Choosing a base in Hvar Town usually comes down to two questions: does the sea-front address justify the stay, and do the service claims match what guests report? This review answers both from guest reviews, editorial guides and aggregated ratings, and states the limits of that evidence. Reviewers put the ferry terminal one to three minutes’ walk from the hotel, according to Tripadvisor guest reports.
Last checked: 2026-11-13
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Origin: Dates back to 1927 · Latest refurbishment: 2022 · Distance to marina: 50 m · Distance to pebble beach: 250 m · Distance to ferry terminal: 100 yards (guest review) · Distance from Split Airport: 65 km (listing excerpt)
Riva Marina Hvar Hotel at a glance
- Sits on the palm-lined waterfront at Obala Riva 27, directly opposite the catamaran landing (hvar.com)
- Described as a hundred-year-old Italianate villa redesigned in a modern-minimalist style (MICHELIN Guide)
- Renovated in 2022 with a Mediterranean white, blue and earth-tone look (Fodor’s)
- Rated 9.8 out of 10 from 262 reviews on Expedia (Expedia)
How we researched this
Last checked: 2026-11-13.
Sources reviewed: editorial hotel guides, neutral review platforms, online travel agency listings, a hotel-specific editorial description, and aggregated rating sites.
No on-site visit, staff interview, live rate check, photo review or independent distance measurement was carried out, and distances to the beach and to Split Airport could not be confirmed from the sources, so they are left out.
Key facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Star rating | 4-star (hvar.com) |
| Address | Obala Riva 27, Hvar, 21450, Croatia (Fodor’s) |
| Rooms | 50 (Fodor’s, single-source) |
| Latest refurbishment | 2022 (Fodor’s) |
| Own pool | None; guests use the sister hotel Adriana’s pool (hvar.com) |
| Parking | None; Hvar Town is a car-free zone (Fodor’s) |
| Walk to ferry terminal | About one to three minutes (reviewers) |
| Michelin Guide experience score | 18.2 out of 20 |
Four figures give the review its context:
- Ferry access: reviewers time the walk at one to three minutes, the most concrete location claim in the sources.
- Editorial score: MICHELIN Guide gives 18.2 out of 20, with the services category at 18.6.
- Renovation: the 2022 refurbishment is the most recent dated change to a building the guide describes as a hundred years old.
- Size: 50 rooms, a figure Fodor’s alone lists, so treat it as a single-source number.
Riva Marina Hotel, on the Croatian island of Hvar, is something of a time capsule.
MICHELIN Guide editorial
Riva Marina Hvar Hotel reviews
Guest feedback is strongest on location and service and weakest on room size. Review counts vary by platform and by page version, so no single total can be verified.
Guest views on rooms
Small rooms recur across three sources: Tripadvisor guest reports, KAYAK’s summary of guest reviews and Fodor’s. A 2025 reviewer found no place to open a suitcase, and a 2023 reviewer paying €425 per night found room for only a 10-inch nightstand on each side. hvar.com describes the rooms as compact but sharply styled, with large bathrooms.
Some rooms boast a beautiful sea view and now have soundproof windows, so the extra cost is well worth it.
Fodor’s expert reviewer
Watch out: Fodor’s lists rooms that could be bigger and notes that some rooms lack sea views, so the sea-view upgrade does not guarantee more space.
Guest views on breakfast
KAYAK’s summary of guest reviews lists breakfast among its praise points, and a June 2023 Tripadvisor reviewer praised it alongside the location and staff. Reviewers note that breakfast is included with stays and served both à la carte and as a buffet. One July 2025 reviewer noted long waits at breakfast.
The trade-off: Location and breakfast earn repeated praise, while room size draws the most consistent complaints, so the stay is judged mainly on which of those factors a guest prioritises.
Riva Marina Hvar Hotel restaurants
Fodor’s describes a bar and restaurant with long opening hours, serving regional dishes and artisanal cocktails on the seafront promenade.
Outdoor restaurant
The seafront setting places the dining on the promenade, as Fodor’s describes it, and hvar.com notes that the cafe and nightlife scene sit at the doorstep. The sources reviewed describe one bar and restaurant on the seafront and name no other dining venue, so none is listed here.
Note: Menu details, opening hours and seating were not verified beyond the Fodor’s description, so confirm them with the hotel before planning meals.
What to watch: Dining is a secondary reason to book here, since the sources describe the bar and restaurant but give no price or menu data.
Riva Marina Hvar Hotel TUI
The sources contain no TUI rate, package or availability data for this hotel. Nothing in the research confirms whether TUI sells the property or on what terms, so the booking route remains unverified.
The bottom line: Confirm current TUI options directly with the operator before comparing this hotel with other bookings.
