Name: [PLACES] Dalmacija by Valamar
Address: Kralja Petra Krešimira IV, 41, Makarska, 21300, HR

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Tracy

Modern bohemian beach decor. Fun atmosphere. Super clean. Hardworking staff. Location is awesome. Right on beach and close to promenade of restaurants and bar. Flex board is fantastic. Can use towards drinks or food. Buffet breakfast is plentiful. Would definitely stay here again. Ask for view facing pool/sea/mountains.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

James Thomas

Absolutely loved the hotel location and vibe. The room was beautiful. The pool and beach area were absolutely amazing. However; I think the place could be cleaned better. The room was not even hoovered. We would get our bed made in the morning but never coffee or mugs replaced. The bathroom door was covered in hand prints and water marks and stains.

The pool area where the canopy’s were was the worst. There was dirt and hair all between the mattresses. It looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in years. The pool was pretty dirty too. The water had loads of dirt and bits in it. We would watch staff straightening all the sun beds and cushions but never ever cleaned or sweeped anything. It’s sad because if they did, it would be so nice.

Food at the restaurant was basic and nothing over the top but loads of placed to go to on the actually strip outside the hotel.

Staff were very helpful, the reception and restaurant staff were lovely and super helpful. Even at the beach front, there was one guys who was so friendly and helpful.
View is incredible. It all just needs a little bit of TLC and attention to detail and it would be 10/10.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Ellie

This hotel is very aesthetically pleasing, but has a lot of underlying issues which need to be addressed. We recently stayed for the weekend and although there are some positives unfortunately the negatives outweighed this.
As it’s coming into peak summer season it is clear the hotel is stretched staff wise.
One major issue in this hotel is the sun loungers at the pool, if you aren’t up at 6.30am you have next to no chance of a sun lounger. Although signs around the hotel state you cannot reserve sun loungers they did not actively enforce this. I spoke with staff at the pool as we arrived at 9am and every single sun lounger was reserved he said if people didn’t return in an hour he would move them but he did not and we were left with plastic loungers for the day. As we were there for 3 days we didn’t complain too much but if this was a week long stay it would be more of an issue.
Another issue is the air con in the room which didn’t work properly and was set to 22 degrees inside which is far too hot especially when it is above 30 degrees outside.
The staff were very helpful at reception and friendly which is something I cannot fault. This hotel has capacity to be great if minor issues are fixed! The hotel is located in a beautiful location and has nice restaurants around.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2025

kitty

It was a nice hotel but over priced as you paid for the location. It was good to be able to use vouchers for drinks istead of having to eat the meals as choice was limited. Place was under staffed but everyone was helpful. Limited beach towels and bed around the pool. The beach in front of the hotel was small and you have to pay extra for the beds

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Alison

Very unique room and property. Easy check-in and out. Staff was wonderful. Room had a funky odor from the moisture in the bathroom.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Oleksii

Stunning hotel

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2024

Heidi

It’s located on a great location walking distance to everything. The hotel has a great hipster concept.The layout of the pool with a view to the mountains and sea is extremely beautiful. Also the beach is right there easy excess. Unfortunately the food and drinks are not good at all. The bartenders at the pool bar need a little training. Waiting 25 minutes for a drink and being awful is just bad. They used orange juice to make a piña colada 😐 at the end we ended up buying drinks at the market and taking them up to the beach. We were on the 8th floor with a sea view and Mountain View which we absolutely loved. Also the a/c only goes down to 21 which is way to warm for us. Overall it’s a nice hotel located in a great convenient area with a lot to offer. Just wouldn’t recommend to eat or drink there. Makarska is sooo beautiful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2024

AMY

This hotel in Makarska is fabulous! The food offered here in the hotel is excellent. Best pizza I’ve had during my stay. The beds are comfortable, location is great however my only disappointment would be the beach. Even though the hotel is on exactly on the beach, it does offer access to it and it was very overcrowded. Not a lot of space to hang out. The beach was beautiful but I wasn’t able to enjoy it much since it was overcrowded with other guests/tourists. It is too bad since everything was great about our stay. Pool was fantastic, service at the pool was great including the drinks.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

Kenan

This was the best hotel that we stayed at out of the four total on our one month long Euro trip!!! The best part of this place is that it isn’t a resort but sure does feel like it. My wife loved that the beach was literally the backyard from the junior sweet deluxe room. The theme of design overall got the best of me as it’s a little romantic, hipster and modern like made me feel different vibes. I’ll definitely stay here the next time I’m in Makarska!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2024

Nadezhda

Need to have designated area for smoking also for towel change, they should not charge in the hallways to have air conditioning

