Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort, HvarAmfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort in Hvar, Croatia has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 7 hotels we score in Hvar. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.1. Rooms from about $442 a night (cached, not a live quote).Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is a four-star property situated in a secluded bay on Hvar Island. Located a short walk from the historic Hvar Old Town, the resort provides direct access to a private beach and features a multi-level cascading pool. The hotel contains 324 rooms and suites, many of which include balconies with views of the sea. Facilities include a fitness centre, a spa, a kids' club, and meeting rooms for business travellers. While the resort offers international dining and beachfront cabanas, some guests find the rooms feel dated and in need of refurbishment. It suits families and those looking for a mix of relaxation and proximity to local historic sites.What stands out

Direct private beach access

Large multi-level swimming pool

Close to Hvar Old Town

On-site fitness centre and spa

Watch out for

Rooms feel dated

Can get crowded in peak season

Better-scored in Hvar

Palace Elisabeth, Hvar: 4.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $882 a night. Palace Elisabeth is a historic hotel built in 1899, situated on the harbourfront in the old town of Hvar.

Maslina Resort, Hvar: 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,419 a night. Maslina Resort is a five-star Relais & Châteaux property situated in Maslinica Bay on Hvar Island, close to Stari Grad.

Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel, Hvar: 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $579 a night. Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel is a four-star boutique property located near the UNESCO-listed Old Town in Hvar.