Private beach and all inclusive: 20 hotels in Bulgaria for a seaside holiday

Hotels in Bulgaria with their own beach solve the main problem of a summer vacation. The beach, pool, and meals are already included in the room rate. You don't need to pay for a sunbed, umbrella, or lunch at a beachfront cafe.

We've rounded up twenty hotels on the Black Sea coast that have their own stretch of beach and an all-inclusive package. Among them are family resorts with water parks and quiet spa hotels for adults. Each hotel in this selection has its own section with photos and pricing.

The season runs from June through September. The water is warm during these months, and hotel occupancy rises toward August. Check availability and current conditions on the official tourism portal of Bulgaria.

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How to choose an all-inclusive hotel with its own beach

💡 In short:

• Check the all-inclusive details in the description: Ultra All Inclusive includes drinks and late breakfast at no extra charge.
• Check the hotel's own beach by distance from the building: walking is more convenient than waiting for a shuttle.
• For a family with kids, choose Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, or Albena; for quiet, choose Obzor and Lozenets.
• Resort and hotel data: 09/2026, verified on the tourism portal of Bulgaria

1. Lighthouse golf & spa hotel

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The five-star Lighthouse Golf & Spa Hotel sits on a plateau above the sea near Balchik. The hotel is part of a golf resort, so a golf club and golf academy operate right next to the buildings. Rooms, suites, apartments, and villas are equipped with modern technology.

The hotel takes guests to its own white-sand beach by free shuttle. Sunbeds and a lounge bar are available on the shore. In the off-season, an indoor pool and a large spa center are open. Tennis courts, a soccer field, and a gym are available to you.

• Location: Balchik, on a plateau by the sea (per the map).
• Who it's for: couples and families who value golf and spa.

The beach and golf courses as of 09/2026 are described on the hotel's official website. Prices at Lighthouse Golf & Spa Hotel on Trip.com

2. Therma ECO

The five-star Therma ECO is located in the village of Kranevo near Golden Sands. The hotel is surrounded by mixed forest and opens onto a sandy beach, so the "eco" prefix here isn't just for the name. The grounds, interiors, and furniture are made from natural materials.

Panoramic windows in the rooms open onto the sea. Several pools replace swimming outside the beach season, and a spa salon with treatments operates nearby. A tennis court, table tennis, bicycle and car rental are available to you. A children's playground and a pool with slides are open, and an animation team is on hand. Horseback riding lessons are available in the surrounding area. Bathrooms in the rooms are fully equipped. Guests praise the quality breakfasts and the attentive staff.

• Location: Kranevo, near the Golden Sands resort.
• Who it's for: families with kids and couples who want greenery and the sea in one place.

Prices at Therma ECO on Trip.com

3. Long beach hotel & spa

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The five-star Long Beach Hotel & Spa occupies several buildings right on Shkorpilovtsi beach. Loungers and umbrellas on the white sand are included in your stay, so you don't need to pay extra for them. The beach is open on both sides of the buildings.

The spa center has a mineral thermal water pool, a whirlpool bath, a sauna, and a Himalayan salt room. There is a windsurfing school for beginners. One pool is outdoor and covered by a dome when it rains, the second is indoor with a jacuzzi. The grounds feature a scenic garden that is pleasant to walk through between the buildings. Rooms have good furniture and quality appliances, and the staff responds quickly to requests.

• Location: Shkorpilovtsi, right on the beach.
• The catch: no kids' entertainment program or playroom.

Prices at Long Beach Hotel & Spa on Trip.com

4. Riviera Beach Hotel and SPA, Riviera Holiday Club

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The five-star Riviera Beach Hotel and SPA is part of the Riviera Holiday Club complex on Golden Sands. It sits on the first line, and the golden strip of sand almost reaches the buildings and outdoor pools.

The grounds are lush with greenery and flowers, with plenty of umbrellas, tables, and sun loungers nearby. The large spa area operates year-round: balneotherapy and mud treatments are available even outside the swimming season. When the sea is rough, you can move from the sea to one of the pools. Between the outdoor pools and the sea there are umbrellas with tables, so you can be both by the water and in the shade. Guests rate the food as tasty and healthy.

• Location: Golden Sands, first line by the sea.
• Who it's for: couples and families who want to swim in any season.

Prices at Riviera Beach Hotel and SPA on Trip.com

5. Royal Palace Helena Sands

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The five-star Royal Palace Helena Sands sits by the beach at Sunny Beach. Spacious rooms with fresh finishes face the sea, and the beach infrastructure is set up for a full day by the water.

