Mile 1 · 2016Finding the house
We bought an abandoned 1760s townhouse that had stood empty for twenty years.
Our story
Small team, big standards.
Villa Pellow · Hvar
How Villa Pellow became Hvar's favourite hotel.
Our story
Why Villa Pellow exists.
Villa Pellow is an independent boutique hotel of 28 rooms and suites in the old quarter of Hvar. Thoughtful design, slow breakfasts, a calm courtyard garden and hosts who know the city by heart — everything you need for a stay that feels personal from the moment you arrive.
Inês Carvalho
General Manager
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Our manifesto
What we stand for.
We believe in straight answers, fair prices 
and doing the job properly. No shortcuts, no small print. Every one of our guests 
gets our best work, every single time, because here in Hvar 
most of them are neighbours.
Inês CarvalhoGeneral Manager · since 2016Check availabilityRead our story- HonestyAlways
- CareEvery visit
- CraftNo shortcuts
- CommunityRight here
- ClarityPlain English
- RespectEvery day
The road so far
Every mile of the Villa Pellow journey.
From the first day in Hvar to where we are now.
- Mile 1 · 2016
Mile 2 · 2019Opening our doors
Villa Pellow opened with 18 rooms, a courtyard garden and a breakfast our guests still talk about.
Mile 3 · 2022The spa and suites
We restored the cellars into a spa and added the Signature Suite and Rooftop Penthouse.
Mile 4 · 2025Award-winning stays
Named one of Europe's best small hotels and awarded Green Key certification.
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Meet the team
The people behind Villa Pellow.
Experienced hosts who know Hvar, take the time to listen and get the details right.
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Cosy Double
Inês Carvalho
General Manager
Inês opened Villa Pellow in 2019 after fifteen years running hotels across Europe. She still greets as many guests at the door as she can.
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Classic Double
Tomás Ribeiro
Co-founder & Head Host
Born and raised in Hvar, Tomás led the restoration of the house and now trains every host in the art of a great recommendation.
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Garden Room
Rui Matos
Head Chef
Rui cooked in restaurants in Paris and San Sebastián before coming home to run our kitchen, breakfast and private dinners.
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Twin Room
Clara Mendes
Events & Weddings Lead
Clara has planned more than a hundred weddings and retreats, and is famous for her flawless rain plans.
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Family Room
Leonor Silva
Spa Director
A trained physiotherapist and massage therapist, Leonor designed our signature ritual and every treatment on the spa menu.
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Junior Suite
André Costa
Guest Experience Host
André leads our Old Town Walks and knows exactly which café in Hvar serves the best pastry at any time of day.
Video stories
Hear it in their words.
Hundreds of five-star reviews and counting. Here's what guests say about Villa Pellow.
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