charge for sun loungers on the beach

Extra charge to switch beach towels

Menu and food was not to our taste, heavily into fish and meat or fake meat. Could improve by adding vegetable based dishes.

The room was quite noisy for sleep, we were closest to the entrance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Lucijana

I travelled with my husband and we stayed for 3 nights. It was a great short trip! The resort is beautiful and clean. The beds were very comfortable and the air conditioning worked great. The bathrooms were okay, they did not match the vibe of the rest of the hotel, but everything still worked. We had an issue with our balcony door and it was promptly fixed. There is wifi all over the resort including the lobby and the pool area. The buffet breakfast was my favourite part of the trip, the selection had everything you can imagine. The rest of the food was quite delicious too, including pizza, pasta and seafood. The staff were nice enough, but I found that when I spoke Croatian they changed their attitude and were more friendly towards me (I speak English with my husband). Overall I would definitely stay here again if the opportunity came up!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

carlos

Totally recommended

Beautiful amenities , great service , nice location, great for family’s , we had and amazing time there

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Bleusette

Great place to stay! Fabulous breakfast and great drinks. Nice pool and water taxi was great to get around.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Liz

Great place . Clean , lovely staff and made very welcome.
Great to have water on tap all the time .
Food ok , although menus limiting so ate out most nights .
Lovely water taxi into village .
Swimming at in the sea was a bit rustic - more needs to be made to tidy up that area !
Unfortunately a few families came from next door hotel and the kids took over the pool with lilos etc and staff did not remove them or notice they were not guests !
Overall great stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2025

Gareth

Good location, a short walk from Stari Grad.

Good breakfast options and the room was quite nice.

Music round the pool was questionable.

Decent value for money overall.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Alexandra

Exceptional holiday

Beautiful surroundings, relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Hamza

Clean place, reasonably priced. Lots of good vegan options for food. 15 minute stroll to stari grad. Good tennis courts, hot tub area, organised bike tours, etc

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Michael

Amazing full service summer resort. Safe and good for family get aways

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2024

Majda

Very quiet and safe place for vacation.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Jennifer

This property was designed with the guest experience in mind. The resort was full of game, nooks, hammocks, bars, and free pool beds that didn’t have to be reserved. We stayed in a Valamar property in Dubrovnik afterwards based on our good experience

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Really fantastic stay, great location! The flexi half board was brilliant and plenty of choice. I would have given 5 stars however they have a no pool bed reservation policy, however by 08:30 all of the beds have been reserved and also not in use for many hours with no effort to uphold this policy at all so unless your down before 8am there’s no chance of a bed by the pool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2024

Nancy

Awesome experience.

We were totally awed by the place. Staff bent over backwards and the management is doing everything it can to be eco friendly. We definitely plan to return

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2023

Hayley

Not sure we would return.

Not sure if we would return. Positives are breakfast was good and varied, location is good if you want somewhere beautiful and quieter but then the hotel counteracts that with playing awful loud music. Paid extra for sea view to only see trees. Rooms are tiny and bathrooms have not been updated in the refurb, just tiles painted. The food was pretty awful for lunch/dinner and they had run out of most things on our last night due to a delivery/order mix up. Service was also hit and miss. Our shower didn’t drain and they did sort it promptly, however on the day we arrived they were very unhelpful with providing support with getting from Stari Grad ferry port - the shuttle bus was booked in for service so tough luck we were on our own. They should have provided discounted taxis for guests if the shuttle (advertised on their website) was out of service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Perfect late summer break away

Pleasant stay with everything you need and more for an island break away. Hotel has loads of activities which we didnt even get to as we were exploring all the other things on the island and neighbouring islands

Partner

2/10

Poor

22 Sep 2023

Elliot

The most disappointing and worst resort experience of my life.
This place is a total joke of a hotel. Very few staff that only service you via a QR code ordering system. Broken A/C in the unit where we were given generic responses but it never got fixed during our stay. Snarky responses from staff. Sunbeds (the only seating) that are part of the hotel near the water are additional charges. Exteremely far away from downtown Hvar with cabs that charge you 80 euro to get back and forth from the hotel.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2023

Michael

After the crowds of Split, Places was the perfect resort for our group of 8. The property is thoughtfully curated for young people and young at heart. Great technology is used throughout the experience. We saw a lot of firsts at this resort. Also, the included breakfast was a hit. It was fantastic. The rooms are small but efficiently designed. We could not think of a more magical place to stay in Hvar. Stari Grad was so much better than staying in the extremely busy Hvar Town.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