The large spa center offers treatments, and there is also an indoor pool, a solarium, and a fitness room. For children there is a kids' club, a playground, entertainment, and table tennis. The fish restaurant serves dishes made from fresh fish, and a short path leads you to the beach.

• Location: Sunny Beach, by the beach.
• Amenities: spa center, indoor pool, solarium, fitness room, kids' club, playground, table tennis, fish restaurant.
• Who it's for: families with children and couples who value a spa.

Prices at Royal Palace Helena Sands on Trip.com

6. Royal Palace Helena Park - Ultra All Inclusive

The five-star Royal Palace Helena Park operates on an Ultra All Inclusive basis. Bright buildings stand in a garden with flower beds, lawns, and shrubs, and the room windows look out over Balkan scenery.

A wide strip of golden sand is equipped with red loungers under white umbrellas and canopies. The outdoor pool with warm water is surrounded by loungers and umbrellas, and the management congratulates guests on their birthdays. Food and drinks are included in the package: the restaurant serves wood-fired pizza and coffee, and the bar offers a selection of drinks at no extra charge. For you and your children there is entertainment, a children's beach area, a lifeguard, and a playground.

• Location: Sunny Beach, wide sandy beach.
• Amenities: outdoor pool with warm water, children's beach area with a lifeguard, entertainment, playground, paintings and sculptures by local artists in the lobbies.
• Who it's for: families with children who value a wide choice of food and drinks.

Prices at Royal Palace Helena Park on Trip.com

7. Sol Nessebar Palace Resort & Aquapark - All inclusive

The five-star Sol Nessebar Palace Resort & Aquapark sits by a quiet bay in Nessebar. The hotel is known for its water park with slides for kids of all ages and its well-kept grounds with pines, linden trees, and stone bridges.

The pools are set among the pines, with the Rocky River attraction and sunbathing terraces nearby. On the sandy beach, loungers sit under the trees. You have access to mini golf, board games, and an animation team, and the restaurant serves Bulgarian cuisine.

• Location: Nessebar, quiet bay.
• Facilities: water park with slides, pools among the pines, Rocky River attraction, mini golf, sunbathing terraces, board games.
• Who it's for: families with kids who want a water park on site.

Prices at Sol Nessebar Palace Resort on Trip.com

8. Flamingo Grand Hotel & Spa

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The five-star Flamingo Grand Hotel & Spa is located in the central part of Albena. Its private beach with free loungers and umbrellas is right by the buildings, and the rooms have everything you need for a long seaside stay.

The Element spa center offers treatments, and some programs take place at the spa of the neighboring hotel, which Flamingo is connected to by a walkway. You have access to a tennis court, mini-golf, basketball and squash courts, as well as horseback riding, windsurfing and diving lessons. Kids enjoy the animation shows and the playground.

• Location: Albena, central part of the resort.
• Who it's for: active couples and families with children.

Prices at Flamingo Grand Hotel & Spa on Trip.com

9. Primoretz Grand Hotel & Spa

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The five-star Primoretz Grand Hotel & Spa sits 25 m from the Burgas beach (according to the map). The building is surrounded by woodland, so even in the city you get peace, quiet and greenery.

The large outdoor pool is decorated with palm trees, and an open sunbathing terrace is right next to it. The spa area offers massages and treatments, and there is also an indoor pool with warm water. The rooms and common areas are finished in marble and granite, and breakfast includes cheeses, fruit and pâtés. It feels like staying in a palace.

• Location: Burgas, 25 m from the beach (according to the map).
• Amenities: outdoor pool with palm trees, indoor pool with warm water, spa area with massages, sunbathing terrace.
• The catch: reviews on booking platforms (09/2026) mention slow dinner service and superficial cleaning in some rooms.

Prices at Primoretz Grand Hotel & Spa on Trip.com

10. Duni Marina Royal Palace Hotel

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The five-star Duni Marina Royal Palace Hotel stands among park greenery by the sea at the Duni resort. Guests are met at the airport, and the rest of the vacation takes place on a gated property with two restaurants, Italian and Bulgarian.

The sea by the pier is rocky, so bring a mask and snorkel. There are two cafes on the shore, and yacht trips to Sozopol depart from the pier. For children there is animation, a disco and a playroom, and evening performances take place in the amphitheater. The menu has separate dishes for children and for guests with diabetes. The food in the Italian and Bulgarian restaurants is varied, with fish, seafood and natural juices.

• Location: Duni resort, park by the sea.
• Who it's for: families with children and couples who enjoy snorkeling.

