Hvar, CroatiaOld Town
Riva Marina - Hvar Hotel
Harbourfront boutique townhouse
Old Town Hvar, Croatia
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Sunčani HvarHarbourfront boutique townhouse
This early twentieth century townhouse is built around harbour life, placing guests right between the yacht moorings and the old town's nightlife.
What it’s good at
Notable
Whitewashed walls, Prussian blue accents, and glass mosaic tilework along the harbour.
Listed
Waterfront promenade tables at BB Social Bar, overlooking moored catamarans and yachts.
Listed
Harbourfront dining serving Dalmatian dishes beside the catamaran quay and historic village.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
a hundred-year-old Italianate villa redesigned in a modern-minimalist style, stands head and shoulders above the rest.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along the Riva promenade, the property opens onto boat moorings, Venetian architecture, and the island's winding marble lanes.
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The rooms
Waterfront rooms look over the catamaran quay through soundproof glass, with high ceilings and Prussian blue accents inside.
The gym
Treadmills and free weights face the window inside the air-conditioned fitness room, with space to stretch.
At the table
BB Social Bar & Kitchen spreads onto the promenade under white awnings. Inside, the dining room holds an antique wooden credenza.
At Croatia’s Riva Marina, Sun Catcher Concierge Ana Štambuk is tasked with guiding guests to the best windsurfing nooks and off-the-beaten-path beaches for soaking in the rays on the island of Hvar.
How it began
Baroque stone houses along the quay were joined together to create one of Hvar's first hotels in 1914.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.