What could be better than travel? Every year, hundreds of thousands of Russians go to the beach to soak up the sun and take a dip in warm water. World resorts collect tourists from all over the globe. Russians enjoy traveling to Turkey, Egypt, Crimea or Sochi. Bulgaria also does not lag behind world resorts. Her hospitality always attracts tourists, and well-groomed beaches make her come here with young children.
Bulgaria is a family, safe and cultural holiday. The best medical resorts of this country are located on the Black Sea coast. But the most popular holiday destinations not only for Russians, but also for tourists from other countries remain the Gold Coast, Borovets, Bansko and, of course, Golden Sands. This is where a great place for the whole family is located - Palma Hotel 4 *.
Golden Sands
To get to this resort, you need to fly to Varna. From the airport to Golden Sands go only 20-30 minutes. The distance is small, which is a plus for traveling with young children. Hotel Palma 4 * (Bulgaria, Golden Sands) is located three hundred meters from the center of the famous town.
By the way, the resort got its name thanks to the Golden Sands Park. It is on its territory that there are hotels, beaches and, of course, entertainment complexes. Such a peculiar reserve attracts many tourists. Here, on the seashore, you can stroll through the forests and see unusual birds and animals.
In addition to the Palma Hotel, Golden Sands has 50 hotels. Each is close to the sea, which is a huge plus for children. Golden Sands is the perfect place to relax with the whole family. In addition to leisure centers, it is easy to find animators and educators who will occupy your children. On the beaches there are many attractions for kids. The shore itself is safe and received an award from the European Union as one of the cleanest and most well-groomed in the world. Hotel "Palma" (Bulgaria) is a great place to relax with the whole family. Now we will see this.
Where is the hotel situated?
As mentioned earlier, to get to the hotel, you need to fly to Varna airport, and then it takes 20 minutes to get to the hotel itself. Palma 4 * (Bulgaria, Golden Sands) is located near the center. The hotel was completely renovated and modernized by 2010.
The building is located among the forest. To get to the beach, you need to walk 200-300 meters through the wonderful green spaces. The hotel is sometimes called the Palma Boutique Hotel, but this is wrong. In Golden Sands with a similar name are still hotels that can be confused. Palma Boutique Hotel is located 30 meters from the sea in the eastern part of the resort.
Hotel Description
The hotel opened in 2008, two years later it was reconstructed and changed its appearance dramatically. However, there are no bizarre forms in its architecture. This is a traditional family run hotel. Palma (Golden Sands) is a small hotel on 7 floors. Inside are 39 rooms. On the territory there are two large pools.
The hotel is divided into two parts. In one live those who have purchased apartments in a hotel. In another, tourists and city guests live. The hotel itself is compact. Despite the fact that it has 7 floors, it does not look huge.
Rules of residence
As in other hotels, in Palma 4 * (Bulgaria, Golden Sands) the rules of living are simple. Those who have just arrived at the hotel can check into their room after 14:00. If those who previously lived in it left the room, you will be settled immediately after cleaning. If you arrived earlier than 14:00, you can leave all your things in the storage room and go down to the pool or take a walk along the Golden Sands.
If you have a child from 2 to 11 years old, the cost of his stay is 70% of the payment for one adult tourist. If one parent arrives with two children, then the room is paid as double for two adults.
At the end of the rest, you should vacate the room before noon. Until this time, you must pay for both accommodation and all paid services that you used. If you have pre-paid the number in a travel agency, you just have to pay for the entertainment. All additional services can be paid in cash or with a Visa and Mastercard card.
To book a hotel room in Palma (Golden Sands), please note that a prepayment will be charged to the credit card, to which the rest will be added at the end of the stay. Cancellation of a reservation is possible without loss of funds, if you take care of it a week before arrival. If canceled later, the first night will be charged.
Children
The hotel really has a family holiday. In Palma Hotel 4 * (Bulgaria, Golden Sands) there are two elevators, this is especially nice for parents with young children and for older people.
Accommodation is possible for children of any age, but the rules still indicate that they accept babies from 8 months. Those who are not yet 3 years old will be provided with a crib, but for a fee. You can also use a stroller for a child for money. But the high chair in the restaurant will give you free.
