Bulgarien ∙ Varna ∙ Goldstrand

GRIFID Aqua Club Bolero ****

VAR026
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The hotel is located approx. 50 m from the fine sandy beach. It is quietly nestled in the rear area of its sister hotels GRIFID Vistamar and GRIFID Metropol. The hotel's own water park and multi-purpose court can be reached directly via the terraced garden. The lively center of Golden Sands with its diverse entertainment and shopping facilities is approx. 500 m from the hotel. Transfer time from Varna Airport: approx. 40 minutes.
Aerial view of a water park with winding blue and white water slides among trees.
Beach with rows of sun umbrellas, sand, and green shore with trees and palm trees

Facilities

Cozy hotel lounge area with armchairs and sofas under warm lighting.
Modern living room with gray sectional sofa, two armchairs, and decorative wall art.
Bright hotel lounge area with gray sofas, small tables, and large windows.
Rustic restaurant with wooden furniture, set tables, and warm ambiance.
Rustic dining area with wooden tables, striped upholstered benches, and traditional costume hanging on the wall.
Elegant restaurant with set tables and modern interior for stylish dining.
Modern hotel lobby with bright walls, comfortable sofas, and large ceiling lighting.
Modern restaurant with elegantly set tables and stylish chairs in a bright interior.
Modern hotel lounge area with colorful sofas and cozy lighting.
Modern hotel lounge with buffet, seating areas, and spacious interior
Modern spacious restaurant with large windows and set tables in daylight.
Open rustic restaurant area with wooden pergola and elegantly set tables outdoors.
Modern restaurant with colorful flowers on the ceiling and blue wall mural
Woman in white jumpsuit and sunhat leaning on an outdoor bar in sunshine.
The spacious hotel, particularly popular with families, has 296 rooms, which will be newly and tastefully designed in Winter 2025/26. The rooms are spread across 8 floors in the main building and 6 floors in the two annex buildings. The hotel facade, renovated for the 2025 season, impresses with its modern and refreshing design. Facilities include a lobby with reception, elevators, a lounge bar with terrace, a stylishly designed main buffet restaurant, 4 à la carte restaurants (including the renovated Asian and Italian restaurants, the fish restaurant, and the traditional Bulgarian restaurant), a coffee and pastry corner, a GRIFID logo shop, a snack terrace, and a beach bar. In the spacious and beautifully landscaped garden area with a new sun terrace, there are 2 swimming pools with a pool bar. Sunbeds, umbrellas, and beach towels are included by the pool and at the beach subject to availability (2 sunbeds and 1 umbrella per room included). Additionally, the hotel features an indoor pool and a unique water park for all ages with free admission for hotel guests (open June-September/weather dependent). The use of adult slides is only permitted for individuals with a height of 1.40 m or taller. Furthermore, the multi-purpose court allows for numerous activities for guests who wish to be active during their holiday.

Accommodation

Double Room

The redesigned double rooms are equipped with a double bed, a sofa bed, shower/WC, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, minibar (daily refilled included), coffee/tea maker, pillow menu, Wi-Fi (included), safe (included), laminate flooring, and a balcony (D). Also bookable as a single+child room for an extra charge (D1K). (Also bookable under VARA58 with D/DA/D1K/DE).

Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and TV.
Modern bathroom with large shower, round mirror, and sink with storage shelves.
Twin bedroom with white bedding, nightstands, and comfortable chairs in warm lighting.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, nightstands, and view into adjacent room.
Modern hotel room with single bed, gray blanket, and bean bag near balcony windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and TV.

Family Room

The family rooms, newly renovated in 2025, have the same amenities as the double rooms, plus a living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom with 2 single beds (separated by a sliding door). Further amenities include a shower/WC, a coffee/tea maker, and laminate flooring (DF2).

Family Room with Connecting Door

The redesigned family rooms with connecting doors consist of two double rooms with a connecting door (FAV).

Bright hotel room corner with bed, table, seating area, and a woman in a bathrobe at the vanity
Modern bathroom with large shower, round mirror, and sink with storage shelves.
Bright hotel room with double bed, pillows, sofa, and balcony overlooking greenery.

Superior Saver Room

The superior saver rooms, otherwise equipped like the double rooms, are slightly smaller and may be located in a less advantageous position (SSZ).

