Riu Bolero ClubHotel, Golden Sands, Bulgaria
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Offering the excellent facilities, attentive staff and friendly atmosphere that is synonymous with the Riu chain of hotels, the Bolero is a welcome addition to our programme. Located in a quieter part of Golden Sands, but still close to the resort centre and offering an excellent range of facilities, the Clubhotel Riu Bolero has been designed to cater for those looking for an active holiday, with all the advantages of staying in the high standard of accommodation you would expect from a Riu hotel. loading...
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" We've just returned after 2 weeks all... "
Submitted By: Mr P Edwards
We've just returned after 2 weeks all inclusive at the Griffin Bolero.
Fantastic hotel, staff and accommodation, noticed whilst staying that this hotel has previously won Thomson best accommodation last year 2006 it's easy to see why luxurious rooms with free mini bar, maid service daily and spotlessly clean.
We travelled as a family of 3 with a 10 year old son, plenty to do in the day with poolside entertainment, no pressure if you didn't feel like participating.
Easy access to drinks machines soft and alcoholic, with plastic glasses around the pool area continually being collected.
Two main pools lilos allowed 1 with Jacuzzi and ideal for families, the other deeper and better for the more advanced swimmer but still suitable for children.
All three restaurants were immaculately clean 2 serving throughout the day with a wide choice of food.
The animations team worked very hard with obviously a low budget making sure that everybody had a great time, they even waved everybody goodbye when they left the hotel at the end of their holiday.
Very close to the beach front but no noise or disruption ,with easy access to all attractions including mini train along resort front.
We booked our trips through the hotel rather than Thomson purely down to costs as all trips are arranged by the same company.
Visited the aqua park by courtesy bus 1 lev each and 25 lev entrance and had a great day out.
We were informed that Thomson are not using this hotel next year(shame on Thomson) due to costs, however it is still available through Balkan Holidays.
All in all a great time and we would visit again.
Fantastic hotel, staff and accommodation, noticed whilst staying that this hotel has previously won Thomson best accommodation last year 2006 it's easy to see why luxurious rooms with free mini bar, maid service daily and spotlessly clean.
We travelled as a family of 3 with a 10 year old son, plenty to do in the day with poolside entertainment, no pressure if you didn't feel like participating.
Easy access to drinks machines soft and alcoholic, with plastic glasses around the pool area continually being collected.
Two main pools lilos allowed 1 with Jacuzzi and ideal for families, the other deeper and better for the more advanced swimmer but still suitable for children.
All three restaurants were immaculately clean 2 serving throughout the day with a wide choice of food.
The animations team worked very hard with obviously a low budget making sure that everybody had a great time, they even waved everybody goodbye when they left the hotel at the end of their holiday.
Very close to the beach front but no noise or disruption ,with easy access to all attractions including mini train along resort front.
We booked our trips through the hotel rather than Thomson purely down to costs as all trips are arranged by the same company.
Visited the aqua park by courtesy bus 1 lev each and 25 lev entrance and had a great day out.
We were informed that Thomson are not using this hotel next year(shame on Thomson) due to costs, however it is still available through Balkan Holidays.
All in all a great time and we would visit again.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Location: About 50 minutes from the... "
Submitted By: Mrs A Thomsen
Location: About 50 minutes from the airport. A 3 minute walk to the beach - but you have to pay for sunbeds there, 10 minutes to resort centre past lots of little shops and different activities.
Rooms: Spacious and well cleaned. All-inclusive mini-bar provided (re-stocked every other day) but you have to pay for your safe. TV had 3 English speaking channels; but my kids enjoyed watching "Sponge Bob" in Italian!
Food: 3 restaurants, only 1 non-buffet. In the main one there were lots of different dishes and all well-presented but it did get rather repetitive after a fortnight! The Argentinean grill consisted mainly of junk food in the day.
BEWARE: the staff were very over-zealous in clearing your plates away. At times it felt as if they were hovering over you, waiting for you to take your last mouthful and that you should hurry up and go! Always leave one person at the table; otherwise it will be stripped by the time you return with your food! They were very strict about time.
At 2:57 you were not allowed a hotdog for 3 minutes until 3pm when snack-time officially started!
Entertainment: The Animation team were superb! There was a schedule of activities every day including water polo, volleyball, shooting, boules, ping-pong etc etc The team were incredibly inclusive, but didn't hassle anyone into doing anything they didn't want to do. They adhered to the rules of the game at all times.
