Bulgarien ∙ Varna ∙ Kranevo

Effect Algara Beach Resort ****

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Location

The spacious, beautifully designed hotel complex Effect Algara Beach Resort is located in Kranevo in a prime location directly on the long, fine sandy beach. Shops and entertainment facilities can be reached within walking distance in the town center, approx. 500 m away. The famous resort of Albena can be reached by taxi in a few minutes or on foot in about 30 minutes along the beach. Golden Sands is only 10 km away and can be reached by bus or taxi. Varna Airport is approximately 50 minutes away.
Long sandy beach with sun loungers, pool, and greenery beside the sea under blue sky.
Beach hotel with sun loungers and umbrellas by clear water.
Aerial view of a coastal resort with beach, swimming pool, and green wooded areas.
Beach hotel with sun loungers, umbrellas, and an open restaurant area directly on the sandy beach.
Empty beach with loungers and umbrellas in front of green hills under a cloudy sky.
Long sandy beach with loungers and umbrellas next to a hotel building under clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a beachfront resort with pool, sun umbrellas, and lush greenery.
Aerial view of a beach with hotels in front of a forested hill under a blue sky.
Modern hotel building with large glass extension and stone foundation, surrounded by greenery.
A building with white walls and green plants covering the arched entrance.
Beach with sand, calm blue water, and birds at the shore under clear sky
Four wooden canopy beds on the beach overlooking the sea and a colorful children's pool.

Facilities

Green hotel building with trees and grass in the foreground
Multi-story hotel with white walls, arched windows, and green climbing plants, surrounded by trees.
Aerial view of a coastal beach with hotels, pools, and wooded hinterland.
Straight paved path leads through a green park with trees and historic stone wall.
Large outdoor pool with lounge chairs under a cloudy sky next to a hotel.
Modern hotel building in a green landscape with a path and mountain in the background.
Elegant restaurant with large windows and city view at sunset.
Cozy hotel building in a garden with paths and well-maintained flower beds.
Garden with red flowers in front of a house with a porch and trees
Green garden with large trees and shade in a hotel area
Tennis court with green surface surrounded by trees under clear sky.
Large hotel on a green hillside overlooking the beach and sea under a blue sky.
Two lounge chairs on a grassy courtyard beside a building with trees in the background.
Empty outdoor terrace with tables, chairs, and umbrellas overlooking the garden and water.
Modern hotel corridor with stylish ceiling lights and geometric floor patterns.
The tastefully equipped resort consists of 3 buildings and villas set in a magnificent garden landscape of approx. 85,000 m² with old trees and meadows. A walk through the garden is like an excursion into a beautiful park. The large swimming pool is located directly on the beach in a unique setting. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included by the pool and on the beach. Guests receive beach towels at reception for a deposit. The freshwater children's pool with a "splash area" completes the diverse offerings.
The rooms are spread across different buildings. The main building "Presiana" houses the reception, lifts, lobby bar, the main restaurant and one of the à la carte restaurants (Italian). Right next to the main building and directly on the beach is the "Roxana" building, which also has a lift. The highlight of the complex is the listed building "Asmara" (Royal Club area), also with a lift, and the adjoining "Asmara Villas", which are set back in the greenery and also belong to the Royal Club. The beach restaurant and lounge bar are located directly on the beach in a fantastic location with indoor and outdoor seating. Separate beach area exclusively for Royal guests - beach bar with table service. In the evenings, 2 special à la carte restaurants await you: Italian in the main building of the complex, and you can enjoy delicious seafood and fish specialties in a dreamlike location on the beach at the specialty restaurant, ending the day relaxed and romantically.

Accommodation

Double Room

The chic and stylishly furnished double rooms (approx. 24-26 m²) have a king-size bed or 2 single beds, air conditioning, shower/WC, hairdryer, minibar (daily refill with non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages such as water and beer included), telephone (for a fee), tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV, safe (included), Wi-Fi (included), laminate or tiled flooring, a pull-out sofa bed (for one adult or up to 2 children, width approx. 130 cm) and a balcony with seating. These rooms are located on the park side and are in the "Presiana" and "Roxana" buildings (D). Also available as super saver rooms (SSZ) and for single use (DE) and as single/child rooms (D1K).

