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Large hotel with curved pool and white blooming flowers under a blue sky.
Beach with numerous straw umbrellas and sand under a clear sky.
View of a water park with multiple blue and yellow water slides next to a pool in a hotel resort.
Large outdoor pool with many people swimming, surrounded by trees and a view of the sea.
Modern hotel lounge area with round wooden tables and padded chairs beside large windows.
Modern hotel lounge area with gray seating and white wall panels.
Large hotel with swimming pool, sun umbrellas, and a blue sky in the background.
Rustic restaurant with wooden tables and traditional decorations in warm lighting.
Buffet with various salads and sides in a bright hotel restaurant with large windows.
Modern hotel bar with illuminated shelves, round chairs, and bright ceiling lights.
Covered terrace with set tables overlooking a hotel's pool and garden.
Modern hotel dining area with round tables, comfortable chairs, and green plants as decor.
Modern hotel bar area with elegant wooden shelves, comfortable seating, and warm lighting
Modern hotel dining area with brown chairs, wooden tables, and minimalist wall art.
Sun umbrellas and lounge chairs on the beach at sunset by the sea.
A garden with a pavilion surrounded by trees and plants, ideal for relaxing holiday moments.
A shaded path with a bench under a tree, perfect for relaxation in the hotel garden.
Beach with many umbrellas and loungers at sunrise over calm sea.
Row of straw umbrellas on the beach overlooking the sea on a sunny day.
Elegantly furnished restaurant with set tables and soft lighting.
Modern hotel dining area with tables, chairs, and a buffet with food.
Several colorful water slides descend from a hill into a swimming pool at a vacation resort.
Elegant restaurant with round wooden table and comfortable chairs near large windows overlooking pool.
Modern hotel dining room with wooden tables, chairs, and decorative lighting.
Buffet with fresh fruit in bowls in an elegant hotel restaurant with modern decor.
Interior of a modern hotel with guests, seating areas, and decorative wooden wall element.
Bright, modern hotel lobby with comfortable armchairs and a round wooden table in neutral tones.
Modern hotel lounge area with comfortable chairs, wooden elements, and decorative wall design.
Elegant seating area in a bright hotel with round tables and cushioned chairs.
Multi-story hotel with curved balconies and yellow façade next to a green cluster of trees.
Two people playing chess on a white table outdoors on a sunny day.
Man playing tennis on a green outdoor court surrounded by trees and fences.
Woman working out on a stepper in a modern hotel gym.
People exercising outdoors on platforms with yoga mats and weights under trees.
Four people play boules on a shaded court next to planted beds and stairs.
Woman steering a ship with a view of a sandy beach and blue sea.
Two men playing tennis on a sunny outdoor court with green fencing and trees.
Two men playing tennis on an outdoor court surrounded by a green fence and trees.
A luxurious spa area with pink marble and a person preparing a massage.
Bright wellness room with massage table, bathtub, and relaxing atmosphere.
Hotel reception area with stylish desk, warm lighting, and modern decor.
Child doing push-ups on a blue play surface in a colorful playground.
Water park with multiple blue and white water slides, swimming pools, and surrounding green landscape.
Colorful water park with slides, pools, and sun loungers surrounded by trees and greenery.
Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower partition, round mirror, and white sink.
Bright hotel room with bed, carpet, desk, and view into a hallway.
Bulgarien ∙ Varna ∙ Goldstrand

GRIFID Club Hotel Arabella ****
Tour operator category

VAR025
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

An oasis in the heart of Golden Sands, just approx. 50 m from the long promenade and a short walk down some steps to the magnificent sandy beach. Guests looking for activity will find a relaxed hotel atmosphere with entertainment and variety right on their doorstep.
Transfer time from/to Varna Airport approx. 40 minutes.
Sun umbrellas and lounge chairs on the beach at sunset by the sea.
A garden with a pavilion surrounded by trees and plants, ideal for relaxing holiday moments.
A shaded path with a bench under a tree, perfect for relaxation in the hotel garden.
Beach with many umbrellas and loungers at sunrise over calm sea.
Row of straw umbrellas on the beach overlooking the sea on a sunny day.

Facilities

Elegantly furnished restaurant with set tables and soft lighting.
Modern hotel dining area with tables, chairs, and a buffet with food.
Several colorful water slides descend from a hill into a swimming pool at a vacation resort.
A garden with a pavilion surrounded by trees and plants, ideal for relaxing holiday moments.
Elegant restaurant with round wooden table and comfortable chairs near large windows overlooking pool.
Modern hotel dining room with wooden tables, chairs, and decorative lighting.
Modern hotel dining area with brown chairs, wooden tables, and minimalist wall art.
Buffet with fresh fruit in bowls in an elegant hotel restaurant with modern decor.
Interior of a modern hotel with guests, seating areas, and decorative wooden wall element.
Bright, modern hotel lobby with comfortable armchairs and a round wooden table in neutral tones.
Modern hotel lounge area with comfortable chairs, wooden elements, and decorative wall design.
Elegant seating area in a bright hotel with round tables and cushioned chairs.
Multi-story hotel with curved balconies and yellow façade next to a green cluster of trees.
The hotel, partially renovated for Summer 2026, will feature a new, modern facade. Guests can expect a tastefully decorated, trendy hotel atmosphere full of harmony. The comfortable hotel has 8 floors and 294 rooms, including the newly renovated Deluxe double rooms. Further amenities include a lobby with reception and lobby bar, elevator, lounge bar, GRIFID logo shop, a hotel buffet restaurant with terrace, two à la carte restaurants, a snack terrace, and an inviting guest lounge with a TV corner. All public areas will have a new look, from the lobby with a new café to the two elegantly designed bars in a Mediterranean style.
The outdoor area features 2 swimming pools (one with an integrated children's pool with a water slide, and one is a relaxation pool), a whirlpool, a snack and sun terrace, and a pool bar. A spa center with a heated indoor pool and a multi-purpose sports field complete the offerings. One umbrella and 2 sun loungers per room are included at the pool and on the beach (subject to availability; one umbrella and one sun lounger per single room). Entry to the Aqua Park of the Hotel Aqua Club GRIFID Bolero is included for guests (2x daily shuttle included, 3 slides each for children and adults; use of adult slides is only permitted for individuals over 1.40m in height, and the Aqua Park is open from June to September, weather permitting).

Accommodation

Deluxe double room, side sea view

The Deluxe double rooms with side sea view will be renovated in Winter 25/26 and are modernly and tastefully furnished with laminate flooring, shower/WC, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, satellite TV, minibar (daily refill), tea/coffee set, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi (included), pillow menu, rental safe, and a balcony with side sea view (D2S/DDS). Non-smoking rooms.
Deluxe double rooms with direct sea view (DM2), Deluxe double rooms with sea view for single use (DM1), or Deluxe double rooms with sea view for single + child (D1M) can be booked at an additional charge.
Deluxe double rooms with sea view Type I (DMI) have a special price and a limited quota.
Deluxe double rooms with sea view Type B (DBM) are 4-bed rooms and ideal for families.

Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower partition, round mirror, and white sink.
Bright hotel room with bed, carpet, desk, and view into a hallway.

Family room, sea view

The family rooms with sea view are spacious and consist of 2 separate rooms (1 bedroom with double bed and a separate living room with 2 single beds). The rooms are connected by a shared terrace. Further amenities include bath/WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, TV (one in each room), air conditioning, tea/coffee set, minibar (daily refill included), Wi-Fi (included), pillow menu, rental safe, and a furnished terrace with side sea view (FM2).
Also bookable as family room with sea view Type I (FMI) at a special price (limited quota).

Junior suite, side sea view

The junior suites with side sea view have a combined living and sleeping area with a double bed and two sofa beds, bath/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar, coffee/tea set, telephone, pillow menu, Wi-Fi (included), TV, and rental safe (J2S).

