PLACES Hvar Hotel by Valamar

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Valamar
8.9 (1958 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
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 13 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1958 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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Damir • couple • at
7
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Tiina • extended_group • se
10
Fantastisk hotel med toppen koncept!
Pros:

Vi var fyra kvinnor och älskade hela konceptet med god mat, pool, träning, pool party, och massa aktiviteter. Hotellet hade ett fantastiskt ”Stay Fit program” med underbara Rino som aktivitetsledare. Vi älskade träningen kl 08 på morgonen, aqua aerobics och kajaktouren. Rino var alltid trevlig och hjälpsam med personliga tips om styrketräning och liknande. Minja på receptionen var också super! Dessutom hade boendet bekväma sängar och den bästa frukosten jag någonsin haft, och jag har rest mycket runt världen.

Cons:

Allt var bra!

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Ragnheidur • couple • is
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Ilma • couple • ba
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Marcel Ruff • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Ammar • couple • ba
9
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
Željka • extended_group • hr
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Karolina • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • ch
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Tomasdottir • solo_traveller • is
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • solo_traveller • gb
8
So, in summary: beautiful hotel, great food, wonderful staff, lovely facilities. Just be sure to organise your own taxi
Pros:

My girlfriend and I have just spent a week here. Its a lovely hotel. The food was good, the location is fantastic, the pool is gorgeous, the facilities are great, and the staff were consistently polite, professional, and helpful.

Cons:

However, there was one rather spectacular exception to an otherwise wonderful stay: the taxis.

Before arriving, the hotel kindly offered us an airport transfer for €110 (ferry not included). We thought that sounded a bit steep, but as we were arriving late and didn't fancy beginning our holiday by starring in our own episode of Croatian Transport Nightmares, we accepted.

It wasn't until we arrived in Split and then Hvar that we realised the price appeared to be roughly double the going rate. A disappointing start, but perhaps just an unfortunate misunderstanding, we thought.

Then came my scuba diving course in Vrboska. Over three days, I needed transport there and back each day. It's about a 15-minute journey — roughly 10km. The hotel arranged a quote totalling somewhere in the region of €300.

... Three hundred euros.

For context, that's not a taxi service; that's practically a vehicle adoption scheme.

Suspecting something wasn't quite right, we contacted a local taxi company ourselves and were quoted €120 for exactly the same journeys ... the laws of economics had returned to reasonable.

What makes this particularly frustrating is that we particularly feel a hotel should be looking after its guests, not appearing to run a side hustle in creative transportation pricing. It left a slightly sour taste in what was otherwise a genuinely excellent stay.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Iona • couple • gb
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Anet • solo_traveller • hr
8
Pros:

Beautiful sea, nature surroundings, excellent food and deserts!

Cons:

Even morning at 6am, there were delivery trucks in front of our small building. Then the noise of early cleaning.....

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Branka • solo_traveller • rs
9
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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carolina • couple • ad
8
Excellent
Pros:

Great hotel with a fabulous sea view! The hotel is located right on the waterfront, with direct access to the sea for swimming. There are plenty of places to sit, relax, and enjoy the surroundings. The rooms were clean, the breakfast was excellent, and all the staff were very friendly and welcoming.
The location is also very convenient, just a 15-minute walk from the old town (Stari Grad).
We would especially like to thank EDUARDO, who was incredibly kind, attentive, and friendly throughout our stay. We would also like to mention NADIA, who was always helpful, pleasant, and professional.
We had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this hotel.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Dujić • family_with_children • hr
5
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Mario • solo_traveller • hr
8
Pros:

Aplikacija, dostupnost hrane i pića.

Cons:

Čistoća wc-a. Pločice i pod u wc-u bi trebali biti čišći. Vrata se nisu mogla zatvoriti do kraja.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Mirjana • solo_traveller • hr
10
Pros:

Iznimno ljubazno i ugodno osoblje, sve pohvale za uslugu od recepcije, preko sanka i kuhinje do teta koje nam uljepsavaju prostor. Odlican koncept hotelskog smjestaja i usluge. Predivan chill vibe. Top DJ. Odusevljena vratit cu se sigurno :)

Cons:

Sve je bilo fantasticno.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Frank • family_with_children • de
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Clayton • couple • nz
10
Perfect
Pros:

Loved that we got a credit to use each day of stay.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee