Aminess Velaris Resort

We arrived via a package holiday and can’t fault the staff — they quickly found us a room after a transfer mix-up (this review is about the hotel, not our tour operator). The grounds are lovely with rosemary, fig, olive, and cypress trees, plus tennis courts, football court, and a dive centre. Sadly, rooms and public areas are tired and basic, feeling stuck in the 90s. The pool is tiny with few loungers or parasols. The beach is crowded, shallow, and open to locals, so it feels far from exclusive despite premium prices. Every inch is taken, there are no loungers reserved for hotel guests, and the sharp stones mean you need mats. No pool or beach towels are provided. Bars and food are very expensive compared to the nearby town (€6.50–€9.70 for 125ml of wine here vs €4.50 for 200ml locally). The beautiful rooftop terrace with stunning sea and mountain views sits unused with no furniture, while the beach bar closes at 7pm. Dinner is loud, crowded, and carb-heavy with overcooked meat, breakfast similar — juice is squash, croissants vanish early, decaf coffee costs extra. Many guests work on laptops, adding to the business-hotel feel. Overall, the location and staff are the highlight, but the hotel is dated, overpriced, and lacks comfort. I’d sleep here if included in a package, but eat and drink elsewhere

For a +300€ / night room described as Superior double room with balcony and sea view this was really disappointing. The room was right above the pool so you hear constant noise if not of the people then of the pool. You will also be woken up by people cleaning the pool at 6:30 am. The room itself is spacious and has a balcony but other than that nothing in it should be described as superior. It is an old complex with not much upgrades during the years. Room was clean but there were things that should be cleaner ( glass on the bathroom door had stains so it wasn’t cleaned…) In the room some wooden parts were broken ( door frame) and shower head had chipping paint which I got cut on during shower. Breakfast had many options but really low quality food. Eggs had mucus which wasn’t cooked enough. You have to pay extra if you want a normal coffee other than filtered one. When croissants were gone no one replaced it for wuite a bit, if they even got replaced. Cats on the terrace during breakfast which I am okay with but 5 cats with protective mother cat is a bit much. All in all not worth the money. Nice location but with no investing during the years and no paying attention to the details that matter this was a bad experience and waste of money.

A strange hotel. |Firstly the main reception was very nice, ( although pool far too small ) Landscaping absolutely beautiful. Breakfast ok in large modern hall. |The hotel is split into various blocks. It gives an unfortunate "holiday camp" feel. The block we stayed in was dreadful. Seems to have been biuilt in the communist era and not refurbished since! The room was poorly decorated with cheap, chipped MDF furniture. Room was not a sea view, rather a beach view, as a line of trees blocked the sea. Still a nice view though, and room very close to the beach. |Would not recommend.

The beach is beautiful and the free breakfast is good. HOWEVER, they didn’t have any beach towels for TWO DAYS at this beach resort. The AC was broken in my sisters room, the water in the shower wouldn’t go down, the AC was leaking, there are literally 5 beach chairs at the whole resort AND housekeeping left a dirty toothbrush in our bathroom that was not ours. This place seriously needs an upgrade. They are not maintaining the property at all other than the gardens which are nice. This is not a 4 star resort by any means.

Arrived on Saturday for a 3 night stay and our room was #217 top floor in the corner and the sun being on the balcony when we came up from the pool . Room and bathroom very large and clean for a superior room . Pool area was clean and towels got from reception , it is still out of season too so it’s quiet no beach bar or wellness centre open till later in month . It is a 15 min stroll into the town / port area and lots of places to eat and drink and the ferry terminal to Split . Also you can get the bus around the island or a private taxi guided tour for the day . The gardens are green and tidy and a small gym and tennis court . Most beaches are pebbles in Croatia so don’t come to expect sand . Lucia the reception and other members were very helpful and so was Boris in the bar lovely guy . Would recommend this hotel for a short break away .

I’ve had the chance to visit several Aminess properties, but none have left such a lasting impression as this one! The first thing you notice when entering the resort is the feeling of stepping into a botanical garden – everything is beautifully landscaped and full of flowers. The beach is located just below the resort and is exceptionally well maintained. My room was spotless and comfortable, and I must especially commend the housekeeping team – within just a few hours, they washed, ironed, and returned my clothes freshly scented and perfectly folded. All the staff throughout the resort were incredibly kind and welcoming, always greeting us with a smile. I truly felt at ease during my entire stay.

At the evening meal you were not allowed any water not unless you have brought alcohol, or purchased even though it's free at breakfast aswell as various juices tea and coffee. A small bottle is charged at 5 euro.||The room we were given was not as per pictures on booking.com (see pics)|Complained and got offered a suit for the next 2 days and the to return back to the original incorrect room.||We went to this hotel two years previous and the food was amazing, now food selection half the size as previously, and generally overcooked and tepid or cold.||They had booked in about 100 school kids. It was like being in a school dining room just a cacophony of noise, and a free for all when trying to get your food.||Food quality/standard really low . Cold veg cooked to the point of disintegration||Could not get any channels on the tv, asked at reception they said it would be sorted next day. It never got sorted out and we gave up. Couldn't be bothered to ask again. ||When eating there is a massive urgency to get your plates and utensils as soon as you have had the last mouthful. ||They seem to be tyring to cut cost on everything to the detriment of the customer.| |I asked by email about a transfer from the port to the hotel, didn't get back to me, after four days i emailed again, they came back a week later with their approved transfer supplier. |I emailed them 4 days before we arrived they never got back to me, and we ended up walking from the port to the hotel.||The beach bar never looks open and closes at 6pm, where all other bars along the beach are open till 9 or 10, even though all the other bars along the beach were busy. Every night there were between 10 to 20 people sat outside the but could not get a drink as it was closed.|Two years previous they did food at the beach bar, but no longer do it.||None of the sunbeds are put out so only the concrete walkway to sit on. Have asked but as usual nothing sorted, so gave up again.||At breakfast:|No orange juice for last 4 days |No coffee machines available, where previously there were, and now if you want a cappuccino etc you need to order and pay extra for it.||They just seem like they are cutting everything to the bone to the detriment of the customer. It's in a great setting and the staff are doing their best but whoever has taken over are very short sighted and have lost at least two future customers over the cost of a glass of water.

My wife ,Tami and I just had our 20th wedding anniversary on May 20, a couple of weeks before, I had contacted staff to see how they could surprise my wife, well they exceeded expectations, by having cake, a bottle of champagne, and personal anniversary cards from the staff, Tami was surprised and completely blown away|, wonderful job! Staff was very friendly and professional, we felt like part of the family! Hotel was nice and clean and clearly exceeded our expectations. Thank you Aminess!!!