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2024

Inessa

This place far exceeded all expectations! Beautiful, clean, modern, comfortable, efficient... everything is thought through to the smallest detail to make the stay as relaxing and pleasant as possible. I wish to give it extra stars and recommend it to everyone.
The staff is courteous, knowledgeable and always available to answer any question and assist with any need.
It's located right on a promenade with the direct path to the beach, 2 beautiful swimming pools, a poolbar, restaurant and every possible amenity one may need! Day and night entertainment is available but yet its always peaceful, pleasant, never too loud. My husband and I absolutely loved everything they had to offer - lounging at the pool or swimming in a sea first thing in a morning.
Now the food is a Special treat here - freshly prepared abundant variety of choices for any taste, incl gluten free dietary needs. Updated menu every day and Always delicious. Flexible spending option for meal plan is available and is easy to use with an user-friendly app and a silicone bracelet that works as a roomkey and a payment scan - easy to wear all day even when swimming- never worry about loosing a key!
Every tourist activity or a tour pick up spot is close by and walking distance - small grocery store 5 min away, bus terminal 15 min away

Whatever one may need - they got it. Special kudos to the amazing staff crew!
Our stay in Dalmacija made me fall in love with Croatia, its hospitality and lovely, kind Croatian People

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2024

Nicola Anne

The hotel was really clean and the pool area was great. Really comfortable sunbeds. However, people did try and 'reserve' a sunbed super early in the morning, But the hotel policy did not allow that so there were measures in place to try and prevent this and allow everyone to get a sun bed.
The hotel is perfectly positioned right next to the beach. The beaches are quite small, but the sea is amazing and the local islands are well worth a visit.
The a la carte menu in the hotel was good but limited. I wasn't that impressed with the evening buffet menu so we only ate there once. But the flexi half board meant that we could then use the allowance for the a la carte lunch or drinks so it worked very well. And there are lots of lovely alternatives for food in the local area or in the town a short walk away.
We loved the hotel, but we chose the smaller of the rooms which we did regret as the rooms although nicely decorated are very small and there is very limited storage and the bathroom is very small.
But all in all we have a great time and would recommend.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2024

Samantha

This place is fantastic for the price. Food is ok/rooms are good/position is perfect/pool area fab/djs are fantastic and a fabulous vibe! Good fun.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Miralem

Stuff was great and very helpful.
Breakfast was excellent.
Beach access very good.
Overall very good hotel.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

christopher

The employees were kind and inviting, seemed to be a supervisor always around monitoring the operations.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2023

Dindar

The only thing I miss was a lack of storage for clothes.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2023

ALIJA

Beautiful place would recommend to everyone

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2023

NATALIE

Lovely modern hotel

Lovely hotel, modern with a Scandi vibe. Smells like a spa and has water with cucumber, lime or lemon dotted around to help yourself to.
Staff are friendly, cocktails nice.
Pools are clean and have floaties for people to use. Sunbeds very comfortable.

Breakfast really good, lots to choose from. Fresh warm croissants, fruit, yogurt, cereal, omelettes made to order and cooked options. Also have a juicing station with an array of fresh vegetables and juices to choose from.
Flexi half board works well. Given a wristband which also acts as room key. Loaded at the beginning of the week with 350 euros (25 euros per day for 7days for 2 people). Any time you have food or drink, your wristband is scanned to pay for it.

As an example, large beer is about €5, cocktail €7.80 pizzas range from €9-€14, most main meals are around €15.

Has own beach but you have to pay for the sunbeds on beach.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2022

TOMMY

We stayed at Dalmacija [Placeshotel] in Makarska in September 2022 and absolutely loved it! The hotel has a very welcoming and positive vibe, the staff were very friendly and accommodating and the location is perfect! We will definitely return and highly recommend it!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2022

Renee

Absolutely amazing experience!

I have never been at a hotel that I’ve had such a strong desire to return to. I am planning on booking two weeks next year as soon as I get home and look at my schedule. Nothing but positive things to say about this hotel! It blew my mind

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2022

Suzanne

Nice location

Hotel caters more to a young crowd. loud music by the pool. Pool is very nice, although while we were there it was drained for 3 days. Due to leak or something faulty. Breakfast buffet was nice. Unless you upgrade for “cherry on top “ rooms, note they are small and like a college dorm. Great location. Beds were comfy. AC never seemed to get cool enough in our room. Sounds like a lot of complaints / it was a nice enough place. with families would be great !! We would stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2022

Sara

Perfect!

