PLACES Hvar Hotel by Valamar

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Valamar
8.9 (2121 reviews)
Helios Faros d.d. Hvar PLACESHOTEL by Valamar Naselje Helios 5 21460 Stari Grad , Stari Grad , hr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Amazing breakfast
Modern facilities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited food choices
Paying for beach loungers

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Cleanliness of the rooms not great as mentioned in review.
Service
9.51
Staff was very helpful with explaining amenities and how to get around the island.
Location
9.55
Tolle Lage, direkt an einem Hafen mit alten Mietshäusern.
Room Quality
9
Rooms are modern and well-equipped, but with some mentions of small sizes.
Amenities
9.03
Good amenities like swimming pool and beach access.
Value for Money
8.49
Demasiado costoso para la experiencia qué ofrecen.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Food choices could be improved; lunch was limited and of lower quality.
Overall Experience
9.51
Overall very good stay with a strong recommendation.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 21:55

Property Description

Renovated Beachfront Luxury

Completely renovated in 2020, HVAR [PLACESHOTEL] by Valamar offers a luxurious beachfront experience just steps away from the sea. Surrounded by pine trees, this hotel boasts an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and a convenient location only a short boat ride from Stari Grad's center.

Gastronomic Delights and Relaxation

Indulge in a rich buffet breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, followed by a refreshing drink at the poolside bar with a terrace. Take advantage of the free deckchairs and sun shades by the pool, perfect for unwinding and soaking up the sun.

Activities and Excursions

Stay active with basketball facilities or explore the area with bike, scooter, or boat rentals. Join an excursion to the island of Brač on a wooden boat arranged by the hotel. For convenience, enjoy boat or car pick-up services to and from Stari Grad Ferry Port, with complimentary on-site public parking available.

Plan your beachfront getaway at HVAR [PLACESHOTEL] by Valamar now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 2121 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.51
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9.03
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 9.51
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Urs • solo_traveller • ch
10
Super Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis
Pros:

Wunderschöne Anlage, Instagrambilder enttäuschen nicht. Das Personal ist freundlich und aufmerksam. Das hübsche Städtchen Stari Grad ist einige Gehminuten entfernt.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Anette • extended_group • se
7
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Christine • extended_group • at
9
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Ivana • solo_traveller • hr
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • at
10
Wunderschönes Resort mit traumhafter Lage, absolut 10/10!
Pros:

Ein wunderschönes Hotel inmitten eines Pinienwaldes mit viel natürlichem Schatten, einem traumhaften Pool und direktem Zugang zum Meer. Das Zimmer war geräumig, mit einer Terrasse und einem herrlichen Blick auf die Natur und das Meer. Das Personal war ausgesprochen freundlich und das Essen im Rahmen der Flexi-Halbpension einfach wunderbar. Das Bett war groß und sehr bequem. Man muss das Resort eigentlich gar nicht verlassen, denn hier findet man alles, was man für einen perfekten und erholsamen Urlaub braucht. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, wiederzukommen!

Cons:

Wenn man auch das Nachtleben von Hvar-Stadt erleben möchte, braucht man definitiv ein Auto oder einen zuverlässigen Taxikontakt, da Stari Grad selbst in dieser Hinsicht nicht besonders viel zu bieten hat. Am Resort selbst habe ich jedoch absolut nichts auszusetzen – alles war 10/10!

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Ivana • couple • ch
7
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Heather • extended_group • gb
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Tugce • couple • ch
5
Preis Leistung stimmt nocht. Lage ok nicht in der Stadt sondern Antstadt ist fast 30min entfernt von der Stadt
Pros:

Preis/ Leistund stimmt leider nicht. War nicht sauber. Wir hatten kein Kühlschrank dafür aber Ameisen

Cons:

Das Design war schön. Zimmer waren sehr klein und nicht sauber. Das Badezimmer ist alt. Frühstück war sehr gut. Snacks und Abendessen war ok.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Chantal • couple • gb
6
Ok hotel, good breakfast but all in all, overpriced.
Pros:

Good breakfast. Good DJ. Nice walk into town / good location for Stari Grad.

Cons:

Before I get into it, I need to clarify that the issue here was never spending money or being on a budget. 7 nights in this hotel don't exactly come cheap. It was more feeling like we were sold something in the pictures that didn't always reflect the experience.

The hotel experience was half good, half very mediocre. The room was good, the room service was not the best (eg - they'd forget the tray from room service of night before on balcony, sometimes literally just make the bed, nothing else). The shower worked but if you put it on fully, it flooded the bathroom. The pillows were nice, the mattress / bed was super hard.

The breakfast was good, so were some of the pizzas and salads BUT the app would show a picture of a €17 Chicken Caesar with radishes and chickpeas and and and .. the plate that arrived was Iceberg lettuce, chicken, grated parmesan and croutons. I understand a Caesar salad isn't much else, but why advertise it as a lot more than it is? Over lunch, the hotel offer free soup and salad. Nice touch. Until you realise that 4/8 days its packet cauliflower soup and 8/8 days its packet vegetable Bouillon. Again, not subbing the free food. Its more about selling things for far more than they are worth. A plate of gnocchi with tomato sauce was reasonably priced, yet it tasted like standard packet gnocchi and glass tomato sauce (as a parent, I use this all the time and therefore know the taste).

The pinnacle for me (and to be honest what irked me enough to write this review) was when we ordered two cappuccinos - one vanilla, one plain. They arrived, tepid, with the undissolved Nescafe sachet powder still on top - but wanted near on €4 for it ? They have a perfectly working coffee machine. Why am I being served sachet coffee when I am happy to pay for a coffee?

All in all, we had a good time, didn't make a fuss but we did leave feeling a little ripped off.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Mihael • couple • hr
8
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Vinu • family_with_children • nl
9
Amazing Stay!!
Pros:

Loved the hotel! The location was amazing.

Cons:

One room was really big with a terrace and sun bed etc but the other room (for 2) was extremely tiny in comparison.
Hardly any space to walk or open a suitcase.
Rest all good

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Marija • couple • hr
9
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shyti • couple • hr
8
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Stokkenes • extended_group • no
10
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Jörg • solo_traveller • de
8
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Alberto • extended_group • cl
10
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Mia • couple • ba
10
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Klara • couple • hr
9
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Anette Winge • couple • no
10
Perfekt!
Pros:

Fantastisk deilig sted! Sentralt. Nydelig mat. God service.

Cons:

Ingen ting

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Muehlheim • solo_traveller • it
6
Good location
Pros:

The location is lovely. You can easily walk into the town and it is worthwhile doing a trip to explore the other islands. The pool, restaurant and beach areas are lovely to relax in.

Cons:

The way the excursions and fitness are organized can be confusing. I would recommend connecting with the reception team to get more details.
You will need to pay for your time at the beach even though it is connected to the resort.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee