Riu Bolero ClubHotel

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We have recently returned from two weeks holiday at the Riu Bolero golden sands. We traveled as part of a party of 20, ages ranging from 50years down to 4 years old. (Holidaying between July 5th and 19th). I can't really find anything bad to say about this hotel. It was immaculately clean (which I would put as the number one priority when booking a holiday hotel).
The hotel staff cleaned from first thing in the morning, till last thing at night. Rooms were cleaned daily and towels changed. All the staff, whether they are bar staff, cleaners, reception, restaurant or the animation team, were ultra friendly. I would say the friendliest hotel I have stayed in. The all inclusive food was always warm and of a good selection. The desert counter was superb-hence the half a stone I put on! I never left the restaurant less than full up.
Reading a previous review I read that a family with a buggy were placed on the 5th floor. Well if this happens to you I would ask to be moved. I knew of a couple that were moved without hesitation, so its worth asking. Also there was also a small gripe about drinking beer out of plastic cups. This was an excellent idea in eyes, as this happened by the pool area. Plastic cups avoid the risk of cut feet when kicked over next to sun loungers. These plastic cups were continuously collected, washed and replaced by the drinks station.
Also there was a continuous supply of ice and sliced lemon to put in your drinks. All drinks inside are in glasses. The animation team deserve a special mention, they worked tirelessly all day every day (and always with a smile) to keep us entertained-well done krissy, mytko and co! Out of the 14 days we had 3 showers, one of which was a very heavy thunderstorm. These only lasted about 1 hour at most. As Bulgaria is such a lush green country you could expect a shower or two. When it was sunny it was very hot! This hotel is very well situated.
The beach and promenade is about 30 seconds away. You just have to learn to ignore all the promotion people trying to get you into their restaurants and clubs as you walk by. Free bottled water can be obtained from reception and kept cold in your room fridge. A nice touch, I thought. Well, would I go again? Most definitely! I heard a rumour whilst I was there, that this hotel will become a Thomson gold hotel in future. This would mean no children under sixteen! I don't know if this is true or not.
Hope not as I have a thirteen year old son and a four year old grandson. Anyway book it, pack it and. Enjoy it!