17 Sep 2023

Amber

Bad food. Noisy rooms. Staff was not happy at all and one night we waited about 20 mins to get a watered down drink. We both got sick after being there.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

10 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Not quite how it was marketed

This hotel did not live up to the marketing campaign. This is a party place, for example we used the noisy air con system to drown out the music outside at 11pm. At £200 + per night it is very expensive and not a place for relaxing. The beds are uncomfortable and rooms look like a slightly upgraded premier inn. The bathroom did not have a refurb and brown paint slapped on the tiles.
If you’re a young couple and looking for a party scene it would be a great place to go however if you’re looking for some tranquil and chill, it is not.

The food was expensive so your 25 euro allowance disappears instantly. Although, having said this, the food was good quality and the breakfast selection was epic.

Strari grad is a beautiful village but the Americanised hotel does not match with the beautiful character of the village it is and the respect it deserves. The hotel location means it is only a nice scenic 10 minutes walk.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Avoid

Before you start reading this I am working my way through 7 excellent reviews of our travels around Croatia for our honeymoon. We selected to stay here for 2 nights and it was the low point of our travels. The name and photos of the room we chose were very misleading. Described as “seafront” but not at all close to the sea our room was on the ground floor looking out onto some grass with no view of the sea at all, we had to keep our curtains draw to stop people walking past looking into our room. It was also incredibly small and cramped, we could not open our suitcases on the floor. The ok looking bathroom in the photos was not what we got at all. It was tiny, with a leaking shower, with the most basic of everything. I have given a high rating for this hotel being eco friendly, this is based on the fact that they have a single bar of soap wrapped in cardboard that serves as your hand soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Despite being eco-friendly this isn’t pleasant for guests.
At the front desk they offer shuttles into town and to the ferry port but these run so irregularly it’s not really an option.
The pool was nice until they started playing loud house music that you couldn’t escape. Staff are generally uninterested and the whole hotel seems to be designed around as little interaction with guests as possible. Breakfast selection was good as was location
Ultimately, our time here was the low point of our honeymoon despite being in the most beautiful area. Avoid.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Aug 2023

rocio

Far and expensive to Hvar, 2€ charge for beach towel change (so if it was dirty and you stayed 5 days, you had to keep or pay), no phone in room so you have to go downstairs every time you need help or are missing towel or things in room), not much variety of food

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2023

Jonathan

Great place, overly expensive

Really nice place. Very expensive to buy food and drinks. A little bit isolated. Dodgy electrics in every room

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2023

Sandra

Excellent property. One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Highly recommended. My daughter and I danced to an excellent DJ. The pool area and location is fabulous.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2023

Yan wah

Staff and friendliness
Hotels credits to food and drinks
The whole hotel facility and comfort

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2023

Harry

Had an absolute amazing time at this hotel last week, the location right next to the beach was brilliant. The pool is an amazing way to have a relaxing time. Although slightly on the small side, the rooms were very clean and having a balcony was nice. The spa was very enjoyable and also very well priced.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Heather

We had a wonderful experience at Places. It is a beautiful property with a great vibe. What made it even more enjoyable was the staff. Martha was wonderful and gave great tips on places to visit. Miheala was a great concierge and planned a wonderful wine tasting excursion for us. We had an issue with my bank card and Marissa went above and beyond to fix it. I cannot say enough about the team of people working in the hotel!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2023

Julie

Buffet breakfast was good, lots of selection. The ordering was awkward at first but once you figured it out was fine. Easy walk into Stari Grad

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2023

Gayla

We loved our stay!!
This hotel is fantastic and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. The half board concept works fantastically and allows complete flexibility. The food is very good and breakfast included also fantastic, this is buffet style but includes everything from continental to cooked to oysters to fresh juices and more!! The rooms are clean. The staff really make this place, always very helpful. The entire hotel pretty much runs off an app you download on checkin so that may cause some people issues although I am sure the staff would help. We had issues with transfer when we arrived however on the way back to the ferry the hotel organised this and was only 5 euro each so would definitely recommend contacting them to do both ways.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2022

Neil

Stari Grad Gem

Fantastic resort with spacious, clean, quiet rooms.
Beach area is nice with a shower. Free extensive breakfast and 25 Euro voucher per person per day for food and drinks. Staff was polite and helpful.
Only complaint is that they charge guests extra for umbrellas and chairs on the resort property on their own beach. That wasn’t cool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2022