Single Room

The single rooms, otherwise equipped like the double rooms, are slightly smaller (E).

Bright hotel room with white bed, nightstand, vintage phone, and lit wall lamp.
Modern bathroom with large round mirror, double sink, and beige tiles.
Bedroom with dresser, TV, dressing table, and table in front of a large window with curtains.
Bright hotel room with children's furniture, mirror, TV, and carpeted floor.
Bright hotel hallway with animal mural, bed, and seating area in the background.
Child sits at a small table in a bright hotel room with balcony and TV.

Katta's Double Room

Katta's double rooms, otherwise equipped like the newly designed double rooms, are additionally child and family-friendly, decorated with cheerful Katta motifs on the walls and offer many small extras that will make the stay a special experience for the little guests. These include, for example, children's bathrobes or towels with Katta motifs, a children's step stool for the sink, a small children's table with two chairs, two cozy little beanbags, and a height chart for children with cute Katta motifs (DZK).

Katta's Family Room

Katta's family rooms, otherwise equipped like the newly designed family rooms with a connecting door, also feature a fun design for the bunk beds in the children's room and have an additional entrance. Furthermore, the child and family-friendly decoration with cheerful Katta motifs on the walls delights guests with many small extras that will make the stay a special experience for the little guests. These include, for example, children's bathrobes or towels with Katta motifs, a children's step stool for the sink, a small children's table with two chairs, two cozy little beanbags, and a height chart for children with cute Katta motifs (KWF).

Children's playroom with bunk bed, climbing ladder, and colorful wall decor in a bright room
Bright family room with bunk beds, play area, and large window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room (VARA58)

The deluxe rooms, furnished in a traditional style, offer twin beds, 1 extra bed (sofa bed), laminate flooring, minibar (free of charge), balcony, internet (free of charge), safe (free of charge), and satellite TV, as well as centrally controlled air conditioning (from May to October) and a bathroom with a shower (DD2). Optionally bookable as a single occupancy (DD1).

Meals

All Inclusive

Bright hotel restaurant with set tables and buffet area.

Ultra All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style at the main restaurant including "show cooking", theme nights twice a week and BBQ evenings in the garden (July and August). Dinner at the à la carte restaurants (Asian, Italian, Bulgarian, and a fish restaurant. Reservations required). Late riser à la carte breakfast at the food court from 8:30 AM to 10 AM, late riser breakfast additionally from approx. 10 AM to 12 PM and warm snacks/lunch at the terrace restaurant (approx. 2 PM to 5 PM), homemade pastries, ice cream, and coffee/tea (approx. 10 AM to 12 PM and approx. 2:30 PM to 5 PM) at the coffee and pastry corner. Local and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the open bars (9 AM to 12 AM). Local drinks at the beach bar (approx. 10 AM to 5 PM). The minibar is refilled daily with non-alcoholic drinks, water, and beer. Every 10 days, guests are invited to a Gala Dinner in the buffet restaurant.
GRIFID Dine-Around Program (reservations required): In selected à la carte restaurants of the hotels Grifid Vistamar and Grifid Metropol (16+). Here, you can expect molecular gourmet cuisine, among other highlights.
At all GRIFID group hotels, guests can use the All Inclusive until their transfer pick-up time.
When guests from other GRIFID hotels visit the GRIFID Aquapark, snacks and soft drinks at the snack bar in the water park are included for guests of the GRIFID Vistamar hotel. Soft drinks are included for guests and visitors of other GRIFID hotels.

Sports Included

Multi-purpose sports court, tennis, football (floodlights at extra charge), volleyball and basketball court, boccia, table tennis, darts, billiards, fitness room, air rifle shooting, indoor pool, a well-fit zone with various activities, e.g. aerobics, Pilates, Zumba, Tae Bo, Fit Ball, relaxing walks on the beach, Nordic walking, and hiking.

Sports for a Fee

Bicycle rental and water sports activities on the beach (external providers).

