Accommodations

About The Fontana Resort

Overlooking the sea, Fontana is a small, budget resort with two pools, a kid’s club, restaurant, and tennis courts. It is an easy ten-minutes from the seaside town of Jelsa and twenty minutes from the charming port village of Vrboska. Here are Fontana’s strengths:

  • All of Fontana's apartments have a terrace, living room, kitchen or kitchenette, dedicated workspaces, and storage. They are larger than comparable vacation apartments and hotel rooms.

  • Our coworking space and classroom are at the resort, just a few meters from the apartments. Fontana sits on the sea (pictured above). A bike path leads to more beaches and two towns with amenities and entertainment. Other Field School families are just next door.

  • Weekly cleaning and a change of linens are included in the price. The hotel also offers a pool, kid’s club, restaurant, tennis courts, laundry service for an additional fee. There is a 24/7 on-site concierge for bike, car, and off-road rentals. They can also help with other needs, including any questions concerning your unit.

  • Fontana is an older resort. It is not a luxury property. But being a bit “vintage” lends the hotel a nostalgic charm and mature pine trees offer welcome shade.

  • The group rates available to Field families at Fontana are very affordable for Hvar, one of the most desirable destinations in the Mediterranean.

Most Field School participants stay at the Fontana, but not all. Large families may want more bedrooms than Fontana offers. Some groups may want newer or more luxurious accommodations. Still other families already have homes or relatives on Hvar and don’t need a place to stay. Every family is unique and housing is hard to standardize. Staying at Fontana is an option not a requirement.

The Apartments

Detailed per-session pricing to come in early winter.

Vintage 1-Bedroom, from €1,075/month

Vintage 2-Bedroom, from €1,250/month

Deluxe 1-Bedroom, from €1,625/month

Deluxe 2-Bedroom, from €2,025/month

Review

In a Nutshell

Families have the option to stay at the Fontana Resort in the seaside village of Jelsa. The Field School of Hvar has arranged a group rate there, as well as our classroom and coworking space.

No Conflicts of Interest

The Field School of Hvar does not own or manage accommodations, and we have no financial relationship with the Fontana Resort. Families book accommodations directly with their chosen provider.