Meals

All Inclusive

Ultra All Inclusive

All meals served buffet-style (including baby buffet).
Continental à la carte breakfast from approx. 10 AM to 12 PM in the snack restaurant.
Show cooking, themed buffets (4x every 10 days), and gala dinners every 10 days. À la carte dinners (Bulgarian, Italian, reservation required). Baby and children's menus in the à la carte restaurant. Late risers' breakfast approx. 10 AM–12 PM, hot snacks such as hot dogs, döner, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and pancakes (afternoons) at the snack terrace. Ice cream, homemade cakes, and pastries from the in-house patisserie in the new coffee shop (from approx. 9 AM to 5 PM). BBQ evenings (July–August).
International and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from approx. 10 AM to midnight at the respective open bars. Minibar (daily refill with water, soft drinks, and beer).
Guests can enjoy All Inclusive until their transfer pick-up time at all Grifid hotel group hotels.

A buffet area with fresh fruit and guests in a modern hotel restaurant.

Sports included

Two people playing chess on a white table outdoors on a sunny day.
Man playing tennis on a green outdoor court surrounded by trees and fences.
Woman working out on a stepper in a modern hotel gym.
People exercising outdoors on platforms with yoga mats and weights under trees.
Four people play boules on a shaded court next to planted beds and stairs.
Woman steering a ship with a view of a sandy beach and blue sea.
Two men playing tennis on a sunny outdoor court with green fencing and trees.
Two men playing tennis on an outdoor court surrounded by a green fence and trees.
Sports field with tennis court (floodlights at a fee), football, volleyball, basketball court, fitness center, Well-Fit Zone for aerobics, Tae Bo, Zumba, Pilates, yoga, Fit Ball, water aerobics, water polo, boccia, darts, table tennis, shuffleboard, air rifle shooting, hikes, Nordic walking, and beach walks.

Sports for a fee

Bicycle rental

Children's program

Kids' club with a brand concept.
Mini Club (ages 4-12) with daily children's entertainment, playground, children's pool with water slide, children's disco in the evening, and a children's show every 14 days. Themed days and activities. Lunch and dinner with the entertainers. "Griffi" the Grifid mascot.
Entertainment for teenagers aged 12-17 with various sports activities and a TEEN ZONE (approx. from 7 PM to 10 PM).
Baby and children's menus in the à la carte restaurant.
Child doing push-ups on a blue play surface in a colorful playground.
Water park with multiple blue and white water slides, swimming pools, and surrounding green landscape.
Colorful water park with slides, pools, and sun loungers surrounded by trees and greenery.
Several colorful water slides descend from a hill into a swimming pool at a vacation resort.

Wellness

A luxurious spa area with pink marble and a person preparing a massage.
Bright wellness room with massage table, bathtub, and relaxing atmosphere.
Hotel reception area with stylish desk, warm lighting, and modern decor.
The Arabella Wellness Center offers the perfect combination of relaxing and invigorating spa experiences. All treatments and beauty services, as well as sauna, hammam, hydro-massage pool, relaxation zone, hairdresser, manicure, pedicure, massages, and a wide range of wellness treatments (all for a fee).

Entertainment

Professional club entertainment.
Free entry to the GRIFID Aquapark for adults (height from 1.40 m) and children, each with 3 slides, at the Hotel Aqua GRIFID Club Bolero (June–September, weather permitting, 2x daily shuttle service included). Mineral water is available to guests free of charge there.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi (included in the lobby and rooms).
Beach towels (included).
Parking (for a fee).

Hotel Contact

Grifid Arabella
Tel.: +359 52 394 972
Fax: +359 52 394 990

Hotel features

  • Indoor Pool
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Water Slides
  • Fitness
  • Kids' Club/Mini Club
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sandy Beach
  • Tennis
  • Bike Rental
  • Hotel Safe
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

More information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Hotelhinweis

Smart Casual dress code applies for dinner: shorts are allowed, but not swim shorts, swimwear, flip-flops, sleeveless shirts/t-shirts, etc.
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Pets are not allowed!
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Check-in from 3 PM / Check-out by 11 AM
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Rooms accessible for disabled guests are available./SSZ
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Some photos are representative examples.
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Zusatzhinweis

In the "Sun Destinations" catalog Summer 2026 on page 218.

Entertainment Program in Winter Months

Please note that outside of the peak season (especially in April-May and October), hotels and club facilities may partially reduce their entertainment and leisure programs (e.g., animation, mini club, or water sports activities) as well as the opening hours of restaurants and bars due to lower guest numbers and unpredictable weather.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 06.06.2026 01:55