Sofia Hotel - Golden Sands

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Sofia Hotel - Golden Sands
Golden Sands, Golden Sands, Bulgaria·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Staff8.8
Comfort8.5
Location8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Facilities8.0
Who stays here
Families49%
Couples38%
Groups11%
Solo2%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Staff8.8
Comfort8.5
Location8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Facilities8.0
Who stays here
Families49%
Couples38%
Groups11%
Solo2%

All-inclusive beachfront hotel in Golden Sands with private beach and family-friendly amenities

Private Beach & Outdoor Pool

Sofia Hotel Golden Sands offers a private beach area with complimentary sunbeds and umbrellas for all-inclusive guests, subject to availability. The hotel's large outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by a well-maintained garden and includes a shallow end, a fence around the pool, and a pool bar. Sun loungers and beach chairs are available at both the pool and the private beach, with a beach bar serving drinks and snacks.

Dining Options

The main restaurant, Main Restaurant Sofia, serves a rich buffet with international and local cuisine, including a non-smoking area in the 250-seat space. Three times per week, guests can enjoy themed dinner evenings featuring Bulgarian, Italian, and Romanian specialties. For a different experience, the à la carte restaurant Mediterraneo offers a Mediterranean set menu, with one complimentary dinner for stays of 7 nights or more (reservation required).

Family & Entertainment

The hotel features an engaging mini-golf complex suitable for all skill levels, plus a children's playground and an indoor play area with board games and puzzles. A kids' club provides supervised activities, and a daily animation programme includes Mini Disco for younger guests. Additional facilities include a games room, billiards, table tennis, darts, and a water sport facilities on site, along with bicycle rental for exploring the surroundings.

Rooms & Location

Sofia Hotel offers 136 air-conditioned rooms and apartments, each with a private balcony offering sea or park views. The hotel is located 150 metres from Golden Sands Beach and 500 metres from Riviera Beach, with Varna Airport 25 km away. Express check-in/check-out is available, and the 24-hour front desk provides currency exchange, luggage storage, and a minimarket on site.

All-Inclusive Services

The all-inclusive package includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages served at all hotel bars from 09:00 to 22:30. Themed dinner nights and special diet menus are available, along with a snack bar and coffee house on site. Additional services include a fitness centre, massage chair, electric vehicle charging station, and outdoor fitness area, all included in the package.

  • Private Beach: Complimentary sunbeds and umbrellas for all-inclusive guests
  • Dining: Main Restaurant Sofia buffet, themed dinners 3 times per week, Mediterraneo à la carte
  • Family: Kids' club, children's playground, Mini Disco, mini-golf complex
  • Rooms: 136 air-conditioned units with balconies overlooking sea or park
  • Location: 200 meters from Golden Sands Beach, 25 km from Varna Airport

Licence number: 541959

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 0.1 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Russian, Bulgarian
Building
Number of rooms:59
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Rooms and availability

Guest Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Two-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Queen Size Beds
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Balcony

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Mini golf

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • All inclusive
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Massage
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Park view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Sofia Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 168 £
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
✈️ Distance to airport 24.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Varna, VAR

Location

Golden Sands, Golden Sands, Bulgaria
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Golden Sands, Golden Sands, Bulgaria
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Golden Sands, Golden Sands, Bulgaria
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FAQ about Sofia Hotel

What interesting sites can I visit not far from Sofia Hotel?
Guests of Sofia Hotel can visit Riviera beach (around a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Aquapolis placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Which airport is the closest to Sofia Hotel hotel?
The closest airport to Sofia Hotel hotel is Varna airport (25 km) and it is reachable with a 35-minute drive.
Is there a parking at the comfortable Sofia Hotel hotel?
Yes, the comfortable Sofia Hotel hotel offers a private parking garage on site.
What are our dining options during the stay at the hotel?
Unfortunately, the hotel does not have on-site restaurants, but there is a variety of dining venues just outside the property - visit restaurant Gerana (200 meters) for the taste of European cuisine or Biergarten Ambassador (30 meters), which is popular for its Italian dishes.
Can I have breakfast at this comfortable hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of this comfortable hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the Sofia Hotel?
Guests of the Sofia Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00 to 12:00. Late check-out is also available upon request.
How much does it cost to stay at the comfortable Sofia Hotel?
The price for a room in the comfortable Sofia Hotel starts at $203.
What payment methods are available in the Sofia Hotel?
At the Sofia Hotel, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by this comfortable hotel?
Triple Room, Two-Bedroom Apartment, and Twin Room are among the room types available at this comfortable hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the Sofia Hotel?
Each room at the Sofia Hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with a hairdryer.
Does the Sofia Hotel offer facilities for business travellers?
Yes, the Sofia Hotel comprises a business centre as well as a work desk and a photocopy machine.
Which facilities are available in the Sofia Hotel?
The Sofia Hotel is equipped with a cash machine and currency exchange as well as a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service for safety purposes.
Is there a swimming pool in the hotel?
Yes, the hotel features an outdoor pool area.
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