Prices at Duni Marina Royal Palace Hotel on Trip.com

11. Royal Bay Resort All Inclusive

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The four-star Royal Bay Resort All Inclusive is in the south of Elenite, with the sea just a couple of meters from the buildings. A morning swim right outside your room becomes a habit here, and the landscape is dotted with lawns, palm trees and pines.

The Atlantis water park suits both children and adults. The entertainment program includes animation, water gymnastics, aqua aerobics, water polo and beach volleyball. The all-inclusive package covers many services, but massages, the spa, windsurfing, bowling and canoeing cost extra.

• Location: Elenite, south of the resort, by the sea.
• Amenities: Atlantis water park, animation, water polo, beach volleyball, canoeing and bowling at extra cost.
• The catch: some guests report delays with the airport transfer.

Prices at Royal Bay Resort on Trip.com

12. HVD Club Hotel Miramar - ultra all inclusive

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The four-star HVD Club Hotel Miramar operates on an Ultra All Inclusive basis in the town of Obzor. The hotel sits by the large Miramar beach with well-developed infrastructure, and the grounds are decorated with trimmed shrubs, cypresses, and flower borders.

Large rooms with panoramic windows are furnished with light-colored furniture. The restaurant hosts themed dinners: Bulgarian, Asian, and Italian. Breakfast includes dishes for both adults and children. Staff help with room changes and minor issues in the room.

• Location: Obzor, by Miramar beach.
• The catch: fewer children's activities than guests expect.

Prices at HVD Club Hotel Miramar on Trip.com

13. Oasis Del Mare Resort - ultra all inclusive

The four-star Oasis Del Mare Resort in Lozenets is chosen for its quiet atmosphere. There are no loud night discos here, so the hotel suits families with a child and older guests. The Ultra All Inclusive package is included in the room rate.

Stylish rooms are comfortably equipped, with views of the scenery around the resort. A clean beach and clear water are nearby, and traffic noise doesn't reach the property. Staff keep the entire grounds tidy, so you won't need to remind them about housekeeping.

• Location: Lozenets, quiet southern coast.
• Who it's for: families with children and older guests.

Prices at Oasis Del Mare Resort on Trip.com

14. Azalia Hotel Balneo & SPA

The four-star Azalia Hotel Balneo & SPA sits on the first line of the St. Constantine and Helena resort. The private sandy beach is accessible only to hotel guests, so free loungers are easy to find here.

A warm indoor pool operates year-round, and a balneological spa center with treatments is open nearby. Rooms face the sea. For families with little ones, it's convenient that everything you need is close by, and children can take fruit and pastries at any time.

• Location: St. Constantine and Helena resort, first line.
• The catch: some guests note a repetitive menu and towels that need replacing.

Prices at Azalia Hotel Balneo & SPA on Trip.com

15. Caesar Palace - all inclusive

The four-star Caesar Palace sits 10 m from the beach between Sveti Vlas and Elenite (according to the map). The all-inclusive package includes three buffet meals and a late breakfast with snacks in the lobby bar.

The bars serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails at no extra charge. Loungers under umbrellas and canopies are set up by the pool and snack bar. Children receive a cake on their birthday, and animation and a playground are available for them. Guests note daily housekeeping in the rooms.

• Location: Sveti Vlas, 10 m from the beach (according to the map).
• Who it's for: families with children who want to be close to the sea.

Prices at Caesar Palace on Trip.com

16. Sunny Castle Hotel

The four-star Sunny Castle Hotel is located in the village of Kranevo. The hotel opened recently, the rooms are finished with high-end materials, and good soundproofing makes for a peaceful stay. The furniture and tiled floors look new.

Lifeguards are on duty at the beach, and children are not allowed to swim in mild storms. A path with large boulders leads to the sand. The restaurant is praised for its varied menu: fish, meat, white cheese, cheese, olives, and desserts. A playground, game room, and pool are available for children.

• Location: Kranevo, not far from the beach.
• The catch: the path to the beach passes over large boulders.

Prices at Sunny Castle Hotel on Trip.com

17. Hotel Longoza - all inclusive

The four-star Hotel Longoza is located in Sunny Beach, with the nearest beach a three-minute walk from the buildings (according to the map). For families with children this is convenient: the sand is right there, no need to go anywhere.

Two pools are designed for children, with gradually increasing depth. Animators put on shows, and the menu has plenty of fruits and vegetables. Staff clean the rooms daily and change towels and bed linen. The hotel is currently being prepared for renovation, so minor issues are planned to be fixed.

