The Riu Palace Helena Sands Hotel is in Sunny Beach, the largest resort on the Black Sea coast. The semicircular bay encompasses a 5 mile stretch of fine sandy beach. The sea is calm with no tides and has a gentle slope into the water - perfect for children. The nearby mountains provide a cooling air making the evenings a pleasant temperature. Many watersport facilities can be found on the beach including a dive school, jet skis and paragliding.
Right Choice
The Riu Palace Helena Sands Hotel will appeal to families and couples looking for luxury accommodation with everything you could need for a great holiday in Bulgaria onsite and direct beach access.
Location and Resort
This modern recently built hotel is right on the beach and only 1.5 miles from the centre of the resort. The hotel stands in its own extensive gardens. There are plenty of facilities on the beach for the energetic, or for those who just want to relax. The resort also has an extensive nightlife.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has an outdoor pool and a children`s pool. There is also an indoor pool.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel has a buffet restaurant and an a la carte fish restaurant, it also has a lobby bar, lounge bar, piano bar and beach bar. There is also a poolside snack bar.
Accommodation
Twin/double will have 2 or 3 beds
All have balcony/terrace bathroom/shower WC minibar air-conditioning hairdryer satellite TV in room safe * (certain amenities may be payable locally)
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