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[PLACES] Hvar by Valamar

3.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Stari Grad Museum

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
[PLACESROOM] size S for 2 | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

[PLACESROOM] size S for 2 Seaside

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • Partial sea view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

[PLACESROOM] size M for 2 Seaside

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Partial sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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[PLACESROOM] size M for 2+1 Seaside | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

[PLACESROOM] size M for 2+1 Seaside

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Partial sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

[PLACESROOM] for 4 with lounge terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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[PLACESROOM] for 4 Seaside

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

[PLACESROOM] size S for 2

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • Park view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Naselje Helios 6, Stari Grad, 21460

What's nearby

  • Tvrdalj Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lanterna Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Dubovica Beach - 17 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Port of Hvar - 24 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Hvar Town Arsenal & Theater - 24 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Split Airport (SPU) - 174 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Bar Casper - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kod Damira - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Espresso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mola Podloza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Konoba Kokot - ‬4 min drive

About this property

[PLACES] Hvar by Valamar

Hotel near Lanterna Beach
Located close to Stari Grad Museum, [PLACES] Hvar by Valamar provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Indulge in a massage at PLACESSPA, the onsite spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine buffet restaurant, [PLACESRESTAURANT], offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, 4 outdoor tennis courts, and an area shuttle
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 171 rooms feature comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 38-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • PLACESRESTAURANT

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1969
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 12345678

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October

Property is also known as

Hotel Lavanda
Hotel Lavanda Stari Grad
Lavanda Hotel
Lavanda Stari Grad
Hotel Lavanda Hvar Island/Stari Grad
Primasol Lavanda Stari Grad
Hotel Lavanda Hvar Island/Stari Grad

Frequently asked questions

Does [PLACES] Hvar by Valamar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is [PLACES] Hvar by Valamar pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at [PLACES] Hvar by Valamar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at [PLACES] Hvar by Valamar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at [PLACES] Hvar by Valamar?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is [PLACES] Hvar by Valamar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Stari Grad hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Stari Grad Museum and Lanterna Beach. Dubovica Beach and Hvar Town Arsenal & Theater are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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[PLACES] Hvar by Valamar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 103 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Majda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and safe place for vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing full service summer resort. Safe and good for family get aways
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tugce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positives: We've really enjoyed with our stay in Places Hotel. Everything was perfect; nature, atmosphere, foods, hotel staff. Strongly recommended. Negatives: - S rooms are really small if the room is important, but it was not an issue for us since we really liked the shared areas of Hotel. - Pillows were uncomfortable :(
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The need to visit hotel

Best hotel I have ever been to. The island is so peaceful and picturesque. The hotel is just a chill place to stay with amazing vibes. The fitness coach Sasa was amazing and offered SUP yoga every morning outside regular schedule.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Place Hotel was very nice. Great room (actually small, but it hardly bothered us) and a great pool area. We find the flexible half-board option really great, but unfortunately, there was very little choice for vegetarians. We would particularly like to highlight the massage by Dragana. We haven't been massaged so well and, above all, in such a relaxed and courteous atmosphere for a long time. Thank you very much for that!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy, fun atmosphere, beautiful with planty of beaches around. Fantastic live music and disco music all day long. clean rooms. helpful personel. Easy to get to Hvar town for addition experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great place, overly expensive

Really nice place. Very expensive to buy food and drinks. A little bit isolated. Dodgy electrics in every room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

2/10 Terrible

Elliot

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

kemal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful vacation

A wonderful summer vacation in a relaxed atmosphere. The hotel is located in a beautiful pine park in the bay near Stari Grad, Hvar. Everything is very unique about the guesthouse, but the friendly worker at reception explained everything to us upon arrival. We all received a bracelet to pay for food and drinks and to open the room. The balance can always be checked on the app on the phone. The place is really wonderful with two swimming pools and close to the sea. The staff is very friendly from Stefan, who always find time to talk to each guest individually. Charge of the kitchen surprises me with his knowledge of gluten-free food, for which I regularly receive advice. All of the staff are cheerful and smiling but with wonderful smile during meals refreshes the whole day. The music by the pool is fantastic, with different DJs, and we must praise the girl with the violin who perfectly fits into the sound of mixed good old and new hits. Guests have free sunbeds in the park and next to the swimming pool, which completes the wonderful and high-quality offer. If you want the atmosphere of a small town on the coast, you can walk along the sea to the center of Stari Grad with its restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kemal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful vacation

A wonderful summer vacation in a relaxed atmosphere. The hotel is located in a beautiful pine park in the bay near Stari Grad, Hvar. Everything is very unique about the guesthouse, but the friendly worker at reception explained everything to us upon arrival. We all received a bracelet to pay for food and drinks and to open the room. The balance can always be checked on the app on the phone. The place is really wonderful with two swimming pools and close to the sea. The staff is very friendly from Stefan, who always find time to talk to each guest individually. Charge of the kitchen surprises me with his knowledge of gluten-free food, for which I regularly receive advice. All of the staff are cheerful and smiling but with wonderful smile during meals refreshes the whole day. The music by the pool is fantastic, with different DJs, and we must praise the girl with the violin who perfectly fits into the sound of mixed good old and new hits. Guests have free sunbeds in the park and next to the swimming pool, which completes the wonderful and high-quality offer. If you want the atmosphere of a small town on the coast, you can walk along the sea to the center of Stari Grad with its restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kemal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful vacation

A wonderful summer vacation in a relaxed atmosphere. The hotel is located in a beautiful pine park in the bay near Stari Grad, Hvar. Everything is very unique about the guesthouse, but the friendly Luka at the reception explained everything to us upon arrival. We all received a bracelet to pay for food and drinks and to open the room. The balance can always be checked on the app on the phone. The place is really wonderful with two swimming pools and close to the sea. The staff is very friendly, from Katarina to Maria and Stefan, who always find time to talk to each guest individually. Damir is in charge of the kitchen and surprises me with his knowledge of gluten-free food, for which I regularly receive advice. All of the staff are cheerful and smiling, and Emma’s wonderful smile during meals refreshes the whole day. The music by the pool is fantastic, with different DJs, and we must praise the girl with the violin who perfectly fits into the sound of mixed good old and new hits. Guests have free sunbeds in the park and next to the swimming pool, which completes the wonderful and high-quality offer. If you want the atmosphere of a small town on the coast, you can walk along the sea to the center of Stari Grad with its restaurants and cafes. Thanks to Stefan for the gluten-free beer 🍻
Pool
Pool bar
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023