Since the days of the Soviet Union, the Balkan countries were considered the most optimal place for a quality beach holiday. Magnificent natural and environmental conditions, the atmosphere of cordiality and friendliness, southern flavor, excellent beaches and a great many comfortable hotels. Today, after the collapse of the socialist camp and the acquisition of sovereignty by the Balkan countries, the Black Sea, Mediterranean and Adriatic coasts of these countries have acquired a more respectable appearance. Around the perimeter of the resort towns, many modern hotel complexes have risen, for example, Dolce Vita 4 * (Bulgaria / Varna / Golden Sands) and others, which have begun to provide tourists with European-level service, and at affordable prices. This determines the popularity of these resorts among residents of the CIS countries and Europe.
Holidays on the Balkan Peninsula: Montenegro and Bulgaria
The Balkans are located in southeastern Europe. The peninsula is washed by the waters of the Black, Mediterranean, Adriatic, Ionian, Aegean and Sea of Marmara. On its territory are located such states as Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Macedonia, part of Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia. The Balkans are great for combining tours. Here you can combine a beach holiday with sightseeing, extreme or wellness tours. You can also visit the ski resorts in the winter. In addition, residents of most Balkan countries more or less communicate in Russian, so the language barrier will not bother you here. In this article we want to familiarize you with two countries in more detail, namely Bulgaria and Montenegro, and also describe two comfortable four-star hotels that have very similar names: Dolce Vita 4 * (Montenegro / Bebichi) and the hotel located in the Bulgarian resort of Golden Sands “Ryu Dolce Vita”.
Montenegro, Bebici
All over the world Montenegro is called so romantic and exotic - Montenegro. And not only its name, but also the natural landscapes and picturesque settlements of this small South Slavic country are beautiful and attractive to numerous tourists from various countries. By its nature, Montenegro is a bit like the southern coast of Crimea. The hotel fund is not so developed here, so fans of super-comfortable conditions are unlikely to find a suitable deluxe hotel here. But the resorts of Montenegro will appeal to lovers of a quiet and secluded vacation. The most popular resort area is the Budva Riviera. It is here, in the village of Becici, 4 kilometers from Budva, that the 4 * Dolce Vita hotel is located. Unlike more secluded villages, this resort has a superbly developed infrastructure. The beach, although not sandy, is finely pebble and very clean. All along the coast there are restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and souvenir shops, discos, as well as guest houses, villas and hotels of various categories: from two-star to five-star. In principle, the latter are not so many. For a moderately comfortable stay, most tourists choose four-star hotels, such as Dolce Vita 4 * (Becici).
General description of the hotel
As already mentioned, 4 stars appear on the facade of this hotel next to the name. Hotel Dolce Vita 4 * was opened in 2009. However, today, after 5 years, it continues to remain fresh neat both outside and inside. The hotel is a snow-white seven-story villa with an elevator. Since it has a heating system, the doors of the hotel are open to vacationers all year round. This means that you can relax in the 4 * Dolce Vita outside the beach season. Especially popular are the New Year tours, when dozens of tourists from different countries come here for a lot of positive emotions and unforgettable evenings.
Location
Dolce Vita 4 * (Montenegro) is located on a small hill in the village of Becici. From it to the sea only 150 meters. Next to it are the Splendid and Mediterian hotels, as well as a modern, well-equipped water park. The nearest airport is Tivat (25 km), and the capital, in Podgorica, is 60 kilometers away.
Number of rooms
The 4 * Dolce Vita hotel has only 33 rooms. Of these, 10 are standard doubles with a total area of 22 square meters. m. Triple standard rooms at the hotel 11 (S - 25 sq. m), suites also 11. They are much more spacious than standard and have an area of 46 m 2 . These apartments consist of a living room and bedroom, with windows looking either at the sea or at the mountains. They can comfortably accommodate a family of 4 people. And what a four-star hotel without deluxe rooms! True, such apartments are available in a single copy, but they are very spacious - 100 square meters. m. Suite is located high on the 6th floor, which offers a beautiful view of both the sea and the mountains. It also consists of two rooms, there is a kitchenette. All rooms at the hotel have a balcony or terrace.
