Pet-Friendly Hotels on Hvar for Families
6 family-friendly hotels with pet friendly in Hvar . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Hvar is a good island for a family with a dog if you choose the right base, because Hvar Town is compact and pedestrian, pine-shaded paths run along the coast and the resorts near Stari Grad sit in olive groves and pine forest. The rule that matters most is the weight limit. I picked five listed hotels that accept dogs, with limits of 10 kg in Hvar Town and 15 or 25 kg at the larger resorts on the east coast, and I describe each by what its listing says.
Hvar Town is a compact, largely pedestrian harbour town with a main square, a fortress above it and pine-shaded paths along the coast. Stari Grad on the island's north side is quieter and flatter. Summers are hot, so shade and early walks matter with a dog.
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🐕Why Hvar Works for Families Travelling With a Dog
The weight limit decides the shortlist, so check it first. Palace Elisabeth, Heritage Hotel Park and Adriana accept dogs up to 10 kg in Hvar Town, Valamar Amicor accepts up to 15 kg, and Maslina Resort accepts up to 25 kg, which makes it the choice for a medium-sized dog and two children.
Maslina Resort is the larger-dog option on this list, accepting pets up to 25 kg for a fee. It sits in an olive grove above Stari Grad bay, 20 minutes by hotel shuttle from Hvar Town, with 3 hectares of olive trees, marked dog-walking paths and dedicated dog wash stations at the pool deck. Family suites with two separate bedrooms make it the strongest fit for parents with two children and a medium-sized dog, and a five-star rating of 9.1 supports it. With a medium-sized dog, this is the only hotel on the page where the weight limit is unlikely to be a problem.
Valamar Amicor Resort, on the eastern coast near Stari Grad, is the family-club-focused option, with a 15 kg pet limit and family suites with two bedrooms. A dedicated dog-walking path runs along the pine forest behind the resort, tennis courts and a children's playground sit alongside the main pool, and pets are welcome on the beach restaurant terrace. The kids' club takes ages 4 to 12 and accepts that the family dog goes with the parents to the beach, which is a rare detail. The pine forest keeps midday walks bearable, which matters on a hot island with a dog in fur.
Palace Elisabeth Hvar occupies the historic Habsburg-era hotel on the main square of Hvar Town. It has a 10 kg pet limit and a clear written pet policy with dog beds, bowls and a list of nearby vets, and it keeps three ground-floor garden rooms for guests with dogs. The front door opens onto the pedestrian square, five minutes from the harbour. It is a five-star hotel, so I would choose it for a small dog and a family that wants the old town on the doorstep. It is the most central of the five, so I would pick it for walks to the harbour and short evening strolls.
Heritage Hotel Park Hvar and Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel are the other two Hvar Town options, both with a 10 kg limit and a pet fee. Heritage Hotel Park sits in a small pine park two minutes' walk from the main square, and the shade lets you walk the dog at any hour in summer. Adriana overlooks the marina, three minutes' walk from the centre, with a rooftop pool deck that has a dog-friendly area and a spa that accepts pets in the relaxation area between treatments. Neither has the grounds of the resorts, but both put cafes, the harbour and the old town within a few minutes.
Parent's take
I would choose Maslina Resort for a family with a medium-sized dog and two children, and Valamar Amicor for a family that wants a kids' club and a pine-forest path for the dog. For a small dog and the old town on the doorstep I would book Palace Elisabeth, and for pine shade near the square I would look at Heritage Hotel Park.
Our Top 6 Picks
Hotels in Hvar with pet friendly, sorted by guest rating.
Heritage Hotel Park Hvar
Hvar Town pine park
Wonderful
720 reviews
Heritage Hotel Park Hvar is the best-value pet-friendly option in Hvar Town, with a 10kg pet limit and a modest pet fee. The hotel sits in a small pine park 2 minutes' walk from the main square, which is essential context: the shade lets you walk the dog any hour of the day in summer without burning paws. Family rooms accommodate four, and the breakfast terrace has dedicated pet-friendly seating.
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€195/night
Why families love Heritage Hotel Park Hvar
Parents pick Heritage Park for the location-to-price ratio: a 4-star in the same pedestrian quarter as the Palace Elisabeth for roughly half the rate. The downside is room size: family rooms here are 28-32 m² which is tighter than the same configuration at Maslina or Valamar. The pine park outside the front door is the real selling point — it gives morning dog walks before the old town wakes up, and afternoon shade when the marble paving is hot.
Valamar Amicor Resort
Stari Grad eastern coast
Wonderful
620 reviews
Valamar Amicor Resort is the family-club-focused pet-friendly option, with a 15kg pet limit, family suites with two bedrooms, and a dedicated dog-walking path along the pine forest behind the resort. The kids' club takes 4-12 and accepts that the family dog accompanies parents at the beach. Tennis courts and a children's playground sit alongside the main pool, and pets are welcome on the beach restaurant terrace.
