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#1 of 1 resort in Vrboska
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Value
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What could be more refreshing than a beachfront vacation on the coast of the blue Croatian sea. Situated on the Island of Hvar, the beachfront Labranda Senses Resort with pools and specialized restaurants offers excellent services. Built 50 meters from the sea, the 184 rooms Labranda Senses Resort stands as a bastion of relaxation. The contemporary designed hotel is awash with aromatic pine trees and Mediterranean plants, giving it a lush vibe that is unlike most traditional Mediterranean hotels. The resort offers several culinary experiences including a main restaurant boasting a beautiful sea view, along with two onsite bars, that allow guests to quench their thirst with refreshing drinks in a modern ambiance. Labranda Senses Resort also has many sports facilities, along with a wellness and spa area that gives guests the ability to strengthen and rejuvenate their bodies and the refreshing pool is a constant option for guests.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycle rental
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Diving
Mini golf
Snorkeling
Tennis court
Entertainment staff
Table tennis
Kids club
Airport transportation
Car hire
Meeting rooms
Spa
Full body massage
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Shops
Sun deck
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Safe
Wardrobe / closet
Minibar
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Bottled water
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
Ocean view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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4.0 of 5 stars
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Croatian and 2 more
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Labranda Senses Resort is often celebrated for its tranquil location near the beach, offering picturesque views that many travelers admire. While the atmosphere is deemed stylish with a comfortable vibe, complete with live entertainment and meticulous attention to detail, opinions on room sizes and maintenance are mixed. The hotel's cleanliness receives consistent praise, with rooms described as spotless. Amenities generally satisfy guests, despite some noting a lack of sun loungers. Service is typically regarded as excellent; however, the resort's value is questioned, with criticisms focused on costly extras and underwhelming food options.
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Value
Expensive
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Inconsistent
Amenities
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Mike D wrote a review Jan 2024
Charleston, South Carolina29 contributions4 helpful votes
Great food and great service - highly recommended! We drove 2000 miles through Croatia, Slovenia and Northern Italy and this was one of our favorite places. In fact we went there two nights in a row!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Great food and great service
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Dear Mike D, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our great food and service. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Warm regards, Jure Juran General Manager
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PollySouthampton wrote a review Feb 2023
Southampton15 contributions18 helpful votes
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Excellent hotel in a beautiful location. Lovely walks in both directions. One way takes you to the delightful village of Vrbroska and other takes you round the nearby headland with views to the other islands and the main land. We used taxis to Jelsa and Starigrad, both worth a visit. The rooms are quite small but had everything we needed and were perfectly adequate. I would recommend going all inclusive- fantastic value. The food is the best we have ever had on an all inclusive basis, breakfast was superb, a lovely choice of fresh fruit, bread and pastries etc. The salad bar at lunch and dinner was superb, so much choice and there was also a good selection of main courses. The desserts were delicious and again plenty of fresh fruit. The only problem was trying not to eat too much! There are lots of steps around the resort so anyone with walking difficulties might find it tricky. My husband injured his knee just before we went so I emailed the hotel requesting a room that was accessible by lift. They were most helpful and gave us a room in the main building which was excellent.It is quite a long journey but the ferry trip was lovely, all part of the holiday. We booked through Jet2 and their service was excellent. We would certainly return to Croatia and although we usually like to visit new places would be tempted to return to Labranda.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Mar 8, 2023
Dear Polly Southampton, Thank you for the great review of our hotel. We are glad you had an amazing time with us and our service. It would be a pleasure to host you again. Your, Labranda Senses Team
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Sallie L wrote a review Oct 2023
London, United Kingdom15 contributions5 helpful votes
Booked through Voyage Prive who did not mention needing to get FERRY to Hvar - they said it was two hours from Split but took us 8 hours from airport to hotel! Not a good start. Hotel location is beautiful - but it stops there. The pool is cold. The food is terrible and the coffee even worse. However the nearest village is only a twenty minute pretty walk away and the coffee there is ok. So glad we only booked five days and will never book an all inclusive place again as it seems to attract those that drink/smoke heavily and like to eat until they nearly explode! Revolting…. Such a waste of a beautiful location-
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip: Beautiful location but thats about it! Middle of nowhere. Cold pool. Terrible food. Avoid.