Children's Program

"Katta's Holiday"
Dear children, do you know what I love to do most? Have a holiday, of course! Wouldn't you like to visit me at the hotel for a few days and have a holiday together with me? We can play, craft, solve puzzles, and read stories together. In the evening, we'll rock the mini-disco. I'll give every child a personal travel diary. So, what do you say?
I'm looking forward to seeing you. See you soon, your Katta.
In addition, the hotel offers a cheerful mini-club daily for children aged 4-12 from approx. 10 AM to 12 PM and from approx. 3 PM to 5:30 PM. For the little ones, there is a mini-club in the form of a pirate ship, as well as a bouncy castle, a climbing playground, children's entertainment, a children's disco, children's yoga, and a children's show every 2 weeks. Healthy baby and children's menus in the à la carte restaurants. Additionally, lunch and dinner can also be taken with the animators, with a special children's buffet for lunch and a separate seating area on the food court terrace.
Children sitting on grass in front of a playground with a colorful crab figure in the background.
Aerial view of a water park with winding blue and white water slides among trees.
Children sit outdoors on grass, reading books, surrounded by a large red crab figure.
Living room with yellow sofa, people, and TV in a modern hotel room.
Water park with large colorful water slides and a pool surrounded by lounge chairs.
Children playing in shallow water with a yellow slide and colorful wall decorations
Children playing in the pool in front of a colorful wall with a large clownfish decoration
Two children playing on a colorful water slide outdoors.
Child laughing while sliding down a colorful water slide into a pool.
Bright breakfast area with colorful pinwheels and pastel-colored wooden tables.
Children sit around a large lemur figure reading a book in the jungle.
Colorful inflatable bouncy castle with animal motifs and slides outdoors.
Colorful water park with water slides, swimming areas, and outdoor seating.
Child sliding out of a large orange outdoor slide on green grass.
Child on grass in front of a colorful inflatable bouncy castle with animal motifs outdoors

Wellness

Woman in black activewear practicing yoga in a room with candles and a mirror.
Relaxation room with lounge chairs, sauna, and soft lighting in a wellness area.
Indoor pool with hot tub and lounge chairs in a hotel with a modern ceiling.
Indoor pool with blue tiles and seating area with lounge chairs in a spa setting.
Large indoor pool with blue tiles and lounge chairs along the sides.
The Wellness and Relaxation Center of GRIFID Aqua Club Bolero offers a perfect combination of relaxing and revitalizing treatments and temptations, a sophisticated atmosphere, and professional staff. All treatments and beauty procedures, sauna, hammam, and beauty salon are subject to an additional charge! Hammam with steam bath, two saunas, hydromassage bath, hot stone massage, mud treatments, relaxation zone. Boutique massage oils, aromatherapy scents, and body care products, hairdresser, manicure and pedicure, massage rooms, facial and body treatments, as well as a wide range of wellness applications, body and facial cosmetics.

Entertainment

Daytime entertainment program. Evening shows. BBQ, Gala (July-August), and disco. Entertainment program for teenagers (ages 12-17) with various sports activities and a TEEN ZONE (approx. 7 PM to 11 PM) with a GRIFID animator, Wi-Fi, PlayStation, foosball, and soda bar (included).
Regular beach parties (July-August, weather dependent) and BBQ party in the garden.

Hotel Service

Garage and parking (for a fee and subject to availability). Wi-Fi (included in the lobby and rooms).

Hotel features

  • Indoor Pool
  • Internet
  • Children's Playground
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Water Slides
  • Children's Pool
  • Bike Rental
  • 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 cover 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-zukunftThis hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Note

Dress code in all restaurants for dinner is smart casual: shorts are allowed, but no swimwear, flip-flops, or sleeveless shirts.
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Not all areas of the hotel are accessible to people with disabilities.
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No pets allowed.
Check-in from 3 PM / Check-out until 11 AM
Contact:
Grifid Club Hotel Bolero
Tel.: +359 52 394 972
Fax: +359 52 394 990
In the "Family Holiday" catalog Summer 2026 on page 162.
In the "Sunny Destinations" catalog Summer 2026 on page 214.

Entertainment program in winter months

Please note that outside of the main travel season (especially in April-May and October), hotels and club facilities may adjust their entertainment and leisure programs (e.g., animation, mini club, or water sports activities) as well as restaurant and bar opening hours due to lower guest numbers and variable weather conditions.

Seasonal Information

Also bookable under VARA58.

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 22.02.2026 09:30