Hotel San Giorgio

We have stayed at many hotels over the years. We love to travel and have also traveled extensively for work, so we know how rare it is to find a hotel that represents excellence on every level. Hotel San Giorgio is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in—and that is largely because of the exceptional people who work here and the beauty and magic that envelopes this island. It starts with the owner, Ive, who is a gracious ambassador not only for his beautiful seaside hotel, but also for the ancient and enchanting island of Vis. He is a true gentleman who exudes warmth and charisma—and he is never afraid of hard work. Each morning, he is up early preparing breakfast and standing behind the grill as the resident “egg master,” all while clearing tables with a constant smile and then doing the same during the dinner service. He takes the time to get to know every guest and is there from morning until night. Ive has also assembled a fantastic team, from the wonderful and informed front-desk staffers, Catalina and Ana, to hardworking Slaven and the hotel’s other great employees we met. This is truly a small but mighty hotel—and it also boasts what we believe is the best restaurant on the island. I had the best tuna steak in my life, which is saying something in Croatia, where the seafood is consistently excellent. We stayed here to celebrate a birthday, and the entire team went above and beyond to make the experience feel special, personal and fun. The hotel itself is beautiful, with lovely rooms full of character. Our room overlooked the sea and the bucolic town surrounding us. You also cannot beat the location: literally just steps from the beautiful seaside in Vis Town and only a few minutes from the ferry port. Oh and we learn later that the cast of Mama Mia stayed at the hotel while filming the movie on this gorgeous island ( now I should probably watch the movie) but this is something Ive or the others never mentioned until we confirmed it later. Others would display cast photos in the lobby. Here they don’t mention it at all though they are proud of it. They don’t need to. The place speaks for itself. It is an excellent hotel. I also cannot say enough about the delicious food at the restaurant or the talented team of chefs whose names, sadly, escape me. Everything we ate was outstanding. One note for anyone arriving by car: Because vehicles are restricted in the historic center of town, we parked about a 7-minute walk from the hotel. It was not an issue at all—in fact, we enjoyed walking through Vis’s beautiful cobblestone streets. It is completely safe. This place is simply magical. Man, I cannot wait to return. Hvala puno , Hotel San Giorgio. We adored our stay.

Beautiful relaxing small hotel in an amazing location. Friendly hosts feels like home from home.

This was truly one of my better hotel experiences. Usually, photos online don't match reality, but here it was the complete opposite—it was even better in person! The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and the staff was helpful throughout our stay. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting. Vis itself is a peaceful, beautiful island, making the whole trip a 5-star experience.