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, table with fruit, and TV on the wall.
Modern hotel room with double bed, cozy seating area, and warm wood decor on the wall.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, toilet, sink, and dark wood floor in a hotel.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large windows overlooking outdoors.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, table with fruit, and TV on the wall.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, toilet, sink, and dark wood floor in a hotel.

Double Room with Side Sea View

Double rooms with side sea view (approx. 24-26 m²) have the same amenities as the double rooms in the "Presiana" building and additionally offer side sea view (DMS). Also available for single use at an extra charge (DES).

Beachfront Deluxe Double Room

The Beachfront Deluxe rooms (approx. 24-26 m²) are located in the "Roxana" building and directly on the beach with a balcony offering a dreamlike sea view (B2D). Also available for single use (BEF).

Modern hotel room with balcony, sea view, seating area, and TV.
Bright hotel room with large bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with balcony and sea view, cozy seating area, and wood decor.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, toilet, sink, and dark wood floor in a hotel.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, rustic wooden wall, and modern decor.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, wood paneling, and desk by the window.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, toilet, sink, and dark wood floor in a hotel.

Superior Royal

The Superior Royal double rooms (approx. 24-26 m²) are located in the "Asmara" building with similar amenities to the double rooms (partially without a balcony), are more spacious, luxuriously furnished and include Royal Club service with all its benefits (RS2). Also available for single use at an extra charge (RS1).

Deluxe Suite with Side Sea View

The Deluxe Suites with side sea view (approx. 45-55 m²) are equipped like the Beachfront Deluxe rooms, but also have a separate living room, side sea view and are located in the "Roxana" building. As up to 5 people can be accommodated in these suites, they are ideal for families (XL2).

Bright hotel living room with sofa, TV, desk, and balcony view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden wall, ceiling fan, and small side table.
Modern hotel room with wood paneling, large bed, and view into adjoining space.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, toilet, sink, and dark wood floor in a hotel.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden accent wall, and red chairs next to a mirror.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, toilet, sink, and dark wood floor in a hotel.

Royal Suite

The Royal Suites (approx. 45-55 m²) are located in the "Asmara" building and are equipped like the Superior Royal double rooms, but consist of 2 separate rooms, each with a king-size bed, plus a single sofa in one of the bedrooms, and have a terrace of approx. 20 m² (R2S).

Villa

The villas (approx. 50-60 m²) are located just a few meters from the "Asmara" building, in the middle of greenery, and consist of 2 rooms with 2 bathrooms, with the same amenities as the Superior Royal double rooms (also including Royal Club), making them perfect for larger families (up to 5 people) (V2).

Modern hotel suite with wooden wall, bed, nightstand, and view into the living area
Modern bathroom with glass shower, toilet, sink, and dark wood floor in a hotel.
Sun loungers on green grass in front of bungalows under trees on a sunny day.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden accents, and view of a green garden.

All Inclusive

Buffet with a variety of fresh salads and ingredients in an elegant restaurant with bright interior.

Ultra All Inclusive

Buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the main restaurant with children's buffet and "baby corner".
Breakfast from approx. 7:30-10 am, lunch from approx. 12:30-2:30 pm and dinner from approx. 6:30-9 pm.
Daily varied and healthy buffet. 2x weekly theme nights, BBQ night with folklore (1x per week) and sushi station (1 x/week). Once per stay, dinner can also be taken alternatively in one of the two à la carte restaurants (Italian or fish restaurant), (minimum stay 4 nights, subject to availability and reservation). Open 6 days/week from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
Sandwiches, fruit and cake at the lobby bar, open 24 hours, with a selection of drinks, hot and cold beverages, and cocktails from the AI menu.
In addition to the wide selection of drinks, there are also various snacks, sandwiches, burgers, fries, pizza, and salads at the beach/snackbar. (Open from approx. 10 am-11 pm. Lunchtime 11 am-3 pm, light snack 3 pm-5 pm)
Soft drinks, wine, and beer are included with meals. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, juices, and local as well as selected international alcoholic beverages, beer, and wine are available at the lobby bar 24/7 and at the beach bar from approx. 9 am-6 pm.

