The Meteor hotel is wonderful! My husband and I stayed there for a week in May to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The year before we spent two weeks at the hotel up the road - the Dalmacia but felt that this hotel had more amenities and far better for adults on their own. The only downside was that we felt the balcony - although a wonderful view of the sea and mountains - could have been bigger. The room was large and spotless (we were on the 8th floor though but the lifts were always available).

Makarska is lovely. We spent most days walking and would recommend a walk to Tucepi through the woods (about an hour walk but definitely worth it).

The bars outside the hotel to the right are lovely and you can actually sit on the beach (although pebble and not sand) - but that makes it better when you are eating. We would recommend the Anchor bar for food and cleanliness (as you come out of the hotel turn left and it is about 50 yards away).

All in all I would say Makarska is our favourite place - we love it and the scenery is breath taking.

Oh - and dont take the trips recommended by the couriers to Split. Take the bus - it is so easy and much much cheaper!!!

We liked the hotel, but thought that it wasnt a 4* hotel.
Both pools were lovely.
The peolple are friendly. The location is excellent, only a few minutes stroll into the town centre. Views of the sea & mountains are breath taking.
We went on a trip to Biokovo Mountains, which was stunning, the lunch was one of the best meals we had during our stay. Other meals were ok but all places had exactly same menu, which became monotonous. One restaurant which we did like is by the marina in Makarska and is called The Adriatico, the food and service there was excellent.
Another two we would recommend is Riva, on the front just up from the ferry, looks expensive from outside but wasnt. Also El Toro, along from church square in the centre of town

Mixed comments about this hotel:
Location - Perfect. It's right next to the sea, literally 10 seconds from the the hotel.
Room - Not top class but pleasant and absolutely fine for 2 people but there is a bed-setee and if that was used to make it in to a family room, then it would be very cramped.
Public areas - Again, not top class but acceptable. The reception area has large leather sofas which are comfortable. The small bar is very smokey and not very nice. The conservatory which has limited availability is very nice (Reserved for Saga guests outside high season).
Outside areas - attractive.
Dining room - like a school canteen
Food - Just about acceptable. You would imagine lots of fresh fish & fruit on the Adriatic coast. Fish dishes were very limited. Main courses fairly bland. Poor range of desserts - Fruit salad is tinned. Rice pudding - Yuk. Nice ice cream.
Staff - All pleasant.

We have just returned from staying in Hotel Meteor for 2 weeks with friends and had a wonderful time. The hotel was of its 4star qualilty, we had a side room with a view of the sea, town and mountains - what more could you ask for. Food was served as a buffet stlye and although limited on choice (especially if you arrived late) all was well presented. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and our Thomas Cook rep Julie was lovely too and although we didn't need her help she did contact us a couple of times to ask if we were enjoying our stay. Hired a car for 3 days and would recommend visits to Mostar, Split and Krka National Park - all being interesting in their own way! Would recommend using the A1 toll road between Split and Makarska - toll fee £3.70! The hotel is situated on the beach and away from the main town but within a 10 minutes you could be in the harbour area. Lunchtime - we would recommend you visited a taverner next door to Bistro Berlin which was to the right of the hotel facing the sea - waiter never wrote out your order and always got it right! The sizzling lasagne was the men's favourite whilst us ladies enjoyed the Italian salad! We would recommend a visit to Croatia a must!