[Places] Hvar by Valamar

"Our stay at Valamar Places in Hvar this September felt like coming home to a place we already loved. We first visited two years ago as a family with our teenager, and that trip left us with such wonderful memories that returning as a couple felt both nostalgic and exciting. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely cared for. There’s something special about the atmosphere at Valamar—it's relaxed yet uplifting, modern yet warm. The staff greeted us with such kindness that it immediately set the tone for a truly restorative week. What touched us most was how naturally everything flowed. Slow mornings by the pool, peaceful evenings with incredible food, and quiet moments just absorbing the beauty around us—it all felt effortless. This time, traveling as a couple allowed us to notice the little details even more: the thoughtfulness of the design, the calm energy of the surroundings, and the sense that this place really understands how to help guests unwind. Thinking back to our first visit with our teenager, we smiled at how seamlessly the hotel fit our needs then too. Whether you're looking for family-friendly energy or a calm escape for two, Valamar manages to deliver both with grace. This year’s stay reminded us why we fell in love with Hvar—and with this hotel—in the first place. We left feeling lighter, grateful, and already dreaming of when we can return again. I wholeheartedly recommend Valamar Places in Hvar to anyone wanting a beautiful blend of comfort, warmth, and genuine hospitality."

"Fantastic hotel has everything you need - water sports, bikes, nice food, on a beach - and very cool vibes. Beautiful setting, great pools and sun beds, love the flexi half board. SUP and kayak tours with Rino were brilliant. I think we will be back!"

"We’ve just spent four nights at Places. Positives: Lovely breakfast selection; Comfy beds; Great flexi credit system. €30 per day per person which can be rolled over and used for drinks or food. We used ours to have a drink before going to Stari Grad to eat in the evenings; and Lovely location, 15 mins walk to Stari Grad which is just lovely. Negatives: Lots of staff quite disinterested, particularity bar staff. They seemed stressed and overstretched - and it didn’t seem like there were enough of them. Suspect they’re short staffed and under a lot of pressure. Communal sunbeds and beanbags pretty dirty and weren’t ever cleaned. Not nice. Fixtures and fittings in room looked cheap, shower gel watered down, no conditioner or body lotion and a tiny amount of soap. Soup and salad offered free of charge at lunchtime - looked revolting. I know the hotel has achieved a 4 star rating but it lots of aspects of it didnt seem to justify it in my opinion."