The kid's club was very good. They catered for children from 4-12 and again had a clear schedule with a huge variety of activities for 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. The evening entertainment was fairly dire!
Hotel: Everybody had a uniform - the lifeguards, gardeners etc. There were always people cleaning and the staff were generally pleasant and helpful. There was certainly a friendly atmosphere. The Thomson rep lives at the hotel so is around regularly. There was an on-site shop that stocked all your holiday essentials.
Pools: 1 indoor with spa that offered massages etc 2 outdoor and a kid’s pool. Lifeguards often patrolling and cleaned at night. Having said that there were quite a few ear infections going on and we did start to wonder if it was the pool water?
Playground: A slide and a swing in some sand - don't get excited about this one.
The air-conditioning was more like having a fan in your room and I don't think it was switched on in the public areas i.e. Bar Salon.
I would recommend this hotel; it was good value and deserved its 4 star status. Our children are 3 + 5 and had considerable freedom and lots of fun in a safe environment.
It was a very good family holiday.
Rooms: Spacious and well cleaned. All-inclusive mini-bar provided (re-stocked every other day) but you have to pay for your safe. TV had 3 English speaking channels; but my kids enjoyed watching "Sponge Bob" in Italian!
Food: 3 restaurants, only 1 non-buffet. In the main one there were lots of different dishes and all well-presented but it did get rather repetitive after a fortnight! The Argentinean grill consisted mainly of junk food in the day.
BEWARE: the staff were very over-zealous in clearing your plates away. At times it felt as if they were hovering over you, waiting for you to take your last mouthful and that you should hurry up and go! Always leave one person at the table; otherwise it will be stripped by the time you return with your food! They were very strict about time.
At 2:57 you were not allowed a hotdog for 3 minutes until 3pm when snack-time officially started!
Entertainment: The Animation team were superb! There was a schedule of activities every day including water polo, volleyball, shooting, boules, ping-pong etc etc The team were incredibly inclusive, but didn't hassle anyone into doing anything they didn't want to do. They adhered to the rules of the game at all times.
The kid's club was very good. They catered for children from 4-12 and again had a clear schedule with a huge variety of activities for 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. The evening entertainment was fairly dire!
Hotel: Everybody had a uniform - the lifeguards, gardeners etc. There were always people cleaning and the staff were generally pleasant and helpful. There was certainly a friendly atmosphere. The Thomson rep lives at the hotel so is around regularly. There was an on-site shop that stocked all your holiday essentials.
Pools: 1 indoor with spa that offered massages etc 2 outdoor and a kid’s pool. Lifeguards often patrolling and cleaned at night. Having said that there were quite a few ear infections going on and we did start to wonder if it was the pool water?
Playground: A slide and a swing in some sand - don't get excited about this one.
The air-conditioning was more like having a fan in your room and I don't think it was switched on in the public areas i.e. Bar Salon.
I would recommend this hotel; it was good value and deserved its 4 star status. Our children are 3 + 5 and had considerable freedom and lots of fun in a safe environment.
It was a very good family holiday.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Just returned from two weeks all... "
Submitted By: chrisnew
Just returned from two weeks all inclusive at the Riu Bolero, party of sixteen including three children.
The hotel was spotless with cleaning staff working all day and night to maintain standards(never in your way).
The food is plentiful with a wide range of choice too suit everybody in all three restaurants.
The rooms are practical and very spacious with a fridge which is re-stocked every two days with water, beer, and soft drinks, there is also a safe(with a small charge) in every room, maids come in daily too clean at your convenience.
The two swimming pools and two kid’s pools are clean and well maintained, bearing in mind the amount of drinks knocked or kicked over the use of plastic glasses is a very good idea.
Small downside was the evening’s entertainment programme it was only an hour long, with early evening catering for the children, we all went out by 10.15pm saving the hotel money on the free drinks which end by 11.50pm when the hotel becomes a ghost town.
The children’s animation team were very busy night and day organising shows and games for everyone(they also stage most of the shows for the evening entertainment on a shoestring budget)there is a dance called the LAVAKKA they do about eight times a day, which got on my nerves.
The resort itself was clean with a nice beach(recent heat wave made it too hot though 116 degrees f.