On the territory of Palma Hotel 4 * (Bulgaria, Golden Sands) there is a playground and two outdoor pools. Only one is available for tourists, the second is occupied by those who purchased apartments in this hotel. In the adult pool there is a small area with slides for kids.
Pets
Many love to travel and relax with "our smaller brothers." Some hotels allow pets. But here in Palma 4 * (Bulgaria, Golden Sands) the description of the rules says that four-legged animals are forbidden. Perhaps if you call the hotel and clarify this issue, for a fee they will allow you to come with your favorite doggie.
Number base
The hotel has 39 rooms ready to stay. They are all located in one seven-story building. As mentioned earlier, two elevators are available for residents. The number of rooms consists of three types of apartments: standard, studio and suite.
Standard room (standard) is designed for two adults and one child or three adults. Inside there are two single beds and an additional folding chair. The area of such a room is 25 m 2 . The studio rooms are equipped with three single beds and extra bed. It is possible to place here three adults and a child. The area of such a room is 30-32 m 2 .
The most expensive hotel apartments are suite. They are considered two-room. The bedroom has two single beds, in the hall there is a folding armchair. There are doors between the rooms. There is also a bathroom with a bathtub and a spacious balcony. The area of the suite is 43-45 m 2 .
In addition, each room has air conditioning, TV, hairdryer, telephone and bathroom with bathtub. A laminate is laid on the floor, the room is cleaned daily, room service is paid. Linen is changed twice a week, but towels are changed every day. Everything in the minibar is paid.
Nutrition
Regarding food in the hotel, it is worth checking by phone or at a travel agency. In general, there are several schemes. This is the famous "all inclusive", in which the traveler accepts breakfast, lunch and dinner from the menu or in the buffet format. Half board is also available, it does not have lunch. Or you can eat only in the morning.
There are on the territory of Palma 4 * (Bulgaria, Golden Sands), a photo of which is presented in the article, and several bars. One is in the hotel lobby, the other is by the pool. There is also a restaurant where you can eat and order on your own.
Sea beach
This hotel does not have its own beach, as the building is 200-300 meters from the coast - this is the 2nd coastline. Visitors to the hotel have access to the municipal beach. It is very clean and comfortable. On its territory there are all kinds of entertainment for adults and children. You can rent an umbrella, deck chair or mattress for a fee.
For kids there are rides and inflatable slides. More extreme activities are available for adults: a diving school, a hang glider, a parachute jump and a pedal boat.
Infrastructure
If you arrange in Palma 4 * (Bulgaria, Golden Sands) tours, you can perfectly relax on the Black Sea or in the hotel. The hotel takes care of comfortable accommodation. The reception desk is open around the clock for those who have urgent issues, or who for some reason are later settled. An administrator on duty works with whom you can negotiate and who will help solve all problems.
On the territory there are two swimming pools, two bars and a restaurant. The latter is designed for 120 people. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby. At the reception there are safes for storing valuables, which can be used for a fee. Currency exchange at the hotel is also not free.
At the reception you can ask to arrange car rental or pay for laundry services. On-site parking is excellent. For those who paid for hotel accommodation, it is free. So if you decide to go to the sea by car, you don’t have to worry about where to leave it. By the way, you can immediately put a rented car.
If it so happened that a business trip “brought” you to the Black Sea, a conference room for 40 people is available on the territory. There is all the necessary technical equipment.
Pools
On the territory there are two pools. One of them is available only to owners of hotel apartments, the other is for all visitors. It is adapted for babies: there is a shallow area with water slides. The cleanliness of the pool is monitored.
Nearby is a terrace with sun loungers and parasols. Residents can use them for free. But for a water mattress you have to pay. There is also a bar on the terrace where you can buy drinks and listen to music.
Entertainment
And where is a family vacation without entertainment! The hotels like Palma Boutique Hotel 4 * (Bulgaria, Golden Sands) have all the standard services that will help to keep the tourist in good shape, but also not to forget about the rest.
For children, animators and nannies work. Therefore, if a young couple wants to arrange a romantic dinner, then the baby can be given for a couple of hours in good hands. For adults, there is a good nightly program, with dancing and music.
For those who monitor their health, the hotel has a gym, where there are all the necessary fitness equipment. You can play table tennis or electronic games. For relaxation, you can use the solarium, sauna, Turkish bath or massage. All the above activities are paid.