Royal Club Service:

What does Royal Club mean? It means that all guests who book a Royal room automatically become members of our Royal Club. They receive a higher standard of service in many respects. For your special comfort, the rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar (daily refill of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages such as water and beer, soft drinks and wine included), telephone (for a fee), hairdryer, safe (included), high-speed Wi-Fi (included), tea and coffee making facilities or capsule machine (daily refill included), full towel set including beach towels (daily change included for a deposit), and high-quality cosmetic products. Children's cosmetic products, baby package in the booked rooms upon arrival.
You will also receive a richer selection of imported alcoholic beverages at the beach bar.
Discount on the hotel's laundry and ironing service.
There is a separate area on the beach for Royal guests with service at your lounger; comfortable loungers and Bali beds are available free of charge (subject to availability).
Royal guests stay here:
Royal Suite (R2S), Superior Royal (R2S), and Villa (V2)

Inclusive Sports

Basketball, football, beach volleyball, tennis, and table tennis. Various activities as part of the animation program.

Sports for a Fee

Bike rental and various water sports activities on the beach (local providers).

Children's Program

"Katta goes on holiday"
Dear children, do you know what I love to do most? Holiday, of course! Don't you want to visit me at the hotel for a few days and go on holiday with me? We can play, craft, solve puzzles, and read stories together. In the evening, we'll rock the mini-disco. I'll give every child a personal travel diary. Well, how does that sound? I'm looking forward to seeing you. See you soon, your Katta.
In addition, the hotel offers a children's playground with a water/splash area, a mini-club for children aged 4-12 6 times a week, as well as children's animation and a mini-disco. Playground, children's show once every 2 weeks. Also theme days and activities.
Pool with sandy beach, sun umbrellas, and colorful slide in a green hotel area.
Children playing soccer with a robot figure in the park on a sunny day.
Children walk on a grassy park area accompanied by a person in a playful panda costume.
Children playing outdoors on a lawn with a wooden ball, surrounded by trees.
Child shoots water gun at target on tree in park
Children sit at colorful tables, happily making the victory sign together in a room with vibrant wall paintings.
Person in lemur costume posing with bicycle in front of hotel
Child lying happily on grass next to large lemur costume outdoors
Children watch a puppet theater with red curtains and a stuffed animal on stage.
Children play and dance around a person in an animal costume on a colorful stage.
Children play on a colorful dance floor with illuminated Mirabe sign in the background.

Hotel Service

Parking (included).
Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel).
Beach towels (for a deposit).
Baby cots included (on request and subject to availability).

Hotel features

  • Direct Beach Location
  • Animation
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sandy Beach
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Extended Hygiene Concept
  • schauinsland-reisen original

Note

Smart casual dress is requested for dinner (long trousers for gentlemen).
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Pets not allowed!
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Almost all areas of the hotel are accessible.
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Check-in from 3 pm / Check-out by 11 am
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Ultra All Inclusive starts with lunch on arrival day and ends with breakfast on departure day.
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Accessible rooms (Double Room Superior Royal, RS2) can be booked on request.
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Ul. Chernomorska 45
9649 Kranevo
Bulgaria
In the "Family Holiday" summer 2025 catalog on page 226.
In the "Sunny Destinations" summer 2025 catalog on page 204.

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, kids' club, or water sports activities) as well as the opening hours of restaurants and bars due to the lower number of guests and the variable weather.

Seasonal Information

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

Country category

4 Sterne