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Response from Bojana Kotoras, Marketing at Labranda Senses Resort
Responded Oct 24, 2023
Dear 376salliel, Thank you for your feedback. We wish you had a better experience with your travel. There are few options for how to get to Hvar island, and if taking the ferry, yes, then it takes 2 hours from Split to Stari Grad port. We are glad you liked the location of the resort and also sorry to read you could not enjoy the outdoor pool, whose temperature was affected by strong winds and heavy rain. Food is fresh and in season, and we recognize that everyone has different tastes. We make an effort to offer a range of choices to accommodate various tastes. If you have any recommendations, we would love to hear them, so feel free to write us anytime via email. Although our guests love the benefits of an all-inclusive package, it appears that we did not satisfy your needs in that area. We hope to have the chance to welcome you again and exceed your expectations in spite of these impressions. With kind regards, Katarina J., Quality manager
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Anna D wrote a review Oct 2023
Leeds, England, United Kingdom3 contributions4 helpful votes
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Received a warm welcome on arrival and allocated a lovely room with spacious balcony over looking the garden full of alpine trees. The room was very comfortable, clean and well maintained. The shower excellent and bed really comfy. The room smelt so fresh and lovely when ever we walked in! Food at the main restaurant excellent and lots of choice (Soline restaurant was closed due to the season). The reception staff were excellent, so friendly and every request or question was answered efficiently and with a smile. Had such a relaxing holiday here, just what we needed! Only small negatives were the AI wine could be better (you can buy better quality at 35 euro a bottle) and the Sun loungers although plentiful were quite uncomfortable to lie on. That aside, will be returning (with thicker towels) as it really was a lovely, peaceful place to just get away from it all.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: If going out of season be sure to check the ferry times!
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Responded Oct 19, 2023
Dear AnnaD111, Thank you for your kind review. We're happy to hear that your time at Labranda Senses was wonderful, and that you like the way our team provides a warm welcome upon arrival and sets everything up for the most comfortable stay. We understand the importance of providing efficient and friendly service, and it's great to hear that our reception staff were able to assist you with any requests. The compliments you have for a comfortable, clean room and variety of food quality are very much appreciated, as are the remarks you have for wine and sun loungers. Your viewpoint is valuable to us as it guides us in making improvements. We really appreciate you choosing our resort for your unwinding vacation, and we look forward to seeing you again for another peaceful getaway. With kind regards, Katarina J., Quality manager
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Shannonslaw wrote a review Oct 2023
Pismo Beach, California6 contributions4 helpful votes
The expected 8 night experience was largely misrepresented to us before we booked it. Room was very tiny and only serviced by maids 2 days out of 8, even though we specifically requested fresh towels and water. We are here on our last night with a room full of dirty towels, full trash bins, no water, etc; It’s very disheartening. The food has been disgusting; most of it inedible with flies swarming everywhere. Breakfast consists of leftovers from dinner and dinner has leftovers from breakfast. Every day the choices are dwindling because we discovered the hotel is closing for winter in 6 days and they are not ordering new supplies. Food is old, stale and tasteless. At breakfast, my husband’s attempts to order an omelet have been completely ignored because the chef was too busy entertaining the females who were present. Also, the staff constantly removed plates and cups when we were still eating or drinking which was very disruptive to our meals. Overall, the experience was unpleasant staying at the La Branda except for the excellent massages we had at their spa. Other than that, there is nothing to do locally and it is expensive to travel to other towns by taxi or ferry to see other things, which we did to kill the boredom. Would NOT recommend this resort unless you enjoy staying in the middle of nowhere in a tiny little dirty room with no privacy, eating crappy food and inhaling a bunch of people’s cigarette smoke!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Just avoid this place altogether. They do not deliver what they promise.
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Responded Oct 19, 2023
Dear Shannonslaw, We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on your experience at our resort, and we're sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide a high-quality and enjoyable experience for all of our guests, so we take every piece of feedback seriously. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced the service. Furthermore, we would like to inform you that the buffet food selection is prepared from seasonal and fresh ingredients, many of which have a deep flavor, but it appears that we have not been able to fulfill your preferences. However, we will certainly address these concerns with our team to ensure better service performance. Please don't hesitate to send us an email if you have any recommendations. We would be delighted to hear it, as it aids in enhancement. We wish you a safe return journey and hope that you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a wonderful stay. With kind regards, Katarina J., Quality manager
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Fenton9 wrote a review Oct 2023
Edenbridge, United Kingdom7 contributions5 helpful votes
Super friendly staff, extremely clean and amazing views. The one BIG problem is that the restaurant food is COLD. Constantly bring out cooked food that's cold and sitting under ineffective heat lamps! Just brings the whole trip down.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip: Split Airport to the hotel is via Ferry. You can hire a car, Sixt were brilliant and its super...
