Best Hotels with a Pool in Hvar

Hotel Moeesy, Blue & Green Oasis only welcomes guests aged 14 and over, so it suits families with teenagers rather than young children. For that age group it works well: the hotel sits on the Hvar seafront among Mediterranean gardens, with an infinity pool, an indoor pool, a large gym and a quiet spa. Parents of older teens get a calm, five-star setting, and the indoor pool keeps swimming on the menu when the sea is cool.

Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel overlooks Hvar town, and I would recommend it to couples and travellers who want a view with their spa. The rooftop terrace and swimming pool give panoramic outlooks, and there is a spa and a sky bar. Rooms have queen-size beds, ergonomic mattresses, air conditioning and flat-screen TVs, while the penthouse suites add sea and town views. Pets are welcome. The guest rating is very high.

For a family, Hotel Fortuna is a beachfront property in Milna village, 5 km from Hvar town, with four pebble beaches nearby for swimming. Rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a coffee and tea maker, and each has a private bathroom and a balcony or outdoor seating, some with ocean views. A bar and restaurant are on site. Pets are welcome. I would choose it for a quiet seaside base, with Hvar town a short drive away.

Palace Elisabeth Hvar Hotel is the oldest hotel on Hvar, set between St Stephen's Cathedral and the Hvar Theatre on Pjaca square, so a family sleeps in the very centre of town. Rooms are air-conditioned and look over the square and Hvar Bay. The pool and the spa give everyone a break from the summer heat, and pets are accepted. I would choose it for families with older children who appreciate history, and a score of 9.2 from 145 reviews matches its five stars.

For a family, Hotel Podstine has direct beachfront access with a private beach area and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, so children have both sea and pool. Rooms have sea views, balconies or terraces, and free Wi-Fi covers the hotel. The modern restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, and a spa and wellness centre is there for the adults. I would choose it for a restful beach stay, since it is quieter than central Hvar.

I would choose Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel for a family that wants a quieter base on Hvar, away from the busy harbour nights. The hotel was completely renovated in 2016 and sits in a secluded pine grove, with an outdoor swimming pool where children can spend the afternoon. Rooms are bright and air-conditioned, the modern restaurant covers meals, and parents can use the outdoor gym. Free high-speed WiFi runs throughout, and pets are welcome. A guest score of 8.4 from almost 1,800 reviews backs the pick.

Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort earns its place with families through the Cascades, a multi-level pool area with palm trees and waterfalls, plus a dedicated children's pool. I like that parents can stay close to the swim-up bar while children play. A pebble beach nearby faces the Paklinski Islands, and Hvar Town's historic centre is a short walk away for an evening ice cream. Pets are welcome, which few resorts on the island offer.