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Hotel overlooking a long sandy beach with sunshades and turquoise sea
Children's paddling pool with colorful water slides and trees in the background under clear sky.
Modern dining room with colorful chairs and lamps, view of terrace and garden.
Open terrace with tables and chairs, sea view and palm trees under sunny weather.
Bright hotel lobby with curved sofas and large reception desk under a glass ceiling
Covered outdoor terrace with steps, pots, and view of palm trees and the sea.
Beach bar shaped like a wooden ship with umbrellas and sea in the background
Green garden area with seating, sea view, and hotel buildings in the background.
Colorful playground with slide next to building painted in rainbow colors.
Colorful children's pool with inflatable animals by the beach overlooking the sea.
View of a beach with sun loungers, adjacent garden, and a multi-story hotel building.
Terrace seating overlooking a manicured garden and beyond that the sea under a clear sky.
Covered outdoor terrace with wooden roof and wicker chairs overlooking a park and buildings.
Modern hotel lobby with curved reception, seating area, and decorative wall lighting.
Beach hotel with wooden structures, seating cushions, and ocean view at sunset.
Large blue pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas in front of modern hotels.
Beach with evenly arranged white umbrellas and calm green water.
Aerial view of a large beach resort with numerous sun loungers and lush surroundings.
Large multi-story hotel on the beach with many white umbrellas and sun loungers in front.
View of a set dining table in a modern restaurant with chairs and a transparent room divider.
Bright, modern hotel lounge with colorful armchairs and sofas, large windows, and sea view.
Modern, bright restaurant with elegantly set tables and stylish interior.
Modern hotel lobby with circular seating areas and stylish reception desk under circular ceiling lights.
Brightly designed outdoor restaurant with white chairs and tables, view of water feature.
Outdoor pool with water playground, slide, and lounge chairs in hotel garden.
Dark spa area with a whirlpool and mosaic tiles, decorated with towels.
Bright, modern hotel lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and large windows
Modern hotel lobby with comfortable colorful armchairs and a reception desk in the background.
Hotel bar with two staff behind a large wooden counter with coffee and beverage machines.
Sea view from balcony with plants, palm trees, and sun in clear sky
Heart-shaped wooden and metal sculpture on a grassy area under clear sky
Terrace with chairs and tables overlooking lawn, palm trees, and sea on a sunny day
Terrace with wicker chairs and tables overlooking garden and sea at the beach.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, blue accents, and a balcony with sea view.
Modern bathroom with white sink, blue towels, and shower cabin with striped tiles.
Modern hotel room with large bed, balcony, and sea view, brightly furnished.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large window overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, balcony, and sea view.
Beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs at sunset by the sea.
Modern hotel room with blue sofa and balcony featuring a table and two chairs.
Modern hotel room with bed, seating area, and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel lounge with blue benches, wall decor, and flat-screen TV.
Modern hotel living area with blue sofas, tables, and a view into the bedroom.
Buffet with various dishes and decorative plates on the wall in a hotel restaurant.
View of a colorful water playground at the beach with the sea in the background.
Indoor pool with colorful playful water slide design and surrounding trees.
Children's pool with water slides and a water feature outdoors at a hotel in sunny weather.
Children's play area next to a pool with a water slide and sun umbrellas in sunny weather.
Colorful playroom with small tables, chairs, toys, and windows letting in daylight.
Colorful kids' playground with water pool and slides at the beach overlooking the sea.
Bright gym with wooden floor, workout equipment, and mirrors on the walls.
Cozy massage room with two wooden massage tables and warm lighting.
Modern indoor pool with wood flooring, stools, and gym equipment in the background.
Modern relaxation room with lounge beds, white curtains, and decorative waterfall feature.
Bulgarien ∙ Varna ∙ Goldstrand

Sentido Marea ****+

VAR131
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Location

The hotel is located in the quieter area of Golden Sands, just across the promenade from the fine sandy beach. Adjacent to it is the sister hotel GRIFID Encanto Beach with its large spa area. The center of Golden Sands with restaurants, bars, shopping, and entertainment facilities is about 1 km away. A mini-train runs to the center every 20 minutes from the hotel. The transfer time to Varna Airport is approximately 40 minutes.
Beach with evenly arranged white umbrellas and calm green water.
Aerial view of a large beach resort with numerous sun loungers and lush surroundings.
Large multi-story hotel on the beach with many white umbrellas and sun loungers in front.

