The Astoria Beach Hotel is 5 minute walk north of the centre of the resort and on the first line of the beach, perfect for lazy days and nighttime entertainment. The Golden Sands resort is on the Black Sea coast, set on a wooded hillside that overlooks the stunning sandy beach and crystal blue sea. The historical city of Varna is close to the resort, which as well as being Bulgaria`s biggest port it is also an attractive and cosmopolitan area.
Right Choice
This hotel will appeal to families and couples looking for a good standard of accommodation almost directly on the beach and well positioned for the rest of the resorts facilities, both day and night.
Location and Resort
The Astoria Beach Hotel was entirely renovated in 2004 and has 115 double rooms and 48 suites spread across 5 floors. Golden Sands is a popular choice for holidays in Bulgaria and has some fantastic facilities including a dive centre, tennis, mini golf, jet skis, sailing and a host of other water activities to keep the whole family busy.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with a section for children.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel has a buffet style restaurant with an open air terrace, a lobby bar and a pool bar. The hotel operates an All Inclusive option which includes breakfast buffet style from 7.30am to 10am with unlimited mineral water, juices and coffee, buffet style lunch from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and dinner from 6.30pm to 9pm with unlimited draft wine and beer, mineral water, soft drinks and soda. There is a drink buffet between 11am and 11pm and coffee, tea, ice cream and snacks are available between 4pm and 6pm. Note: Drinks at the pool bar and the lobby bar are chargeable.
Accommodation
All have balcony/terrace bathroom/shower WC satellite TV telephone air conditioning fridge hairdryer * (certain amenities may be payable locally)
Single rooms are not available between 06/07/2008-25/08/2008
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