호텔 아가바 스플리트(Hotel Agava Split)

We stayed a week and found the hotel to have the loveliest staff. Always helpful. The room was impeccably clean, had a kettle, fridge and drinks etc. it is perfectly located near the centre but tucked away so it was very quiet. The pool was perfect for cooling down and sunbathing. Breakfast is a 5 min walk to a lovely restaurant along the Riva which serves delicious and beautifully presented breakfast. This is not your usual built for purpose hotel, it is a converted house full of charm and quirky layout. Only tip for hotel is that two more sun beds for busy times would make a difference.

What a gem! Lovely boutique hotel just steps away from the waterfront and Old Town. Comfortable rooms with 200 year old stone walls. There is even a rooftop swimming pool if you are so inclined and a shared terrace to relax on. Some rooms include breakfast. Ours did not, but for €11 we were able to purchase breakfast vouchers that bought us the most unbelievable breakfast at Brasserie on Seven located on the Vera Promenade overlooking the bay. This got us a two tiered breakfast scrambled eggs on a delicious homemade English muffin with Pannacotta and a banana Foster brioche French toast. Yeah, it was as good as it sounds. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Jago was so helpful and gave us excellent restaurant suggestions (Kanoba Fetivi for amazing fresh fish and Sette Sotelle for fantastic pizza). We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

We had a fantastic stay here! - Jago at the front desk was friendly and helpful and informative; he even walked with us to our car to help us find the parking garage, then carried my suitcase up to the room! He was full of useful information about the area. - Breakfast was not on site, we had vouchers for a cafe a short walk away. The vouchers allow you to order any of the breakfast items, plus a drink. Any extras are paid for, which is fair enough. - The pool was secluded and a great way to cool off. - The room was clean and came with a minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities. - Reception is not 24hrs, but that was explained to us at check in

Context of me as a travel reviewer - I’m in my 40’s and quite well traveled. Hotel Agava is located right in the old town area of Split. Practicalities; this means everything is within walking distance from the bay/marina area, so no need for taxis to and from town. It also means if your tired and want to lie down it’s an easy thing to do. There is a pharmacy and local small supermarket “Tommy”, stocked with everything you may need only a couple of minutes walk away. The main area for food and drinks overlooking the water is also just a few minutes walk. The hotel is family owned. It is one of the few, if only hotels with a pool, which is heated in old town! The hotel itself is magnificent, old and beautifully decorated. Practical notes; Reception is not 24 hours but are staffed by warm, friendly kind people. There is no restaurant on site, so you’re given vouchers valid for two breakfast eateries. One serves until roughly 10:30 am and is located by the marina overlooking the sea…fabulous selection of really good quality food. You have to pay for extras, such as if you’re in the holiday mood for a mimosa! Which is totally fair. The second option is a little further away, perhaps a ten minute slow walk on a side street but it serves breakfast until 12pm! The food here was really good also. There is a bar with a view over the sea one minute walk from the hotel. We sat there many times - it doesn’t serve food but the drinks are cheap and the view is priceless. The server works so hard . It seems to be frequented by locals who buy coffee, stay for one or two hours and leave no tips. The hotel have rituals bathroom products (if that’s important to you) The air conditioning is very effective. They have flatscreen TV’s with English speaking channels, one of which was CNN news the others had shows like Chicago med, Chicago fire, Sherlock Holmes etc. Our room did not have a view but was directly beside the pool! Housekeeping was fantastic. You can buy alcohol and non alcoholic beverages from reception if you wish to have a drink by the pool. There are 10 sun loungers by the pool, they supply towels. It gets sunlight most of the day. One word of warning is not of the hotel but of the streets of Split, they are made of shiny stone and not particularly safe for flip flops! We hope to return very soon! Taxi from airport was about 45 minutes €50 & reception will arrange for you if you request it.

A beautiful boutique hotel close to the centre so great for exploring Staff were lovely and helpful We had room 8 overlooking swimming pool which was gorgeous Plenty of places nearby to eat so we did room only to experience the local food/ drinks The pool is small but great to relax in after day of sightseeing Would recommend for short break it’s delightful

If the hotel didn't have a pool I probably wouldn't have stayed here. Staff were rude, dumped our bag outside room, were quite blunt and not at all welcoming. Room was dated and dark. Close to get into centre of split and lovely pool, and I found it hard to find a hotel with a pool.

This was a pleasant and easy stay. Only negatives - bed was not a king (listed as king), and the red carpeting on the floor was as it sounds...just not pleasant to have carpeted rooms anymore. Overall we had a good stay - the pool looked fantastic though we didn't get to use it! Parking lot and the city is a very short walk. Staff was super nice and helpful. Note: certain rooms have quite a climb up the stairs!

The most beautiful hotel in the heart of the Old Town. Few minutes walk to the centre. I have never stayed in a hotel quite like this one it is just stunning. The pool is lovely and warm and the staff cannot do enough for you. They were so welcoming and friendly. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Very central and perfect walking distance into town. Staff are really friendly, Iago was lovely and gave us lots of local recommendations. The pool is accessible at all times which is great if you want a swim either first or last thing. When picking the breakfast option it's just worth noting that you're given vouchers for a brasserie on the Riva. Lovely food and good portions but if you're staying for a week or so the menu is a little limited and the breakfast window is only 2 hours. Would definitely stay here again