Hotels Golden Sands Bulgaria ( BG)

Melia Grand Hermitage, 1 Melia Alley, Golden Sands 9007

  
Opened in 2006, the Melia Grand Hermitage is surrounded by lush gardens and terraces leading to the promenade and beach, 30 kilometres from Varna Airport. It has 727 guestrooms spread over nine floors, decorated in warm colours with light walls, dark wood furniture, and burgundy striped or polka dot fabrics. All have balconies with sea or garden views, and include air conditioning, minibars, satellite television, complimentary high speed Internet and safes. Bathrooms feature separate tubs and walk in showers, double washbasins, bathrobes, telephones, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. The hotel's restaurant, Hermitage, serves international dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The poolside Sunshine Cafe is open all day for coffees, soft drinks, ice creams and light snacks and Cafe Roma, situated in the lobby, serves speciality coffees, freshly baked pastries and snacks. Wholesome dishes and smoothies are served in the Veggie Bar. Guests can indulge themselves with a therapeutic beauty treatment in the spa, such as a Thracian wine bath, Hawaiian water massage, mud treatment, or enjoy the hotel's Turkish steam bath. There is also a fully equipped fitness room and indoor, outdoor and children's pools, and the gardens lead down to the promenade and sandy beach. In the evenings guests can relax in the wine bar, play pool and billiards or try their luck on the tables at the 24 hour onsite casino. There is a shopping arcade with several boutiques selling gifts and souvenirs, and business centre offering conference facilities and computer rental. The Aladja Monastery is five kilometres away and Varna, with its cathedral and museums, is 17 kilometres from the hotel. Varna Airport is 30 kilometres away. The hotel offers activities including aqua aerobics, yoga and Pilates. Children's activities include jogging, table tennis and playground games. Personal training is available for a fee. The hotel is 100 metres from the beach

Grifid Club Hotel Bolero, Bolero Street 1, Golden Sands 9007

  
Location. The Club Hotel Bolero is located in the resort of Golden Sands, Bulgaria on the Black Sea, within 50 metres of the beach and 17 kilometres from Bulgaria's third largest city, Varna. Hotel Features. Hotel Bolero is built in a terraced structure, rising from four to six storeys. The attractive, ochre coloured property is set off by a terracotta tiled roof and is placed within 13,000 square metres of garden and open space. The hotel has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool, sun terraces and a spa tub. The Hotel Bolero houses the Bolero restaurant offering buffet dining while à la carte options are available at the Asian Restaurant. Drinks are served at the poolside bar. Conference rooms with audio visual equipment and Internet access (surcharge) are available. The hotel's health club has a sauna, steam room and a range of fitness equipment. There are also floodlit tennis courts, with instructors, and areas for volleyball, basketball and football. Horse riding and numerous water sports, including water skiing, scuba diving and parasailing can be arranged nearby. At the hotel's wellness centre, guests can relax with a therapeutic spa treatment or massage. A kids' club provides supervised entertainment and activities for children. Guestrooms. All 297 air conditioned rooms have a balcony, satellite television and a safe. The complimentary minibar, containing bottled water, soft drinks and beer is restocked every two days. Private bathrooms have a tub, handheld shower and hair dryer. Expert Tip. For a glimpse into the history of Bulgaria, take an excursion to the Aladja Monastery. In the 4th or 5th century, monks began carving cells high up in the limestone cliff face where they aspired to the aesthetic principles of silence and solitude. A few of the colourful frescos are still visible in the chapel

Grifid Hotel Arabella, 1 Arabella Street, Golden Sands 9007

  
Location. The Hotel Arabella is located in the Black Sea resort of Golden Sands, Bulgaria within 50 metres of a large, sandy beach and 17 kilometres from the city of Varna. Hotel Features. Hotel Arabella is an eight storey, fully inclusive hotel, surrounded by trees and garden space. Hotel facilities include an indoor swimming pool and two outdoor pools, one of which has a children's section. The hotel has a fitness club and a wellness centre featuring spa treatments. Multilingual staff can provide assistance and tour information. Hotel Arabella offers buffet dining with on the spot cooking stations for freshly prepared dishes. Two restaurants serve Bulgarian and international cuisine. Drinks are also available at the poolside bar. Conference rooms with audio visual equipment and Internet access (surcharge) are available. The health club is complete with a sauna, steam room and a range of fitness equipment. A full programme of recreational activities includes walking and bicycle tours, aerobics, shooting and horse riding. Water sports, such as water skiing, scuba diving and parasailing are offered. At the hotel's wellness centre, guests can relax with therapeutic spa treatments and a massage. A kids' club provides supervised entertainment and activities for children. Guestrooms. All 292 air conditioned rooms have balconies, satellite television and safes. The complimentary minibar, containing bottled water, soft drinks and beer is restocked every two days. Private bathrooms have tubs and hair dryers. Expert Tip. Bulgaria's third largest city, Varna, was once a Roman spa town and many artefacts from this time are found at the museum. Also on display is the oldest gold jewellery yet found, dating back to the 5th millenium B C. Other sites worth a visit are the Cathedral of the Assumption and the Dolphinarium