Ferienanlage Velaris

Location: Awesome location on one of the best beaches on Brač, actual sand on the seabed. Atmosphere: The grounds are very nice, very manicured and the smell of roesemary and lavender are everywhere, tons of beautiful olive trees. Rooms: HORRIFIC, basically this resort is like a leftover from the communist era, in fact it probably is. This place is NOT great if you have ANY mobility issues, and I mean even a sore ankle. Finding the main check in is hard to find, the hotel rooms are all spread out among numerous buildings on the grounds and you cannot take your car to those rooms. That means you park in a gravel yard close to the check in and you are literally dragging your gear to the building that you room is in, across gravel, uneven pavement, curbs etc. It's a true nightmare. Also there are NO ELEVATORS. Keep in mind that you are in the Croatian heat. Of course there are no staff to help you with your stuff nor are there any carts. I want to say that the rooms are like a Motel 6, but I think that Motel 6 or Super 8 are better. Two basic towels, no shampoo, one small tiny soap. Basically prison gear. Value: 2/10 - given what we paid vs what we got. Cleanliness: Place is clean, but the furniture is old and dirty and worn. Noise level: Good, this is a secluded location next to the water. Service: Non existent. A front desk person and that's about it. Amenities: Next to the beach, tennis courts, and one very small pool next to a bar that could literally be used as a movie set for a 70's James Bond remake. The bartender was very helpful and nice, but no... this is not a place to go for a romantic holiday. I was not the only one with these feelings. As I was checking in I could overhear another guest complaining to the front desk about similar things. This is a 2 star at best, it carries the extra star because of location, but it's a dive. I'm not sure why they would have a loyalty program since why would anyone every want to come back here?

We had another wonderful stay at this resort and highly recommend it to families with children. The surroundings are beautiful, the food is excellent, and the beaches are perfect, especially the shallow sandy cove for little ones. The Kids Club deserves a special mention. The animation team is amazing, with fun and creative activities every day, and our children absolutely loved the evening entertainment. They couldn't wait to go back each day! This was our second year in a row here, and it truly feels like a home away from home. We can't wait to come back again!

Very nice hotel, clean room but bland food with no taste, not enough for the first arrivals who take everything and then there is nothing left; it's a shame that the staff does not speak a word of French; we arrived at 9 AM and did not get the room until 3 PM; the hotel is very isolated, to see beautiful things you have to take excursions that are very expensive.