Grifid Arabella Hotel - Ultra All inclusive & Aquapark in Golden Sands
✅ Friendly and attentive staff praised across multiple reviews, especially the animation team and bar staff ✅ Spacious, renovated rooms with daily cleaning and well-stocked minibars ✅ Large variety and freshness of food in buffet and a la carte restaurants, with a standout Asian restaurant ✅ Family-friendly facilities including kids’ club, water park, and children’s animation ✅ Good security measures with card-operated room locks and small safes ❌ Noise issues from loud music and animation lasting until late, affecting sleep especially in beach-facing rooms ❌ Concerns about hygiene with reports of poor cleanliness in outdoor restaurant areas and some food safety incidents ❌ Limited sunbeds at pools and beach, leading to difficulty finding spots during busy periods ❌ Reception staff sometimes unhelpful or uninformed about hotel services and restaurant bookings ❌ Some guests reported dated furnishings and problems with air conditioning and hot water in rooms
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Description
Grifid Arabella Hotel - Ultra All inclusive & Aquapark is a four-star property built in 2001 and renovated in 2014, located in the heart of the Golden Sands Resort. With 292 rooms spread across an 8-floor building, it offers a large choice of room types including family rooms and suites with sea or water views. The hotel is designed to accommodate families, featuring a kids’ club, children's playground, water slides, and a separate children’s pool area with aquapark facilities. Guests can enjoy three a la carte restaurants (Asian, Italian, Bulgarian), one main restaurant seating 290, three bars, and a wellness center with spa services. Two outdoor pools and one indoor pool are available, alongside free access to fitness amenities like tennis courts and aerobics classes. Although the hotel offers ultra all-inclusive service, some guests noted variability in food and drink quality. The hotel does not allow pets and has a child-friendly policy with various amenities such as baby cots and babysitting on request.
Location
The hotel is situated in the Golden Sands Resort, just 50 meters from the center of the resort and 180 meters from Golden Sands Beach, a public sandy beach on the first shoreline. It lies about 18 km from Varna Airport, making transfers relatively quick. Nearby dining options include McDonald's at 244 meters, and local restaurants like Tip Top and Karakachanski Stan within 300-400 meters. The hotel’s central location means easy access to resort amenities but also proximity to nightlife, which some guests have found noisy, especially in rooms facing the beach or courtyard.
Tips
- If you are sensitive to noise, request a room facing away from the beach or courtyard to avoid late-night music and animation sounds.
- Reserve your spot early at the a la carte restaurants as availability can be limited despite reports of empty tables.
- Bring comfortable footwear for negotiating the approximately 100 stairs between the hotel and the beach area.
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: Continental, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian Buffet 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
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Express check-in/check-out
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Bar
- Buffet breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Snack bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Shuttle
- Airport transportation
- Car rental
- German
- English
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Bike rental
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Billiards
- Karaoke
- Nightclub
- Hiking
- Barbeque
- Sun Deck
- Ping-Pong
- Parking
- Water park
- Swimming pool
- Spa tub
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Water fun
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Water sport facilities
- Private beach
- Pool facilities
- Beach/pool towels
- Next to the beach
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Diving
- Darts
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Massage
- Steam room
- Beauty services
- Sauna
- Spa
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Children's playground
- Children swimming pool
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets Not Allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 180 m. It takes 3 minutes To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 240 meters
Street view
Video: Grifid Arabella Hotel Ultra All inclusive & Aquapark, Golden Sands, Bulgaria
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Reviews
I will visit this hotel again 👍
Don't look to the haters. They paid a certain price, they expeted more than the price they paid.
- The reception staff know almost nothing, especially about the facilities, don't know details or information about the aqua park or even where the night bar is located 5 meters away from them, in the basement.
- The sun loungers on the beach don't have enough mattresses and the staff gets irritated when you ask questions and requests one.
- Don't bother making a reservation at the fancy/ alacart restaurants because they are always fully booked onlyne, but in the evenings if you look at the restaurants they are always empty. Theater!
- The indoor dining room at the main restaurant constantly smells like vomit in the back of the room.
I don't recommend it!
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Frequently asked questions about Grifid Arabella Hotel - Ultra All inclusive & Aquapark
What types of rooms are available at Grifid Arabella Hotel?
The hotel offers a wide range of rooms including Standard, Deluxe, Junior Suite, Suite, and Premium Suite options, many with sea, partial sea, or water views, and family rooms with balconies.
Is the hotel suitable for families with children?
Yes, the hotel has extensive kids’ facilities such as a kids’ club for ages 4-12, children’s playground, water slides, children’s pool section, and babysitting services on request.
How close is the hotel to the beach?
The hotel is 180 meters from Golden Sands Beach, which is a public sandy beach on the first shoreline.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
No, pets are not allowed at Grifid Arabella Hotel.
What dining options are available on-site?
There is one main restaurant with seating for 290 guests and three a la carte restaurants offering Asian, Italian, and Bulgarian cuisine, plus three bars including a pool bar and lobby bar.
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Hotel prices for: May - June 2026 calendar
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