Bulgarien ∙ Varna ∙ Goldstrand

SH Dolce Mare ****

VAR005
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Location

This hotel, popular especially for its central location, is situated on the Golden Sands and is only approx. 350 m from the hotel's own fine sandy beach section. The center with its numerous shops and entertainment options, restaurants, and discos can be reached in a few minutes on foot. The transfer time from Varna Airport is approx. 40 minutes.

Facilities

The hotel, particularly popular with regular guests, offers 318 rooms across 6 or 7 floors.
The hotel features a friendly, bright reception hall with a lobby area, reception, elevators, and a nicely designed lobby bar, perfect for winding down the evening. The buffet restaurant offers ample space in a pleasant atmosphere. Additionally, a Bulgarian specialty restaurant invites you to culinary excursions (reservations recommended). The outdoor area features two large swimming pools as well as three separate children's pools with 2 water slides. Furthermore, the sun terraces with loungers and umbrellas, as well as the pool bar, offer a relaxed ambiance. At the hotel's own beach section, approx. 350 m away (in front of the Admiral hotel), sun loungers and umbrellas are also included (subject to availability). A beach bar offers non-alcoholic beverages (water, coffee, soft drinks) as part of the All-Inclusive package.
Interior view of a round pool in a modern indoor swimming pool with blue ceiling and columns.
Open dining area with chairs and tables under blue and red suspended fabrics in a hotel.
Modern restaurant with white tablecloths, brown chairs, and large wall art.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, bedside tables, and abstract wall art above the bed
Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, and window with curtains.

Double Room

The modernly designed double rooms are equipped with a shower/WC, hairdryer, Wi-Fi (included), air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, safe (included), mini-fridge, tiled floor, and a balcony or terrace (D). Also bookable as type B (DB: limited availability and special price). Double room for single use also bookable at an extra charge (DE).

Superior Double Room

The Superior Double Rooms, otherwise equipped the same as the Double Rooms, are slightly more spacious (DSU).

Hotel room with two single beds, yellow flower artwork on wall, and a sofa
Bright hotel room with two single beds, gray sofa, and large floral wallpaper.
Modern bathroom sink area with round basin and wooden countertop.

Super Saver Room

The Super Saver Rooms, otherwise equipped the same as the Double Rooms, are slightly smaller and located on the ground floor or the 1st floor (SSZ).

Modern living room with gray sofa, yellow cushions, coffee table, and large window
Bright living room with light gray sofa, coffee tables, and open wardrobe
Modern minimalist bathroom with white door, toilet, and sink with mirror.
Bright bedroom with large window, colorful bed, and plant wallpaper decor.

Apartment 1 Bedroom without kitchenette

The Apartments with 1 Bedroom without kitchenette, otherwise similar in equipment to the double rooms, feature a living/sleeping area (double sofa bed), a separate bedroom, and two bathrooms with shower/WC (A12).

Double Room with side sea view

Best Location: The Double Rooms with side sea view have the same amenities as the double rooms, but offer a fantastic side view of the Black Sea. schauinsland-reisen original! (DMS)

Modern hotel room with two single beds, sofa, and decorative wall art.
Modern hotel room area with desk, chair, TV, and open wardrobe in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room with two beds, a gray sofa, and a wall-mounted TV.

Meals

All Inclusive

Modern, bright dining area with wooden chairs, a plant wall, and guests at tables.

All Inclusive

All meals served buffet-style in the main restaurant.
Breakfast from approx. 7:30 AM - 10 AM, Lunch from approx. 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, and Dinner from approx. 6 PM - 9 PM. 2 theme buffets per week.
Hot and cold snacks, as well as ice cream, available in the bistro from approx. 10 AM - 4 PM, with additional coffee/tea and pastries in the afternoon.
One dinner per stay is included at the Bulgarian theme restaurant (from approx. 7 PM - 9 PM, reservations required).
Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available from approx. 10 AM - 11 PM at the respective open bars.

Sports included

Table tennis, darts, boccia, sports animation, water polo, volleyball court, and gym.

Children's program

Kids Club for children aged 4-12, 2 playgrounds, and 3 outdoor pools with water slides. A children's disco takes place at the hotel 6 times a week.
Colorful children's playroom with wall murals, small tables and chairs, and a blue climbing frame.

Wellness

Indoor area with two pools, yellow pillars, and adjacent seating area in light colors.
Indoor pool (included).

Entertainment

Regular entertainment programs are held on the new event stage, as well as regular open-air cinema screenings (weather permitting).

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi (included in rooms and lobby).
Parking (for a fee) July & August €15,-/24hrs, May, June & Sept. €10,-/24hrs
and only subject to availability

Hotel features

  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Water Slides
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Indoor Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Close to Beach
  • Family Friendly
  • Enhanced Hygiene Concept
  • Volleyball/Beach Volleyball

Note

Not all areas of the hotel are accessible.
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1 accessible room available (bookable on request). This is a double room and is located on the ground floor of the hotel complex.
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Check-in from approx. 3 PM and check-out until approx. 11 AM.
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All-Inclusive services begin from approx. 2 PM on the day of arrival and end with breakfast on the day of departure.
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No pets allowed.
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Tel.: 00359 52386600
Featured in the "Sunny Destinations" catalog Summer 2026 on page 223.

Entertainment program in winter months

Please note that outside the main travel season (especially in April-May and October), hotels and club facilities may restrict 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 variable weather.

Seasonal Information

Also bookable under VARA30.

Country category

4 Sterne