Facilities

View of a set dining table in a modern restaurant with chairs and a transparent room divider.
Bright, modern hotel lounge with colorful armchairs and sofas, large windows, and sea view.
Modern, bright restaurant with elegantly set tables and stylish interior.
Modern hotel lobby with circular seating areas and stylish reception desk under circular ceiling lights.
Brightly designed outdoor restaurant with white chairs and tables, view of water feature.
Outdoor pool with water playground, slide, and lounge chairs in hotel garden.
Dark spa area with a whirlpool and mosaic tiles, decorated with towels.
Bright, modern hotel lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and large windows
Modern hotel lobby with comfortable colorful armchairs and a reception desk in the background.
Hotel bar with two staff behind a large wooden counter with coffee and beverage machines.
Sea view from balcony with plants, palm trees, and sun in clear sky
Heart-shaped wooden and metal sculpture on a grassy area under clear sky
Terrace with chairs and tables overlooking lawn, palm trees, and sea on a sunny day
Terrace with wicker chairs and tables overlooking garden and sea at the beach.
The popular hotel offers a place of peace and relaxation in a dream location and features 298 comfortable rooms spread over 9 floors, reception, elevators, lobby bar - "Blue Bar", buffet restaurant with a separate adults-only area and terrace, a take-away snack bar Marea with terrace overlooking the beach and the sea, a new adults-only lounge terrace with infinity pool effect and bar with sea view, an vintage ice cream van on the beach, and an à la carte restaurant with traditional Bulgarian cuisine as part of the Dine-Around program (reservation required). The beautiful and well-kept outdoor area includes a swimming pool with pool bar and a children's pool with slides. Sun loungers, mattresses, beach towels, and umbrellas are included by the pool and on the beach (subject to availability). A cozy beach bar with a lounge/chill-out area is located on the beach.
When booking a family room, admission to the Aqua Park of Hotel Aqua Club GRIFID Bolero is included (3 slides each for children and adults, adults' slides can only be used from a height of 1.40m and the Aqua Park is open from June to September depending on the weather). Guests who have booked other room types have the option to purchase day tickets for the Aqua Park at the hotel reception.

Accommodation

Double Room Park View

The tastefully furnished double rooms have a shower/WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, laminate flooring, satellite TV, Wi-Fi (included), tea/coffee maker, pillow menu, safe (included), air conditioning, minibar (daily refilled included) and a balcony with park view (PB2). Also available for single use (PB1) or as single/child (1PB).

Double Room Side Sea View

The double rooms with side sea view, otherwise with the same amenities as the double rooms, also have a side sea view (DMS).

Double Room Sea View

The double rooms with sea view, otherwise with the same amenities as the double rooms, also have a direct sea view (DM). Also available for single use (DEM).

Bright hotel room with two single beds, blue accents, and a balcony with sea view.
Modern bathroom with white sink, blue towels, and shower cabin with striped tiles.
Modern hotel room with large bed, balcony, and sea view, brightly furnished.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large window overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, balcony, and sea view.
Beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs at sunset by the sea.

Double Room Premium Sea View

The double rooms with premium sea view, otherwise with the same amenities as the double rooms, have a sea view and are located on the upper floors. Further amenities include bathrobes, slippers, capsule coffee machine (daily capsule refill), Rituals toiletries in the bathroom, and early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) (2PM).
Additional premium services on the beach:
- Separate beach area with service
- Snack restaurant and beach bar (approx. 10 AM - 11 PM)
- Dinner in the Beach Club à la carte restaurant (1x per stay; with prior reservation).
- 1x 15% discount on a treatment at Medi Spa Encanto Beach.

