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Long sandy beach with rows of umbrellas next to modern hotel buildings by the sea.
Empty pool with colorful water playground and slides, surrounded by trees and clear sky.
Restaurant with metal chairs and colorful lamps, view of terrace and outdoor area in daylight.
Terrace with seating and sea view under sunny weather
Bright hotel lobby with circular sofas and large reception under glass roof.
Modern hotel lobby with plants, canopy, and view of beach and sea.
Beach resort with sun umbrellas, green plants, and a seating area under a white sunshade.
Hotel restaurant with terrace, green lawn, and sea view under sunny weather.
Colorful playground next to a bright building with rainbow stripes in a hotel garden.
Hotel pool with colorful fence overlooking the beach and sea under a clear sky.
View of a sandy beach with umbrellas beside a hotel and a green promenade.
Terrace with chairs and tables in front of a hotel overlooking the ocean and green areas.
Open hotel terrace with wooden roof, chairs and tables, view of city and sea.
Modern hotel reception with white furniture and wave-patterned carpet under glass roof
Sunny outdoor lounge by the sea with wooden furniture and green grass, perfect for relaxation.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas under clear sky.
Beach with evenly arranged white umbrellas and calm emerald green water.
Large hotel on the beach with pool, lounge chairs, and green forest in the background.
Large hotel on the beach with many sun loungers and green hinterland.
Modern restaurant with yellow benches and wooden tables, view through wooden window panels to seating area.
Bright hotel lounge furniture with colorful chairs and sofas overlooks terrace and sea.
Modern hotel restaurant with rows of set wooden tables and chairs.
Modern hotel lobby with circular reception, comfortable seating, and stylish lighting.
Bright, modern hotel terrace with white furniture and set tables.
Pool with water play feature and slide, surrounded by lounge chairs and green vegetation.
Elegant spa area with dark mosaic tiles, L-shaped bench, and central marble basin.
Modern hotel lounge with comfortable sofas and large windows overlooking trees.
Modern hotel lobby with comfortable yellow and blue armchairs, sofa, and counter in the background.
Hotel bar with two friendly staff members smiling behind a wooden and white counter.
View of a sunny beach with palm trees, sun loungers, and an ocean view.
Heart-shaped sculpture on grass with piano keys under clear sunset sky.
Terrace with chairs and tables overlooking garden and sea under a blue sky.
Terrace with tables and chairs overlooking palm trees and sea at a hotel vacation spot.
Modern gym room with exercise equipment, mirrors, and wooden floor in a hotel.
Two massage tables in a warmly lit spa room with wooden shelves and towels.
Modern indoor pool with clear blue tiles and stylish seating niches on the wall.
Modern relaxation room with loungers, wooden floor, and ambient wall lighting.
Colorful children's water park with slides at a hotel beach under a blue sky.
Hotel pool with colorful water feature and palm trees under clear sky.
A clear pool with colorful slides and water features, surrounded by trees and clear sky.
Leisure area with pool, water slide, and playground under sunny sky.
Colorful playroom with children's furniture, toys, and a vibrant rug.
Children's pool with colorful figures and water slides in front of beach and sea at hotel vacation.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, seating area, and balcony view.
Modern tiled bathroom with shower, sink, and blue towels.
Bright hotel room with double bed, blue accents, desk, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and balcony.
Beach featuring numerous wooden loungers and straw umbrellas at sunset by the sea.
Bright hotel room with turquoise sofa and balcony with table and chairs.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and sea view from the balcony.
Modern lounge area with blue upholstered benches, black tables, and wall decor.
Modern hotel living area with blue sofas, pendant lights, and view into the bedroom.
Bulgarien ∙ Varna ∙ Goldstrand

Sentido Marea ****+
Tour operator category

VAR131
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
Dieses Hotel bekam den Gold Award von HolidayCheck.
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Highlights

  • Direct location on the fine sandy beach of Golden Sands.
  • 24-hour Ultra All Inclusive with Dine-Around program.
  • Heated indoor pool with included relaxation zone.
  • Children's pool with slides, mini club and playground.
  • 4-star hotel with infinity lounge terrace for adults.

