831philb
August 27, 2024
Weeks stay, 14yr old son in tow. First trip to Bulgaria. We’ll be back. Massive complex literally on the beach. Several pools including a few waterslides and a splash area that sadly I was too old for but looked like a lot of fun. There were plenty of beds even able to get a day bed in the adults only section at around 09:30. One pool was essentially empty most of last week with full Sun and empty loungers. Only a struggle if you have to be next to the water or in ‘your’ spot *sigh*. The beach is NOT owned by the hotel (as the sign clearly states) so yes it’s open access. The hotel puts out plenty of loungers and parasols and a somewhat inattentive series of lifeguards. The beach is small and slightly rough. There’s little tide to speak of and is shallow up to 40m out. Oh and the sea is luke warm, perfect really. We got a swim up room, note of caution it’s not really swim up it does NOT connect to the main pools. Rather it’s a long thin pool joining about 15 rooms. It was plenty warm we used it daily and had no issues ( must have the right constitution I guess). Our room was large, bright, well air conditioned and certainly as clean as our home (sadly there’s a little dust under our beds and we should probably scrub the bathroom daily rather than weekly). The gym was modern and reasonable for a hotel. It’s not Golds and wouldn’t satisfy some of the trentastic physiques on display but ok. Didn’t use the spa, the indoor pool was closed (because it’s summer and 30deg and there’s loads OUTSIDE). On site doctor, didn’t use but was staffed and with a consulting room. Shop was well stocked and thanks to the exchange rate reasonably priced.you can use the currency exchange there too. Food and drink. Self service, Costa coffee machines, soft drinks and beer on tap, wine and ouzo at meals. Actual size glasses! A first in many all ins I’ve been to. Fresh meat,fish,pizza,pasta yes you might wait a little bit. It’s being cooked in front of you. Salads, a range of stuff, admittedly slanted a little Germanic but never a bother to eat. Loads of cakes and an icecream Machine for dessert. Between meals the out door snack bar or indoor sandwich bar were available to prevent you wasting away. The animation team were visible but not pushy, no idea if the entertainment at night was any good but the outdoor amphitheater looked impressive. Was there anything bad? Reception staff were a little frosty. The dinning hall was chaotic, busy, loud. It was full of feral children and people with no manners or idea how to behave in a public space. The water and mess on some tables should have led to some kind of ban and I feel deeply sorry for the staff left cleaning up after some groups. Was it enough to spoil the trip no. Just ground my gears. Oh they need way more serving implements. Some people will ALWAYS moan. Ignore them this place is pretty good for a relaxing warm weather break. I’d go again