# 2 of 187 hotels in Golden Sands

Hotel Grifid Arabella(4 stars)

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  • Great hotel (15)
    "Great hotel" found in 122 reviews
    • " Great hotel " 
      5.733333333333334
      September 2012
    • " ... entertainment had a very extensive program (from bingo to water aerobics and so on) the mini club was very nice, colorful for kids and one put in a lot of effort for children of all ages. Very clean pool area and indoor swimming pool, but unfortunately at this time of the year we were already quite ... " 
      5.841666666666666
      October 2011
    • " We have a 5-day short break magnificent weather in a great hotel enjoyed. In particular the staff's hospitality, the spacious room ( complete renovation ... " 
      5.008333333333334
      September 2012
    • " ... as long as we saw). But there are smaller beach sections at the water front, you can use free of charge, therefore best beach towel carry forward (there is also on loan in the hotel). Altogether a nice hotel with lots of extras, the allow, the vacation completely to enjoy. We have us in the days felt ... " 
      5.008333333333334
      September 2012
    • " ... therefore best beach towel carry forward (there is also on loan in the hotel). Altogether a nice hotel with lots of extras, the allow, the vacation completely to enjoy. We have us in the days felt really good and would come back any time go there. " 
      5.008333333333334
      September 2012
    • " Great hotel for all who want to experience something " 
      5.875
      July 2012
    • " Great hotel for all who want to experience something, in the hotel very much was offered, if that wasn't ... " 
      5.875
      July 2012
    • " Great hotel " 
      5.291666666666667
      July 2012
    • " Very beautiful hotel , great food and beautiful pool. I can only recommend! Only drawback: hotel's own beach is far ... " 
      5.291666666666667
      July 2012
    • " ... end of the summer. As a result was from 16 o'clock about three-quarters of the pool area in the shade. Luckily we had always temperatures around the 28-30 ° so that this not too bad. HCLFHL. The private beach is ± 1 kilometer away from the hotel what very far is in the big heat. Shame that the hotel no ... " 
      5.747222222222223
      August 2012
    • " ... The private beach is ± 1 kilometer away from the hotel what very far is in the big heat. Shame that the hotel no shuttlebetrieb offer (which is possible, since small Promenadezüge run). Once a private beach arrived, you have to be lucky free beach chairs to get, because the beach with another hotel ... " 
      5.747222222222223
      August 2012
    • " ... you have to be lucky free beach chairs to get, because the beach with another hotel the same hotel chain share. HCLFHL. The Italian hotel's restaurant was for 3a 4 days in advance Overall the hotel is recommendable . " 
      5.747222222222223
      August 2012
    • " With this hotel can't go wrong. It offers just dream vacation of the finest quality. There everything fits together, even if the hotel's own beach section 1 kilometer away. But no matter, the existing rich. Bit add one must still with the ... " 
      5.708333333333333
      June 2012
    • " One of the very few negatives is handicap. The access to the beach and the pool was cleaned only over stairs. The ramps are only for prams. Within the hotel you can walk around easily and ... " 
      5.625
      August 2011
    • " ... The access to the beach and the pool was cleaned only over stairs. The ramps are only for prams. Within the hotel you can walk around easily and I believe that this is almost a wheelchair. The hotel's private beach is located one-and-a-half kilometer from the hotel itself and is not as nice and clean as the ... " 
      5.625
      August 2011
  • Staff are always friendly and helpful (15)
    "Staff are always friendly and helpful" found in 52 reviews
    • " With one of the best hotels in the reference for cleanliness and food we had ever experienced. Rooms are large bright and spacious. Staff are always friendly and helpful . in the dining room and at the buffet is cleanliness and it was always replenished. To the ... " 
      5.733333333333334
      September 2012
    • " The hotel is very central and in a very good state. The staff are friendly and courteous . It is more on family oriented, who party not in the hotel, but on the promenade searches is in ... " 
      5.1499999999999995
      August 2012
    • " The hotel exceeded our expectations. Very, very clean, good varied food, friendly staff in all areas. The entertainment had a very extensive program (from bingo to water aerobics and ... " 
      5.841666666666666
      October 2011
    • " Very nice hotel, the location ok. Friendly staff , deutscht and English speaking ( air conditioning was defect twice - ingress of water through ... " 
      5.222222222222222
      August 2012
    • " The hotel is very good equipped and child-friendly. The staff are very friendly and helpful . The best are in the evening the kid's programs. Rooms are fine pul is not sleht " 
      5.166666666666667
      June 2012
    • " Very good Hotel, good service " 
      5.966666666666666
      July 2011
    • " ... It has from beginning to end everything fit. We will come again. You can't complain about anything not even on reservation of sun chairs in the early morning, everything you could in peace do. The staff were very friendly , room clean, food was very good. " 
      6
      August 2012
    • " The grifid Arabella offers a great service in every area and very friendly staff. The food is for what I am used in Bulgaria simply ... " 
      5.8500000000000005