We spent 4 nights at Dalmacija hotel in June 2022. We really enjoyed our stay. The food was great and pool area is amazing. We also really liked the view from our room. Location is perfect - close to the beach, promenade and restaurants/shops.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Anne-Sophie

Au départ, nous avons rencontré quelques difficultés concernant le fonctionnement de la demi-pension. Cependant, suite à nos remarques, l’équipe de l’hôtel a été plus que réactive pour corriger la situation. Nous les remercions sincèrement d’avoir été à notre écoute et de nous avoir apporté une véritable solution. Nous nous sommes sentis écoutés et pris en considération.

C’est un hôtel qui se soucie réellement du confort de ses clients et qui souhaite qu’ils passent de bonnes vacances. Il est rare de trouver un établissement aussi réactif et à l’écoute, et cela mérite d’être souligné.

Nous avons finalement passé un très agréable séjour. Le personnel est serviable, aimable et toujours disponible. Nous avons également bien mangé dans l’ensemble.

Le seul point à améliorer concerne les espaces communs, notamment l’accueil, où il fait très chaud. Un peu de climatisation serait plus agréable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Sisser

Cool hotel til rejse med teens!
Cherry on top værelset var stort og supercool med en kæmpe hjørnealtan, som den ældste teen brugte et par timer når vi andre gik i seng.
Eneste lille minus var liggestol situationen ved pool området. Den første dag missede vi at man skulle ud og lægge håndklæder kl 8 for at få pladser ved poolen - men der var pladser andre steder, så det var ikke et decideret problem for os. Men når man har prøvet Dubai style styring af pool pladser (så der altid er plads til alle og een der lige fixer en stol) så kan man godt ryste på hovedet af 20-40% tomme senge any time of day.
Men det er vist et klassisk ‘europæisk charter’ problem og ikke specifikt for ‘Places’ 😀. Nogle få af stolene havde en defekt ryg så man ikke kunne hæve ryggen.
Dejlige fællesarealer incl god plads til World Cup og andre sportsevents. Også pool og bordtennis og lounge områder, hvis man er en større flok.
Flex half board er genialt (30 EUR pr pers pr dag til mad og drikke). Faktisk en opgave at bruge alle credits, hvis man ikke spiser på hotellet hver aften 😀 - så vi følte næsten vi havde all inclusive.
Morgenmaden var rigtig god med omelet station og mulighed for friskpresset juice, pandekager og østers og alt der imellem. Aftensmaden lidt mindre imponerende men med en fint buffet udvalg med salater, pizzaer, div kød og gryderetter. Fine frokost optioner. Hvis man ikke er storsulten til frokost er der rigtig gode (og billige) to-go salater ved receptionen.
Dejligt ophold!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Ola

Meget fint hotell med god beliggenhet nærme flere forskjellige badeplasser og Makarska sentrum. Kan praktisk talt gå og sykle rundt. Personalet på hotellet var veldig vennlige og imøtekommende. Anbefaler både hotellet og stedet til andre som ønsker en liten havneby med sole- og badeferie i Kroatia

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Viviene

Das Hotel war wirklich schön. Wir hatten Meerblick und Bergblick. Besonders gut hat uns das prepaid System der Halbpension gefallen. Einziger Nachteil war dass das Hotel sehr hellhörig war und man viel von den Nachbarn gehört hat. Die liegen am Pool waren auch früh schon belegt aber wenn man eine bekommen hat war der Aufenthalt am Pool sehr schön.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Solvår

4 året vi er på dette hotellet. Liker oss veldig godt her. Flott bassengområde, rett ved stranda. Personalet er veldig hjelpsomme og imøtekommende! Kort vei til restauranter etc. Nydelig frokost!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Simen

Superfornøyd

Kjempebehagelig atmosfære, flott rom(cherry on top) luktet godt og var rent. God mat, behagelig med basseng/bar og kort vei til stranden. Helt topp plassering. Alt kunne ordnes i app og var kjempeenkelt.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Hilde Kristin

Fantastisk

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Wai Yin James

Very comfortable and clean. Very suitable for vacation, even included entertainment for kids like PS5, board games, foostable. Buffet breakfast and dinner also adequate of varieties. Staff are excellent, very polite and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Solvår

Fantastisk!

Har reist en god del i og utenfor Europa. Dette er vel min 3 gang på Places og ca. 15 gang i Kroatia, Makarska har blitt vårt andre hjem.
Servicen er en av tingene som gjør dette hotellet så spesielt for oss. Det gjelder i alle avdelinger, nevner spesielt Matea, Nikola, Anton og Josip in the poolarea and bars! Spesielt takk til administrasjonen ved Marina og Dragan. De er fantastiske ❤️

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Silke

Ein wunderschönes Hotel direkt am Strand das keine Wünsche offen lässt. Sehr gutes Essen für jeden Geschmack was dabei. Die Zimmer sauber und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die zwei Pools gigantisch (bei uns im Mai leider für mich zu kalt 19 Grad) aber es gibt auch 2 Whirlpool. Ansonsten alles super. Kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2024

Lars

Great stay - but..