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Responded Oct 18, 2023
Dear Fenton9, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you had a great experience with our staff and enjoyed the cleanliness and amazing views. However, we're sorry to hear that the food wasn't up to par. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused during your visit. We take food quality and temperature very seriously, and we will address your remarks with our kitchen team. We appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better dining experience and provide you with an unforgettable stay. With kind regards, Katarina J., Quality manager
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Joanna R wrote a review Oct 2023
22 contributions4 helpful votes
Such a lovely location with super friendly and helpful staff. The food was plentiful with lots of choices and great quality. This was a dreamily perfect break for us. Close to lots of unescorted world heritage sites but didn’t have a super touristy feel.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Oct 16, 2023
Many thanks for your excellent review, Joannar230. It gives us great pleasure to learn that you had a pleasant stay at Labranda Senses and particularly appreciated the hotel's location, buffet, and staff members' warmth, who always strive to deliver best service. We hope that you will visit us again and experience even more of the island charms and hidden sites. With kind regards, Katarina J., Quality manager
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MICHAEL S wrote a review Oct 2023
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Beautiful setting. Exceptionally clean and fresh. Access to beach and sea difficult for many. A lot to see in the area but we had to do a lot of asking to set us in the right direction for things we wanted to do. Good range of food available. Well presented. However the quality could have been better on occasions. There was an a la carte restaurant advertised as an available option but was closed when we visited.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded Oct 16, 2023
Dear D5916JHmichaels, Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to understand that you had a very good time at Labranda Senses. We value you sharing your vacation experiences with us since they highlight our performance and areas where our services could be improved. It was a pleasure having you as guests, and we would be honored to welcome you again and provide you with a truly memorable stay. With kind regards, Katarina J., Quality manager
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honestjohnnie wrote a review Oct 2023
Porthcawl, United Kingdom28 contributions13 helpful votes
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We’ve just spent two glorious weeks here, and will certainly return! It is located right next to the beach with beautiful walks in either direction. The food offerings are fresh, flavoursome, generous and there is plenty of choice! Staff are all lovely and helpful, and they made our anniversary trip especially special with a beautiful heart cake, wine, flowers and a card! It’s a great place for a chilled and relaxing break, the entertainment is fairly minimal which suited us. All in all a Fabulous place to chill and a great base to explore this absolutely Stunning island!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Beach’s are shale and pebbles so gel swimming shoes are a must, they sell them here for around...
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Responded Oct 16, 2023
Thank you, Honest J, for your excellent feedback. It was a pleasure to meet you and, most of all, to provide you with a wonderful stay. We appreciate the compliments you have for the resort's location, services, and staff. We are especially happy when we manage to pleasantly surprise our guests with gestures of attention that stick in their memories, and we have a lot of fun thinking of creative ways to put a smile on your faces. Undoubtedly, a sincere thank you from all of us, and we are looking forward to welcoming you again. With kind regards, Katarina J., Quality manager
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LokiLaaLaa wrote a review Oct 2023
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom368 contributions116 helpful votes
Nearest ferry port is Stari Grad. Both the car ferry (2 hours) and the catamaran (1 hour) will take you there from Split. Once in Stari Grad (if travelling without a car) it’s a bus ride to Vrboska (hop on bus directly in front of the ferry) and then either walk via the small town or take a water taxi to the resort. Highly recommend taking a car over as there are so many beautiful places to visit on the island. Resort is set in a secluded bay with pine trees providing welcome shade. The main block A is where the reception is, a bar, spa, gym and some of the rooms. It has a lift. C block has rooms facing the sea and has a lift, B block is nearer the water overlooking the pool but doesn’t have a lift. Rooms are delightful; very clean, large beds, hairdryer, tea and coffee, good shower and balcony with a table and chairs. Restaurant, bar and playroom is between A and C block. Food is fantastic in the main restaurant and there is so much choice. There are themed nights such as Dalmatian and Italian but always an array of dishes and cater for all tastes and diets. Sadly, the all inclusive drinks are terrible, especially the cocktails and the bar staff could be more welcoming. Lots of free daytime activities from badminton to painting with coffee. Tennis courts and kayaks can be hired onsite. Resort is well maintained but the mini golf and table tennis could do with an upgrade.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded Oct 15, 2023
Dear LokiLaaLaa, Thank you for your kind review. It is a pleasure to understand that you had a wonderful time staying at Labranda Senses. Certainly, it makes us very glad. Thank you for describing our facilities, amenities, various services, and all the good words you have for the resort. We also appreciate your comments regarding the services you feel could use some improvement, as we pay special attention to them to provide an even better guest experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back next year. With kind regards, Katarina J., Quality manager
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PRICE RANGE
$58 - $123 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Hotel Adriatic
LOCATION
CroatiaDalmatiaSplit-Dalmatia CountyHvar IslandJelsaVrboska
NUMBER OF ROOMS
184
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Frequently Asked Questions about Labranda Senses Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Labranda Senses Resort?
Nearby attractions include Tvrdalj Castle (4.7 miles), Stari Grad Plain (3.9 miles), and Zavala Beach (3.8 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Labranda Senses Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Labranda Senses Resort?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Labranda Senses Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Labranda Senses Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Labranda Senses Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Blue Doors Restaurant, Nook, and Restoran Santa Marija.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Labranda Senses Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Labranda Senses Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Labranda Senses Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Labranda Senses Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Labranda Senses Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, and Croatian.
Are there any historical sites close to Labranda Senses Resort?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Stari Grad Culture Centre (4.6 miles), Old Village Humac (4.3 miles), and St. Lucy's Church (4.5 miles).