Dalmacija Sunny Hotel by Valamar

We loved this hotel and feel it should definitely be 4 star. It is clean, modern and has everything you need for a perfect holiday by the sea. Location is great, right on the beach and a short walk from the town and harbour. The pool area is great. The view of the sea was amazing! We did not have an issue getting a sunbed, if you want a particular area or the nicer more private beds you need to get up a little earlier to reserve but that's fine. Staff operate a fair system during the morning - if you haven't returned to your sun beds they put on a note saying they will remove your towels if you are not back within the hour. Breakfast was lovely, high quality ingredients and great unlimited coffee. You can also make your own fresh fruit juice. I am coeliac so have to eat gluten free - one staff member kept me a muffin and bread behind the counter every morning which was lovely. They also have gluten free cereal. You just need to make sure you look for allergen symbols. We ate in the hotel 3 or 4 times but loved the flexi option of carrying over 25 euros to the next day if not taken the evening meal. We are vegetarian and felt that the evening meal, although did offer an option every evening, was catered more towards meat eaters which is usually the way. Our room was on the opposite side to the pool and had a stunning sunset view over the sea. We upgraded to the bigger room as felt we may struggle in the smaller one. Bed was enormous and comfortable. Shower was great. The beach was very busy and a little too packed for us but we loved the pool so not a problem. Entertainment offered 3/4 nights a week and we enjoyed it. Very chilled and laid back vibe to the whole place and we loved it. All staff were friendly and helpful. We hope to return one day.

This was our second stay here at Places Makarska and it was just as good as our first. Love the concept of the hotel and the casual, easy going vibe. No queueing for tables, food or drinks this truly is a place to relax. Rooms are great, they have all the basics you may need for a stay plus some additional items available by request. The flexi half board works well & with a huge choice of restaurants nearby we used our credits for drinks and lunch/snacks. Breakfast, fantastic choice of food and the made to order omelettes were amazing. This really is a place to relax with a multitude of restaurants just outside the hotel, the old town & harbour is a short 15 minute walk away. The only real problem & this is only a minor issue is the sunbed policy. Sunbed reservations are not allowed however this is ignored by a large portion of guests, arriving to the pool at 8.30am to find all the beds taken, mostly by towels and not bodies can be somewhat frustrating but if you can't beat them join them!! The pool attendants do try to manage/monitor this & are regulalry seen removing towels left by the invisible guest 🤣

We’ve just returned from a fantastic trip to Croatia, and while I don’t usually write reviews, this hotel truly deserves one! To start, I genuinely believe this hotel is underrated! It deserves at least 4 stars. It’s easily one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in: modern, immaculately clean, with friendly and professional staff, and amazing facilities 😍. We stayed in a standard room (914). Yes, it was a bit small, but we expected that and didn’t mind at all we just needed a place to sleep, and it served that purpose perfectly. The eco-friendly air conditioning kept the room cool, though we personally would’ve liked it a touch stronger. That said, it’s a small detail and down to personal preference. The room came with all the basic necessities, and anything extra could easily be ordered via the hotel’s handy app. Our balcony view was stunning, overlooking both the pool and the sea, a lovely bonus! The entire hotel offers breathtaking views from the pool area to the restaurant and chill-out zones. There’s even a panoramic lift with views of the island, which was a unique touch! Food & Dining 🍽️ The food experience was excellent. Breakfast was freshly prepared each morning with made-to-order options like omelettes. Dinner was buffet-style but just as fresh and varied, with new dishes daily to suit all tastes. A Heads-Up About Jet2’s “Half Board” This part is worth noting if you’re booking through Jet2. What’s called “half board” isn’t quite the usual setup. Instead of fixed meals, each guest gets a €25 per day credit (“flexi balance”) to spend on food and drinks. It sounds good in theory, but in reality, dinner alone costs €25, so if you eat in, that’s your whole allowance gone. Drinks or lunch also come out of the same balance. We ended up going over our allowance on days we had drinks by the pool, and by the last two days, our balance had run out, so we chose to eat out instead. Not a big issue for us, but it wasn’t clearly explained by Jet2, and we feel it’s something future guests should be aware of. Excursions – Highly Recommended! We booked two trips through the Valamar excursion service and both were incredible. 🚤 Boat Tour to Hvar & Brač (Bol) This was a real highlight! The full-day trip aboard the Calypso included friendly staff and a great vibe onboard. Hvar and Brač are stunning, but Brač (Bol) have a known for its famous Zlatni Rat beach were the standout for us. There’s a taxi boat from Bol town to Zlatni Rat every 15 mins for €4 per person each way super convenient! 🌄 Skywalk & Biokovo Mountain Tour Equally breathtaking! The views from the Skywalk were unforgettable, and the whole experience was made even better thanks to our incredible guide and driver. Special shoutout to Anna Marie and our driver Nicksich (apologies if I’ve misspelt your names!)—you both went above and beyond. Final Thoughts 💬 Croatia has well and truly stolen our hearts and might just be our new favourite destination. We would absolutely return and happily recommend this hotel to friends and family. If anyone has questions, feel free to drop me a message 😊

It is our second time here, because we were so satisfied. Rooms are perfect, clean, food is excellent, pool area is lovely. We came with our little dog and they love her so much, gave her treats, a toy, bowls in room. Hotel staff is very kind and thoughtful, especially Antonela at our dinner times:) We would recommend this hotel for everyone!

Amazing hotel with the best views, since the renovations this hotel is one of the best in Makarska, also thanks to Antonella and Marko!