Sunny Makarska by Valamar
Pavilions among olive trees, tennis courts included
About this hotel
Sunny Makarska by Valamar is composed of several pavilions connected by walkways among olive trees, roughly 1.5 km from the centre of Makarska and right beside a white pebble beach that stays noticeably quieter than the central strip. On-site tennis courts and a wide range of kids' activities give the property real space to run a genuine children's programme, and various boat excursions, hiking and rafting on the Cetina River can be arranged on request for the more active days. The Sunny restaurant runs both a Breakfast & Brunch and a Sunny Dinner service, and a wellness and spa centre sits about 1 km away for guests who want a treatment without a resort-scale spa on site.
- Families with kids
- Space to spread out
- Active day trips
Our take
Sunny Makarska by Valamar suits families who want room to spread out, tennis courts and an active kids' programme more than a central, walkable location. The short trip into town for a quieter beach and more space is a trade-off most families find worthwhile. Couples or solo travellers who want to be in the middle of Makarska's Riva nightlife every evening will probably find the 1.5 km distance more limiting than convenient.
- ✓Arrange Cetina River rafting through the hotel a day or two ahead, it's easier to book directly than independently.
- ✓Use the tennis courts in the early morning before the heat builds, they get busy by mid-morning in peak season.
- ✓Drive or taxi into central Makarska for dinner at least once, the pavilion restaurant is good but the Riva has more variety.
Why we love it
- Pavilion-style rooms among olive trees
- On-site tennis courts
- Cetina River rafting arranged on request
- Quiet white pebble beach
Why guests love itFor a family, Sunny Makarska by Valamar spreads its rooms across pavilions among olive trees, so there is space for children to run about. Kids' activities and tennis courts are on site, and a white pebble beach lies next to the resort. The centre of Makarska is 1.5 km away, a short drive. Boat excursions and Cetina River rafting can be arranged on request. I would choose it for space and activity rather than a walk to the Riva.