Amfora

Very bad experience had taken a two bedroom suite, only one intercoms was there in whole suite with no speaker facility. The housekeeping service was pathetic. They did not make the bed and didn’t change the bed linen as well. Worst hotel not worth the money at all. Worst experience of my life. Such bad housekeeping.

Our stay was a game of 2 halves really: - We paid over £300 a night for a room with a balcony that had a view of a wall and bush! Massively overpriced really and would not pay those prices again. The rooms themselves were nice just not worth the money. The cocktails in the pool bar were not great at all and the rose wine wasn't that good either. There was no price list for the mini bar in the room and even we asked didn't receive one. Great location. All the staff we interacted with were really great - especially Elvis in the bar. Wine and drinks in the bar were really good. Had a cocktail that wasn't so good but this was sorted no problem. Also ate there one evening which was nice. Prices in hotel were same as eating out really. Views from the bar balcony were really nice. Breakfast was really good, a fantastic choice of food and drinks. We enjoyed the pool but only spent half a day there.

We are leaving today and I’m glad we only stayed 3 nights. It’s not for us. I requested a bath in the room and got exactly that but no shower! There’s a square in the ceiling above the bath that looks like it’s going to be cut out for a shower and the ceiling hasn’t been finished awaiting I presume the shower. It’s not what I’d expect for upwards of 400 eu per night. Although we had a ‘refurbished’ room it was also so tiny with barely space to move. Thankfully we only had small suitcases because there was nowhere to store them. It was advertised as a superior room with seaview. There was absolutely nothing superior about it. That was the first disappointment. The 2nd was just the overall feeling of the place. It’s loud, brash, lots of daytime drinkers in the pool that get louder as the day progresses. I also hate that people can drink in the pool. It seems so unhygienic. It also has the most restrictive and uncomfortable sunloungers. Some positives, location overlooking the Adriatic was beautiful, beach (rocky) but sea gorgeous. You have to pay if you want a sunbed. Waiters and porters very helpful. Breakfast was a good selection but very much like a canteen and noisy and chaotic. It’s not been our best choice of hotel really. Hvar itself is lovely and well worth seeing and easy walk from the hotel. I definitely wouldn’t stay again.

We had high expectations for the Amfora - and the hotel fell short for each of them. The facility needs a refresh, the room we had (2-bedroom suite, $1200/night) was dark and tired, the service was minimal and largely grumpy. When we spoke with the manager and said "this is a 5 star hotel," he responded "no, it's a 4 star." He is correct: there is nothing "5 star" about this hotel - not the service, not the rooms, not the atmosphere, certainly not the value. My family would never stay hear again - do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. The Amfora Hvar isn't "grand" or worth staying at.

First impressions were that the hotel was lovely. Upon closer inspection there were several areas that were tired and neglected. Reception and terrace bar were pleasant. Had food at the terrace bar one night. Although the food was of good quality it could have been hotter. Breakfast at the hotel was wonderful with a huge selection of good quality products. The swimming pool was great with a swim up pool bar. It was refreshing to see that there were no towels on sunbeds at 9am. Never had a problem finding a sunbed at anytime of day. Although we did notice that several persons were allowed in the pool with glass bottles. The beach is only a one minute walk away and a great way to cool down on a hot day. Be aware that the beach is not owned by the hotel. Although you can use the beach for free there is a fee for using the sunbeds. Our stay was massively let down by the room. We booked a superior room hoping for some extra space. In fact superior rooms are exactly the same spec as a standard room. Our room was even of a lower spec than friends in a standard room who had a large walk in shower. Our shower was a hand held shower head in the corner over the bath. When we asked reception we were told that the standard and superior rooms were of the same spec the only difference was the sea view. In my opinion this is misleading advertising on their website. The rooms should be advertised as “standard room” and “standard room with sea view “. Storage space in the rooms was very poor. The aircon in the room was next to useless. We had to keep the curtains closed at all times to keep the sun out. Despite being set at 19 degrees it never went below 22 degrees. One night it went up to 26 degrees. Reported this to reception who sent someone to look at it. I can only assume this was the hotel maintenance person and not an aircon engineer. The response from reception was that it was working fine and nothing they could do about it. Similarly the aircon in the hotel corridors leading to the rooms was also very poor. In summary, we paid extra for a sea view which we seldom saw as the curtains had to remain closed. Would not stay here again.