Ratings across platforms
| Attribute | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin experience score | 18.2 out of 20; Rooms 17.8, Services 18.6, Public Spaces 18.5; the page notes no verified stays yet | MICHELIN Guide |
| Expedia | 9.8 out of 10 from 262 reviews | Expedia |
| KAYAK | 9.5 from 917 reviews; 467 rated Wonderful, 31 rated Poor | KAYAK |
| Skyscanner | 4.7 out of 5 from 68 reviews; location 4.9, cleanliness 4.8 | Skyscanner |
| Tripadvisor (2026 snapshot) | 76 Excellent, 15 Very good, 2 Average, 4 Poor, 4 Terrible, from 101 reviews | Tripadvisor |
| Google reviews | 4.4 from 508 reviews, as listed on the hotel’s own promotional page | hvar.com |
Skyscanner’s sub-scores put location at 4.9 and cleanliness at 4.8 out of 5. The Google figure comes from the hotel’s own page, so it carries less weight than the independent platforms.
Pros and cons
What guests and editors praise
- Ferry arrival: one to three minutes’ walk to the ferry terminal, per reviewers.
- Waterfront address: directly opposite the catamaran landing at Obala Riva 27.
- Staff: Tripadvisor reviewers praise attentiveness and name individual staff members.
- Cleanliness: 4.8 out of 5 on Skyscanner.
- Renovation: refurbished in 2022.
What reviewers and editors criticise
- Room size: small rooms recur across Tripadvisor, KAYAK’s summary and Fodor’s.
- Parking: none, and the car-free zone requires walking (Fodor’s).
- Pool: none on site; guests use the sister hotel’s pool.
- Price: one reviewer called the hotel priced out of its league at over $400 per night, a figure quoted in the review in dollars.
- Noise: one Tripadvisor reviewer reportedly described loud music through the landing until 06:00; the claim rests on a single review and should be read as a signal, not a pattern.
Best for these travellers
The sources support three distinct segments:
- Travellers who expect a high level of service: MICHELIN Guide scores services at 18.6 out of 20, and Tripadvisor reviewers name individual staff.
- Guests who want a short walk to the ferry terminal: reviewers time it at one to three minutes.
- Visitors who want a sea-front base in the town centre: the hotel faces the catamaran landing, and hvar.com says it suits guests who want the cafe and nightlife scene at the doorstep and do not mind paying for position.
hvar.com advises light sleepers to ask for a room away from the waterfront. The waterfront position suggests why the noise complaints arise.
Pricing position
The research contains no current rate, and this review does not state one. The only prices in the sources come from guest reports: a 2023 reviewer stayed at €425 per night, and another reviewer described the hotel as priced out of its league at over $400 per night, rating it 3.75 rather than 4 stars.
The sources position the property as a four-star hotel, with a price level that reviewers judge against its category.
Price check: Rates change by date, so compare current prices on booking sites rather than relying on these past reports.
Location and getting there
The hotel stands at Obala Riva 27 on the palm-lined waterfront, directly opposite where the catamarans tie up.
Hvar Town is car-free, so guests walk from the ferry to the hotel and no parking is available, as Fodor’s notes. Reviewers put the ferry terminal one to three minutes’ walk away.
Tip: With no vehicle access, plan luggage around the walk from the ferry before arrival.
Timeline
Dated developments from the sources, in order:
- : Fodor’s reports the hotel was renovated.
- : a traveller review praises the newly refurbished decor.
- : a review praises location, breakfast and staff.
- : a review criticises room size at €425 per night.
- : a review notes small rooms and breakfast waits.
- : a review praises the staff and location.
Alternatives in the same search set
Three other hotel names appear in related search queries. The sources hold property details only for the sister property.
| Property | Setting in sources | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Riva Marina Hvar Hotel | Sea-front, opposite the catamaran landing, one to three minutes’ walk to the ferry | Full, as set out above |
| Hotel Hvar | Named in search queries | No property details in sources |
| Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel | Sister property; Riva Marina guests use its pool and spa | Fodor’s and hvar.com |
| Hotel Sipan | Named in search queries | No property details in sources |
Our pick
Our pick: Riva Marina Hvar Hotel suits readers choosing a central Hvar Town base, ferry arrivals who want a short walk, and guests seeking a sea-front stay.
It suits those less well if spacious rooms or an on-site pool are priorities, because the sources describe small rooms and no pool of its own.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Riva Marina Hvar Hotel from the Hvar ferry terminal?
Reviewers put it one to three minutes’ walk away, and the hotel sits opposite the catamaran landing at Obala Riva 27.
Does the hotel have its own pool?
No. Guests use the pool and spa at the sister property, Adriana. Fodor’s places it about a five-minute walk away, while Tripadvisor reviewers describe it as across the harbour.
When was the hotel built and when was it refurbished?
MICHELIN Guide describes a hundred-year-old Italianate villa, and Fodor’s reports the hotel was renovated in 2022. The sources give no exact build year.
What kind of guest is the hotel aimed at?
hvar.com says it suits travellers who want the cafe and nightlife scene at the doorstep and who do not mind paying for position. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the waterfront.
Is a current rate listed in the sources?
No. The only prices are guest reports, including €425 per night in a 2023 review.