Every summer, hundreds of thousands of people travel to the popular Bulgarian resort Sunny Beach. Many things attract tourists here - a wonderful beach holiday, interesting sights and affordable entertainment. Sunny Beach resort is located on the Black Sea, on the shore of the bay. There are clean sandy beaches, their total length is more than ten kilometers. The resort is quite far from major cities - to the nearest, Burgas, where the airport is located, you need to get there by car for about half an hour.
More than 200 hotels are located on the bay. Almost every one of them is within walking distance from the sea. Hotels offer their guests good living conditions in different price categories.
How to get to Sunny Beach resort (Bulgaria)
It is better to get to the resort by flying to the airport of the city of Burgas. It is convenient for this to use a pre-ordered transfer to the hotel. You can hire a taxi, only difficulties may arise if vacationers do not know the local language. Here, a car reservation service via the Internet is in demand, which is often used by tourists.
The most budget travel option is to become a passenger on a commuter bus. The interval of their movement is about a quarter of an hour, so you can always comfortably get to your destination.
A public transport stop is located next to the Smartline Meridian Hotel 4 * hotel. It can also be used for trips to the city, whose center is located at a distance of no more than one kilometer.
Smartline Meridian Hotel 4 *
In 2005, the Smartline Meridian Hotel 4 * was built and met its first guests. Bulgaria is a very hospitable and welcoming country, its residents take care of their image, so in 2015 the hotel was renovated. This made it possible to improve the conditions for a comfortable stay of guests.
The hotel building Smartline Meridian 4 * ten-story, it has 268 rooms. It is equipped with four elevators, which makes movement inside the hotel very convenient. There are numerous bars, a restaurant and a cafe. An outdoor pool is on site. The building is located on the second coastline. Guests will be offered services in their native language, which is very convenient and will help to avoid many misunderstandings.
Hotel Conditions
Hotel Smartline Meridian 4 * offers its guests only two categories of rooms: "standard" and "superior standard". They are quite spacious, bright and very comfortable. So, in the room of the category "standard" it is possible to accommodate up to three people, and in the "improved standard" - up to four guests. The rooms of your choice can be equipped with double or single beds, you can order extra beds.
In the rooms there is the necessary furniture and appliances, there is a telephone. The floor is carpeted. Daily housekeeping is provided and towels and bed linen are changed three times a week. The bathroom is equipped with showers or bathtubs. Guests are offered disposable toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms have a balcony and air conditioning. Guests can use the in-room minibar and wi-fi for an additional fee.
When booking a room, it is important to note that the hotel has a non-smoking area. The hotel is equipped with ramps, all the features of the settlement and comfortable living of people with disabilities are taken into account.
All inclusive or half board?
Vacationers need to choose the type of food: half board or “all inclusive” when booking Smartline Meridian hotel 4 *. Bulgaria keeps pace with the times, so an increasing number of hotels offer the latest service from these. When choosing it, the Smartline Meridian 4 * hotel will provide free sun loungers and umbrellas around the pool.
The food is varied, the menu includes both dishes of national Bulgarian cuisine and European treats. Themed nights are often held - guests are invited to taste the cuisine of a country. The buffet system is used mainly when serving breakfast; at other times, you can order a dish from the menu. For an extra fee, ordered meals can be delivered to your room.
Hotel facilities
Guests of the Smartline Meridian 4 * hotel are happy to use the many services. They are available both for free and at an additional cost. Guests, if desired, without leaving the hotel, can try a lot of interesting things.
There is a hairdresser, beauty salon and spa. They offer numerous beauty and wellness treatments. The hotel has a sauna and Turkish bath - hammam. The fitness club will offer interesting programs and an attractive training system led by an instructor. There are also table tennis tables. They can be used for free.
Guest entertainment
To explore the city and explore its sights, there is a bicycle or car rental service. An internet cafe is always waiting for guests. For an additional fee, hotel guests are offered:
- parking place;
- use of the hotel safe when such a need arises;
- round-the-clock call of a doctor directly to the hotel room;
- use of the conference room.
The hotel has a currency exchange office. All services can be paid using bank cards.
Much attention is paid to the organization of family vacations. The hotel has an interesting animation program for children of both younger and younger ages. There is a mini-club for interests for children from two to twelve years old. Once a week a children's disco is held. A small pool and playground will help keep the child occupied, giving parents the opportunity to relax. The restaurants offer highchairs. For an extra fee, a baby cot can be ordered in the room and, if necessary, the services of a qualified nanny are available.
Beach vacation
The city beach is the most popular holiday destination for guests of the Smartline Meridian 4 * hotel . Bulgaria, Sunny Beach - these names themselves evoke pleasant memories and associations among many people, suggest that there is a lot of sun and warmth in this place.
The beach is two hundred meters from the hotel. The road to it passes through the trade area. This is convenient for tourists, because here you can buy fruits, ice cream, soft drinks and many pleasant things and souvenirs. The beach is sandy, clean, well equipped - there are interesting water activities for adults and children. The bay where the resort is located is shallow and the bottom is shallow. The water here is clean and warms well. Fine sand.
This place is great for families with children. For hotel guests are offered free sunbeds. There are equipped playgrounds on the beach. Travelers often give their preference to the Smartline Meridian 4 * hotel precisely because of a convenient beach holiday. Guests can visit the outdoor, spacious and clean pool at the hotel. There is a cozy bar, which is open from June to August. Visitors will be offered juices, tea, coffee, local wines, beer, ice cream and a variety of cocktails.
Organization of excursions
There are no historical attractions in the resort town itself. Nearby is the ancient city of Nessebar. Tourists come here to see the numerous ancient churches. Not far from the resort is the Kalinata Nature Reserve. Here you can see many wild animals, birds and unique plants.
An excursion into the ancient and cozy city of Sozopol will help you plunge into the history of Bulgaria.
Order a transfer will help in Smartline Meridian hotel 4 *, Sunny Beach. The hotel staff will always tell you what you can visit in the city and how to get to places of interest to guests.
Children and adults will be entertained by visits to the Sunny Beach Amusement Park, water park, cinemas and various attractions.
Hotel reviews
Numerous reviews from guests who visited Sunny Beach Smartline Meridian 4 * tell a lot. Hotel guests note that it is well located: it is close to the sea and the city center. Having a public transport stop at the hotel makes it easy to travel to different parts of the resort city and beyond.
Negative reviews relate to the quality of room cleaning, often the cleanliness of the flooring and towels. Many tourists are not satisfied with the state of furniture, the quality of the TVs and air conditioners. The guests also don’t like the close proximity to the hotel of night bars and restaurants with karaoke, the noise of which prevents full relaxation, especially for young children and the elderly.
But guests like delicious food and a varied menu at the hotel's food outlets. The level of service and the variety of services provided are highly appreciated.