Beyond the territory
Going outside the hotel, you can also find yourself classes. And the main entertainment in Bulgaria remains the study of the resort town. In the center you can visit the chapel of St. John the Baptist. The building is very beautiful and ancient. You can also walk to the Aladzha Monastery, which is located on a hill.
There are many excursions. For example, a trip to the Chaflik exhibition complex. It is located behind the resort in the small settlement of Batova. In the museum you can find unusual collections, historical exhibits and ethnographic data. After the tourist has studied the life and life of local residents of the last century, he will be invited to a tasting of national cuisine. And, of course, they will be treated to excellent home-made wine.
Golden Sands are famous for their healing complexes. Therefore, it is worth visiting the Wellness Center Ambassador. Here, in addition to traditional procedures, there are comprehensive wellness programs.
In Golden Sands, you can appease gastronomic preferences. Throughout the resort are scattered restaurants of national cuisine, where you can enjoy unusual dishes and drinks.
Lovers of discos and music concerts will be where to find entertainment. There are many clubs, bars in Golden Sands, and there are even casinos. In these establishments for tourists prepare entertainment programs to their liking. The most popular gaming venue is the Red Crab casino. Among the many bars are the famous Russian Troika and Astoria.
For dances and modern music, the “Skate Picnic” and “Gypsy Camp” clubs are suitable. By the way, there are also popular Go Go Girls discos for adults.
In the daytime, you can take a walk in the amusement park, which your children will love. And also for a day to visit the water park "Aquapolis", which opened in 2003. There is a zone for children with safe water slides and clean pools, and more extreme attractions are available for parents.
Reviews
Hotel Palma 4 * (Bulgaria, Golden Sands) received mixed reviews. Mostly the rest there went fine. The hotel received the most positive reviews after the 2010 reconstruction. The rooms became cleaner, all the shabby furniture was removed. Most of all tourists were pleased with the Russian-speaking staff. All problems are resolved quickly and without question.
What the problems really are is the food. More precisely, with a complete lack of food choice. Those who rested for more than a week had to visit restaurants in the city. Therefore, many are advised to make only breakfasts.
Of the declared musical entertainment, there was nothing. For what reason - it is not clear. Perhaps not the season, perhaps some problems with the equipment. But the travelers could not even listen to the music by the pool. Of course, for those with young children, this, on the contrary, is a plus, but young couples had to look for a disco outside the hotel.
Also, many tourists were embarrassed by the fact that the hotel was divided into two parts, the locals who bought the apartments live in one, and for them there is a separate pool below. By the way, most of those who bought hotel rooms are older people. Perhaps for this reason there is no noisy entertainment in the hotel.
Couples complained about the lack of double beds. Had to shift the single, but it is still uncomfortable. Sometimes there are problems in the bathroom. The water accumulates and you have to get it wet yourself with a towel. Although in these cases, of course, it is better to call the reception and call the plumbing.
By the way, it happened that the lock broke in the room, and the master’s call was unsuccessful, because he did not understand Russian at all. If the main staff is Russian-speaking, then the support staff will not always be able to understand your problems.
Some rooms had a problem with the appliances. Tourists complained about a bad hair dryer or insufficient quality air conditioning. TV, by the way, does not show many channels, although, according to the hotel, there should be satellite TV. Although Russian-language programs can be found. Internet in the lobby is always fast, there are no complaints about the wireless connection.
The hotel grounds are well maintained. The cleanliness of the terrace, parking are monitored carefully. Pools are also cleaned. Umbrellas and sun loungers are not worn, so it’s nice to relax on them. Housekeeping is daily. Towels will be changed as soon as you drop them on the floor. Bed linen will be replaced on demand, and on a schedule twice a week. In principle, there were no unpleasant stories with the staff.
Basically, everyone who was relaxing at the Palma 4 * hotel (Bulgaria, Golden Sands) was satisfied. This place is designed for families. The building is located almost in the forest. Around a lot of greenery and great air. The hotel is always calm and quiet, which contributes to a comfortable stay. The fact that the hotel is located on the 2-3 coastline, many guests liked. The path to the beach lies through a wonderful nature park, and next to the promenade is always noisy.
The hotel is suitable for those who like to sleep well, but if you need some nightly entertainment, it is easy to find them half a kilometer from the hotel.