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Large multi-story hotel with pool and flowers in the foreground under a blue sky.
Beach with many evenly arranged straw umbrellas and sand in the foreground.
Water park featuring blue and yellow water slides, swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.
Outdoor hotel pool with guests, trees and sea in the background.
Bright, modern seating area with round chairs and a table in front of a large mirror in a hotel.
Modern hotel lobby with gray upholstered sofa and bar with lights in the background.
Large hotel with numerous balconies and pool area featuring small bridges and lounge chairs.
Cozy hotel restaurant with wooden furniture and traditional decor.
Buffet with diverse dishes in a modern, bright hotel restaurant setting.
Modern hotel bar area with warm wood, comfortable seating, and elegant lighting.
Covered terrace with set tables overlooking pool and hotel building under clear blue sky.
Modern hotel dining area with round tables, upholstered chairs, and green plants.
Elegant hotel bar with wooden shelves, seating, and warm lighting in a modern design.
Modern hotel restaurant with wooden tables, comfortable chairs, and minimalist decor.
Numerous sun loungers and straw umbrellas on a sunny sandy beach by the sea.
Wooden pavilion in a green garden with seating, surrounded by trees and plants.
Pathway with black fence and large tree canopy, surrounded by green bushes.
Sunset over a beach lined with rows of umbrellas and lounge chairs.
Rows of straw parasols on sandy beach overlooking the calm sea.
Elegant hotel restaurant with set tables and a waiter serving.
Modern breakfast area with elegant chairs, tables, and buffet station in bright ambiance.
Colorful water slides lead from an elevated platform into a swimming pool surrounded by green lawns.
Elegant hotel restaurant with round tables, comfortable chairs, and a view of the outdoor area with a pool.
Modern hotel dining area with tables, chairs, and walls featuring decorative lighting panels.
Varied fruit buffet in bright, modern hotel dining area with fresh apples and pears.
Modern hotel corridor with seating area and several guests in the background.
Bright, modern lounge area with round tables and comfortable chairs in neutral tones.
Elegant hotel lounge area with comfortable armchairs and modern design in warm tones.
Bright, modern hotel room with round tables and cushioned chairs next to large windows.
Modern hotel facade with balconies and green trees in the foreground.
Two people playing chess on a white table outdoors with green surroundings.
A man plays tennis on a court surrounded by trees under a blue sky.
Woman exercising on a stepper in a bright hotel gym.
Several people doing step aerobics on an outdoor terrace.
Four people play boules outdoors on a hotel property under sunny weather.
Woman steering boat with view of beach and sea on clear day.
Two men playing tennis on a sunny outdoor court with a green backdrop.
Two men playing tennis on an outdoor green tennis court.
Sauna room with pink marble furniture and cozy seating areas in a hotel.
Cozy spa room with massage table, bathtub, and warm lighting.
Reception with modern wooden desk design and three hanging yellow lights in a hotel.
Child lying on blue plastic structure at playground with colorful fence, surrounded by wooden frames.
Water park with blue and yellow slides and multiple pools, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Water park with colorful slides and multiple pools surrounded by green landscape.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, white sink, and open shower in a bright design.
Bright hotel room with two beds, carpeted floor, and balcony door with white curtains.
Bulgarien ∙ Varna ∙ Goldstrand

GRIFID Club Hotel Arabella ****
Tour operator category

VAR025
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Highlights

  • 4-star hotel located approx. 50 m from the promenade and the sandy beach.
  • Ultra All Inclusive with themed buffets, show-cooking and an on-site patisserie.
  • Free access to the GRIFID Aquapark including shuttle service.
  • Extensive sports offer with fitness center, tennis court and multifunctional sports field.
  • Miniclub for children aged 4 to 12 years and a dedicated teen zone.

Location

An oasis in the heart of Golden Sands, located just approx. 50 m from the long promenade and accessible via a few stairs from the magnificent sandy beach. Active guests will find pure entertainment and variety on their doorstep in this relaxed hotel atmosphere.
Transfer time from/to Varna Airport approx. 40 minutes.
Numerous sun loungers and straw umbrellas on a sunny sandy beach by the sea.
Wooden pavilion in a green garden with seating, surrounded by trees and plants.
Pathway with black fence and large tree canopy, surrounded by green bushes.
Sunset over a beach lined with rows of umbrellas and lounge chairs.
Rows of straw parasols on sandy beach overlooking the calm sea.

