Bulgarien ∙ Varna ∙ Goldstrand

Sentido Marea ****+

VAR131
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The hotel is located in the quieter area of Golden Sands, separated from the fine sandy beach only by the promenade. Adjacent to it is the sister hotel GRIFID Encanto Beach with its large spa area. The center of Golden Sands with restaurants, bars, shopping, and entertainment facilities is approximately 1 km away. A mini-train runs from the hotel to the center every 20 minutes. Transfer time to Varna Airport is about 40 minutes.
Rows of white umbrellas and lounge chairs on a calm beach next to green sea.
Aerial view of a resort with a beach, numerous umbrellas, and calm sea.
Large hotel with many sun loungers on a sandy beach and sea in the foreground.

Facilities

Elegant restaurant with wood elements, dark brown chairs, and white tablecloths.
Modern hotel lobby with comfortable sofas and colorful chairs, large windows with an outdoor view.
Modern dining room with wooden chairs and tables in a hotel.
Bright hotel lobby with circular reception and modern seating under circular ceiling lights.
Bright, modern restaurant with many white wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a pool.
Children's water park with slide, spray fountain, and colorful playhouse next to pool loungers.
Luxurious steam room with mosaic tiles and large black bench in the center
View of a beach with sun loungers, adjacent hotel, and garden area.
Modern hotel lobby with colorful armchairs and a reception desk in the background.
Friendly staff at a modern hotel bar with wooden paneling
View of tropical garden with palm trees and sea in the background on a sunny day.
Heart-shaped wooden sculpture against clear sky and green area with pathway.
Terrace with tables and chairs in front of a hotel overlooking lawn and sea
Terrace area with seating and view of palm trees and sea under clear weather
This popular hotel offers a tranquil and relaxing retreat in a dream location, featuring 298 comfortable rooms spread across 9 floors. It includes a reception, elevators, a lobby bar -"Blue Bar", a buffet restaurant with a separate adults-only area and terrace, a takeaway snack bar Marea with a terrace overlooking the beach and sea, a new adults-only lounge terrace with an infinity effect, bar, and sea view, an vintage ice cream van on the beach, and an à la carte restaurant serving traditional Bulgarian cuisine as part of the Dine-Around program (reservations required). The beautiful and well-maintained outdoor area features a swimming pool with a pool bar and a children's pool with slides. Sun loungers, mattresses, beach towels, and umbrellas are included at the pool and on the beach (subject to availability). A cozy beach bar with a lounge/chill-out area is located on the beach.
When booking a family room, access to the Aqua Park of the hotel Aqua Club GRIFID Bolero is included (3 slides each for children and adults; adult slides are only accessible for guests with a height of 1.40m or more, and the Aqua Park is open from June to September, weather permitting). Guests booking other room types can purchase day tickets for the Aqua Park at the hotel reception.

Accommodation

Double Room Park View

The tastefully furnished double rooms feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, laminate flooring, satellite TV, Wi-Fi (included), coffee/tea maker, pillow menu, safe (included), air conditioning, minibar (daily refill included), and a balcony with park view (PB2). Optionally available for single use (PB1) or for single occupancy with a child (1PB).

Double Room Partial Sea View

These double rooms, with otherwise identical amenities to the double rooms, additionally offer a partial sea view (DMS).

Double Room Sea View

The double rooms with sea view offer, with otherwise identical amenities to the double rooms, a direct sea view (DM). Also available for single use (DEM).

Bright hotel room with two beds, blue decor, and balcony with view.
Modern bathroom with white sink, blue towel, and colorful tiled shower.
Modern hotel room with large bed, balcony overlooking the sea, and stylish decor.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony view of the sea.
Modern hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view.
Sunset on a sandy beach with many loungers and straw umbrella sunshades.

Double Room Premium Sea View

The Double Rooms Premium Sea View, with otherwise identical amenities to the double rooms, offer sea views and are located on the upper floors. Further amenities include bathrobes, slippers, a capsule coffee machine (daily capsule refill), Rituals toiletries in the bathroom, and early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) (2PM).
Additional Premium Services at the beach:
- Separate beach area with service
- Snack restaurant and beach bar (approx. 10 am-11 pm)
- Dinner at the Beach Club À la carte restaurant (1x per stay; with prior reservation).
- 1x 15% discount for a treatment at Medi Spa Encanto Beach.

