Labranda Senses Resort, HvarLabranda Senses Resort in Hvar, Croatia has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 7 hotels we score in Hvar. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $311 a night (cached, not a live quote).Labranda Senses Resort is a four-star, all-inclusive hotel situated in the village of Vrboska on Hvar island. Located within a forested bay fifty metres from the Adriatic Sea, the property underwent a full renovation in 2016. It contains 182 contemporary rooms and suites, several of which include balconies or terraces with views of the sea. Facilities include a gym, a spa with massage services, and various pools. The resort is suitable for travellers seeking water sports like windsurfing and snorkeling in a secluded setting. While the rooms are modern, some guests have reported that the quality of the all-inclusive food and drink can be inconsistent.What stands out

Modern renovated rooms

Direct beach access

On-site spa and gym

Free parking

Watch out for

No hotel transport provided

Inconsistent all-inclusive quality

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