Hotels in Golden Sands, Bulgaria
357 Reviews
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Good63
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Beaches
18 years 4 months ago
Just returned from our first visit to bulgaria. Having read mixed reviews on Golden Sands we were pleasantly surprised the resort has something for everybody it is very clean and bulgarian people very friendly. I was abit dissapointed with weather we had a very bad storm which caused havoc on beach and we were unable to go into water for 3 full days and towards end of holiday started having thunderstorms daily although only lasted a few hours at a time.
I felt resort was safe enough to let my 16 yr olds venture out on their own a few evenings as we could contact them on mobiles
We did find Bulgaria cheap as a family holiday I am really glad we experienced it now before they enter Euro next year - As long as weather improves you should have a great holiday
I felt resort was safe enough to let my 16 yr olds venture out on their own a few evenings as we could contact them on mobiles
We did find Bulgaria cheap as a family holiday I am really glad we experienced it now before they enter Euro next year - As long as weather improves you should have a great holiday
18 years 4 months ago
This was our 1st time to visit bulgaria. Would definitely go back to golden sands, beautiful resort...people lovely..food fab in every restaurant we visited, very cheap..
Mama mia's steakhouse..4 starters 8 main course 4 beers 2 bottles of wine 2 water & 4 sprite for 190 leva (95 euro approx)
Loads of stalls & shops to browse with no hassle from the locals to buy.
On the beach sunbed 6leva mattress 3leva parasol 7leva but if you want stay away from the paid areas and lie on your towel....we paid for the comfort.
Lots of the bars have entertainment nightly but this finishes quite early (about 10.00 to 11.00 pm) when on the beach and in most bars and restaurants be prepared to pay for a visit to the toilet..always have loose change coz it costs 50 (stinkies) ..........Can't wait to go back!
Mama mia's steakhouse..4 starters 8 main course 4 beers 2 bottles of wine 2 water & 4 sprite for 190 leva (95 euro approx)
Loads of stalls & shops to browse with no hassle from the locals to buy.
On the beach sunbed 6leva mattress 3leva parasol 7leva but if you want stay away from the paid areas and lie on your towel....we paid for the comfort.
Lots of the bars have entertainment nightly but this finishes quite early (about 10.00 to 11.00 pm) when on the beach and in most bars and restaurants be prepared to pay for a visit to the toilet..always have loose change coz it costs 50 (stinkies) ..........Can't wait to go back!
18 years 4 months ago
There is plenty to see at night just walking down the front of the beach. everybody wants to get you in to their restaurant but a polite no thanks normally works.
The beaches are spotless but do get quite full. Two beds and a sunshade was 25 leva for the day (Bargain)Loads of places to eat during day or night. Fantastic Bulgarian folk show at the Dolphin on the front with good food.But I suggest you try as many as possible. Just make sure you walk the full length as it gets better past the big sailing ship. Few of the places are doing english food but when in Rome!
Very busy when we were there in July but enjoyed the resort.
The beaches are spotless but do get quite full. Two beds and a sunshade was 25 leva for the day (Bargain)Loads of places to eat during day or night. Fantastic Bulgarian folk show at the Dolphin on the front with good food.But I suggest you try as many as possible. Just make sure you walk the full length as it gets better past the big sailing ship. Few of the places are doing english food but when in Rome!
Very busy when we were there in July but enjoyed the resort.
18 years 4 months ago
Nice beach but be aware you have to pay to sit on it anywhere other than a small line at the front of the beach!
18 years 4 months ago
very clean
plenty of bars and restaurants
beach great
plenty of bars and restaurants
beach great
18 years 4 months ago
We stayed at the pools of the hotel, so we cannot really talk much about the resort beach. It seemed like it need more cleaning though.
Golden sands has lots to offer everyone, young and new and it seemed really safe.
We travelled to Varna with one of the taxis associated with Riu for 40 lev return (the taxi driver collected us from a pre-arranged place in Varna) and we paid only when we arrived in the hotel. The taxi was airconditioned and the driver even made a detour to show us another beach. He was really nice. With the heat in the afternoon, we strongly advice people to use this cheap opportunity to make a few trips around golden sands with these nice taxidrivers – the price seemed to be kind of fixed, so just inquire about destinations and prices.
Golden sands has lots to offer everyone, young and new and it seemed really safe.
We travelled to Varna with one of the taxis associated with Riu for 40 lev return (the taxi driver collected us from a pre-arranged place in Varna) and we paid only when we arrived in the hotel. The taxi was airconditioned and the driver even made a detour to show us another beach. He was really nice. With the heat in the afternoon, we strongly advice people to use this cheap opportunity to make a few trips around golden sands with these nice taxidrivers – the price seemed to be kind of fixed, so just inquire about destinations and prices.
18 years 4 months ago
This was our 4th time in GS & as usual the resort was spotless.
Entertainment is ok but not much for kids to do.
Beach is the best in Europe
I would & will visit again my kids won't go anywhere else.
The Bulgarian people are brilliant & really love it when you try to speak some Bulgarian.
We have made some really great pals in Bulgaria & have this year experienced true Bulgarian hospitality when we were invited into one of our pals homes & once again our family left in tears on our last night saying goodbye to our friends.
Entertainment is ok but not much for kids to do.
Beach is the best in Europe
I would & will visit again my kids won't go anywhere else.
The Bulgarian people are brilliant & really love it when you try to speak some Bulgarian.
We have made some really great pals in Bulgaria & have this year experienced true Bulgarian hospitality when we were invited into one of our pals homes & once again our family left in tears on our last night saying goodbye to our friends.
18 years 4 months ago
A lot of girls hand out leaflets for pubs and clubs. The street are clean but the paths are in very poor condition or non existent. Every other restaurant has Bulgarian singers or dancers. The beach has paragliding, large wheel etc. The beach is covered in sun beds and it would work out expensive it you went every day. Overall we found the prices reasonable. We would go back to Bulgaria again but may prefer to try another resort.
18 years 4 months ago
Having stayed in Sunny Beach (concrete Jungle)last year we chose to return to Bulgaria only because it is so inexpensive. I am happy to say that Golden Sands is a brilliant resort. Lots to do for every age group. Very clean and safe and still cheap.
18 years 4 months ago
Second holiday in Bulgaria prices have gone up a lot since 2005. Golden Sands not as clean as last year and most places we ate in the food was not good. A meal for two in an Indian restaurant cost 80lev and it was awful. Sorry Bulgaria we wont be back!!!
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