Hvar, Split-Dalmatia hotel rooms at the Independent

"Great location. Room was smaller than I expected, but very clean and lots of water pressure for the shower. AC in the room was great, especially since it was hot and humid. Staff were was very friendly. Also, be careful of mosquitoes in the pool area. Got 4 bites from the time I put my towel down and getting into the pool. "

"Would go again!"

"We enjoyed our stay at Podestine. The staff were friendly. Being near the sea was brilliant. However, I'd advise sea shoes due to sea urchins nearby (our son stepped on one and needed to have them removed). The rooms were okay, but the hotel was a bit dated. But it lived up to the 4-star rating. The bedding could have been better as the duvets/sheets were too small for the beds (no overhang). The breakfast choices were fine, but the coffee machine was broken (it is worth removing that, as a few reviewers had also commented). Dinner at the restaurant was not as good as eating out - it doesn't come close to some of the options, but it is pricey. This is a solid hotel, we would stay again, but probably use the mini-bar and hotel beach bar much less, as prices were high and do not show on the receipt at the end of each day, so that can be a bit of a shock to the system. Overall, it is a good base from which to either launch out and explore Hvar, or to chill by the sea in relative peace and quiet. "

"I was honestly surprised at how much I enjoyed my stay here, especially after seeing some older mixed reviews. It’s clear that Andreas has really improved the place — the room was spotless, well-maintained, and felt very welcoming. The location couldn’t be better — just a short walk from Hvar pier, which made exploring the town so easy. Andreas greeted me warmly, made me feel at home right away, and gave fantastic local recommendations that helped me experience Hvar like a local. My stay was nothing short of excellent, and I’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend!"

"Just perfect!"

"The hotel is right turning the beach and walkable to restaurants. Hotel staff friendly and speak English - nothing was too much drama. Hvar is a 15 min taxi ride and the hotel have a deal with a company 18euro one way and very accessible. "

"The food was delicious, staff were so nice, so close to Hvar. Very clean. Nice chill vibe with music and breakfast was so good with so many options "

"Amazing island Fabulous hotel Exceptionally helpful staff Delicious breakfast A shout out to the member of staff who made me the best smoothie ever!"

"Beautiful property, amazing staff"