Had 2 rooms 1422 & 1423 Positives.....Lovely location, enjoyable breakfast, nice pool with plenty of sunbeds, resturant food lovely, modern decor in room, great hairdryer, lovely Rituals products, very helpful and hardworking porters and pool waiters. Negatives..... Cannot unpack due to very small room with no storage?!! Very small bath towels. No kettle in room, aircon limited to 19 degrees?! Uncomfortable and restrictive sun loungers. Bathroom door difficult to open due to bizarre opening design?! Beach area incurs additional cost. Poor reception service...Telephone and HDMI in room didn't work, reported to 3 reception staff who all wrote it down and said would be fixed next day... engineer came said would report for fixing... after a 4 day stay, still not fixed. Reception staff let the stay down by saying different things about a couple of different situations, also witnessed with other guests?!

DO NOT STAY HERE EVER. This was one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I have had. We booked Sirena because it was marketed as a newly renovated, boutique style hotel. Shortly before our arrival we were advised it would not be opening and were moved to Hotel Amfora instead. The hotel tried to describe this as an "upgrade" because we were given a Junior Suite. It was not an upgrade. Amfora is a completely different type of property. It is a very large resort hotel with hundreds of rooms, whereas Sirena was marketed as a much smaller, more premium and boutique experience. We specifically chose Sirena because we did not want to stay in a large resort. To make matters worse, I later checked the pricing and found that the Junior Suite at Amfora was selling for less than what we had paid for our Sirena booking, making the claim of an "upgrade" even more difficult to understand. Whilst the suite itself had been renovated, the overall hotel experience was disappointing. The common areas and facilities felt dated, the atmosphere was crowded and impersonal, and it simply did not provide the standard or experience we had paid for. The most concerning part of this experience was discovering that Sirena continued to be advertised as opening in July despite it clearly not being anywhere near ready. It leaves you questioning whether guests are being encouraged to book Sirena only to be relocated to Amfora once their travel plans are locked in. After raising our concerns with management, we received a generic response claiming that the hotels are comparable because they are both four star properties. That completely misses the point. Star ratings do not make two hotels equivalent. Boutique hotels and large resort hotels provide entirely different experiences, and guests should not be told they are receiving an upgrade when they are being moved to a property they never chose. We travelled a long way and were genuinely looking forward to staying at Sirena. Instead, we felt misled and disappointed. I would strongly recommend that anyone considering booking Sirena confirms it is actually open before paying, and if you are offered Amfora as an alternative, understand that it is a very different hotel. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this company based on the way our booking was handled.

Terrible smell in the room of paint. They tell us they cannot do anything about it. Room has newly painted. Whose responsibility is it to make sure rooms are not rented out until paint smell is gone? They don’t think it’s their responsibility. Air conditioning is ineffective. Requested for a fan. They tell us not possible, implying live with heat and smell. No lifts to the room, staff was kind of doing us a favour to bring our luggage to our room. We have been on ten day trip to Croatia. This is the last leg of journey. Rest of the places have been excellent but feel let down by Amphora.

This hotel was our favorite on our trip around Croatia! Located right on the sea with a beautiful view and steps away from the water. The pool is so inviting with its covered ramadas over the water and its view of the sea. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were sparkling clean and the beds very comfortable. We had breakfast and dinner at the hotel. The food was delicious with such a wide variety and the staff were friendly and attentive to our every need.

The bed and mattress in block 4 utterly horrendous. Sofabed even worse, matress disgusting and structurally complete failure. Bar service is too slow, cup and spoon dirty. Instead of macchiato, there was a espresso served.

The bed creaked, the room smelled of damp. They asked us to pay a deposit and now after 10 days they still haven't returned it and they don't respond to messages.

Beautiful beach and pool area with a relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant offered a great variety of food, and the service was excellent. Overall, it was a wonderful stay and a place I would gladly visit again.

Our daughter’s wedding was at Amfora’s Splash Beach Bar on June 5th, 2026! It was an unbelievably magical, fairytale wedding! The accommodations were great! Everyone who attended (62) enjoyed the entire experience. A special thank you for the availability of the penthouse for wedding day hair/make-up and bride dressing room! The breakfast buffet was astounding with so many options! Hotel location is perfect! All of the hotel staff and food & beverage were top notch! The serving team for the wedding were exceptional! The pool area with food & drinks was unbelievable and best service ever! Even though the hotel is aging, they are clearly investing in its future!

Our stay at Amfora, Hvar Grand Beach Resort was outstanding. The location is perfect, within walking distance of the Old Town and right by the waterfront. We booked a sea-view room, and the views were spectacular—watching the sunrise and sunset from our room was unforgettable. The hotel is beautifully designed, modern, spotless, and feels brand new. Most importantly, the service was exceptional. Every staff member was friendly and attentive, and Maria the manager at the front desk went above and beyond to help us when our flight was delayed. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Amfora Hvar!

Brought the family to Hvar. Turned out beach was rocky and uncomfortable for the kids to play on but pool was great. Along with it was great pool service. Shout to Oliver