      September 2011
    • " The grifid Arabella offers a great service in every area and very friendly staff . The food is for what I am used in Bulgaria simply breathtaking. You feel like you are in the ... " 
      5.8500000000000005
      September 2011
    • " A great holiday. The staff was always very friendly and attentive to their guests. The food was something there for every taste. The objections of ... " 
      5.413888888888889
      September 2011
    • " ... mixed public, what age and nationality wise, many families, but even younger groups, lots of activities, the never intrusive, tasty, always freshly prepared food special with the snacks, very good staff in all areas; generally outside of the hotel was very courteous and non-intrusive people, you, ... " 
      5.233333333333333
      July 2011
    • " The hotel itself is very good, friendly staff no matter where you are. Front desk note 1 + very helpful and friendly. Rooms with sea view ... " 
      4.972222222222222
      June 2011
    • " The hotel itself is very good, friendly staff no matter where you are. Front desk note 1 + very helpful and friendly . Rooms with sea view with a large balcony are also very good, unfortunately it is in the night ... " 
      4.972222222222222
      June 2011
    • " The hotel one can only recommend it to anyone. It is very pleasant, his vacation to spend. The staff are very friendly . You can in any case all questions and also with complaints, which there is not, are the ... " 
      5.791666666666667
      July 2012
    • " ... the hotel management). International cocktails and spirits at the pool bar. To all meal times very good, polite gastronomic service, in the three theme restaurants ( bulgarian, Asian, Italian). Staff are very friendly , helpful, competent. Cleaning of the rooms reasonable. Cleanliness public spaces could be ... " 
      5.752777777777777
      July 2012
  • Varied food (15)
    "Varied food" found in 26 reviews
    • " The hotel exceeded our expectations. Very, very clean, good varied food , friendly staff in all areas. The entertainment had a very extensive program (from bingo to ... " 
      5.841666666666666
      October 2011
    • " Very beautiful hotel, great food and beautiful pool. I can only recommend! Only drawback: hotel's own beach is far away. Staff ... " 
      5.291666666666667
      July 2012
    • " ... by the size the 'apartment': Master bedroom with a balcony and tv, a second bedroom with a TV and balcony and salon, bathroom, separate toilet reachable over the large hall (with large wardrobe). Great food ! Location in the center. As only criticism can we the following 'fault': HCLFHL. Due to the ... " 
      5.747222222222223
      August 2012
    • " at the hotel, so there is nothing to complain about. The food is good and the animation team is super well on it and there was always something to participate. I was ... " 
      5.441666666666666
      June 2011
    • " ... fit. We will come again. You can't complain about anything not even on reservation of sun chairs in the early morning, everything you could in peace do. The staff were very friendly, room clean, food was very good . " 
      6
      August 2012
    • " Hy am yesterday (13-05-12) from Bulgarie arrived. The hotel is very beautiful well situated and very clean... The food was great . Only the brunch I can recommend anyone. Because everything was filthy. (the gurkrn have ... " 
      5.375
      May 2012
    • " Very good, delicious, varied food in attractive forms. Successful theme Nights ( for example asian and Bulgarian evening, the ... " 
      5.752777777777777
      July 2012
    • " About this hotel I can only say: Best hotel I have ever been at! Can only be recommended. The staff was very friendly and helpful, it was very clean and the food was very tasty . The beach is about 80 meters away from the hotel. The hotel has a fitness room, a laundry ... " 
      5.966666666666666
      November 2011
    • " Wonderful staff! All (almost all ) very friendly and accommodating Great food in all 4 restaurants! Genial animation team And dani of the guest relation always had a cutting ... " 
      5.541666666666667
      September 2012
    • " ... the only small mängelchen, which one work could. 2 times a week there were theme evenings, like for instance bulgarian or Asian. Furthermore there was also 3 restaurants, they are nicely done and the food is very tasty . In summary, I can personally this hotel only recommend, no matter wether family, singles or ... " 
      5.733333333333333
      July 2012
    • " Almost perfect, good hotel, good food , good staff " 
      5.758333333333333
      September 2011
    • " Very well run hotel with friendly and helpful staff, good food and drink almost around the clock, good entertainment during the day, entertainment ... " 
      5.758333333333333
      September 2011
    • " ... check in with a champagne reception. Beautiful big room, as well as an even those bathroom, very tidy and clean Nice balcony Dreamlike view of the sea Friendly staff, Very delicious varied food Great child care if desired Two large clean pools In-house disco Top Sportprogrammalls ... " 
      6
      August 2012
    • " I the hotel can only recommend super good hotel in immediate proximity to beach and the party route really great! Huge large auswahhl at the buffet and delicious food also the care for small children there is the whole day given! " 
      5.666666666666667
      May 2012
    • " Top hotel with a good atmosphere, friendly staff great food and great activities, will be happy to stay there again and recommend it, absolutely great. ... " 
      5.8500000000000005
      November 2011

