BoGo-Galijun

When we arrived at our hotel room on the 17th October, we were greeted with a small attic room, with a skylight (photo attached) - no windows, reduced headroom for half the floor area and two twin beds pushed together with single duvets. It was not the standard King room we were expected and had booked. We immediately complained and asked to be given a better room - this was not forthcoming, although was offered the following day when we said we would be leaving. The other issue at that time was the distance the hotel was from the town. The description of the hotel on Booking.com and other sites says the hotel is 3.6km from the old town, a few minutes drive it says as you can see on the attached. It is probably 3.6km if you could fly directly over the very tall hill between the hotel and the old town. You actually had to drive around the hill, and then around the lovely river (about 11km according to the taxi driver) to get from the hotel to the old town. We enjoy walking and were very happy when it was descibed as being that close to the old town, as we planned on walking on various days. I feel we were totally mis-led by their description. It took a bus 30 minutes to get from the hotel to the old town. Thus on this fraudulent description we would expect the refund alone! The other issues with the room include a TV that didn't work (no volume), a mouldy shower and a waste basket that had not been emptied from the previous occupants! I understand it is the end of the season for them but it was unacceptable. The final nail in the coffin just made us feel as though we really weren't wanted. On arrival at the hotel we were shown a menu for dining in the restaurant, very nice food, in English as well as Croatian. Great we thought - when we sat down in the evening to a meal, we were informed it was now the winter menu and no, there was no English translation!!!

For a facility of this price range, it didn't really give a lot else back: the room was a tad small even for two persons, there were lots of wires and cabling hanging out of the walls, doors not closing properly or with barely hanging doorknobs, a tiny not-so-clean electric kettle in the room but with no teabags/coffee or teaspoons. We found a little plastic spoon in the closet. The way to the room went through a set of stairs, on which dead flies and flytraps hung, a pair of shoes were thrown at the top, the wooden blinds were broken and barely hanging and just waiting to fall. The walls were in the room were very thin, luckily the neighbours were also quiet. It's the attention to details that makes the experience. The breakfast was bread, 3 options of spread, croissants, yogurts, some oatmeal, milk, juice, coffee and hot water for teas, and some fruits. No cold cuts, no meats or cheeses, no other bread options. Definitely nothing like the pictures. The saving grace was asking for eggs, which were very well and attentively prepared - kudos to the chef. The restaurant was okay, the food pricey and in my eyes not fully worthy of the price - the service/personal was nice. All in all, we were there at the end of the summer season, mid-October, if the experience is closer to the one they described in season, then all the more shame for the inconsistency. It could have been a remarkable experience, the potential of the place is incredible but it is sadly squandered on shortcuts and plain boredom. I hope the tourists coming at the beginning of the season will be greeted more... enthusiastically.

The location was right beside the water, on a small local road, with the beautiful enclosed outdoor dining area set in front, also overlooking the sea, sheltered by olive trees. Our apartment was in the building beside, having everything we needed, lots of cupboard space, very comfortable beds, lots of power sockets (bring your adapters) and excellent shower room facilities with a really powerful shower. A balcony on the living room and master bedroom with a table and chairs allowed us to look out over the water, and dry our towels and beach wear. I would have loved to have had a parasol as the bases were there but we werent there long enough to worry about it (as we were out all day, plus a storm - Babette- was due to draw in so it wouldnt have been sensible to have it up). There was also ample parking. The staff were lovely and so friendly too. Ill be coming here again. Breakfast is included and is ample for starting the day. Slightly simple in variation but if you wanted omelettes, toasted sandwiches or something else, you just need to ask. They made us a breakfast to go as we had an early flight to catch. So nice!

We were a group of 21 celebrating milestone Birthdays and this hotel couldn't have worked out better for us as we rented the whole place. It's about 10 mins into the Old City by taxi or there is conveniently a bus just at the top of the road about 1 km away and only 2 Euros each way. The rooms were modern, comfortable and had everything we needed. A buffet breakfast and then omelettes or fried eggs were a separate choice also included. There is a lovely secluded area with hot tub, small swimming pool and shaded area for lying around and reading a book. The restaurant is operated separately from the Bogo Galijun and was great food, although on the more expensive side. The great thing about this hotel is that it's away from the VERY busy hustle and bustle of the Old town and it's a peaceful haven to come back to. The Inn owns a replica 16th century Galleon and we were dubious as we didn't want a booze cruise but it was not like that at all. We set off at 9:30 a.m and were back you 6 p.m. Great lunch on board, explored 3 islands and swam. Well worth doing at 60 Euros per person with lunch included. We, as a group, can highly recommend Bogo Galijun, especially if you have a large family or group of friends wanting a special place to all be together.