The bars restaurants and shops are very alike, beware of a bar called serenattas they charged treble what the other bars do(they keep receipts and when questioned about price they can’t find them 99lev for seven drinks)no wonder it was always empty.
A special mention for our hotel Thomson rep Katie, we had a medical problem with one of the kids (little Charlie)and she helped out immensely saving one of party a lot of money, she was kind friendly and helpful even offering us drinks from the bar if she was getting herself one top marks too Katie, in a nutshell friendly helpful staff, very clean hotel, pleasant resort, nice food, clean swimming pools.
If I could change anything it would be the entertainment(evening) and the bar closing time(later)and the obnoxious male cabin crew member on the flight home. Thanks to my party for an enjoyable holiday.
The hotel was spotless with cleaning staff working all day and night to maintain standards(never in your way).
The food is plentiful with a wide range of choice too suit everybody in all three restaurants.
The rooms are practical and very spacious with a fridge which is re-stocked every two days with water, beer, and soft drinks, there is also a safe(with a small charge) in every room, maids come in daily too clean at your convenience.
The two swimming pools and two kid’s pools are clean and well maintained, bearing in mind the amount of drinks knocked or kicked over the use of plastic glasses is a very good idea.
Small downside was the evening’s entertainment programme it was only an hour long, with early evening catering for the children, we all went out by 10.15pm saving the hotel money on the free drinks which end by 11.50pm when the hotel becomes a ghost town.
The children’s animation team were very busy night and day organising shows and games for everyone(they also stage most of the shows for the evening entertainment on a shoestring budget)there is a dance called the LAVAKKA they do about eight times a day, which got on my nerves.
The resort itself was clean with a nice beach(recent heat wave made it too hot though 116 degrees f.
The bars restaurants and shops are very alike, beware of a bar called serenattas they charged treble what the other bars do(they keep receipts and when questioned about price they can’t find them 99lev for seven drinks)no wonder it was always empty.
A special mention for our hotel Thomson rep Katie, we had a medical problem with one of the kids (little Charlie)and she helped out immensely saving one of party a lot of money, she was kind friendly and helpful even offering us drinks from the bar if she was getting herself one top marks too Katie, in a nutshell friendly helpful staff, very clean hotel, pleasant resort, nice food, clean swimming pools.
If I could change anything it would be the entertainment(evening) and the bar closing time(later)and the obnoxious male cabin crew member on the flight home. Thanks to my party for an enjoyable holiday.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" What a fantastic hotel! We stayed for... "
Submitted By: Mr S Jones
What a fantastic hotel! We stayed for 2 weeks and how pleased we were, so much we are re-booking for next year.
The hotel was cleaned everyday from top to bottom, and the rooms were spot on. They were spacious and the bathroom very smart. The minibar was a nice touch in the room; this was re-stocked every other day with beer, soft drinks, and water, all free!
The 3 restaurants were superb. A good choice of food for all, nice to have 3 choices in the all inclusive, and would recommended the Asian restaurant. All the bars have a good choice of drinks for all; these are available nearly all day.
The pools are excellent, large and clean, which my daughter did not want to leave. The staff could not do enough for us, always friendly and willing to help.
The animation team were fantastic, and they worked very hard. The shows they put on were excellent, and they kept all amused all day, would love to know where they get the energy.
The hotel deserves its 4 star rating. We don’t have a bad word to say about the hotel or resort.
Only bad part is we had a pushchair, and this caused problems as there is no access for wheel/pushchairs. Thanks to all the staff for the superb holiday. Highly recommended.
The hotel was cleaned everyday from top to bottom, and the rooms were spot on. They were spacious and the bathroom very smart. The minibar was a nice touch in the room; this was re-stocked every other day with beer, soft drinks, and water, all free!
The 3 restaurants were superb. A good choice of food for all, nice to have 3 choices in the all inclusive, and would recommended the Asian restaurant. All the bars have a good choice of drinks for all; these are available nearly all day.
The pools are excellent, large and clean, which my daughter did not want to leave. The staff could not do enough for us, always friendly and willing to help.
The animation team were fantastic, and they worked very hard. The shows they put on were excellent, and they kept all amused all day, would love to know where they get the energy.
The hotel deserves its 4 star rating. We don’t have a bad word to say about the hotel or resort.