Location

The hotel is situated in a quieter area of Golden Sands and is separated from the fine sandy beach only by the beach promenade. Right next door is the sister hotel, GRIFID Encanto Beach, with its large spa area. The center of Golden Sands, featuring restaurants, bars, shopping, and entertainment options, is approximately 1 km away. A mini-train to the center departs from the hotel every 20 minutes. The transfer time to Varna airport is approximately 40 minutes.
Beach with evenly arranged white umbrellas and calm emerald green water.
Large hotel on the beach with pool, lounge chairs, and green forest in the background.
Large hotel on the beach with many sun loungers and green hinterland.

Facilities

Modern restaurant with yellow benches and wooden tables, view through wooden window panels to seating area.
Bright hotel lounge furniture with colorful chairs and sofas overlooks terrace and sea.
Modern hotel restaurant with rows of set wooden tables and chairs.
Modern hotel lobby with circular reception, comfortable seating, and stylish lighting.
Bright, modern hotel terrace with white furniture and set tables.
Pool with water play feature and slide, surrounded by lounge chairs and green vegetation.
Elegant spa area with dark mosaic tiles, L-shaped bench, and central marble basin.
Modern hotel lounge with comfortable sofas and large windows overlooking trees.
Modern hotel lobby with comfortable yellow and blue armchairs, sofa, and counter in the background.
Hotel bar with two friendly staff members smiling behind a wooden and white counter.
View of a sunny beach with palm trees, sun loungers, and an ocean view.
Heart-shaped sculpture on grass with piano keys under clear sunset sky.
Terrace with chairs and tables overlooking garden and sea under a blue sky.
Terrace with tables and chairs overlooking palm trees and sea at a hotel vacation spot.
The popular hotel offers a place of peace and relaxation in a dream location and features 298 comfortable rooms spread over 9 floors, a reception, elevators, "Blue Bar" lobby bar, buffet restaurant with a separate adults-only area and terrace, a take-away snack bar "Marea" with a terrace and views of the beach and sea, a new lounge terrace with an infinity effect exclusively for adults with a bar and sea views, a vintage ice cream cart on the beach, and an à la carte restaurant with traditional Bulgarian cuisine as part of the Dine-Around program (reservation required). In the beautiful and well-maintained grounds, there is a swimming pool with a pool bar and a children's pool with slides. Sun loungers, cushions, beach towels, and parasols are included at the pool and beach (subject to availability). There is a cozy beach bar with a lounge/chill-out area on the beach.
When booking a family room, entry to the Aqua Park at the GRIFID Bolero hotel is included (3 slides each for children and adults; use of the adult slides is only permitted for those over 1.40m tall, and the Aqua Park is open from June to September, weather permitting). 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 feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, vanity mirror, laminate flooring, satellite TV, Wi-Fi (included), coffee/tea maker, pillow menu, safe (included), air conditioning, minibar (daily refill included), and a balcony with park view (PB2). Also available for single occupancy (PB1) or as a single/child room (1PB).

Double Room Side Sea View

The Double Rooms with side sea view have the same facilities as the standard double rooms and additionally feature a side sea view (DMS).

Double Room Sea View

The Double Rooms with sea view have the same facilities as the standard double rooms and additionally feature a direct sea view (DM). Also available for single occupancy (DEM).

Modern hotel room with two single beds, seating area, and balcony view.
Modern tiled bathroom with shower, sink, and blue towels.
Bright hotel room with double bed, blue accents, desk, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and balcony.
Beach featuring numerous wooden loungers and straw umbrellas at sunset by the sea.

Double Room Premium Sea View

The Double Rooms Premium Sea View have the same facilities as the standard double rooms, include 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 beach services:
- Separate beach area with service
- Snack restaurant and beach bar (approx. 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
- Dinner in the Beach Club à la carte restaurant (1x per stay; reservation required)
- 1x 15% discount for a treatment in the Medi Spa Encanto Beach.

