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Large hotel with balconies and clear outdoor pool surrounded by green plants under a blue sky.
Large hotel with pool and sun loungers on the terrace under clear sky.
Large hotel letters by the sea at sunset with a cloudy sky.
Beach with green foliage, amusement park with Ferris wheel, and clear blue sky by the sea.
Modern living room with armchairs, sofa, orange vases, and yellow ceiling lighting.
Modern hotel lounge area with colorful chairs and natural light through large windows.
Modern hotel lounge with unique chairs, bar area, and decorative branches on the wall.
Hotel lobby with gray columns, red vases, and modern interior design.
Bright hotel dining area with round wooden tables and red chairs, adorned with copper hanging lamps.
Lively bar interior with dancing people and colorful lights.
Two swimming pools beside hotel with lounge chairs and guests, surrounded by trees and parking.
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.
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.
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.
Hotel room with double bed, red carpet and curtains, and a desk with chair.
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.
Bulgarien ∙ Varna ∙ Goldstrand

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 garden area and the beach promenade. The lively centre with its numerous shopping and entertainment venues and 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 units spread over 7 floors. Facilities include a lobby with reception (rental safes), two lifts, a small shop and a pharmacy. Together with the Hotel Gladiola, the property forms a hotel complex with a main restaurant and outdoor facilities including a swimming pool, separate children's pool, pool bar and sun terrace. Sun loungers and parasols are included at the pool for All Inclusive bookings, subject to availability; for bookings with breakfast, they are available for an extra charge. Sun loungers and parasols are available for everyone on the public beach for an extra charge.

Accommodation

Double room

The comfortably furnished double rooms feature 2 twin beds and 1 extra bed, bath/WC, satellite TV, fridge, telephone, air conditioning (hourly and weather-dependent) and a balcony (D). Can also be booked for single use (DE) for an extra charge.
Double rooms type B (DB) have limited availability and a special rate.
Also bookable as a Young Traveller Room (YTR), with a special rate 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 position, but otherwise have the same facilities as the double rooms (SSZ).

Apartment without kitchenette

The apartments without kitchenette have a separate living area with a seating corner and a pull-out sofa, but otherwise have the same facilities 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 a double bed and two extra beds, but otherwise have the same facilities as the double rooms (S12).

Double room sea view

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

Meals

Bed and breakfast

Rich breakfast buffet

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch and dinner in buffet form. Coffee/tea and pastries in the afternoon from approx. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from approx. 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Sports included

Fitness room (included with All Inclusive booking, otherwise for an extra charge).

Sports for a fee

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

Hotel service

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

Hotelhinweis

Please note that for All Inclusive bookings, the entitlement to complimentary food and drink at the booked hotel ends at 12:00 p.m. on the day of departure.
Check-in from 3:00 p.m./Check-out by 11:00 a.m.
Pets are not allowed.

Zusatzhinweis

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

Entertainment program in the winter months

Please note that outside the main 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) as well as the opening hours of restaurants and bars due to the lower number of guests and changeable weather.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 18.06.2026 10:58