Arkada Hotel is situated on the beach promenade with a nice view of the bay. It is 800 m from the centre of the town Stari Grad (connected by taxi boat), while bars, restaurants, links to the public transport network (taxi boat) and shopping venues lie right on the hotel's doorstep. Petar Hektorovic castle, the Dominican monastery and Stari Grad field, a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate with preserved Ancient Greek field divisions, are 1 km from the hotel. Split Airport is 80 km from the hotel.

The 262-room hotel offers a pleasant atmosphere just by the sea and is surrounded by pine trees and greenery. Excellent dining in la carte restaurant Tavern, free parking, free safe deposit box by the reception, live music each night at the pool, various sports facilities and much more are all available. The air-conditioned hotel also has a lobby area with 24-hour reception, currency exchange facilities, lift access and a TV lounge, caf, bar, newspaper stand and hairdressing salon. The hotel also has a bike hire service.

Each room has a double or king-size bed and a private bathroom with shower. All rooms have a balcony, central heating, direct dial telephone, satellite TV and WC. Single rooms and some double rooms have a spectacular view of Stari Grad bay.

There is an outdoor swimming pool and a heated indoor swimming pool (closed in July and August) at the hotel. Sun loungers and parasols are laid out ready for use and guests may relax by the poolside snack bar or on the sun terrace. Guests may also use the gym at the hotel (with surcharge). The hotel has a sport and recreation centre with 4 tennis courts, football facilities, handball, basketball and volleyball court, bowling and playground for children. Other sport and leisure options include table tennis facilities, biking, mini golf and pool/snooker. Guests can also enjoy the adult entertainment programme offered by the hotel. Breakfast and dinner are served as a buffet in the hotel's air-conditioned restaurant.

When approaching from Split to Stari Grad (main port on the island of Hvar) the hotel is situated on the other side of the town Stari Grad bay. Turn right and follow signs for Stari Grad, Helios Faros d.d. and Hotel Arkada. Stay on the main road and after around 2 km turn left to Stari Grad. Pass the end of the bay and follow the road until the end. The total distance is around 3 km.