Reviews of Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel 4 stars
Ulica Dinka Kovačevića 10, 21450 Hvar, Croatia
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe loved our time at this hotel. It is located very close to the centre but on an incline. Hotel is of a very high standard especially the pool area. Rooms are small but most rooms have a beautiful view from the balcony. Beds are very comfortable. Air conditioning is automatically controlled making rooms more comfortable. Staff are friendly efficient and helpful and we were very impressed that our luggage was collected from the port and transported to our hotel and again on departure dropped to the port free of charge. The restaurant and pool bar offer a reasonably priced good quality varied food and drinks menu. Breakfast which is included in the price was very good. We will be back.
The hotel is located on a hill so it is not suitable for anyone with poor mobility. Would like tea and coffee making facilities in the room and felt water should have been provided free of charge.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFront desk were helpful and changed rooms when we had a problem. Modern, simple rooms. Pool a good size abd plenty of sunbeds. Good breakfast selection. Nice short 10 minute stroll into town. Quiet area close to both town and beaches.
Injured foot on sharp step into bathroom.
Dear Marie, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our location, pool area, breakfast, and the helpfulness of our reception team. We are truly sorry to hear about your injured foot due to the bathroom step. Your safety and comfort are very important to us, and we will review this matter immediately to prevent similar incidents in the future. We appreciate your constructive comments and hope to welcome you again for an even smoother stay. Kind regards, Pharos Bayhill Hotel Team
Dear Marie, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our location, pool area, breakfast, and the helpfulness of our reception team. We are truly sorry to hear about your injured foot due to the bathroom step. Your safety … Show more
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice breakfast good variety, great loungr chairs by the pool, luggage service up the hill.
The pool stairs was super slippery, and I slipped down all the steps, as did another person on the same day. I hurt my knee and have a 20 cm purple bruise on my bum. All other guests went down so carefully that they probably also knew they had to watch out. When I reported this to multiple staff members, only one asked if I was ok, the other said ow maybe because some children were playing there. No compassion and I am sure they are not looking into this, while someone can break something. Normal poolsteps have some holes in it for the water to go through instead of staying on the step. Please note another review of July 2024 where this was also reported to the hotel. Nothing apparently has happened. Furthermore, the rooms were small for a 4 star restaurant, simple shower, dinner service food not 4 star quality. For me it was not worth the money for a 4 star hotel. Also, it was a very steep climb up hill, for us ok to do max 2 times a day (without luggage) but worth to consider if you are a bit older or not as fit before booking this hotel. 50 euro deposit per Night for me is also rediculous.
Dear Vera, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed the breakfast, pool area, and luggage service. We are very sorry for the incident at the pool steps. Stainless steel steps can indeed be slippery when wet, and while this is something we cannot fully change, we regularly monitor the area and remind guests to use caution. Your comments have again been shared with our team. We understand you tried different rooms during your stay and regret that we could not fully meet your expectations. Please also note that our hillside location is highlighted in our hotel name Bayhill, and while many guests appreciate the views, we understand it may not be ideal for everyone. Thank you once again for sharing your impressions, and we wish you safe travels. Kind regards, Pharos Bayhill Hotel Team
Dear Vera, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed the breakfast, pool area, and luggage service. We are very sorry for the incident at the pool steps. Stainless steel steps can indeed be slippery when wet, and while … Show more
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe pool area was nice
The room was not well cleaned and the staff were not very pleasant or helpful.
Dear Sophie, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you liked the pool area, but we’re very sorry about the cleanliness and service issues you experienced. Your comments will be shared with our team to improve. Kind regards, Pharos Bayhill Hvar Hotel Team
Dear Sophie, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you liked the pool area, but we’re very sorry about the cleanliness and service issues you experienced. Your comments will be shared with our team to improve. Kind regards, Pharos Bayhi… Show more
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat breakfast location. The poolside vibe is the best - good availability of sun beds etc.
So over the past 10 years I have stayed at your hotel 7 or 8 times. But when I check-in staff never seem to know that I am a returning guest. I have always booked through booking.com, so I am not sure why my history is not visible .
