Gava Waterman Island Cottages

We have just returned from gava waterman resort in brac. The resort was very clean and well maintained. We stayed in a bungalow. It was clean and modern but did not have enough storage, draws, dressing table. The shower was large and water pressure was excellent. The only trouble was the outside patio faced the next bungalow so it was not private and we needed to close curtains all the time so no-one could see in. We had quite a few ants but after informing reception it was dealt with very quickly. There were 4 pools which were exceptionally clean. There was a mix of foods for your taste and was enjoyable. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We went to the al carte meal which was not worth it. The resort is located within forest area and a 35min walk down hill to milna. Which was charming. There's a nice coffee bar with delicious cake half way round the bay. There is a shuttle bus which was 4€ each which could work out expensive. If there are 4 of you it is cheaper to take a local taxi 12€. Hotels we have stayed in before the shuttle was free. If you hire a car they charge 6€ a day to park too. You also would have to pay for the hire of a cot which we feel should also be free. You can get the bus from milna to supatar which has a nice pretty harbour 3.80€, or take the same bus and get off at sutivan 2.80€ . Nice harbour too but not much there. Bus is easy to use but it doesn't run to frequently. The only down fall was we could not island hop. We took the catamaran ferry to Hvar which was well worth a visit. We went on Saturday and there were market stalls at the harbour. We had a trip to Bol which again was a charming harbour. Overall we had a lovely stay the weather for early may was good. If you want a relaxing holiday it will be perfect.

This is the 3rd time weve been to Gava Milna and have booked for next year too. Now lets get real .... If you want 5 star and guaranteed sun for the price you pay then get a grip. If you want somewhere that looks after its guests beyond their job and are the friendliest, kindest people you could ever wish for then this is the place. The place is spotless and the house keepers keep your room incredibly well. The entertainment team work hard to keep you entertained, even if its in the downstairs restaurant in colder weather. John, the new executive chef has made such a change to the food and is a lovely guy. Dani the food and beverage manager is a whirlwind of energy and runs a tight ship. That brings me to Maja ( General Manager ). Nothing is ever too much trouble, if you have an issue just talk to her. The bay is beautiful and the surroundings far better than the cost would suggest. Thank you to our Croatian Family for yet another brilliant holiday.

Couldn't fault the whole experience. Staff friendly and attentive. Nothing was too much. Food variety very good. Big Bad John's specially prepared tandoori chicken was good as any curry house. More than ample sunbeds. Site stunning. Overall we've had the best time. Would definitely come again

Wow! I had read some reviews prior to leaving and honestly am not sure it's the same hotel. First of all everything is spotless and well maintained. The staff genuinely could not do enough for you and we didn't see a single member of staff who didn't smile and say hello. The room was lovely, maybe needed a bit more storage but that really is nit picking. Housekeeping were outstanding. The food was very good, my husband has a gluten intolerance but no problems at all. It might not be as warm as at home but everything was very tasty and we enjoyed all our meals. The service was brilliant, all the staff were friendly and efficient. The walk to Milna is pleasant, the Hotel bus can be booked at a very reasonable rate if you don't want to walk and you can get a ferry back to Split from Milna. We didn't see any of the entertainment, not what we are going on holiday for, but the staff seemed very nice and always said hello. The waterfront is lovely but don't expect a beach. Lots of facilities available. I would 100% go back, if you want peace and quiet and to relax this is a great place to do it.

We came here for our daughter's first holiday abroad and were not disappointed. I'd read some reviews about the food from last year and was a little apprehensive but everything we experienced was perfect! The resort itself is within walking distance to Milna where you can get ferry's to Split and nearby islands. Milna is also very pretty with some cafes and shops. We got a car from the rental place on site for a day and explored the island which is easy to navigate and drive around. We had a room which was opposite the restaurant which I suspect was on purpose due to us having a 2 year old with us. It was very spacious, had a fridge which was ideal and the housekeeping team kept it spotless with fresh towels nearly every day. The beds are large and comfortable (all 3 of us slept in ours) and the water pressure from the shower is great. You can get free WiFi across the whole resort which is fast. There were 4 swimming pools dotted around and easy access to the sea. Our daughter loved the little kids pool. There's also a shop on site which is really well priced and has some really nice souvenirs in it. My wife got a massage at the island spa and said it was excellent value for money and she'd definitely recommend it to others. I used the gym which is very well equipped. There's always plenty to do on site and we loved the activities the resort put on for our daughter. She especially loved the mini disco! The food was brilliant! There's a huge range at every meal and they do themed nights throughout the week as well. The service was excellent with staff clearing dirty plates straight away and making sure everything is always topped up. The food itself is really nice and there's loads of it! Snack time and ice cream also went down well with our daughter. The drinks at the bar made the stay even better value for money, especially seen as you can get cocktails! What makes this place very special though is the staff. Everyone is really friendly and took the time to speak to us. From the housekeeping team, the receptionists (especially the kind girl who gave us loads of really good places to get coffee on our excursions), the kitchen and bar staff and the activities team who were so good with our daughter and made her feel very special. This is was really make Gava Waterman a fantastic place to stay. We don't want to leave thanks to everyone who works here and wish you all the best!