The hotel may have once been 4*, but I don't think our room was up to that standard, it was rather dated and looking a bit shabby. We were provided with shower gel/shampoo and not much else in the bathroom. There was a shower, but no bath.

Our room, with a view of the pool, was well equipped with: kettle, Twinings tea (take this to breakfast as it's better than what's on offer), dressing gowns/slippers, TV and a safe.

Although we didn't make use of the pool it seemed highly unlikely that you could get a sun lounger without having to bag it at the crack of dawn. Croatia though for me isn't a place where you come to lie by the pool.

The half board option was good value. Breakfast and desserts were amazing, but the main meals were hit and miss and like some other reviewers mention not hot enough. The waiting staff were friendly and helpful. There was always plenty of choice and for what we paid you can't go wrong. Eating out in Dubrownik is very expensive.

For us it was a 20 minute walk down the hill to the old town, there is a packed bus service available. If you go out of the hotel, turn right and walk for 10-15 mins you'll find a very cheap welcoming local bar.

The Jet2 welcoming meeting wasn't of much use, apart from to book tours, because it's held in the foyer area, where the rep can't be heard. We booked tours for Fish Picnic, Mostar and Montenegro. The Mostar and Montenegro tours were interesting, but be prepared to spend hours on the coach.

Modern hotel with friendly and helpful reception staff, checked in early and no problems. Room was ok but not what I would call 4 star. A bit of poo in the toilet when we arrived, a stain on the carpet and dust on some surfaces.

Breakfast is good - a nice buffet with all one would need.

Pool is small but nice and relaxed and the staff there (a chap and a girl) are really nice and helpful.

The bar - really expensive but the bar staff are the most miserable I have ever experienced in any country. They can't be bothered to smile, say hello, please or thank you. They really let the hotel down and seem to not want to be there. This can only be seeping down from the bar manager or F&B manager.

The evening meal is not good. Very basic buffet which does not look very appetising. With a bottle of Chardonnay- total £70 for 2 people - a bit much.

Housekeeping - again not good, floor was rarely hoovered, drinking glasses hardly replaced during a 10 day stay.

Some staff are excellent but a few really let the experience down and in my opinion - have a major impact on the quality of the entire hotel and needs addressing.

My wife and I spent 6 nights at this hotel and got to know it well.
Location: excellent, about 8 min bus ride to Dubrovnik's main entrance to Old Town, 15-20 minutes on foot. Bus stop about 30 yards from the hotel.
Front desk: very helpful at all times with information about how to go places and how to get there. Perfect English spoken.
Room: we requested a quiet room and got it. Plenty of space to keep everything. Comfortable bathroom.
Excellent breakfast, offering a large variety of choices.