Only bad part is we had a pushchair, and this caused problems as there is no access for wheel/pushchairs. Thanks to all the staff for the superb holiday. Highly recommended.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" Fabulous hotel. Can’t fault it at... "
Submitted By: Mrs A Thomas
Fabulous hotel. Can’t fault it at all. Pool was loved by our 3 children. Meals were all delicious, hot, and nutritious.
Entertainment team made a huge impression on our children. The shows were good fun and kept the children amused. Would recommend this hotel.
Entertainment team made a huge impression on our children. The shows were good fun and kept the children amused. Would recommend this hotel.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2005
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" This hotel is unsuitable for... "
Submitted By: Mr D Marsh
This hotel is unsuitable for wheelchair users people with pushchairs there are far to many steps lack of food choice for the children uncooperative staff new hotel but faults are appearing in the building.
Indoor pool is freezing and not heated like suggested. My family of 8 were very disappointed. We are still waiting for a response from Thomsons regarding these problems and the fact of no wheelchair access not being added in on brochure details. Travel cot was substandard. 4 out 6 high chairs had broken straps. The food standard was below par and only the German tourists appeared to actually enjoy the food.
No diet available or baby food in the entire hotel. The snack bar closes at 5 to become a paying restaurant even if you are on fully inclusive you still have to pay for this restaurant.
Indoor pool is freezing and not heated like suggested. My family of 8 were very disappointed. We are still waiting for a response from Thomsons regarding these problems and the fact of no wheelchair access not being added in on brochure details. Travel cot was substandard. 4 out 6 high chairs had broken straps. The food standard was below par and only the German tourists appeared to actually enjoy the food.
No diet available or baby food in the entire hotel. The snack bar closes at 5 to become a paying restaurant even if you are on fully inclusive you still have to pay for this restaurant.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" I thought the Riu Bolero was a great... "
Submitted By: Mr R Jones
I thought the Riu Bolero was a great hotel to have our holiday! First time in Bulgaria all together and love the place!
The staff in the Bolero could not be friendlier, from reception, to bar to animation. But a big thank to our Thomson reps, Mandy and Emma, who made our holiday extra special. They were always there whenever we needed them and welcomed us with a big warm smile! No job was too small for our reps, whatever we needed, they made sure it was done!
The animation team were an excellent group of entertainers! We particularly liked their Riu Bolero dance that they did three times a day! Krissy, Itso and Mitko were very friendly and always remembered the names of our children! Our children thoughts they were the best entertainers they have had!
THANK YOU THOMSON AND RIU BOLERO!
The staff in the Bolero could not be friendlier, from reception, to bar to animation. But a big thank to our Thomson reps, Mandy and Emma, who made our holiday extra special. They were always there whenever we needed them and welcomed us with a big warm smile! No job was too small for our reps, whatever we needed, they made sure it was done!
The animation team were an excellent group of entertainers! We particularly liked their Riu Bolero dance that they did three times a day! Krissy, Itso and Mitko were very friendly and always remembered the names of our children! Our children thoughts they were the best entertainers they have had!
THANK YOU THOMSON AND RIU BOLERO!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Party of 2 adults and 3 teenagers.... "
Submitted By: S Postlethwaite
Party of 2 adults and 3 teenagers. Stayed for 1 week from 16 August 2006. Had an excellent time. The cleanest, friendliest hotel we have ever stayed in. The bedrooms we had were on the 6th floor and both had a sea view. Large bedrooms with both bath and shower, very well decorated with clean towels every day.
Food wise there was always something for everyone from Salads, Pizza, Burgers, ice-cream etc to full breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Tried both the Argentinian and Asia restaurant - the Asian one we thought was 'spot on'.
The bottled water was a great asset too, likewise the fridge in the bedrooms. The animation team did a great job of entertaining although from the second day onwards we hardly saw our teenagers as they had made friends and they all stayed together from first thing in the morning to last thing at night.
Great swimming pools - we tended to sit around the top pool as there was more of a breeze there. Towels for use at the pools were changed every evening. Only 1 minute walk from the beautiful beach where there are loads of water sports.
Didn't really venture out of the hotel apart from a stroll in the evening as everything was there that we needed. All in all we can't fault this hotel and would certainly recommend it to anyone.
Food wise there was always something for everyone from Salads, Pizza, Burgers, ice-cream etc to full breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Tried both the Argentinian and Asia restaurant - the Asian one we thought was 'spot on'.