Dear Andrew, Thank you for being such a loyal guest over the years – 7 or 8 visits truly mean a lot to us! We’re delighted you continue to enjoy our breakfast setting and the relaxing poolside vibe. We sincerely appreciate your comment about recognition at check-in. Guests like you are at the heart of our story, and we regret that this hasn’t always been reflected during your arrival experience. Since most of your bookings come through Booking.com, the system unfortunately doesn’t always connect the visits automatically. However, we will make sure to note your loyalty internally so that on your next stay our team can properly welcome you back as a returning guest. We look forward to seeing you again soon at Pharos – your spot in Hvar! Warm regards, Pharos Bayhill Hvar Hotel Team
Dear Andrew, Thank you for being such a loyal guest over the years – 7 or 8 visits truly mean a lot to us! We’re delighted you continue to enjoy our breakfast setting and the relaxing poolside vibe. We sincerely appreciate your comment ab… Show more
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReception staff awsome. Barstaff aswell
Broken glass in my room at arrival at floor is not okey. Long hair at check in. But only there for 2 nights
Dear Christian, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for highlighting the kindness of our reception and bar staff – we truly appreciate it. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered upon arrival. Broken glass and leftover hair in the room are not acceptable and far below our standards. Your comment has been shared with our housekeeping team to ensure this does not happen again. We are glad that overall you had a positive impression and hope to welcome you back for an even better experience. Kind regards, Zlatko Ibrahimagić General Manager
Dear Christian, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for highlighting the kindness of our reception and bar staff – we truly appreciate it. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered upon arrival. Broken glass and leftover h… Show more
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery nice atmosphere, nice design, beautiful place. We really enjoyed the pool and the breakfast buffet. The staff was also very nice and efficient.
The room was too small - not easy to store the stuffs of 2 persons for only 3 days. It's possible to park your car near to the hotel, but I think it's good to know that except for the 5-6 places in front of the building, for the rest it is "wild parking", which works and is kind of allowed around there.
Dear Klara, Thank you for sharing your impressions with us. We are glad you enjoyed the hotel’s atmosphere, design, pool, breakfast, and our friendly team. We appreciate your comment about the room size and will keep it in mind for future improvements. Regarding parking, besides the limited spaces directly in front of the hotel, there is also a city parking area nearby that guests can use. We are happy you had a pleasant stay overall and hope to welcome you again in Hvar. Kind regards, Zlatko Ibrahimagić General Manager
Dear Klara, Thank you for sharing your impressions with us. We are glad you enjoyed the hotel’s atmosphere, design, pool, breakfast, and our friendly team. We appreciate your comment about the room size and will keep it in mind for future… Show more
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation and breakfast really good ! Personnel very kind . Especially Nika is in the reception side , she is so kind and helpful for all things in hotel and around about the city ! Thank you !!!
It is wrong for the hotel to ask and get a deposit for each day 50 euro. Even the best hotels do not collect a deposit in advance. If the person causes a problem in the hotel or damages the room, then the money is collected. You are a hotel, not renting a house. So how many days you stay you must to pay 50 euro for each day not acceptable. Also you not drink anything else from minibar but they add some water prices in your bills so be careful guys and check very deeply with reception.
Dear Burcu, Thank you for your feedback and kind words about our location, breakfast, and especially Nika – we are very happy to hear she made your stay more pleasant. Regarding the deposit, it is a standard pre-authorization and not an actual charge – the unused amount is automatically released by the bank after check-out. We will work on explaining this more clearly. For the minibar, we are sorry for the misunderstanding and will make sure such situations are avoided in the future. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again. Kind regards, Zlatko Ibrahimagić General Manager Pharos Bayhill Hotel
Dear Burcu, Thank you for your feedback and kind words about our location, breakfast, and especially Nika – we are very happy to hear she made your stay more pleasant. Regarding the deposit, it is a standard pre-authorization and not an a… Show more
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Pharos Hvar Bayhill is a fantastic property with a spacious layout. The entire place is exceptionally clean, including the pool and pool water, which are both very well maintained. Drinks at the pool bar are reasonably priced, and the restaurant menu is also quite affordable. Breakfast offers a wide variety of options, and the live omelette counter quickly became my all-time favorite. The rooms look exactly as shown in the pictures, and the air conditioning works perfectly, making the stay even more comfortable. The property is accessible both on foot (though a few stairs need to be climbed) and by vehicle. The hotel also provides pickup and drop-off services, though we didn’t use them. Its location is excellent—just a 5–7 minute walk to the main center. Additionally, scooters, quad bikes, and cars are available for rent at very reasonable prices, and the rental agency is highly recommended.