Family Room Sea View

The Family Rooms Sea View (approx. 45 sqm), with otherwise identical amenities to the Double Rooms Park View, feature a living/sleeping area with a large double bed and a separate sleeping area divided by a sliding door (F2M/F3M).
When booking a Family Room Sea View, access to the Aqua Club GRIFID Bolero is included (June-September, weather permitting, and adult slides are only accessible for guests with a height of 1.40m or more).
(Also bookable under VARA68 as FZ Sea View Type A (FA2)).

Modern living area with blue sofa and balcony featuring table and chairs.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern living area with blue benches, black glass table, and wall decorations.
Bright hotel lounge with blue benches, modern lighting, and wall-mounted TV.

Super Saver Room

The Super Saver Rooms, with otherwise identical amenities to the double rooms, do not have a balcony (limited availability and special price; SSZ).

Meals

All Inclusive

Modern hotel kitchen with warm ambiance and decorative ceramic dishes on the wall.

Ultra All Inclusive

24-hour Ultra All Inclusive:
All meals are served buffet-style, with baby and children's buffets available. Twice a week, there are themed evenings, and every 10 days, a gala buffet is held.
Late risers' breakfast is available until approximately 12:00 PM, and a midnight snack is offered from approximately 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
A selection of various snacks is available at the Take Away Snack Bar from approximately 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and the vintage ice cream van on the beach operates from approximately 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
A selection of international and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is available at the open bars (24/7). Only local beverages are served at the beach lounge bar.
The minibar is refilled daily with water, beer, and soft drinks.
DINE AROUND PROGRAM with a selection of cozy à la carte restaurants for culinary delights. The traditional Bulgarian restaurant at SENTIDO Marea features an Enoteca concept, a cozy Italian restaurant at GRIFID Encanto Beach, and a great option for a beach dinner. A Mediterranean à la carte restaurant with seafood at the 5-star hotel GRIFID Noa is available for a small surcharge of €10 per adult with reservation.

Sports included

Zumba, gymnastics, water polo, water aerobics, and darts.

Children's program

Mini Club on the beach (ages 4-12), playground, mini disco, children's pool with 3 small slides, children's show (once every 14 days), baby and children's menu in the à la carte restaurant. New children's buffet with a designated seating area in the buffet restaurant.
Colorful children's playground with slides by the sea next to a hotel pool
Colorful water play area with slides in an outdoor pool by the sea.
Colorful water playground with slides and water sprays in an outdoor pool on a sunny day
Children's water park with slide, spray fountain, and colorful playhouse next to pool loungers.
Outdoor playground next to a pool with slide and umbrella in a hotel area.
Colorful children's playroom with tables, chairs, and toys in a bright room.
Colorful kids' pool with sea view and dry sandy beach in the background.

Wellness

Two massage tables in a bright, stylish treatment room with shelves and towels.
Indoor pool with blue tiles, wall mirrors, and view of the gym area.
Modern relaxation room with loungers, soft lighting, and stone-decor fireplace.
Luxurious steam room with mosaic tiles and large black bench in the center
The modern wellness center offers various types of massages, couples massages, sauna, steam bath, Turkish bath, relaxation zone, hydro-massage pool, body and facial treatments, hairdresser, manicure, and pedicure (all for a fee).
The indoor pool (heated) and the relaxation zone are included.

Entertainment

Varied sports and entertainment program, evening shows, themed beach parties (July-August and weather permitting).

Hotel service

Parking is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Direct Beach Access
  • Shopping Opportunities
  • Indoor Pool
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Family Friendly
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Massages
  • 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 cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).More information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel holds the following certification:
  • Travelife

Note

Smart casual dress code applies for dinner: shorts are permitted, but not swim shorts, swimwear, flip-flops, sleeveless shirts/tops, etc.
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The hotel is wheelchair accessible. Accessible rooms can be booked upon request (Double Room Park View/PB2).
Allergy-friendly menus are available on request locally.
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No pets allowed.
Check-in from 3 PM / Check-out until 11 AM.
Also bookable under VARA68 in the "Sunny Destinations" Summer 2026 catalog on page 217.

Entertainment program in winter months

Please note that outside the main holiday 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 the lower number of guests and changeable weather.

Seasonal information

Also bookable under VARA68.

Country category

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Last updated: 22.02.2026 09:18