The bottled water was a great asset too, likewise the fridge in the bedrooms. The animation team did a great job of entertaining although from the second day onwards we hardly saw our teenagers as they had made friends and they all stayed together from first thing in the morning to last thing at night.
Great swimming pools - we tended to sit around the top pool as there was more of a breeze there. Towels for use at the pools were changed every evening. Only 1 minute walk from the beautiful beach where there are loads of water sports.
Didn't really venture out of the hotel apart from a stroll in the evening as everything was there that we needed. All in all we can't fault this hotel and would certainly recommend it to anyone.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Just return from holiday hotel clean,... "
Submitted By: Mrs D.A Finlay
Just return from holiday hotel clean, food great staff great the animation team worked really hard to entertain anyone who wished to join in.
Only bad point to the holiday was my partner hurt ankle went to see doctor at hotel, doctors receptionist contacted doctor for treatment following day more treatment given it was at this point a bill was mentioned. My partner was under the impression that his medical card covered this treatment.
If you need to see the doctor in the hotel ask about cost first due to no one mentioning this until after treatment.
Only bad point to the holiday was my partner hurt ankle went to see doctor at hotel, doctors receptionist contacted doctor for treatment following day more treatment given it was at this point a bill was mentioned. My partner was under the impression that his medical card covered this treatment.
If you need to see the doctor in the hotel ask about cost first due to no one mentioning this until after treatment.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" First time to Bulgaria with very... "
Submitted By: Mr P Woodward
First time to Bulgaria with very young family (2 and 1 years)
This hotel is excellent, we stayed for a week and wished we had booked longer.
The accommodation is large, modern and is cleaned daily.
Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, especially the animation team who work from dawn till late at night entertaining adults as well as kids - the shows are really good. You will end up singing the "I want to go to Riu song" for the next 6 months (buy the CD!)
Food is great, hot with loads of choice, no excuse for going hungry (or thirsty!).
Would recommend for families as kids club and staff are great, and is 2 mins walk from beach and town centre.
Cant wait to go back.
This hotel is excellent, we stayed for a week and wished we had booked longer.
The accommodation is large, modern and is cleaned daily.
Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, especially the animation team who work from dawn till late at night entertaining adults as well as kids - the shows are really good. You will end up singing the "I want to go to Riu song" for the next 6 months (buy the CD!)
Food is great, hot with loads of choice, no excuse for going hungry (or thirsty!).
Would recommend for families as kids club and staff are great, and is 2 mins walk from beach and town centre.
Cant wait to go back.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We thought this was the friendliest,... "
Submitted By: Mrs P Stainsby
We thought this was the friendliest, happiest hotel we'd ever stayed in. The staff were all helpful and hardworking .It was a pleasure to watch the bar staff joining in with the dancing and all the staff creating their sideshows for the 'fair'. The rooms were clean as were the restaurants. Everything cleared away so quickly and efficiently! My husband thought the food became a bit 'samey' but I'm not sure what else they could have cooked!
For us though the holiday was made by the animation team who worked so hard and remembered everyone, they kept those who wanted it busy with a huge selecting of activities which was very important to those of us who wish to recline in peace on a sun bed. Itso is a particularly versatile young man who made my 10 year old sons holiday special. For me one of the highlights of each day was watching Mitko do the club dance.
The free fridge was great, the provision of bottled water to put in it also great, the free towel service brill'. Surely plastic cups around a pool side are a standard safety feature. Keep up the good work Riu Bolero.
For us though the holiday was made by the animation team who worked so hard and remembered everyone, they kept those who wanted it busy with a huge selecting of activities which was very important to those of us who wish to recline in peace on a sun bed. Itso is a particularly versatile young man who made my 10 year old sons holiday special. For me one of the highlights of each day was watching Mitko do the club dance.
The free fridge was great, the provision of bottled water to put in it also great, the free towel service brill'. Surely plastic cups around a pool side are a standard safety feature. Keep up the good work Riu Bolero.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We have recently returned from two... "
Submitted By: Mr A Bradley
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!
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!
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" The Riu Bolero is a lovely hotel... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Sheehan
The Riu Bolero is a lovely hotel however there is plenty of scope for improvement. In particular, there could be clearer directions to the pools and bars and the hotel could be more proactive in placing people who request cots in their rooms on the lower floors.
