Bonj Les Bains: A Decade of Beach Club Luxury on Hvar

It has always been one of the most interesting, unusual and elegant buildings on Hvar for me - the 1920s colonnade close to Hotel Amfora, which ten years ago was transformed into a luxury beach club, as part of the Suncani Hvar makeover by Orco Group. For a little waterfront pampering and privacy close to the centre of Hvar Town, it is hard to beat, and The Times named it in their top hottest beaches in Europe in 2010.

Lazing in one of the private cabanas, it is not hard to understand why. 

How horrible it must be to have to swim in water this clear, for example... 

Apart from its striking appearance, Bonj is a very multi-purpose facility, one of the prime wedding locations in Dalmatia, a fabulous range of massage and wellness options, and some rather fine dining.  

And so lunch. Before one could even look at the menu, a glass of Zlatan Posip and a stunning view were the order of the day. 

What struck me about an afternoon at Bonj was that it really was private, if privacy is what you craved, but it also offered the perfect vantage point to overlook the considerable activities in the nearby beach below Hotel Amfora. 

I had never eaten there before, and for those of you thinking of planning a wedding reception here, a big thumbs up on the food and service - beautifully presented and delicious. A rather inspiring seafood selection to get us started. 

My tuna steak with accompanying vegetables hit the spot. 

And the sea bass looked rather nice too.  

A two-part dessert of a range of sorbet goodness. 

Followed by individual portions of cheesecake. All rather fabulous, if the truth be told.  

And what to do after lunch, if you have a little more time than I did yesterday? A gentle snooze in the breeze with the lapping of waves your biggest disturbance, perhaps? 

Or perhaps a gentle massage before that snooze.  

A little info on Bonj les Bains from the Suncani website:

Unsurpassed seafront ambiance, first-class amenities, and inspiring surroundings make Bonj ‘les bains’ a quintessential experience on Hvar.

This white stone colonnade nestled under a pine grove on the eastern shore of Amfora's small bay is an architectural wonder from 1927. Dusted off and refurbished by Sunčani Hvar Hotels, it fits right into the landscape and is a cornerstone of Hvar's classy new image. Bonj’s exclusive offer includes private stone cabanas, individual and couples massage at Sensori Ô, sun beds, showers as well as dining and entertainment. This is an exquisite way to enjoy the Adriatic's azure waters and fragrant breeze.

Sensori Ô at Bonj 'les bains' brings our spa to you!

Without leaving the comfort of the beach, enjoy a massage in one of our secluded seaside cabanas. Offering some of the most spectacular views in Hvar, relax to the rhythms of the sea for an unforgettable experience.

Continue the experience at Hvar's first full-service spa, Sensori spa at the Adriana hotel featuring Carita facials, signature Hvar treatments, hydrotherapy, VIP spa suite, signature steam room a nail salon and much more.

Treat yourself to a luxurious day at the Bonj 'les bains' luxury beach club with one of our packages. Designed to maximize the Mediterranean ambiance and bring you unprecedented comfort, these packages include lounge chair(s), towel(s) and umbrella(s), for all-day shade. Complete the pampering with a specialized massage from Sensori O and a Dalmatian lunch from the Colonnade, beach bar and restaurant — delicious! 

And if none of that takes your fancy, why not simply pop in for a drink or something to eat? It really is a divine spot.