Bulgaria is one of the most iconic tourist destinations among Russian travelers. The love of the Slavs for the Bulgarian resorts has strong, yet pre-perestroika roots. Even today, when the undoubted industry leaders in receiving mass package tourists - Turkey and Egypt, with their brilliant service policies, visa-free entry and the ubiquitous all inclusive - have lured a large portion of international tourists, Bulgarian resorts are still crowded with vacationers from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.
Bulgaria, being an extremely low-cost tourist destination, has all the attributes of an elite, expensive resort (luxurious beaches, a pleasant climate, beautiful nature, a unique excursion program, etc.) However, as in many other post-Soviet countries, here the process of taking proud competitive positions in the world market of travel services is a little tough. The Bulgarian resorts are still old panel, exceptionally sovdepovye sanatoriums side by side with grandiose expensive hotels, and ancient minibuses interspersed with modern sightseeing buses on the streets. In fairness, it is worth noting that in recent years, Bulgaria has gradually improved the transport and hotel sector, trying to adapt them to the needs of the modern European consumer.
Russian tourists wishing to spend summer vacations in Bulgaria have to work hard when applying for a visa. The terms and list of documents are the same as when applying for Schengen. But the cost of a Bulgarian visa is one of the highest in Europe: 55 euros (35 euros costs the general Schengen consular fee and 20 euros - visa center services).
Golden Sands is one of the most noisy, fun and densely populated resorts of the Black Sea coast. This is the best option for those who can not stand boring holidays, wild exotic and weather surprises. The climate in Golden Sands is pleasant, the staff mainly speaks Russian, there are many compatriots on the streets, the cuisine is tasty and rather “native”, and the prices are very affordable. Who has not yet understood why this resort is so popular among Russian youth ???
Royal Golden Sands 4 * (Bulgaria): general information
The complex is located in Golden Sands, 400 meters from the beach. The hotel is surrounded by picturesque green territory, from the windows of rooms on the upper floors a beautiful panoramic view of the sea and mountains opens.
In total, the hotel has one fifteen-story building with 2 elevators and 150 rooms. The hotel was built in 2003, and in 2013 a large-scale reconstruction was carried out in it.
Check -in time is 14:00, eviction takes place until 12:00.
The hotel does not accommodate pets.
The hotel accepts credit cards. When checking in with tourists, no deposit will be charged.
Hotel location
As already mentioned, Royal 4 * (Golden Sands) is located 400 meters from the beach. The resort center is just 1.3 km away. Golden Sands is the epicenter of youthful, active life throughout the southeast coast of Bulgaria. The city has a lot of entertainment, night clubs, shopping centers, restaurants.
The hotel is located 25 km from Varna International Airport. Nearby hotels are Tsarevets and Atlas.
Public transport is 200 meters away.
Just 250 meters from the hotel is one of the best water parks in Bulgaria - Aquapolis.
Classification and description of numbers
In total, the hotel Royal Golden Sands 4 * (Golden Sands) has 150 rooms of the Standard and Superior categories.
Standart room. Area 20 sq. M. m. The maximum number of people in a room is 3 + 1. There is a balcony. View - to the park and mountains or to the sea.
Superior room . Area 29 sq. M. m. The maximum number of people in a room is 4 + 1. There is a balcony. The view is on the mountains or the sea.
The rooms have air conditioning, bath / shower, refrigerator, hairdryer, telephone, TV with satellite channels.
Rooms are cleaned every day. Change of towels and replenishment of bath accessories daily, bed linen - every three days.
Dining at the hotel
Hotel Royal Golden Sands 4 * (Bulgaria, Golden Sands) keeps up with the cult of modern gluttony under the auspices of the all-inclusive concept. The practice of organizing catering for tourists according to the "all inclusive" system has taken root in Russified resorts, even in budget hotels. Well, the Russian people love food and alcohol diversity.
There are no fixed norms in the all-inclusive concept. It may well be that under this eloquent name lies the usual three meals a day, but it happens that All Inclusive implies a real daily gastronomic marathon. Often, "all inclusive" applies not only to food, but also to some services (free massage sessions, sunbeds and umbrellas on the beaches, gym visits, etc.).
The hotel Royal Golden Sands 4 * 7 7 (Golden Sands) All Inclusive includes:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the main buffet restaurant, including both food and drinks.
