Central Dalmatia is Croatia at its most varied: Split’s Roman palace, the glamorous harbour of Hvar Town, the peaceful villages of Brač and the long pebble beaches of the Makarska Riviera beneath the mountains. Ferries make it easy to combine city and island.
These ten hotels are the ones our guests rate most highly.
You’ll find on this page
- Quick verdicts and a comparison table of every hotel
- Ten top hotels with photos and ratings
- Split, the islands or the riviera?
- Answers to the questions we’re asked most
- Live prices with flights and transfers in the search box at the end of the page
At a glance: compare the hotels
| Hotel | Where | Stars | Board | TripAdvisor | Adults only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornaro Hotel | Split (Old Town), Split & the Dalmatian Coast | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.7/5 | No |
| Bluesun Hotel Jadran | Tucepi, Split & the Dalmatian Coast | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.6/5 | No |
| Hotel Plaza Omis | Omis, Split & the Dalmatian Coast | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Full Board, Half Board | 4.6/5 | No |
| Riva Marina Hvar Hotel | Hvar Island (Hvar Town), Split & the Dalmatian Coast | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.6/5 | No |
| Hotel Villa Adriatica | Brac Island (Supetar), Split & the Dalmatian Coast | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.6/5 | Yes |
| Hotel Osam | Brac Island (Supetar), Split & the Dalmatian Coast | 4★ | Half Board | 4.6/5 | Yes |
| Hotel Milna Osam | Brac Island (Milna), Split & the Dalmatian Coast | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.6/5 | Yes |
| Maslina Resort | Hvar Island (Stari Grad), Split & the Dalmatian Coast | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.5/5 | No |
| Valamar Meteor Hotel | Makarska, Split & the Dalmatian Coast | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.5/5 | No |
| Hotel Osejava | Makarska, Split & the Dalmatian Coast | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.5/5 | No |
Star ratings are official; TripAdvisor scores were correct when we last checked and can change. Board options vary by room and date.
Quick verdicts
Our top picks
1. Cornaro Hotel
- Split (Old Town), Split & the Dalmatian Coast
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
Cornaro Hotel is in the heart of Split’s Old Town, modern and elegant, with superb service, close to the city’s main sights.
Best for: Split’s Old Town
2. Bluesun Hotel Jadran
- Tucepi, Split & the Dalmatian Coast
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Bluesun Hotel Jadran in Tučepi has direct access to a pebble beach, an infinity pool, swim-up rooms and a range of restaurants.
Best for: Beach and pool
3. Hotel Plaza Omis
- Omis, Split & the Dalmatian Coast
- 4-star
- Full Board
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Hotel Plaza Omiš has an excellent beachfront location, a rooftop whirlpool, stunning views and a gym and spa.
Best for: Exploring
4. Riva Marina Hvar Hotel
- Hvar Island (Hvar Town), Split & the Dalmatian Coast
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Riva Marina Hvar has stylish rooms in an excellent location in Hvar Town, great for couples and friends.
Best for: Hvar Town nightlife
5. Hotel Villa Adriatica
- Brac Island (Supetar), Split & the Dalmatian Coast
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
- Adults only
Adults-only Hotel Villa Adriatica in Supetar, Brač, has a peaceful setting close to the beach, spa facilities, and it is great for couples.
Best for: Couples
6. Hotel Osam
- Brac Island (Supetar), Split & the Dalmatian Coast
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
- Adults only
Adults-only Hotel Osam in Supetar has picturesque sea views, a rooftop bar and stylish décor, close to the port.
Best for: Rooftop drinks
7. Hotel Milna Osam
- Brac Island (Milna), Split & the Dalmatian Coast
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
- Adults only
Adults-only Hotel Milna Osam has an elegant boutique style, a stunning seafront location and an excellent restaurant in the harbour village of Milna on Brač.
Best for: Boutique island
8. Maslina Resort
- Hvar Island (Stari Grad), Split & the Dalmatian Coast
- 5-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.5/5
Five-star Maslina Resort in Stari Grad, Hvar, has a seafront location, chic décor, incredible service and a luxurious spa, perfect for honeymoons.
Best for: Honeymoons
9. Valamar Meteor Hotel
- Makarska, Split & the Dalmatian Coast
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.5/5
Valamar Meteor Hotel in Makarska is beachfront, with a children’s club, a splash park and indoor pool and wellness facilities.
Best for: Families
10. Hotel Osejava
- Makarska, Split & the Dalmatian Coast
- 4-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.5/5
Hotel Osejava in Makarska is 50 metres from the beach, with chic, stylish décor close to bars and restaurants, and it is great for nightlife.
Best for: Makarska nightlife
Split, the islands or the riviera?
Split: live inside a Roman emperor’s palace, with bars, restaurants and ferries on the doorstep. Hvar: glamorous Hvar Town, lavender fields and the historic Stari Grad. Brač: peaceful villages, the famous Zlatni Rat beach at Bol and a short ferry from Split. The Makarska Riviera (Makarska, Tučepi) and Omiš: long pebble beaches backed by the Biokovo mountains. A twin-centre of Split and an island is a great choice.
How we chose these hotels
We sell 50 hotels in Split and the Dalmatian Coast. To build this list we started with every hotel in the region, excluding any we already feature in our Croatia guide, then read what our guests say: every hotel here is well rated on TripAdvisor. We spread our picks across different areas where we can, and we only include hotels you can book with us today as an ATOL-protected package with flights and transfers. Prices change daily, so use the search box at the end of this page for live availability, or ask a Travel Designer for a tailored shortlist.
When to go and getting there
May to October is the season, with June and September ideal. July and August are hot and busy, especially on Hvar. Flights to Split take around two and a half hours from the UK. Split is about 30 minutes from the airport, Makarska around an hour and a half, and ferries to Brač take about 50 minutes and to Hvar one to two hours.
Things to do and what to eat
Explore Diocletian’s Palace in Split, climb Marjan Hill for the view, take a boat to the Blue Cave and Hvar’s Pakleni islands, raft or zip-line in the Cetina canyon near Omiš, hike or drive the Biokovo Skywalk above Makarska, and spend a day at Zlatni Rat beach on Brač. Try peka, black risotto, grilled fish, Brač lamb and local wines such as Plavac Mali.
Frequently asked questions
Is Split or Hvar better?
Split for history and a lively city; Hvar for island glamour and beaches. Combining both is easy by ferry.
Are there adults-only hotels on Brač?
Yes, including Hotel Villa Adriatica, Hotel Osam and Hotel Milna Osam.
Is the Makarska Riviera good for families?
Yes, with long beaches and family hotels such as Valamar Meteor.
How long is the flight to Split?
About two and a half hours from the UK.
Find your Split and Hvar holiday
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Updated October 2026. Hotels can be booked as ATOL-protected packages with flights and transfers through Travelisto.