We were on the 5th floor and had lot of stairs to climb with a buggy between restaurants, pool and the bar. The hotel staff were helpful at all times and the animation team certainly kept the kids and adults entertained during the day. I would say that the evening entertainment was like a trip back in time to a 1970's talent show. Spending an evening listening to Bingo in 4 languages is not my idea of fun!
The food was always hot and they tried to offer a variety every day, however you often found that the breakfast meats resurfaced in stews or casseroles through the day and that during busy times you had to check that the grilled meats were cooked. During our fortnight stay I knew of 5 people who had terrible stomach problems and vomiting. In addition, if you like to drink your beer out of a small plastic beaker then this is the place to be!
In true German style all of the beds are taken by 8am and we actually witnessed towels moved and shoved underneath tables when English people went to lunch.
We were on the 5th floor and had lot of stairs to climb with a buggy between restaurants, pool and the bar. The hotel staff were helpful at all times and the animation team certainly kept the kids and adults entertained during the day. I would say that the evening entertainment was like a trip back in time to a 1970's talent show. Spending an evening listening to Bingo in 4 languages is not my idea of fun!
The food was always hot and they tried to offer a variety every day, however you often found that the breakfast meats resurfaced in stews or casseroles through the day and that during busy times you had to check that the grilled meats were cooked. During our fortnight stay I knew of 5 people who had terrible stomach problems and vomiting. In addition, if you like to drink your beer out of a small plastic beaker then this is the place to be!
In true German style all of the beds are taken by 8am and we actually witnessed towels moved and shoved underneath tables when English people went to lunch.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Not Specified
" We have just returned from a weeks... "
Submitted By: Jackie53
We have just returned from a weeks holiday at the Riu Bolero in Bulgaria, the hotel has just completed its first year the hotel was only built in June 2005. The standard of the hotel is excellent. I have no complaints at all.
The food was always hot and very good quality and considering they are having to please so many nationalities I think they have certainly got it right. There are two outdoor swimming pools and one indoor pool, there is an animation team of around 8 people trying to get you involved in all sorts of games and sport activities, but no pressure. The all inclusive is excellent and you can get water, chilled, at any time of the day out of the water coolers.
Unless you go around the resort there is no reason at all for you to spend any money. The resort itself is very busy with shops and bars, the Hotel Bolero is on the edge of the town and therefore in a very good position, in walking distance of all the shops, but not too central. Overall I have given my rating as a 10 as it would be very hard pushed to find anything wrong and I would certainly re-book. Happy Holidays.
The food was always hot and very good quality and considering they are having to please so many nationalities I think they have certainly got it right. There are two outdoor swimming pools and one indoor pool, there is an animation team of around 8 people trying to get you involved in all sorts of games and sport activities, but no pressure. The all inclusive is excellent and you can get water, chilled, at any time of the day out of the water coolers.
Unless you go around the resort there is no reason at all for you to spend any money. The resort itself is very busy with shops and bars, the Hotel Bolero is on the edge of the town and therefore in a very good position, in walking distance of all the shops, but not too central. Overall I have given my rating as a 10 as it would be very hard pushed to find anything wrong and I would certainly re-book. Happy Holidays.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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for us)Bulgaria is quite a poor country and we chose not to go on any trips to see more of it. We would normally do at least 5 trips on other holidays but we felt so taken care off here that we didnt want to leave the luxery of the hotel. I recommend the chocolate treatment in the spa as it was pure bliss - once I got over my embarrasment of a young man covering me in chocolate and giving me the most relaxing massage ever! (My 15yr old daughter got a woman though)
The entertainment is all home made by the team but they put there heart and soul into it. Some of it is just rubbish but the kids loved it. If you dont take it too seriously then you can laugh along too. There is also he Dizzy Dancy Disco till 2am but it was generally empty. The only other problem we had was on our second week when the hotel seemed to get busier and ther was an invasion of Germans. There were only half a dozen British families and the rest were made up of a selection form all over Europe.One particular group of Germans lived up to there reputation and stole the towels off the sunbed when we went for breakfast.My husband (5ft 6inch) stood up to the German fellow(6ft6inch and very fit)who backed down and gave us the sunbeds back. It was only these Germans that we had trouble with and the rest were almost polite. We would go back to the Bolero and think it will be hard to find anywhere better. I read the reviews before leaving and contacted the writers for more info so please feel free to get in touch if you have any specific questions.