Facilities

Elegant hotel restaurant with set tables and a waiter serving.
Modern breakfast area with elegant chairs, tables, and buffet station in bright ambiance.
Colorful water slides lead from an elevated platform into a swimming pool surrounded by green lawns.
Wooden pavilion in a green garden with seating, surrounded by trees and plants.
Elegant hotel restaurant with round tables, comfortable chairs, and a view of the outdoor area with a pool.
Modern hotel dining area with tables, chairs, and walls featuring decorative lighting panels.
Modern hotel restaurant with wooden tables, comfortable chairs, and minimalist decor.
Varied fruit buffet in bright, modern hotel dining area with fresh apples and pears.
Modern hotel corridor with seating area and several guests in the background.
Bright, modern lounge area with round tables and comfortable chairs in neutral tones.
Elegant hotel lounge area with comfortable armchairs and modern design in warm tones.
Bright, modern hotel room with round tables and cushioned chairs next to large windows.
Modern hotel facade with balconies and green trees in the foreground.
The hotel, partially renovated for summer 2026, will feature a new and modern facade. Guests can look forward to a tasteful, trendy hotel atmosphere full of harmony. The comfortable hotel has 8 floors and 294 rooms, including the freshly renovated Deluxe double rooms. Further facilities include a lobby with reception and lobby bar, elevator, salon bar, GRIFID logo shop, a hotel buffet restaurant with terrace, two à la carte restaurants, a snack terrace, and an inviting guest lounge with a TV corner. All public areas are receiving a new look, from the lobby with a new café to the two elegantly designed bars in a Mediterranean style.
The outdoor area features 2 swimming pools (one with an integrated children's pool with water slide, and one relaxation pool), a whirlpool, a snack and sun terrace, and a pool bar. A spa center with a heated indoor pool and a multifunctional sports court complete the offer. One parasol and 2 sun loungers per room are included at the pool and on the beach (subject to availability; one parasol and 1 lounger per single room). Admission to the Aqua Park at the Aqua Club GRIFID Bolero hotel is included for guests (2x daily shuttle included; 3 slides for children and adults respectively, usage of the adult slides is only permitted from a height of 1.40m, and the Aqua Park is open from June-September, weather permitting).

Accommodation

Deluxe Double Room side sea view

The Deluxe double rooms with side sea view are being renovated in winter 25/26 and are modern and tastefully furnished with laminate flooring, shower/WC, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, satellite TV, minibar (daily refill), tea/coffee set, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi (included), pillow menu, rental safe, and a balcony with side sea view (D2S/DDS). Non-smoking rooms.
Deluxe double rooms with direct sea view (DM2), Deluxe double room sea view for single occupancy (DM1), or Deluxe double room sea view Single+Child (D1M) are available at an extra charge.
Deluxe double rooms sea view Type I (DMI) have a special price and limited availability.
Deluxe double rooms sea view Type B (DBM) are 4-bed rooms and ideal for families.

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, white sink, and open shower in a bright design.
Bright hotel room with two beds, carpeted floor, and balcony door with white curtains.

Family Room sea view

The Family rooms with sea view are spacious and consist of 2 separate rooms (1 bedroom with a double bed and a separate living/sleeping room with 2 single beds). The rooms are connected by a shared terrace. Further facilities include bath/WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, TV (one in each room), air conditioning, tea/coffee set, minibar (daily refill included), Wi-Fi (included), pillow menu, rental safe, and a furnished terrace with side sea view (FM2).
Also available as Family room sea view Type I (FMI) at a special price (limited availability).

Junior Suite side sea view

The Junior suites with side sea view have a combined living/sleeping area with a double bed and two sofa beds, bath/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar, coffee/tea set, telephone, pillow menu, Wi-Fi (included), TV, and rental safe (J2S).