- One dinner a week at the à la carte restaurant (barbecue). Reservation is required at least 24 hours in advance.
- From ten in the morning until 23:00 alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the bars of the hotel complex (wine, Bulgarian beer, vodka, brandy, gin, cocktails, coffee, tea, mineral water, soft drinks, juices).
- In the pizza bar you can order all drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, according to the "all inclusive", and also from 14:00 to 16:00 take spaghetti, pizza, sandwiches for free.
- In the pool bar, in addition to all drinks according to the program, before lunch they are free to enjoy desserts, snacks, cookies, ice cream.
- In the lobby bar, an hour from four to five in the evening is the time of free coffee, tea and sweets. Imported alcoholic beverages can be ordered for a fee. After 23:00, you can order snacks and drinks in the lobby bar at an additional cost.
Golden Sands Beach
Hotel Royal 4 * (Golden Sands) is located on the third coastline, 400 m from the beach (approximately 10 minutes on foot).
Golden Sands Beach has such a name not only because of the tendency of local tour operators and marketers to pompous expressions. The sand in this place is really very pleasant, light, small, does not repent in the sun. The beach itself is flat and very wide. Despite this, often in high season there is a shortage of vacant seats. Back in the mid-2000s, this beach received the Blue Flag Award from the European Union for cleanliness. It is well equipped, there are changing cabins, toilets, bars, lifeguards work. There are many rental points for equipment and sports equipment for swimming, water sports.
Sun loungers and umbrellas are available at an additional cost. Beach towels are provided at the hotel free of charge.
Sun loungers, umbrellas and towels by the pool at the hotel are free.
Services and entertainment at the hotel
Royal 4 * (Golden Sands) is a typical example of an inexpensive resort hotel with a very extensive range of services. Such hotels are ideal for families with children or for those who are not very thirsty to book excursions and visit places of interest, preferring to relax "seals", relax, get rid of stress and get a serene smile on your face and a couple of centimeters at the waist.
Most of these tourists, and for them in the hotel Royal 4 * (Golden Sands) a complete expanse.
The list of free services for tourists on the "all inclusive" includes:
- animation, sports animation, children’s, show programs six days a week at 21:00;
- games of table tennis, darts, futsal, billiards, chess, water volleyball in the pool, water aerobics, music, pool programs;
- free internet in the lobby;
- free access to the gym;
- currency exchange;
- 24 hour reception.
And also pools, water slides, relaxation areas, sunbeds, umbrellas, an on-site shop, an Internet room.
Services for an additional fee:
- all drinks and food that are not included in the all-inclusive framework;
- visit to the hairdresser;
- doctor's office;
- SPA center services (sauna, massage, aromatherapy);
- laundry and dry cleaning services;
- taxi call, car rental;
- use of the safe at the reception.
Facilities for children at the hotel
Royal 4 * Golden Sands - the best option for families with small children. If you can relax with schoolchildren in almost any high-quality hotel, then with preschoolers, and even more so with babies, it is better to stay only in hotels with well-designed children's services. In such hotels, young guests are fun and not bored, and even adults can have a rest as such, because several hours a day specialists work with children, and parents can spend this precious time alone with themselves and with all inclusive.
So, in the hotel for the maximum comfort of tourists with children provides a range of services:
- children's chairs in the restaurant;
- crib in the room;
- children's section in the main pool, separate children's pool with 4 water slides.
- An animation program for children up to 12 years old every day, except Sunday, and from 20:00 to 21:00 kids can frolic in a children's disco.
Royal Golden Sands 4 * (Bulgaria): reviews
Golden Sands is a very active and “crowded” tourist resort, the number of hotels along the coast here breaks all records. Naturally, local hotels are presented in a wide range - of any size, caliber and price category. Remotely determine the quality of service in a given complex is possible only on the basis of feedback from tourists.
As for the Royal 4 * hotel, it has a relatively high rating. The main advantages of the hotel, noted by satisfied tourists, are its good location (close to the beach and the city center), varied quality food, friendly staff, small but comfortable rooms, quick check-in. A successful animation program causes the most positive emotions among the guests of the Royal Golden Sands 4 * hotel. Reviews about her are mostly laudatory, especially about the nursery. Authors of negative comments most often denounce an uncomfortable road to the beach and a small area.