Hotel Podstine is right on the ocean so swimming is right at your doorstep. The ocean is at the lowest level so you have to either take the stairs or elevator down. The room was very comfortable and had a balcony overlooking the ocean and Pakleni islands.
The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast spread was large and delicious, with good vegan selections.
The hotel was a bit too far from Hvar town center. It took us 20 minutes to walk at a good pace. It was a nice walk on the promenade by the ocean, though, and then 100 steps up to a small road and another few minutes to the hotel. Although it was nice to be away from the noise of the town, I would have chosen a hotel that was a 10-12 minute walk down the promenade.