Bansko SPA & Holidays in Bansko
✅ Staff described as very friendly and attentive, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. ✅ Breakfast praised for wide variety and good quality in multiple reviews. ✅ Free and ample parking available, appreciated by guests with vehicles. ✅ Shuttle bus to the ski lift is reliable and runs every 30 minutes. ✅ Restaurant serving traditional Bulgarian food highly recommended and considered a highlight. ❌ Spa and pool areas criticized for poor cleanliness and unpleasant odors, including mold and chlorine smells. ❌ Maintenance issues reported, such as broken drains around the pool, malfunctioning jacuzzi, and outdated or damaged room fixtures. ❌ Several guests reported noisy behavior in the spa area and ineffective staff enforcement of rules. ❌ Rooms and bathrooms noted as outdated, with problems like mold, dust, poor sound insulation, and insufficient cleaning. ❌ Restaurant often lacks seating availability, limited drink options, and sometimes cold or undercooked food.
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Description
Bansko SPA & Holidays is a 4-star hotel established in 1999 and renovated in 2012, located in a quiet part of the Bansko resort. The hotel offers 98 rooms spread over a single 4-floor building, including Deluxe rooms, Attic rooms, Suites, Apartments, Studios, and one-bedroom apartments. Families will appreciate the free children’s playroom and baby cots available on request. Guests have access to a range of facilities such as a spa center with paid cosmetic procedures and massage services, a free sauna and steam bath, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a games room. Dining options include a national style à la carte restaurant with seating for 220, a bar, and buffet restaurant. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided. There is also a shuttle bus service to the ski lift that runs on a schedule. Pets are not allowed. Staff are generally described as friendly and attentive, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
Location
The hotel is situated 900 meters from both the center of Bansko and the base station of the ski funicular, making it convenient for guests aiming to explore the town or access skiing facilities. It is 94 kilometers from Sofia Airport and 145 kilometers from Plovdiv Airport. The location is somewhat removed from busy areas, offering a quieter stay. A free shuttle bus connects guests to the ski lift on a regular schedule, helping to bridge the distance of about a 15-minute walk from the hotel to the lift. Parking is free and ample, which benefits those arriving by car.
Tips
- If you plan to use the spa or pool facilities, consider that some guests reported cleanliness and odor issues, so check conditions upon arrival.
- Booking a room with a mountain view might enhance your stay, as some guests enjoyed this aspect.
- Use the free shuttle bus to reach the ski lift comfortably, especially if you want to avoid the 15-minute walk.
Policies and conditions
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
- Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
No extra beds are available.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. - WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
- Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Check in time: 16:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Gift shop
- Garden
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Cable TV
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Bathtub
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Bathrobe
- Linens
- Slippers
- Accessibility features
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Packed Lunches
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Transfer services
- Russian
- English
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Sun Deck
- Ping-Pong
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- Beach/pool towels
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Fitness facilities
- Massage
- Sauna
- Playroom
- Children's playground
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Ski storage
- Skiing
- Pets Not Allowed
Hotel view
Video: Bansko SPA & Holidays Hotel - Bansko Hotels, Bulgaria
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Reviews
Only the pool and the Spa Center were not very clean and there was a smell of moisture. The kids got some alergic reaction.
Except this we were very happy staying there.
An employee came to check on us at some point and just asked them if everything is ok, after they confirmed the employee went out without inquiring for our wellbeing at all or making any remark to them for breaking the hotel's rules.
But yeah, if you want to be a noisy annoying nuisance somewhere, apparently that's the place.
On the second floor there are 2 saunas and a steam bath. However, the chilling lounge in front of them where you're supposed to lie down and cool off, STINKS. It srsly smells suffocating of mold and stuff like this. The chairs are always wet, like why did they put pillows on top...
The saunas are good but the steam bath smelled even worse than the chilling lounge. It literally smelled like mold and wet dogs. We were the only people that dared to spend some time there during our stay but even we couldn't stand it for long.
As for the rooms, they're okay. You can tell they put some money into building the hotel initially but they're totally cutting expenses on the upkeep. It doesn't look very clean anywhere, there are certain things that are falling apart, like the glass wall in the bathroom, some of the wooden boards in the sauna, missing pieces of isolation around the pool, etc. I feel like they don't have a proper manager to just go around the place and note for which issues to call maintenance.
On the bright side, the lobby looks nice, the location isn't too bad either and it was pretty quiet inside. We had an amazing breakfast there, they literally had everything and most things were yummy, aside from the fried eggs which were bitter from the overused oil.
The room was big, comfortable, and very clean, with an excellent mountain view.
The hotel offers a large, free parking area, which is very convenient. The location is great — close to the center of Bansko and also near the ski center. Hotel also offer free transportation to Ski center.
For families, this place is perfect. There is a playground for children, which our two kids really enjoyed. The swimming pool and spa center are free, including a jacuzzi — everything was very clean and nicely heated.
Overall, a great choice for families. We would definitely recommend this hotel and would gladly stay again.
Additionally, the room cleanliness and general maintenance did not meet expected standards. Several light bulbs were not functioning and had not been replaced, and for two consecutive days there was no hot water available for showering.
Regarding breakfast, we found the organization and quality to be lacking. Some items appeared undercooked, including the bread, small pies, and fried eggs, which raised concerns about food safety. The breakfast area was not well managed, with limited quantities available for the number of guests. For example, there was only one container of milk, which required guests to wait for refills. Many items were cold, suggesting they had been prepared in advance, and there were no warmers in place to keep the food at an appropriate temperature.
Overall, these issues affected the comfort and safety of our stay, and we hope they will be addressed to improve the experience for future guests.
Eventually, they gave me a clean room, but it didn’t make up for the outdated condition of the place. Nothing seemed to have been renovated for at least 30 years. The hotel was much worse than advertised. I knew the price was low, but I didn’t expect it to be *that* bad. This was by far the worst hotel I’ve stayed at in Bansko. I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re on an extremely tight budget.
This is not a 4 star hotel.
On the plus side it was warm at night. Water was very hot and quickly. The shuttle bus to the gondola was always on time and has regular runs every 30 min.
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Frequently asked questions about Bansko SPA & Holidays
How far is Bansko SPA & Holidays from the ski lift?
The hotel is 900 meters from the base station of the ski funicular, with a free shuttle bus running on a schedule to the lift.
Does the hotel provide facilities for children?
Yes, there is a free children’s playroom and baby cots are available on request at no extra charge.
Are pets allowed at Bansko SPA & Holidays?
No, pets are not allowed at this hotel.
What types of rooms are available at this hotel?
The hotel offers Deluxe rooms, Attic rooms, Single Suites, Double Suites, Apartments, 1 Bedroom Double Apartments, Studios, and Double Studios.
Is there a restaurant on-site and what is it like?
Yes, there is a national style à la carte restaurant with seating for 220 guests. The restaurant is known for serving traditional Bulgarian dishes, which have received positive reviews.
















































