Arena Mar Hotel & SPA - All Inclusive in Golden Sands
✅ Rooms are generally clean with daily housekeeping and some suites feature two bathrooms ✅ Varied and tasty food with buffet style and live evening entertainment ✅ Friendly and helpful staff at reception and spa facilities ✅ Modern, well-maintained building with comfortable public areas including a large outdoor pool ✅ Close proximity to the beach and resort amenities ❌ Parking is not included and costs around 20 BGN per day ❌ Wi-Fi is paid and reported as insufficient by some guests ❌ Some guests experienced issues with room maintenance such as shower drainage and bathroom odors ❌ Drink quality and variety at bars have been described as poor or cheap ❌ Crowded pool area with sunbeds often reserved early in the morning ❌ Language barrier with some staff affecting service quality
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Description
Arena Mar Hotel & SPA - All Inclusive is a modern 4-star hotel established in 2015, located in the Golden Sands resort area of Bulgaria. The hotel consists of one 6-story building housing 200 rooms ranging from Economy to Deluxe Suites, many featuring balconies or patios. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a garden terrace, as well as on-site amenities including a restaurant, bar, sauna, and massage services. Entertainment options include billiards, darts, table tennis, and a games room. The hotel emphasizes clean, contemporary rooms, some with multiple bathrooms, and offers free Wi-Fi in public areas. It is suitable for families, with child-friendly facilities like cribs on request, but pets are not allowed. Parking is available for a fee. The all-inclusive package provides a variety of food choices, though some guests find the drink selection and quality inconsistent.
Location
Arena Mar Hotel & SPA is situated in Golden Sands, approximately 17 km from Varna Airport. The public sandy beach is just 240 meters away, separated from the hotel by a road; beach umbrellas and sunbeds are available for rent. Nearby dining options include a cafe 47 meters away and restaurants within 300 meters. The hotel is on the second line from the beach, making it convenient for beachgoers who don’t mind a short walk. Local attractions such as shops, bars, and the resort center are within easy walking distance, and public transportation options like the 409 bus connect guests to Varna city center in about 45 minutes.
Tips
- Book parking in advance if you plan to drive, as spaces are limited and costly.
- Bring your own Wi-Fi plan or expect to pay extra, since hotel internet is not free.
- To avoid crowded pool times, arrive early to secure sunbeds or explore quieter spots in the garden area.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. 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 [Mon - Sun] 07:30-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Garden
- Terrace
- Reception desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Fridge
- Family room
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Toiletries
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- German
- Russian
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Billiards
- Casino
- Karaoke
- Nightclub
- Sun Deck
- Ping-Pong
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Swimming pool
- Spa tub
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Pool facilities
- Beach/pool towels
- Next to the beach
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Darts
- Table Tennis
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Doctor
- Massage
- Steam room
- Beauty services
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Children's playground
- Children swimming pool
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Kids club
- Kids' TV Networks
- Pets Not Allowed
The hotel is located on second line from the shore.
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 240 m. It takes 4 minutes To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 300 meters
Street view
Video: Arena Mar Hotel and SPA, Golden Sands, Bulgaria
Map
Reviews
As a plus, there were two bathrooms in the suite.
The food was plenty even if you arrived later and it was tasty also.
The beach is 5 minutes walk, the only disadvantage is that there are some abrupt stairs on the way. You can take a longer walk on the main road, no stairs but double the time.
Also we have seen complaints about the music of neighbouring clubs. We were accommodated at 4th floor, we could hear some music but not loud enough to be disturbing in any way.
Downsides:
Parking is not included, price is 20 lv / day.
The drinks could do with some improvement.
Update 2025
For the second year we have a great time here, the food is varied and delicious, the staff is very kind, the rooms are cleaned well and we dance to mixes of international music that you can't hear anywhere else, and the singer is from last year and we were very happy to see her!
Most if even half of the staff don't know how to speak english. Due to this language barrier, the back massage which I appointed for wasn't firm enough. The staff actually behave okay-ish.
Some dishes are not even worth it, while some of them taste awesome. It's like gambling, but with food.
I suspect they support food waste though because of the way they just throw away leftover food from my plate when I am full. I also feel like the staff are swearing at us when we're the last to eat, yikes it makes me feel uncomfortable but I understand their impatience.
The gym, which is at the same floor with the spa, is smaller than I expected and not so varied, but I am still grateful.
In conclusion: this hotel is quite worth classifing as ★★★★ because of the location close to the beaches and the varied food.
Update 1: I used to think this hotel was bad but it became nice somehow. I have a question for you staff though: How do you dispose of the food?
Food was a disaster, we only had breakfast included but the food was poor quality and the dining area was not clean at all. It overall looked gross and you had to search for the few things you could eat safely. The staff was not very friendly. The pool with the sunbeds was very crowded, after 7am there were no free sunbeds because everyone was reserving a bunch of beds with their towels.
Only good thing about this hotel is the location close to the beach. The beach is very nice but as there is no hotel area at the beach you have to pay for sunbeds and an umbrella at the beach, which is however relatively cheap.
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Frequently asked questions about Arena Mar Hotel & SPA - All Inclusive
How far is Arena Mar Hotel & SPA from the nearest beach?
The hotel is 240 meters from the public sandy beach, which is located across a road.
Are pets allowed at Arena Mar Hotel & SPA?
Pets are not allowed at this hotel.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, parking is available but it is paid separately at around 20 Bulgarian Lev per day.
What types of rooms are offered at Arena Mar Hotel & SPA?
The hotel offers a wide range of room types including Economy rooms, Standard rooms, Comfort rooms, Business rooms, Superior rooms, Deluxe rooms, Junior Suites, Suites, Apartments, and Family Cottages.
Does the hotel provide breakfast?
Breakfast is served as a buffet daily from 07:30 to 10:00 and is included in some rates; otherwise, additional fees apply.
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