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July	+30 °C	+15 °C
August	+29 °C	+15 °C
September	+24 °C	+11 °C
October	+19 °C	+6 °C
November	+15 °C	+1 °C
December	+10 °C	-5 °C

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Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski - Halfboard & All Inclusive in Bansko

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● Center: 1.7 km

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✅ Guests frequently praised the spa facilities, describing the spa as 'beautiful' and highlighting the 1000 m² spa center with sauna, steam rooms, and relaxation zones. ✅ Staff service received high marks for friendliness and helpfulness, with special mentions for front desk personnel like Banko and ski instructors such as Max. ✅ The hotel’s free shuttle bus to the ski lift was appreciated for its regularity and convenience during skiing seasons. ✅ Families valued the children’s playroom and babysitting services, noting attentive and kind animators and staff. ✅ Food quality was often described as fresh and delicious, with a variety of local dishes including several kinds of banitsa and fresh feta cheese. ❌ Some guests reported issues with pool cleanliness, including sightings of dirt and even contamination, which affected their comfort and health. ❌ A few reviews noted that the pools and common areas could feel cold, particularly in winter, making relaxation difficult. ❌ The shuttle bus service was mentioned as ending early (around 5 PM), which limited evening transport options to the ski lift. ❌ Certain guests experienced noise disturbance due to ongoing construction near some villa apartments. ❌ A minority found restaurant staff to be unprofessional or rude, impacting their dining experience.

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Rooms and prices

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Promo Double room

Wireless internet and private bathroom

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(Villa) Double Studio

Private bathroom

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Double room

Private bathroom

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Family Double Apartment

Family room with bathroom

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Deluxe Double room

Private bathroom

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Premium Design Double room

Private bathroom

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1 Bedroom (Villa) Double Apartment

Private bathroom

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Premium Design Double Studio

Private bathroom

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Double Maisonette

Private bathroom

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2 Bedrooms Premium Design Maisonette

Private bathroom

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Premium Design Double Penthouse

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Description

Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski - Halfboard & All Inclusive is a modern four-star hotel built in 2008 and renovated in 2010, located in Bansko, Bulgaria. The resort comprises five buildings and offers 157 comfortable rooms in alpine style, including various room types from Promo Double rooms to Premium Design Penthouses. It features a 1000 m² spa center with facilities like sauna, Turkish bath, infrared sauna, ice room, and relaxation zone. Guests benefit from amenities such as a covered pool, children's playroom, babysitting services, and free Wi-Fi in the lobby. The hotel provides free shuttle service to the ski lift, which is 800 meters away, making it convenient for winter sports enthusiasts. On-site dining options include a restaurant, bar, and tavern. Business travelers can use three conference rooms and a business center. Pets are allowed on request, and free parking with garage access is available. The resort is well-regarded for its friendly staff and clean, spacious rooms, although some guests noted occasional issues with pool cleanliness and shuttle bus hours.

Location

Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski is situated about 2 kilometers from Bansko's town center and only 800 meters from the nearest ski lift, with a complimentary shuttle service to the gondola. The hotel lies approximately 160 kilometers from Sofia Airport and 162 kilometers from Plovdiv Airport. Nearby dining includes the well-rated Tavern Chanovete restaurant, located just 119 meters away. The location offers scenic views of the Pirin mountains and access to forest paths, making it suitable for both skiing and hiking activities. Parking facilities include an underground two-level garage, supporting convenience for guests arriving by car.

Tips

Request a room in the newer main building to avoid noise from construction in the villa zones.
Use the free shuttle to the gondola, but note that it stops running around 5 PM, so plan your ski days accordingly.
If traveling with children, take advantage of the playroom and babysitting services, but be aware that spa pools do not have child-free hours.

Policies and conditions

Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast: Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets: Pets are allowed on request
Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
Check in time: 01:00. Check out time: 01:00.

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Services and facilities

General

24-hour reception
Smoke-free property
Heating
Gift shop
Garden
Terrace
All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Rooms

Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Family room
VIP room amenities
Smoke Detector
Cable TV
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/Bathtub
Bathtub
Shower
Wardrobe/Closet
Toiletries

Accessibility

Accessibility features

Services and amenities

Ironing
Luggage storage
Laundry
Concierge services
Dry-cleaning
Shoe shine
Luggage storage
Wake-up service
Telephone

Meals

Bar
Diet menu (on request)
Breakfast
Breakfast in the room
Restaurant
Snack bar
Packed Lunches

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Transfer

Shuttle
Airport transportation
Car rental

Languages Spoken

Russian
English
Multi-language staff

Recreation

Bike rental
Billiards
Hiking
Sun Deck
Ping-Pong

Parking

Parking

Pool and beach

Swimming pool

Business

Business center
Fax and copy machine
Meeting and presentation facilities
Conference Hall

Sports

Fitness facilities

Beauty and wellness

Solarium
Massage
Steam room
Sauna
Spa

Kids

Playroom
Children's playground
Family/Kid Friendly

Winter sports

Ski storage
Ski facilities rental
Ski shuttle
Skiing

Pets

Pets allowed

Street view

Video: SPA Resort St Ivan Rilski Halfboard & All Inclusive, Bansko, Bulgaria

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Reviews

Cleanliness

Amenities

Location

Service

25.01.2026 Guest

Beautiful hotel, a little further out from the Gondola but the shuttle bus service is spot on. It’s a short which is actually quite nice on the legs after a full day of skiing.. Staff are super friendly, Spa is beautiful - worth going for the Spa alone! Would definitely stay here again!

