Albena, Hotel Ralitsa Review

Overall Rating

After reading all the hotel reviews, we were somewhat apprehensive about staying here. We are a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children aged 9 and 11.

We stayed in the 4 Star Ralitsa Superior, Albena, Bulgaria and had a lovely time!

We flew out with First Choice and were not impressed with the miserable staff and unsuitable so-called family film shown, rated 15!

The 4 star hotel is lovely and clean. It is surrounded by trees, so there is plenty of shade. Our family room was perfect, 2 en suites, a sea and pool view! It was kept spotless everyday by the maids.
The food was really delicious and a good variety everyday. The staff were very attentive.
The pool was warm and kept spotlessly clean. It is such a large complex that you could walk around it and walk off your large meal! The drinks were fine to us, they didn't seem watered down. If you want a cup of tea, being English, then ask for the milk in a separate cup and add it yourself!
The animation team were very professional and produced excellent shows.

Albena town is lovely and is so clean! It's only a 10 minute walk. It is just perfect for getting holiday souvenirs/bargains. There is a little train to take you to and from your hotel if you don't fancy the walk! We can't comment on the town at night, as we stayed on the complex in the evening.
The beach is clean, the sea is warm and it wasn't crowded! There is a shuttle bus, which takes 10 minutes, to take you there.

In you want a lovely souvenir, then book Dimitrov, the artist at the back of the complex, to do a fantastic sketch of your children or yourself. Book him in advance as he gets booked up quickly and also you have to collect your sketch a few days later.

Yes, there are a lot of Germans and the sunbeds do get taken at 8am every morning!
Yes, there is a lot of smoking in the hotel but you can escape this by sitting outside or going for a walk.
The staff on reception do need to learn a little more English and smile but we did not notice any preferential treatment.
We flew back with Bulgarian/Balkan Holidays with a very professional Cabin Crew, unlike our flight out with First Choice!

We would have given it 10/10 but have deducted a point each for the smoking and the miserable reception staff!

Overall, this was a lovely, relaxing holiday and we are so pleased we went.
In fact, we are hoping to go again.
Enjoy your holiday, you will!