Family Room Sea View

The family rooms with sea view (approx. 45 sqm), otherwise with the same amenities as the double rooms with park view, have a living/sleeping area with a large double bed and a sleeping area separated by a sliding door (F2M/F3M).
When booking a family room with sea view, admission to the Aqua Club GRIFID Bolero is included (June-September, weather dependent, and adult slides can only be used from a height of 1.40 m).
(also bookable under VARA68 as FZ Sea View Type A (FA2)).

Modern hotel room with blue sofa and balcony featuring a table and two chairs.
Modern hotel room with bed, seating area, and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel lounge with blue benches, wall decor, and flat-screen TV.
Modern hotel living area with blue sofas, tables, and a view into the bedroom.

Superior Economy Room

The superior economy rooms, otherwise with the same amenities as the double rooms, do not have a balcony (limited availability and special price; SSZ).

All Inclusive

Buffet with various dishes and decorative plates on the wall in a hotel restaurant.

Ultra All Inclusive

24 hours Ultra All Inclusive:
All meals in buffet style, including baby and children's buffets. Twice a week theme nights, every 10 days a gala buffet night is held.
Late risers' breakfast until approx. 12 PM and midnight snack (approx. 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM).
A selection of various snacks at the Take Away Snack Bar from approx. 12 PM - 5 PM and vintage ice cream van on the beach from approx. 12 PM - 5 PM.
A selection of international and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the bars open at the time (24/7). Only local drinks are available at the lounge bar on the beach.
The minibar is refilled daily with water, beer, and soft drinks.
DINE AROUND PROGRAM with a selection of cozy à la carte restaurants for culinary delights. Traditional Bulgarian restaurant at SENTIDO Marea with Enoteca concept, cozy Italian restaurant at GRIFID Encanto Beach, and a great offer for a dinner on the beach, a Mediterranean à la carte restaurant with seafood at the 5* Hotel GRIFID Noa for a small surcharge of €10 per adult/with reservation.

Sports Included

Zumba, gymnastics, water polo, water polo, water aerobics, and darts.

Children's Program

Mini Club on the beach (4-12 years), playground, mini disco, children's pool with 3 small slides, children's show (1x every 14 days), baby and children's menu in the à la carte restaurant. New children's buffet with a children's seating area in the buffet restaurant.
View of a colorful water playground at the beach with the sea in the background.
Indoor pool with colorful playful water slide design and surrounding trees.
Children's pool with water slides and a water feature outdoors at a hotel in sunny weather.
Outdoor pool with water playground, slide, and lounge chairs in hotel garden.
Children's play area next to a pool with a water slide and sun umbrellas in sunny weather.
Colorful playroom with small tables, chairs, toys, and windows letting in daylight.
Colorful kids' playground with water pool and slides at the beach overlooking the sea.

Wellness

Cozy massage room with two wooden massage tables and warm lighting.
Modern indoor pool with wood flooring, stools, and gym equipment in the background.
Modern relaxation room with lounge beds, white curtains, and decorative waterfall feature.
Dark spa area with a whirlpool and mosaic tiles, decorated with towels.
The modern wellness center offers various types of massages, couple massages, sauna, steam bath, Turkish bath, relaxation area, hydromassage bath, body and facial cosmetics, hairdresser, manicure, and pedicure (all for a fee).
The indoor pool (heated) and the relaxation area are included.

Hotel Service

Parking is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Credit Card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Indoor Pool
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Family Friendly
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Massages
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Sustainability

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

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Note

Dress code for dinner is smart casual: shorts are allowed, but no swim shorts, swimwear, flip-flops, sleeveless shirts/tops, etc.
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The hotel is wheelchair accessible. Accessible rooms can be booked upon request (Double Room Park View/PB2).
Allergy-friendly menus available upon request on site.
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No pets allowed.
Check-in from 3 PM / Check-out until 11 AM.
In the catalog "Sunny Destinations" Summer 2025 on page 191.

Entertainment Program in Winter Months

Please note that outside the main travel season (especially in 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 the changeable weather.

Season Note

Also bookable under VARA68.

Country category

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