Morgan

The amenities at this resort are amazing! The access to both sea and pool are awesome, food/drinks are great and the staff were so helpful. Amazing experience! We loved the shuttle access to hvar town and the walking distance to Stari grad!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2022

Brilliant hotel. Excellent surrounding and service from all staff. Will definitely be back. Xx

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2022

Amy

Scenic, stylish and great value for money

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and can’t recommend it highly enough. We travelled as two couples in our thirties and found many other guests were a similar age profile to us.
The hotel itself was is very stylish - perfect for those Instagram shots! It’s set in a great location, about a 15-20 minute walk into quaint Stari Grad and right on edge of the sea, so you can easily jump in and cool off. Stari Grad is a lovely town and we explored there a couple of evenings and had some lovely meals. I’ve stayed in Hvar town before and this is definitely more chilled and suitable for families.
The food at the hotel was great. Loads of choice at breakfast and we were very impressed you could help yourself to sparkling wine! The flexi-board option worked well and we found there was plenty of choice.
Each afternoon there was a DJ by the pool which is in keeping with the vibe of the hotel but in the afternoons we found the bass a bit heavy. It would be great to have a bit more of a chilled vibe for the afternoons by the pool.
The staff were all great. We found check in/out a little time consuming, especially when checking out with additional charges for food and drink to the room.
Overall this is a great hotel and with the flexi credit, we felt it was really good value for money.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2022

Amelia

All over very impressed with this fabulous new hotel! Pool and garden lounging is amazing - even three hot tubs for you to use! Breakfast buffet is great huge selection. The cocktails were a real highlight! Dinner is a bit disappointing, it’s self service and can get very hectic on a busy night and sometimes you can wait for 20 mins standing to be served then a 30-60 minutes waiting to collect your food. Ruins the feeling of dining out to be honest - more like a fast food restaurant. Food was ok near enough the same menu every night. Hotel is expanding and a lot of building work surrounding the hotel but we never even noticed until you walk down the coastal path towards town (which takes about 10-15 mins). We thoroughly enjoyed hiring one of the kayaks and kayaking to Vaiana beach for lunch. Staff very friendly and helpful and we even decided to book an extra night!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2021

Clare

We liked it!

Rooms were functional but comfortable, although paid for a \"superior\" size room it was still on the small side. We had the half board flexi package which we could use for eating lunch/dinner & for drinks, which we liked. Breakfast was excellent. Lovely pool area and access to the beach, liked the location 15 minute walk to Stari Grad, or hotel boat taxi.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2021

Stefania

Nice stay, chilled hotel in Stari Grad.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2021

Karolina

New hotel - close to the beach

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyable stay,
good location

Lovely staff
Menu could do with allergens but staff is always happy to check for you
A water fountain would be helpful

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2021

Nicolas

Hvar

Nice, comfortable and stylish place for a pleasant stay on the island of hvar. Efficient service and staff always helpful. One detail, a safe in the rooms would be appreciated.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Overall a nice hotel better for adults than families.
Family rooms very small and air conditioning took a while to kick in.
Considering it’s a new hotel still areas that need to be finished not as clean as other Valamars we’ve stayed in number of stains on corridor carpets that could have been cleaned

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Very nice property, right on the ocean. The only complaint was the small amount of chairs and seating around the pool and ocean. People were coming to the pool very early in the morning to put their towels on chairs, otherwise they wouldn’t have a place to sit. That is my only complaint. They need more seating- lounge chairs.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2021

Irina

Refurbished hotel, quiet location

The room was refurbished, it looks very nice, except the bathroom showing signs of aging. The room was not cleaned up every day. We chose the flexi bonus program, which allows you to spend your money for the meals you prefer from the daily menu. The food is not expensive, but there is room for better taste. The dining room and the pool area are renewed, with a beautiful architecture.

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Got another room as booked in terms of size and lokation

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Very nice staff and service. Always helpful. Special thanks to Luka at reception🙏
Nice hotel but room are very tiny, so might be overpriced for what you get.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

damien

Un très bon séjour en famille

Vraiment une belle destination et très bien organisé avec le système de bracelet !
Personnel au top et toujours prêt à rendre service

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Simon

Ganz tolles Hotel

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

David

A litle dissapointing

Nice breakfast. The rooms were however really small, very outdated and not so clean. The standard of the resort was in general average. The pictures looked better than the reality.

Partner