• Location: Sunny Beach, 3 minutes to the beach (according to the map).
• Facilities: two children's pools with gradual depth, animation, local cuisine with fruits and vegetables, daily cleaning.
• The catch: some rooms have bathroom leaks, and cleaning is sometimes rated as incomplete.

Prices at Hotel Longoza on Trip.com

18. Sol Luna Bay Resort & Aquapark - All Inclusive

The four-star Sol Luna Bay Resort & Aquapark occupies a large complex in Obzor. The equipped beach connects to the outdoor pool, so you can step straight from the sea into the water by the terrace.

The water park includes several attractions, water slides, and an aqua tower with panoramic views of the surroundings. Both outdoor and indoor pools are included in the package, as are entertainment, darts, table tennis, a fitness room, a children's playground, and a game room. Guests rate the service highly and note the peaceful atmosphere.

• Location: Obzor, beach connected to the pool.
• Facilities: water park with slides and an aqua tower, outdoor and indoor pools, fitness room, children's playground, and game room.
• Who it's for: families with children who want a water park and pools included.

Prices at Sol Luna Bay Resort on Trip.com

19. Grifid Encanto Beach Hotel - Wellness & Spa

The four-star Grifid Encanto Beach Hotel sits in a quiet part of Golden Sands. The hotel combines beach time with a balneological spa: mud therapy, massage, and balneotherapy are available at the on-site center. According to the official Grifid website, the hotel has 266 rooms on seven floors.

A heated pool under a glass dome operates even on cooler days, and there is a rooftop terrace. A clean beach with free loungers and umbrellas is just a couple of steps away. Rooms have air conditioning and a free minibar with water and beer, and there is a children's pool with slides.

• Location: Golden Sands, quiet part of the resort.
• Who it's for: couples and families who want spa and sea together.

Prices at Grifid Encanto Beach Hotel on Trip.com

20. Prestige Sands Resort

The four-star Prestige Sands Resort stands right on the beach strip of Sunny Beach. Large windows and balconies offer views of the sea and the resort, and the stylish design and quality furniture set the tone for relaxation from the moment you check in.

The property has two pools, a children's playground, and a fitness room. The beach is small, but there is enough space for everyone. Shuttle vans run from the hotel to Nessebar and around Sunny Beach, and the staff speak several languages. Guests are happy with the food quality and the daily room cleaning.

• Location: Sunny Beach, on the beach strip.
• Who it's for: couples and families who want pools and fitness by the sea.

Prices at Prestige Sands Resort on Trip.com

Bulgaria all-inclusive hotels with a private beach on the map

All twenty hotels are marked on the map below, so you can see the resort locations and distance to the sea in advance. The resorts run from Balchik in the north to Lozenets in the south.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

Which resort in Bulgaria should I choose for a family vacation?

Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, and Albena are good options for families. They have a gentle entry into the sea, water parks and entertainment, and no roads between the hotels and the beach. Obzor and Lozenets are quieter, with fewer discos. The best time to travel with children is June and September: the sea is already warm, and the beaches are less crowded.

What is included in the all-inclusive package in Bulgaria?

The basic package covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet, some drinks, and access to the pools. Ultra All Inclusive adds a late breakfast, an extended bar, and an in-room minibar, as at Royal Palace Helena Park and HVD Club Hotel Miramar. Spa, massage, bowling, and windsurfing are usually paid separately, for example at Royal Bay Resort.

When does the beach season start in Bulgaria?

The swimming season on the Black Sea coast runs from early June to late September. The water reaches a comfortable temperature in June, and August is the hottest and busiest month. For a quiet vacation, choose the first half of June or September.

Do hotels in Bulgaria have their own beach?

Yes, some hotels have their own beach section with free loungers and umbrellas. In the list above, examples include Lighthouse Golf & Spa Hotel, Flamingo Grand Hotel & Spa, and Azalia Hotel Balneo & SPA. At these hotels, loungers are already included, and you don't need to pay extra for them.

Do I need a car for a vacation at these hotels?

No, a car is not necessary for a beach vacation. The resorts are connected by buses, and shuttle vans run from Prestige Sands Resort to Nessebar and around Sunny Beach. A car is useful if you want to visit more distant beaches and Sozopol.

In short: what to book

If you're traveling with children, choose Sol Nessebar Palace Resort, Sol Luna Bay, or Royal Palace Helena Park: these have a water park and entertainment on site. If you want a quiet vacation, pick Oasis Del Mare in Lozenets. If golf and spa matter to you, Lighthouse Golf & Spa Hotel is a good fit. For an affordable week by the sea, look at Azalia Hotel Balneo & SPA and Caesar Palace.

Compare current prices and available dates on Trip.com before booking.