Meals

All Inclusive

Ultra All Inclusive

All meals in buffet form (including baby buffet).
Continental breakfast à la carte from approx. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the snack restaurant.
Show cooking, theme buffet (4x in 10 Days), and gala dinner every 10 Days. À la carte dinner (Bulgarian, Italian, reservation required). Baby and children's menu in the à la carte restaurant, late riser breakfast approx. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, warm snacks such as hot dogs, döner, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and pancakes (afternoons) at the snack terrace. Ice cream, homemade cakes, and pastries from the hotel's own confectionery in the new coffee shop (from approx. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). BBQ evenings (July–Aug.).
International and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from approx. 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM at the respective open bars. Minibar (daily refill with water, soft drinks, and beer).
In all hotels of the Grifid hotel group, guests can use the All Inclusive services until the transfer pickup time.

Modern breakfast area with buffet and fresh fruit in a hotel.

Sports included

Two people playing chess on a white table outdoors with green surroundings.
A man plays tennis on a court surrounded by trees under a blue sky.
Woman exercising on a stepper in a bright hotel gym.
Several people doing step aerobics on an outdoor terrace.
Four people play boules outdoors on a hotel property under sunny weather.
Woman steering boat with view of beach and sea on clear day.
Two men playing tennis on a sunny outdoor court with a green backdrop.
Two men playing tennis on an outdoor green tennis court.
Sports court with tennis court (floodlights for a fee), soccer, volleyball, basketball court, fitness center, Well-Fit zone for aerobics, Tae Bo, Zumba, Pilates, yoga, Fit Ball, water aerobics, water polo, bocce, darts, table tennis, shuffleboard, air rifle shooting, hikes, Nordic walking, and beach walks.

Sports for a fee

Bicycle rental

Children's program

Kids' club with brand concept.
Mini club (4-12 years) with daily children's animation, playground, children's pool with water slide, children's disco in the evenings, and children's show every 14 days. Theme days and activities. Lunch and dinner with the animation team. "Griffi" the Grifid mascot.
Animation for teenagers aged 12-17 years with various sports activities and TEEN ZONE (approx. 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM).
Baby and children's menu in the à la carte restaurant.
Child lying on blue plastic structure at playground with colorful fence, surrounded by wooden frames.
Water park with blue and yellow slides and multiple pools, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Water park with colorful slides and multiple pools surrounded by green landscape.
Colorful water slides lead from an elevated platform into a swimming pool surrounded by green lawns.

Wellness

Sauna room with pink marble furniture and cozy seating areas in a hotel.
Cozy spa room with massage table, bathtub, and warm lighting.
Reception with modern wooden desk design and three hanging yellow lights in a hotel.
The Arabella Wellness Center offers the perfect combination of relaxing and invigorating SPA temptations. All treatments and beauty procedures, as well as sauna, hammam, hydromassage bath, relax zone, hairdresser, manicure, pedicure, massages, and a wide range of wellness treatments (all for a fee).
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Entertainment

Professional club animation.
Free entry to the GRIFID Aqua Park for adults (height 1.40 m and above) and children, each with 3 slides at the Hotel Aqua GRIFID Club Bolero (June-Sept., weather permitting, 2x daily shuttle service included). Mineral water is available to guests there free of charge.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (in the lobby and in the rooms included).
Bath towels (included).
Parking (for a fee)

Hotel contact

Grifid Arabella
Tel.: +359 52 394 972
Fax: +359 52 394 990

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance to help you make conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Hotelhinweis

For dinner, the dress code is Smart Casual: shorts are allowed, but no swim shorts, swimwear, flip-flops, sleeveless shirts, etc.
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Pets are not allowed!
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Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out by 11:00 AM
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Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available. / SSZ
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Partially model photos.
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Zusatzhinweis

In the "Sun Destinations" Summer 2026 catalog on page 218.

Destination information

Please note that outside the main travel season (especially in the months of April-May and October), hotels and club facilities may limit their entertainment and leisure programs (e.g., animation, mini club, or water sports) as well as the opening hours of restaurants and bars due to the lower number of guests and variable weather conditions.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 23.06.2026 00:28