Hotel review overview

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  • Hotel in general
    5.7
  • Room
    5.7
  • Service
    5.7
  • Location
    5.4
  • Gastronomy
    5.6
  • Sport
    5.5

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    228
  • Very Good
    15
  • Acceptable
    3
  • Poor
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  • Terrible
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The most helpful favorable review

5.833333333333333
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Already on arrival we felt really good. A very nice reception area with two aquariums and many places to sit, a small kiosk, quite well stocked and a glass of sparkling wine to the greetings. Free wi-fi throughout the lobby( connection not always stable). All areas of the hotel are very clean, despite the size of the hotel with about 300 rooms, distributes itself everything very well. All areas of the hotel are in excellent condition. We had all inclusive …  read more

The most helpful critical review

3.3333333333333335
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

If you looking for fuss and party is quite well cared for. For a relaxing holiday and relaxation of the stress of the hotel wasn't suitable. Unfortunately, the cleanliness, especially the dishes, sometimes left a lot to be desired. With four stars we expected something different. Our honeymoon was ruined. …  read more

Thomas
Germany
  • Family
  • Age 46-50
5 Other hotel reviews
5.6
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Great holiday with super service. The hotel has everything done, about us the vacation unforgettable. We will come again. … read more
Birgit
Germany
  • Family
  • Age 46-50
1 Other hotel reviews
6.0
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
We inhabited the room 605 from 07,10.-14,10. 2012 and it was extremely good in this hotel pleased. We would like especially the animator Michelle and our maid seela and us especially these 2 thanks. Michelle has simply wonderful our small spongebob squarepants fan cared and seela was really everyday something new occur, so that we at our room too. Praise also the kitchen, it tasted simply everything so delicious and always looked very appetizing, We will definitely again travel there, this hotel you can just absolutely recommend! … read more
Ramona
Germany
  • Family
  • Age 36-40
1 Other hotel reviews
5.5
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
We stayed in the autumn, there is already off-season, but everything was ok, we were satisfied all around. We just wanted to relax that worked out. Cleanliness, service... There was nothing to moan about. We would go again. *-* … read more
Heinz
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 61-65
1 Other hotel reviews
5.1
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
We came too late. In October are most of the facilities for disabled guests already closed and there were only a few shops and restaurants open. The Arabella is in service and food great. The rooms are clean; the furniture is ok but already some years old and no more on the newest conditions. To the next season it should be replaced. The Arabella is located close to the beach, but has not have its own section. Chairs and an umbrella could only be rented (15€ per day). … read more
Jörg
Germany
  • Friends
  • Age 41-45
1 Other hotel reviews
5.7
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Other
  • Hotel recommended
A very good, very clean hotel. Friendliness and service are of paramount importance. The food is very varied and diverse ( something for everyone). If you in one of the À-la-carte -restaurants food, is the bulgarian restaurant recommendable. However should you hotel's own shop no jacky buy (is only dust for the price) and regarding cigarettes it is questionable. Currency exchange not necessary, the best at the bank (raiffeisenbank) withdraw money, because it has the best exchange rate and you won't cheated. If you however on party out is, is end of September/ beginning of October the wrong time of year, since most of the … read more
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Information about Hotel Grifid Arabella

