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Gladiola Star ****
Tour operator category

VAR009
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Location

This hotel, very popular with young and active guests, is separated from the long, fine-sand beach only by a lush green garden and the beach promenade. The lively center with numerous shopping and entertainment options as well as the popular "Party-Stadl" are in the immediate vicinity.
Wide sandy beach with many umbrellas next to urban hotel and residential buildings backed by forested hills.
Aerial view of a beach hotel with pool, trees, and sandy shore by the water.
Outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and a sunset view over a green park landscape.

Facilities

Modern hotel lounge area with colorful chairs and sofas, large windows, and natural light.
Modern hotel lounge area with unique chairs, bar, and decorative tree trunks on the wall.
Modern spacious dining area with mixed seating and stylish decor.
Hotel reception with black padded counter and bright floral decoration.
Modern hotel seating area with wooden tables, copper lights, and wall art.
Modern restaurant with wooden tables, copper pendant lights, and seating areas in a hotel.
Modern hotel interior with wooden tables, chairs, and dark wall design.
The lively Hotel Gladiola Star has 185 residential units distributed over 7 floors. Facilities include a lobby with reception (rental safes), two elevators, as well as a small shop and a pharmacy. Together with Hotel Gladiola, the property forms a hotel complex featuring a main restaurant and an outdoor area with a swimming pool, a separate children's pool, a pool bar, and a sun terrace. Sun loungers and parasols are included at the pool when booking All Inclusive – subject to availability – and available for a fee when booking with breakfast. Sun loungers and parasols on the public beach are available for everyone for a fee.

Accommodation

Double room

The pleasantly furnished double rooms feature 2 twin beds and 1 extra bed, bath/WC, satellite TV, refrigerator, telephone, air conditioning (hourly and weather-dependent), and a balcony (D). Optionally bookable for single use (DE) for an additional charge.
Double room type B (DB) has limited availability and a special price.
Also bookable as a Young Traveller Room (YTR) with a special price for young adults.

Hotel room with two single beds, wooden furniture, and large window with curtains.
Hotel room with double bed, desk, chair, and large window with red curtain.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, TV, and seating area by large windows.
Hotel room with two single beds, orange decor, and a balcony with a view.
A simple hotel room with a double bed, nightstands, desk, and chair in warm brown and red tones.
Simple hotel room with double bed, brown headboard and curtains, beige carpet flooring.

Super saver room

The super saver rooms may be located in a less preferred area but otherwise have the same features as the double rooms (SSZ).

Apartment without kitchenette

The apartments without a kitchenette feature a separate living area with a seating area and a pull-out couch, while otherwise offering the same features as the double rooms (A12).

Hotel room with double bed, red carpet and curtains, and a desk with chair.
Simple hotel room with double bed, brown headboard and curtains, beige carpet flooring.
Cozy hotel lounge area with red furniture and carpet flooring.
Cozy hotel lounge with two striped sofas, floor lamp, and small wooden table.
Hotel room with two single beds, sofa, coffee table, and TV in neutral tones.

Studio without kitchenette

The studios are somewhat more spacious and equipped with one double bed and two extra beds, while otherwise offering the same features as the double rooms (S12).

Double room sea view

The double rooms with sea view are located on floors 4-6 and offer a very beautiful and direct sea view, while otherwise offering the same features as the double rooms (DM).

Meals

Bed & Breakfast

rich breakfast buffet

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet form. In the afternoon, coffee/tea and pastries from approx. 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from approx. 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM.

Sports included

Fitness room (included when booking All Inclusive, otherwise for a fee).

Sports for a fee

Table tennis, billiards, and various water sports (local providers).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel).
Parking (for a fee, approx. € 12 per day and subject to availability).

Hotelhinweis

Please note that for All Inclusive bookings, the entitlement to complimentary meals at the hotel ends at 12:00 PM on the day of departure.
Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out by 11:00 AM
Pets are not allowed.

Zusatzhinweis

Not all areas of the hotel are wheelchair accessible; there are no rooms equipped for guests with disabilities.
Contact:
Gladiola Star
Tel.: +359 52 381 400
Fax: + 359 52 381 453

Entertainment program in the winter months

Please note that outside the peak travel season (especially in the months of April-May and October), hotels and club resorts may somewhat limit their entertainment and leisure programs (e.g., animation, mini club, or water sports offers) as well as the opening times of restaurants and bars due to lower guest numbers and changeable weather.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 29.09.2026 15:51