Hotel was fabulous, some issues regarding the number of towels and the number of sunbeds which the Germans seem to bag every morning. This is a normal issue through-out Europe. Security do remove towels from sun beds if left for more than 1 hour every morning. But take it from me if you are going to the Victoria Palace, you will enjoy it from the moment you arrive. The food is great, There is a Buffet Restaurant which caters for all Nationalities, And there is a free Ala Carte Restaurant which must be booked. Health Spa on site is brilliant -- £30 for a massage.
There is 4 bars including the pool bar, and they are all nice. Price of drinks in the hotel is double compared to the rest of the town. The beareau de change in the hotel only offer 2.40 Lev to the pound, where as the hotel next door (Bellevue) offers 2.75 with no commision. Travellers cheques and cash are accepted anywere. Some qansters on the streets offering 3.50 lev to the pound, beware of them, most of the notes are probably counterfiet.
Bit of a dander to and from town, but we usually got the noddy train (2lev per person) in to the centre every evening and strolled back along the prom visiting a few of the nice beach bars on the way. Cocktails -- buy 2 for 1, approx 6 lev = £2. Not bad. Beer is 2lev and Bulgarian Vodka/Coke was 2.50lev. (An alcoholics paradise.), Beach and Resort is very clean and the sea water is warmer than the pool water. Plenty of water sports on the beach. Demin wear is very cheap. Fake designer labels buts who cares. Look out for the baked spuds they are delicious. Stall just on the prom beside Vic Palace. Ciggies are approx £5 for a sleeve. Go for Victory Blue, very similar to Regal. Electric Golf carts cost 30lev for an hour. Nice way to see around the town on your first day, Saves walking.
Trips, we did, Khans Tent --Brilliant show. Lazy Days Cruise -- Brilliant. Reps Show, Ok but very tacky. Bulgarian night -- Just ok. Went to the Water Park -- Brilliant. 26lev per adult and 14 per child. Not allowed food and drink with you -- you get searched, and it will be confiscated. Taxis are very cheap, make sure u agree a price first.
The hotel is very clean and the rooms are big with air conditioning. Bell Boys take your bags to the room on your arrival. Hows that for service.
I Do have some literature from Sunny Beach if anyone would like it. First to email me I will post it to them. (Edited to remove email address)
Borges Airport is a nightmare. Baggage hall is a joke and immigration is a bigger joke. If anything has put me off going back to Bulgaria, it would be the Airport. Ill Not go into any details, ill leave that for you all to find out and make your own conclusions. But if your going to Bulgaria go now before they enter the EU. Prices and Customer service is Brilliant.
Enjoy your Travels.[/b]