Description of rooms and services
In the rooms, tourists can find the following amenities: plasma TV and satellite TV, safe, minibar, telephone, free cable Internet, DVD player, individual air conditioning, heating, a well-equipped bathroom with a hairdryer and a full set of toiletries. The rooms, and indeed all the rooms in the 4 * Dolce Vita hotel, are always in perfectly clean condition, because they are cleaned daily, regardless of the tip received. Towels are also changed daily, and bed linen - 2 times a week.
Infrastructure
The hotel has a well-developed infrastructure. There are parking, shops and kiosks, currency exchange, car rental, laundry, fitness center, sauna (only in winter), restaurant, lobby. For tourists with an active lifestyle, many sporting activities are offered: swimming pool, table tennis, volleyball, billiards, etc.
Nutrition
This hotel operates according to the “BB” system, that is, only breakfast is obligatory served to tourists from meals, but dinner can be ordered for an extra charge. The morning meal looks like a buffet, during which meat cuts, dairy products, fried eggs, fresh pastries, hot drinks, etc. are served.
Beach
As already noted, you need to walk about 150 meters to the beach from the hotel, that is, no more than 10 minutes. Despite the fact that the hotel does not have its own stretch of coast, a certain segment of the city beach is intended for use by guests of this particular hotel. They can optionally purchase a subscription for 2 sun loungers and 1 umbrella at a fairly reasonable price (1 euro per set).
Hotel Dolce Vita 4 *: tourist reviews
If you study all the comments located on the tourist sites about this hotel, then all of them are almost positive. The only thing that confuses them is the small territory, as well as the location on the second line, although tourists know this from the beginning and, if they wish, can refuse to travel to the Dolce Vita hotel.
Holidays in Bulgaria: Golden Sands resort
Varna is a large port city on the Black Sea. It is here, more precisely, in its suburbs, the most prestigious of the Bulgarian resorts - Golden Sands. From its name it already becomes clear that the beaches of the coast are distinguished by the fact that they are covered with magnificent, golden sand sparkling in the sun. Over the past decade, infrastructure has largely improved. Even the old hotels underwent reconstruction and began to look new and modern. However, this does not apply to the Riu Dolce Vita 4 * hotel, built in 2011. He is still very young and has a great layout.
General description and location
The hotel is one of the best in the entire resort. The total area of the territory is 5 thousand square meters. m. From it to the beach - only 150 meters, and to the center of Varna - 20 km.
Number of rooms
The hotel has 290 rooms in 4 categories:
- Standard.
- Junior suit.
- Family room "A" (living and sleeping).
- Family room "B" (two double rooms and 2 bathrooms).
Room Description and Service
All rooms have:
- telephone;
- satellite or cable TV;
- minibar and safe (for a fee);
- individual air conditioning;
- well-equipped bathroom, etc.
As for the services, vacationers can use the laundry, hairdresser, dry cleaning, medical center, business center, car and bicycle rental, etc.
Infrastructure and entertainment
The hotel has both indoor (heated) and outdoor (children's and adult) pools. During the day, guests are entertained by animators. In the evenings, live music is played. From sports entertainment there are billiards, darts, bocce, tennis courts, a gym, table tennis, aerobics. The hotel has a spa and various baths (Finnish, Turkish), etc.
Nutrition
Hotel Riu Dolce Vita 4 * operates on an all-inclusive basis. The main restaurant has a spacious terrace, lobby, lounge bar, also with a terrace, snack bar by the outdoor pool.
Beach
The hotel has its own sandy beach. Therefore, umbrellas and sun loungers here are free, but for all water and beach activities you will need to pay separately.
Cost
And finally - a few words about the cost. So, a tour for two, for seven days and taking into account the flight from Moscow will cost the following amount:
- Hotel Dolce Vita 4 (Montenegro, Becici) - 45 000 rubles.
- Hotel "Ryu Dolce Vita" (Bulgaria, Golden Sands) - 38 000 rubles.