11.01.2026 Guest

We stayed at Saint Ivan Rilski in Bansko for New Year, and unfortunately the experience did not meet expectations, especially considering the high price for the holiday period. The hotel felt overpriced for what was offered. Both the pools and some of the common areas were cold, which made it hard to relax and enjoy the facilities, particularly during winter. This was one of the biggest disappointments of our stay. On a positive note, the girls at the children’s play centre were very kind and attentive, which we really appreciated. The New Year’s dinner itself was fine — decent food and well organized. Overall, the all-inclusive package is not worth the cost. For the price paid, we expected better facilities, warmer pools, and more value. Unfortunately, we wouldn’t choose this hotel again for New Year.

25.12.2025 Guest

Everything was wonderful – the staff was friendly and helpful, the spa was very nice, and the food was excellent. We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back again.

16.11.2025 Guest

The rooms are very spacious, and the spa facilities were excellent. We enjoyed the delicious food and the nice lounge area, perfectly situated next to the kids' playground. It was ideal for a couple of retreat days. Finally, the staff were incredibly friendly, and I would like to offer a special thanks to Banko at the front desk.

25.06.2025 Guest

Our family stayed there for a week. We had booked an apartment with a king bed and a pullout sofa. The pullout sofa was super crooked and uncomfortable and made a terrible noise at the slightest body movement, my baby girl kept waking up every time I sat down or moved in bed. Our friends stayed at a similar apartment in the same building and their pullout sofa was different and very comfortable. I guess we weren't so lucky. The pool was very dirty. We saw poop in the pool and in the jacuzzi. My son came down with an ear infection and one of us adults got another kind of infection from the pool. Our apartment faced the backside where there was a major construction going on, lots of construction noise, digging machines, workers, etc. On the positive side, the food was fabulous, delicious, fresh and lots of variety incl. local dishes like several kinds of banitsa and fresh feta cheese. The staff was also very pleasant. The hotel is in a beautiful setting and is 15-20mins away from downtown Bansko.

16.04.2025 Shay

We were a family of 10. We enjoyed all the facilities of the hotel. The rooms were good and clean, the Spa was great, the treatments we had were profesional, the food was good with a large variety and most of all the staff was very obliging and helpful always smiling and kind.

23.02.2025 Guest

The Hotel is really modern and nicely decorated. If you are skiing, there is a bus to the gondola every 15 mins in the morning and back in the Afternoon. The staff are lovely and there is a very relaxing bar area with great cocktails. The spa is really nice with an outside thermal pool and a sauna which looks over the mountain. We did not eat in the evening. I have two areas of feedback. One is that I think the shuttle bus could run later in the evening as it finishes at 5 so we sometimes missed it. The other is that I think the spa needs dedicated child free times as it often felt like a children’s pool.

29.01.2025 Guest

Taking snowboard lessons here was an incredible experience. It was my first time snowboarding, and I was a bit nervous at the beginning, but the instructor made everything so easy to understand. Their professionalism and patience really stood out, allowing me to learn the basics quickly and build confidence on the slopes. Every step of the lesson was well-structured, and the instructor provided clear, practical guidance. What I appreciated the most was the personalized attention. The instructor observed every detail of my movements and gave tailored feedback to help me improve. By the end of the lesson, I could already feel significant progress, and I’m excited to keep practicing and refining my skills. Overall, I would highly recommend this snowboard lesson to anyone, whether you’re a complete beginner like me or looking to advance your skills

29.01.2025 Guest

The snowboard teacher was the best teacher I have ever known he how to do it his tips and the way he taught us everything wan amazing because of him after his lesson I learned way much faster than I thought thank you max your the best of all time if come back here some time I want to do it with you

28.01.2025 Guest

I want to thank coach Max, as for me he is the best coach I have seen there. He taught my brother and sister (she is 3 years old) to ski in one training session. It was also quite fun to ski with him and jump on ski jumps. I recommend him to everyone!!!

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POIs near hotel

Neophyte of Rila Museum (1.4 km)

Birthhouse of Bulgarian Renaissance scholar Neophyte of Rila, who lived here 1793–1811. One of Bulgaria's 100 national tourist sites.

Paisius of Hilandar Museum (1.4 km)

Museum dedicated to Paisius of Hilandar, an 18th-century Bulgarian monk and historian.

Velyanov House (1.4 km)

Historic house museum in Bansko's old town, open Monday–Saturday 9am–1pm, 2pm–5:30pm.

Bansko Art School Icon Exhibition (1.5 km)

Permanent exhibition of religious icons from the Bansko Art School tradition, a center of Byzantine artistic innovation.

Nikola Vaptsarov Museum (1.6 km)

Museum dedicated to Bulgarian poet Nikola Vaptsarov (1909–1942), housed in his former residence. One of Bulgaria's 100 national tourist sites.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

Restaurant «Tavern Chanovete» (2 min)

2770 Св. Иван Рилски, Банско

Frequently asked questions about Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski - Halfboard & All Inclusive

How far is the hotel from the ski lift and is there shuttle service available?

The hotel is 800 meters from the ski lift and offers a free shuttle service to the gondola.

Are pets allowed at Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski?

Yes, pets are allowed on request.

What children’s facilities are available at the hotel?

The hotel provides a children’s playroom, babysitting services, kids’ meals, and offers baby cots upon request.

Does the hotel have spa and wellness facilities?

Yes, the hotel features a 1000 m² spa center including sauna, Turkish bath, infrared sauna, ice room, steam rooms, massage (paid), and solarium (paid).

What room types can I book at Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski?

Room types include Promo Double room, Double room, Deluxe Double room, Premium Design Double room, 1 Bedroom (Villa) Double Apartment, Family Double Apartment, (Villa) Double Studio, Premium Design Double Studio, Double Maisonette, 2 Bedrooms Premium Design Maisonette, and Premium Design Double Penthouse.

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