Extraordinary hotel with large \"buzz\" areas where you can hang out. We were give a room at the top floor with sea view (well worth the money) with a stunning overview. Very close to the sea which we enjoyed every day.

Huge variation in employees friendliness and attention to detail. The pool bar was definitely low on service, while the cleaning lady was super helpful and always smiling.

Breakfast was good, but evening buffet was not at the quality level you would expect. Hire someone with a bit more passion to lead the kitchen and the waiters - and we would give the hotel five stars!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Fouzia

Magnifiques décor j'ai adoré et copieux petit déjeuner beaucoup de choix, l'hôtel est grand 2 piscines, jacuzzis etc...

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Robert

Das Bett im Zimmer sehr gut

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Danica

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Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2024

Martina

Stylisches Hotel mit gutem Konzept. Das Essen beim Abend-Buffet war nicht das, was wir erwartet hatten. Das Frühstück und das a la Carte Essen war gut.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

Marina

Das Hotel ist total modern & gemütlich im Surfer/ Dschungel/ Wohnzimmer-Style eingerichtet.

Mir hat das mit dem Schlüssel/Bezahl-Armband gut gefallen, und dass man sich aussuchen konnte, ob man das Guthaben von 25 € am Tag für Mittagessen, Abendessen oder Drinks an der Bar einlösen möchte.

Der Poolbereich ist auch sehr schön gestaltet.
Nachmittags legt fast täglich ein DJ auf.
Es gibt einen eigenen Zugang zum Strand.

Dann gibt es noch Räume wo man sich auch drinnen gut beschäftigen kann (Tischtennis, Billiard, Kicker, PSP, usw.)

Unser Bett war 2x2 Meter groß und sehr bequem.

Das junge Personal war extrem freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Man kann für 6,90 € am Tag auf dem Hotelparkplatz oder in der Tiefgarage parken.

Wir hatten eine super Zeit und kommen gerne wieder!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2024

Anja

Das Essen war ein Traum. Für jeden etwas dabei. Traumhafte Lage

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Anel

Great hotel

One of the best hotels I have stayed in. Everything was great! The pool area is big and spacey. The gaming lounge was cool. The restaurant was big, with both seats inside and outside.

Worth the money - will definitely come back 😊

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2024

Seldin

Sehr gut!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

Claudio

Wirklich eine schöne Anlage, sehr modern und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Nettes Personal und gutes Essen. Blick auf das Meer, ob am Pool oder beim Essen. Strand und Promenade direkt vor der Tür, gutes Gym.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Solvår Ø.

Nydelig beliggenhet

For andre gang valgte vi dette hotellet. Servicen er på topp, alle er hjelpsomme og vennlige. Hotellet ligger fint til med fint bassengområde og rett ved stranda.
Anbefales!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Mario

Great facility! Their breakfast is top class and flex board is super comfortable. Definitely a highlight of your vacation. Would recommend to couples without kids

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2024

George

Alles topklasse, vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Uitstekende kamers. Er bleef werkelijk niets te wensen over.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2023

Sebastian

Nice staff, nice atmosphere, cool location, good beach but too small, too msny people who reserve the benches at the pool.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Kerstin

Sehr schönes, sauberes Hotel und gut gelegen. Das Personal könnte etwas freundlicher sein.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2023

Savic

Ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt in einem modernisierten Hotel

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2023

Mads

Hip tech hotel with a fantastic view

Great location, We rented corner room which had an amazing view to the sea.

Breakfast is top notch with eggs/bacon, scramble eggs end omelettes etc. ... and even with oyster/rosé. The free juices are however really only poor limonades (Orange/Apple/Black Currant) with artificial flavours, like in most Valamar hotels. Real orange costs 4 Eur per glass !!

Coffee is only 5 gram taps - which is an environmental issue and tastes of nothing.

Negativ with hotel is that probably due to tech, e.g. order online, you have very little contacts with the servants and when you have there is seldom a smile.

Also in our room most tech did not work, either because not connected, not updated or with empty batteries, etc.

Only very few non-croatian flow-tv channels, although most guests seem to be international ?

OBS - from pool to beach is a lot of stairs from 2. level to basement floor where the beach is, so not good for elder or handicapped.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Allt var toppen! Det ENDA jag har att klaga på är att de inte kunde blanda en bra Aperol spritz. Läge, pool, mat, service, rummet, aktiviteter som erbjöds,etc etc, var över förväntan :)

Partner