Valamar Meteor Hotel

Очень хороший, модернизированный отель в отличном месте. Завтрак отличный. К сожалению, зона перед пейзажным бассейном и шезлонгами была полностью переполнена и не было ничего бесплатного, что было немного неудобно. Небольшой сад перед крытым бассейном с шезлонгами и кушетками был красивым, тихим и не таким уж многолюдным. Отель определенно рекомендуется.

We recently stayed at the Valamar in Makarska, about an hour and a half drive from Split airport. The journey itself was a treat, with stunning views of the mountains on one side and the sparkling Adriatic Sea on the other – a beautiful start to our holiday. We visited in the off-season, so everything was quiet and peaceful – perfect for a family of six looking to unwind. We opted for the half-board package, which included breakfast and dinner. The hotel was spotlessly clean throughout, including the amenities, which were well maintained. The bedrooms were on the smaller side but very clean and came with a gorgeous balcony view that more than made up for the size. While the outdoor pool wasn’t open due to the season, the indoor heated pool was massive and lovely – a big hit with the kids! The sauna was a nice touch too, and everything was kept to a high standard of cleanliness. The hotel is perfectly located right on the beach – though it's pebbly, the water is crystal clear and stunning to look at. Being so close to the mountains adds to the charm, with breathtaking scenery all around. There's a long promenade for walks, and although many places were closed due to the time of year, the 5-minute walk to the marina revealed some beautiful spots and a few great restaurants. Food-wise, breakfast had plenty of options for all tastes, and dinner was freshly prepared each day with a good variety. Our kids enjoyed every meal. However, one downside was that soft drinks weren’t included with dinner despite the half-board plan. The available machine drinks were overly sweet and not well diluted – including at least basic soft drinks would have been appreciated. That said, the staff were friendly and attentive throughout our stay. A local supermarket was just a stone’s throw away, which made picking up essentials super convenient. One thing to note is that eating out in restaurants was surprisingly pricey – for example, we paid €18 for a simple spaghetti pomodoro. A round trip private taxi to Split cost us nearly €300 for all six of us, which felt steep. We also visited the charming town of Omis, with its gorgeous views and scenic fortress hike, but even the local bus ride added up quickly at €7 per person each way. All in all, we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Valamar hotel in Makarska to friends and family. If you visit during the main season, I imagine the town comes alive with even more to offer – and I’d happily return to experience it.

Been back a week so time to review Valamar Meteor Hotel. We arrived on Saturday 19/10 at @12pm. Politely informed that our room wasn't ready (2661) & wouldn't be until 2pm. No problem - dumped the cases in their secure room and out onto the terrace for a drink. As we sat down the sun came out and all looked good. Met a friendly cat as well. Stunning back drop with the Biokovo mountains directly behind and cloud rolling off them. Had a quick wander around the hotel to get our bearings. All clean & well maintained. The outdoor pool is an infinity pool overlooking the seafront and promenade, which is beautiful. Theres a brilliant looking kids pool as well, with slides etc. Quick walk outside restaurants to the left & right of the exit & a few souvenir shops etc. Beach looked great - crystal clear water & literally 20m from the hotel exit. Room was ready as promised just after 2pm. Looked modern & spotlessly clean. A bit small but we did have a balcony with a partial sea/mountain view. Beds OK. Pillows adequate. One of the pillows was so soft you just sank through it. TV with a few English news channels. Wi-fI very good. Easy downloads to Netflix. Cleaned & towels changed frequently. All the staff we encountered were polite & efficient. Booked a couple of trips with the Concierge lady who was extremely helpful. Highly recommend the boat trip on Voga to Hvar & Brac (with lunch & vino). Food-wise you won't go hungry. We always found something to tempt us. Breakfast as is the norm - luke-warm at best. Evening meal (we were half board) decent. Bar prices a bit high (like most hotels) - think it was @ 5.30 euros for a beer. Places outside the cheapest we saw @ 2 Euros 500ml. Supermarkets nearby though & 6 pack of Karlovacko beer was less than £1 a can. Short walk into Makarska, which is stunning. Harbour area and old town are lovely. Bus depot is at the top of the town on the main road. Easy to use but frequency & timetable not great. We went to Omis along the coast. OK getting out but waited well over an hour for a return. Overall we loved the hotel and the area and would definitely return and recommend.