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€245/night
Why families love Valamar Amicor Resort
I recommend Valamar Amicor to families who want a kids' club and can bring the dog. The resort accepts pets up to 15 kg, has a dog-walking path through the pine forest behind it, and welcomes pets on the beach restaurant terrace. The kids' club takes ages 4 to 12, family suites have two bedrooms, and tennis courts and a playground sit by the main pool. Hvar Town needs the hotel shuttle or a 30-minute drive.
Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel
Hvar Town harbour
Wonderful
580 reviews
Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel is the harbour-front pet-friendly option, with a 10kg pet limit and a pet fee. The hotel directly overlooks the marina, with the pedestrian centre 3 minutes' walk along the harbour. The rooftop pool deck includes a dog-friendly area at the south end, and the spa accepts pets in the relaxation area between treatment sessions.
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€290/night
Why families love Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel
Parents pick Adriana for the rooftop pool with sea view and the harbour position which makes ferry pickup logistics trivial. The trade-off is room size: standard rooms are 22-26 m² which is tight for 3-4 people plus a dog bed. The family-of-four configuration only works as a connecting two-room setup, which adds significantly to the bill. Best for families with one or two kids and a small dog who want the rooftop bar atmosphere without leaving the hotel for evening drinks.
Palace Elisabeth Hvar Hotel
Hvar Town main square
Wonderful
680 reviews
Palace Elisabeth occupies the historic Habsburg-era hotel on the main square of Hvar Town, with a strict 10kg pet limit and a clear written pet policy that includes dog beds, bowls and a list of nearby vets. The location is the literal centre of the old town, so the front door opens onto the pedestrian square and 5 minutes from the harbour. The hotel keeps three ground-floor garden rooms specifically for guests with dogs.
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€420/night
Why families love Palace Elisabeth Hvar Hotel
I recommend Palace Elisabeth to families travelling with a small dog who want five-star service in the old town. The hotel enforces a 10 kg pet limit with a clear written policy that includes dog beds, bowls and a list of nearby vets, and it keeps three ground-floor garden rooms for guests with dogs. The front door opens onto the pedestrian main square. Family rooms are limited by the heritage layout, so larger families should look elsewhere.
Palace Elisabeth Hvar
Hvar Main Square
Wonderful
540 reviews
Palace Elisabeth is a 5-star Leading Hotel of the World in a 19th-century palace on Hvar main square. The property has a heated rooftop pool with infinity edge overlooking the harbour, family rooms in connecting configurations, and a small spa with kids treatments. Breakfast on the rooftop terrace and a Mediterranean restaurant ground floor.
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€720/night
Why families love Palace Elisabeth Hvar
I would choose Palace Elisabeth for families who want the building itself to be part of the trip. This five-star Leading Hotel of the World occupies a 19th-century palace on Hvar main square, with a heated infinity rooftop pool over the harbour. The pool is small and has no shallow zone, so toddlers need close watching. Connecting family rooms give children their own door, and breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace.
Maslina Resort
Stari Grad bay (east coast)
Wonderful
510 reviews
Maslina Resort is the larger-dog option on this list, accepting pets up to 25kg for a fee. The resort sits in an olive grove above Stari Grad bay, 20 minutes by hotel shuttle from Hvar Town. The grounds include 3 hectares of olive trees with marked dog-walking paths and dedicated dog wash stations at the pool deck. Family suites with two separate bedrooms make this the strongest fit for parents with two kids and a medium-sized dog.
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€480/night
Why families love Maslina Resort
Parents pick Maslina for the size: their kids get separate bedrooms, the dog gets actual grass to run on, and the resort runs its own family activity programme from June to September. The trade-off is the position: Maslina is 20 minutes from Hvar Town by shuttle, so spontaneous dinner runs to town require timing the return. The on-site restaurant is excellent (Mediterranean farm-to-table) and welcomes dogs on the terrace, so most evenings parents stay on-site.
💡Practical Tips Before You Book a Pet-Friendly Stay
- 1Check the dog's weight against the limit. Palace Elisabeth, Heritage Hotel Park and Adriana list 10 kg, Valamar Amicor 15 kg and Maslina 25 kg, so a medium-sized dog narrows the choice to the two resorts near Stari Grad.
- 2Ask about the pet fee before booking. Heritage Hotel Park, Adriana and Maslina mention a fee, so ask what it covers and whether it applies per night or per stay.
- 3Walk early or late in summer. Hvar is hot, and Heritage Hotel Park's pine shade or Valamar Amicor's pine-forest path make walks easier than the harbour front in the afternoon.
- 4Ask about the room type. Palace Elisabeth keeps three ground-floor garden rooms for guests with dogs, and Maslina and Valamar have family suites with two bedrooms, so confirm that the room you book accepts the dog.
- 5Use the hotel shuttle at Maslina. The resort is 20 minutes by shuttle from Hvar Town, so plan which days you will go into town and which you will keep for the olive grove and the pool.
- 6Bring a travel bowl for the beach. Valamar Amicor welcomes pets on its beach restaurant terrace, but the sea and pebbles are hot in summer, so carry water and use shaded spots.
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