Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel

Rooms

The 4-storey Adriana has 50 Superior Rooms, 9 Spa Suites and 3 Penthouse Suites. Superiors are quite compact at 20 sq.m., the suites more than spacious at double that. Expect wooden floors and minimalist furnishing with clean lines. Some have black and white stencils of reclining nudes, others Mondrianesque prints on the walls.

Each room has either a city or harbour view, except for the Penthouse Suites which have both. The futuristic ensuite bathrooms are partitioned from the rooms with green-tinted smoked glass, and supplied with premium toiletries. Showers are large and powerful, though you may get some leakage. Most rooms have showers only, except for the luxurious Spa Suites which have spacious bathrooms with showers and whirlpool baths.

They're not laden with gadgets, but facilities include quiet A/C, fast WiFi, smart TV, bedside reading lights, hairdryers, and cotton bathrobes and slippers.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Minibar/fridge
• WiFi

Eating

A breakfast buffet of continental and traditional dishes, including plenty of local produce, is served in the main restaurant, Val Marina. In summer, outdoor tables are arranged on a raised waterfront terrace; inside, the dining room has beige wicker-back chairs, crisp white table linens and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the pretty harbour.

Lunch and dinner are also served here - a wide array of Mediterranean cuisine, including homemade pasta with freshly prepared sauces, local meats (perhaps tagliata - sliced rare beef with rocket and parmesan), plus fish of course. We loved the local specialty, Hvarska gregada (fish stewed in red wine, potatoes, onions and olive oil); chef's catch of the day also comes recommended. It's reasonably priced given the quality and the location, and there's a slightly cheaper buffet, too. The kitchen uses predominantly fresh, local and organic ingredients, and it shows: salads are crisp and tasty, the fish as shiny-eyed as you could wish.

Up on the roof, the lounge-bar is arranged on a series of multi-level garden terraces, furnished with low-level coffee tables and funky wicker sofas. The views over Hvar Town and the nearby Pakleni islands are stunning. The atmosphere is chic but casual, with cocktails, champagne, Croatian wines and light snacks.

If you prefer to eat out, there's no shortage of restaurants and streetside cafés within walking distance.

Features include:

• Minibar/fridge
• Restaurant
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• Explore Hvar Town, Croatia's most ancient continuously inhabited settlement. Its large paved piazza, overlooked by a 16th-century cathedral and elegant bell tower, resounds to the gentle humming of open-air cafés, while the Venetian-era harbour is lined with wooden fishing boats and swanky yachts. You can also visit the 17th-century municipal theatre (housed in the old arsenal), 2 monasteries and a hilltop castle (open in summer only)
  
  
• Hvar is not overly blessed with sandy beaches, but it does have some of the clearest, bluest waters in the Med. The best-equipped bathing area within walking distance is the Beach Club Hvar (owned by the hotel group, handily), which has sun beds and private cabanas against a pretty 1930s colonnade. Taxi-boats will take you further round the coast to Robinsons or Pokonji Dol beaches, or book a boat to the nearby Pakleni islands for a back-to-nature, clothing-optional experience on your own secluded pebble cove
  
  
• If you enjoy watersports, you'll be in your element: waterskiing, windsurfing and wakeboarding are all available nearby. You can also go sea-kayaking to the Pakleni islands, or take a fishing trip with a local fisherman - if you get lucky, the hotel will cook your catch for dinner
  
  
• Hvar is also great for scuba diving, with excellent visibility, coral reefs and a good variety of fish, plus ancient shipwrecks and amphorae to explore
  
  
• Book on one of the hotel's imaginatively named 'guest experience tours', which include visits to local villages, artisan farmers and vineyards, with the chance to sample their produce. Or go it alone - Jelsa and Sveti Nedjelja vineyards offer some of Croatia’s best wines
  
  
• Explore the island's interior on foot or mountain bike (start early in summer, and take lots of water), or go free climbing with an instructor on limestone crags above the sea. If that sounds too strenuous, book an all-day jeep safari
  
  
• Play tennis at the local tennis centre, 3km from the hotel
  
  
• Charter a sailing boat with skipper for a half day or full day exploring Dalmatia's marvellous coastline

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Cycling
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Nightlife
• Sailing
• Scuba diving
• Shopping / markets
• Snorkelling
• Windsurfing
• Wine tasting
• Yoga

Kids

The Adriana is aimed primarily at couples in search of a restful escape, so there are no special facilities for kids. However, baby cots and sofabeds can be provided in the suites upon request, and some interconnecting rooms are available.

Family friendly accommodation:

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Adriana is on the waterfront in Hvar Town, near the ferry quay, on the island of Hvar, Dalmatia.

By Air:
Split has the best ferry connections, or you can try Dubrovnik.

By Ferry from Split or Dubrovnik
From Split airport, take a taxi to the port, then a ferry (1.5-2 hrs) or catamaran (50 mins) to Hvar; or the hotel can arrange a speedboat if you prefer.
From Dubrovnik there is a catamaran to Hvar port (4 hrs) via Mljet and Korcula - see Krilo.

By Car:
We don't advise bringing a car, as the old town is pedestrianised and parking on the edge of town is a major problem in high season. Also the boats to Hvar Town don't accommodate vehicles. The hotel can arrange tours of the island, or you could hop on a local bus to Stari Grad or Jelsa.

Detailed directions will be sent when you book through i-escape.