Family Room Sea View

The Family Rooms with sea view (approx. 45 m²) feature the same facilities as the Double Rooms Park View, with a living/sleeping area featuring a large double bed and a sleeping area separated by a sliding door (F2M/F3M).
When booking a Family Room Sea View, entry to the Aqua Club GRIFID Bolero is included (June-September, weather permitting, and use of adult slides only permitted for those over 1.40m tall).
(Additionally bookable under VARA68 as Family Room Sea View Type A (FA2)).

Bright hotel room with turquoise sofa and balcony with table and chairs.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and sea view from the balcony.
Modern lounge area with blue upholstered benches, black tables, and wall decor.
Modern hotel living area with blue sofas, pendant lights, and view into the bedroom.

Super Saver Room

The Super Saver Rooms have the same facilities as the standard double rooms but do not have a balcony (limited availability and special price; SSZ).

Meals

All Inclusive

Modern hotel kitchen with neatly arranged pots, pans, and decorations on a marble countertop.

Ultra All Inclusive

24-hour Ultra All Inclusive:
All meals in buffet form, also with baby and children's buffet. 2x per week theme night, and every 10 days a gala buffet dinner takes place.
Late riser breakfast until approx. 12 p.m. and midnight snack (approx. 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.).
A selection of various snacks at the Take Away Snack Bar from approx. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. and vintage ice cream cart on the beach from approx. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
A selection of international and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the respective open bars (24/7). Only local drinks at the beach lounge bar.
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 dinner at the beach, a Mediterranean à la carte restaurant with seafood at the 5* hotel GRIFID Noa for a small supplement of €10 per adult/with reservation.

Sports included

Zumba, gymnastics, water polo, water aerobics, and darts.
Modern gym room with exercise equipment, mirrors, and wooden floor in a hotel.

Children's program

Colorful children's water park with slides at a hotel beach under a blue sky.
Hotel pool with colorful water feature and palm trees under clear sky.
A clear pool with colorful slides and water features, surrounded by trees and clear sky.
Pool with water play feature and slide, surrounded by lounge chairs and green vegetation.
Leisure area with pool, water slide, and playground under sunny sky.
Colorful playroom with children's furniture, toys, and a vibrant rug.
Children's pool with colorful figures and water slides in front of beach and sea at hotel vacation.
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 kids' seating area in the buffet restaurant.

Wellness

The modern wellness center offers various types of massages, couple's massages, sauna, steam bath, Turkish bath, relaxation zone, hydromassage bath, body and facial cosmetics, hairdresser, manicure, and pedicure (all for a fee).
The indoor pool (heated) and the relaxation zone are included.
Two massage tables in a warmly lit spa room with wooden shelves and towels.
Modern indoor pool with clear blue tiles and stylish seating niches on the wall.
Modern relaxation room with loungers, wooden floor, and ambient wall lighting.
Elegant spa area with dark mosaic tiles, L-shaped bench, and central marble basin.

Entertainment

Versatile sports and entertainment program, evening shows, theme beach parties (July–August and weather permitting).

Hotel services

Parking for a fee (subject to availability).

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard.

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, a smart casual dress code applies: shorts are allowed, but no beach shorts, swimwear, flip-flops, sleeveless shirts, etc.
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The hotel is wheelchair-friendly. Accessible rooms are bookable upon request (Double Room Park View/PB2).
Allergy-friendly menus are available on-site upon request.
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No pets allowed.
Check-in from 3 p.m./Check-out by 11 a.m.

Zusatzhinweis

In the "Sun Destinations" Summer 2026 catalog on page 217.

Entertainment program in the winter months

Please note that outside of the peak travel season (especially in the months of April-May and October), hotels and club resorts may occasionally limit their entertainment and leisure programs (e.g., animation, Mini Club, or water sports offers) as well as the opening hours of restaurants and bars due to the lower number of guests and changeable weather.

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under VARA68.

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 12.09.2026 00:31