Nothing as such.
Dear Pushpendu, thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed our spacious layout, clean facilities, pool area, and breakfast variety – especially the live omelette station, which is indeed a guest favorite. It is also great to hear that you appreciated the value of our pool bar and restaurant, as well as the convenience of our location and nearby rental options. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re delighted that you had such a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pharos Bayhill Hotel on your next visit to Hvar! Warm regards, Zlatko Ibrahimagić General Manager Pharos Bayhill Hotel
Dear Pushpendu, thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed our spacious layout, clean facilities, pool area, and breakfast variety – especially the live omelette station, which is ind… Show more
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean, good value for money, great location - not too far to walk at night but far enough that it was quiet, comfy sunbeds, very good breakfast
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Dear Connor, thank you very much for your excellent feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our rooms, breakfast and location, as well as the comfort and atmosphere of the hotel. It means a lot to us to know that you found good value for money and had a relaxing stay. We truly look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, Pharos Bayhill Hotel Team
Dear Connor, thank you very much for your excellent feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our rooms, breakfast and location, as well as the comfort and atmosphere of the hotel. It means a lot to us to know that you found goo… Show more
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat stay, great breakfast, small but comfortable bedrooms, great pool
Staff could be trained a bit to enhance the experience, overall good but can be better
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your feedback and for rating your stay so highly. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the breakfast, pool area, and comfort of the rooms, as well as the value for money our hotel provides. We also appreciate your constructive comment regarding staff training. Please rest assured that we continuously work on improving our service, and your suggestion is very valuable to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for an even better experience. Warm regards, Pharos Bayhill Hotel Team
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your feedback and for rating your stay so highly. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the breakfast, pool area, and comfort of the rooms, as well as the value for money our hotel provides. We also appreciat… Show more
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLoved the whole hotel, especially the pool area and the bar area next to it.
All was perfect
Dear Josie, Thank you for sharing such a lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that your group had a great time with us and that you especially enjoyed the pool and bar area. Our location, just a short walk from the port, is indeed convenient, and we’re happy it suited your plans perfectly. It was a pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you and your friends back again soon! Kind regards, Pharos Bayhill Hotel Team
Dear Josie, Thank you for sharing such a lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that your group had a great time with us and that you especially enjoyed the pool and bar area. Our location, just a short walk from the port, is indeed conven… Show more
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel is very well located, the room was clean, and breakfast and restaurant were great. All the staff was also very helpful during the whole of our stay (they offer a service to take our luggage to the port which is very handy, and we booked a tour to the Vis island with the reception desk that also saved us time). Would definitely come back.
Our mattress was a bit old and uncomfortable.
Thank you, Guilherme, for sharing such a great review! 🌟 We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the location, our breakfast and restaurant, as well as the helpfulness of our team. Your note about the mattress is very valuable, and we’ll review it to improve guest comfort. We look forward to welcoming you back! Pharos Bayhill Hotel Team
Thank you, Guilherme, for sharing such a great review! 🌟 We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the location, our breakfast and restaurant, as well as the helpfulness of our team. Your note about the mattress is very valuable, and we’ll review it … Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing people are working there! Everyone was supper nice. Room was amazing with beautiful view. Clean and tidy. Breakfast were included and it was tasty, I noticed there are great variety of food you can chose for breakfast. Location is great as well 10 min till town center. Only issues it is when you are walking towards to hotel you are walking bit up hill, but with a great view. Nice bonus is restaurant for lunch and dinner in the hotel was chipper than places in the city center (still tasty) which was very convenient if you don’t want to go to the center and stay by the pool.
Only issue was with the bed. They put 2 mattresses in one big platform and because the platform didn’t have any frames mattresses were constant moving.
Thank you so much for your detailed review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the views, breakfast variety, our restaurant, and the friendliness of our team. Your feedback about the bed setup is very valuable to us, and we will review this to improve comfort for our guests. We hope to welcome you back again for another relaxing stay in Hvar! Pharos Bayhill Hotel Team
Thank you so much for your detailed review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the views, breakfast variety, our restaurant, and the friendliness of our team. Your feedback about the bed setup is very valuable to us, and we will review t… Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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