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< 200 m < 200 m < 50 km
  • What the hotel offers
    The Hotel Grifid Arabella is nestled in an ocean of tranquility among green trees in the Golden Sands resort. Both the sandy beaches of the Black Sea and the bustling resort center lie on its doorstep. The hotel is a true all inclusive hotel with everything you need catered for. This includes 6 bars and restaurants, 3 swimming pools, sports facilities including outdoor sports and a fitness center, Entertainment program for adults and children and a meeting room with 60 seats for business travelers.
  • Location
    Located in the heart of the Golden Sands resort this hotel is just 50m from the golden beaches along the Black Sea coast. The Golden Sands resort is a selection of hotels surrounded my luscious forests, stunning scenery with superb beaches and a clean sea.
  • Accommodation
    The hotel has 292 rooms and apartments. All apartments have a sea view. All rooms are carpeted, with a sofa and a bathroom with bathtub. Direct dial telephones, central air-conditioning, safety deposit box, satellite TV, a balcony or terrace and a complimentary mini bar are all included.
  • Food and Drink
    The Hotel Arabella has 4 restaurants and 2 bars. The main restaurant serves buffet meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are also 3 a La Carte Restaurants; one Bulgarian, one Italian and one Asian. The bars offer free local and international beverages as well as soft drinks and cocktails. The Lobby bar overlooks the pool and Bar Salon hosts a disco every evening.
  • Leisure
    Sports facilities include a floodlit tennis court, football, basketball and volleyball. The fitness room has a sea view and Techno Gym equipment. There are 2 outdoor pools, one of which has a Jacuzzi, as well as an indoor pool. The spa offers massages, facials, body treatments and body warps as well as a sauna and hammam for complete relaxation and rejuvenation. There are various daytime leisure activities on offer and evening shows, disco, and live music. There is a mini club for the children.
  • Family
    The Children’s animation team run a mini club which offers children’s activities during the day and a mini disco at night. Children’s shows with guest stars and a children’s playground and pool are sure to keep the little ones busy.
  • Other facilities and services
    • Thematic evenings and Gala dinners • Minibars refilled every day • Conference facilities
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Hotel own description

  • What the hotel offers
    Grifid Arabella Hotel is situated in the heart of Golden Sands, only a few meters from the kilometer-long sandy beach. You can benefit from the extensive all-inclusive offer. The offer includes breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets as well as afternoon snacks and pastry and a wide choice of alternative dining options at 3 à-la-carte restaurants. They serve Bulgarian, Italian or Asian cuisine. There is a professional animation team at the hotel. You can also unwind at the Grifid Arabella spa center.
  • Location
    Located in the marvelous sandy coast of Black Sea, in the seaside resort Golden Sands, separated only by an animated promenade from the elegant beach.
  • Accommodation
    292 hotel rooms all to the side of the sea and mostly with direct sea view -bathroom with shower and bathtub in all rooms; hairdryer in the bathroom; international direct dialing phone; central air conditioning; carpet floor (some junior suites also with laminated floor); complimentary mini bar; satellite TV; in-room safe (additional charge); balcony
  • Food and Drink
    ULTRA ALL INCLUSIVE
  • Leisure
    Tennis Court, Sauna, Fitness Center, Games Room, Spa & Wellness Center, Massage, Children's Playground, Billiards, Table Tennis, Darts, Hot Tub, Hiking, Cycling, Turkish/Steam Bath, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Other facilities and services
    Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Bicycle Rental, Car Hire, Fax/Photocopying, Entertainment Staff, Nightclub / DJ
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Hotel amenities

  • Total number of rooms: < 300
  • Luggage room
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Non-smoking room
  • Shops in the hotel
  • Play rooms
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift
  • Central heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • Satellite TV
  • Minibar
  • Free minibar
  • Minibar: unalcoholic
  • Safe
  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Electronic room keys
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock
  • Fire alarm

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Diabetic menu
  • Vegetarian dishes
  • A la carte
  • Dishes for those with allergies
  • Gluten free
  • Hotel bar
  • Number of hotel bars altogether: 2
  • Cafe
  • Breakfast buffet

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Number of slides: 1
  • Tennis court
  • Number of tennis courts: 1
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Massages
  • Beauty treatments
  • Sauna
  • Number of saunas: 1
  • Whirlpool

Other hotel information

  • 24 hour reception
  • Evening programs and entertainment
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Kids club (6-9 years)
  • Check out no later than: 12:00
  • English
  • Early check in
  • Late check out
  • Airport transfer
  • Shuttle bus transfer from the airport: charged
  • Eurocard/Mastercard
  • 24 hour security
  • Car hire
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Children welcome
  • All public and private areas are no smoking zones
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi access included
  • Laundry service
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