Sunny Beach, Hotel Korona

Maybe I was spoiled by staying in the Majestic Hotel last year, which was fabulous but now very expensive. Thought Korona was just ok. Rooms spacious enough and clean, pool was gorgeous and the swim up bar bliss. But the area around the pool was dirty and full of ants. Felt it needed a good blast with a pressure washer. While you're laid on your sun lounger, you were constantly checking your bag was off the floot, or it would be covered in ants. The staff I encountered at the hotel (mainly the barmaid at the swin up bar) were friendly enough, but not at the surrounding bars and shops. Don't think I'd stay here again

A friend and I arrived at 2oclock in the morning and were welcomed by friendly and smiling faces. Our room was spotless and had a balcony, safe (at the cost of £10 for the week) air conditioning (free), fridge, satilite tv, large wardrobe, table and chairs and the usual chests of drawers and somewhere to sit and do the make-up thing. the bathroom too was spotless and had shower, marble sink, huge mirror and a hairdryer. everything you could want. Our airj-conditioning was broken, but when we reported it, it was fixed IMMEDIATELY. the pool was huge and again spotless, loads of loungers,(free) and a pool bar which opened up 1 day after we got there. It was manned constantly even though there were very few people round the pool. Most of the guests would go to the beautiful beach just 1 minute walk away.We stayed bed and breakfast, and the breadfasts were a little odd but there was so much choice I defy anybody not to find something to eat. Hot cooked breakfast, although it was not your typical english. there were all sorts of breads, cerials, salads with fish and meat. I loved the pate, and little cakes! Do not, however, attempt to drink the coffee from the buffet unless you want hairs on your chest!The value for money is unbelievably good. A litre of lager will cost you 50p and a glass of wine £1.20! the food is equally as cheap. One meal consisting of 4 courses and 2 bottles of wine came to 60 lev which works out to £30. £15 pounds each, over here in Jersey one bottle of wine is £15! If you don't overdo it you could dine on as little a fiver a day. Most bars are in 'happy hour' where you buy one drink and get another free. Beware though, not all drinks are included, check first. If you want to do the tours, book them from the local tour ops, as the official tours reps are more expensive, around a fiver more.The food is varied and there are all the usual restaurants, but must try one in particular. It is called 'Bansko'. The have all sorts of food on the menu but the Bugarian dishes are the best. It was the restaurant for the best value for money, best food and bust customer service. We ended up going back serveral times before we left to come home.the day we left, we paid to keep our room on and that only cost around £10 and then our bags were LOCKED in a room in reception until we needed them.the drive to the resort is only 20-25 minutes away from the airport. The airport prices are in EUROS. so don't be mistaken by thinking you have a real bargin. You are better off buying cigarettes and alcohol in the local supermarkets. And of course there are the smoking rules....there are none, you can smoke inside everywhere, to the delight of my mate! Lastly a work about the bulgarian people....Lovely.

Stayed in Hotel Korona for the first time 2 weeks ago. We went to it via recommendation and we were very pleased with it. So pleased that we've only been home 1 week and have already booked to go to Sunny Beach and Hotel Korona again for 2 weeks next year.

We stayed on a B&B basis and there was so much to chose from. Have stayed in 2 other hotels in Sunny Beach and this was by far the best value for money,

Clean and friendly hotel. This hotel is situated far enough away from the resort centre if you like a bit of peace and quiet, but well within walking distance to it (15 mins max). You can also jump on the train if you don't fancy the walk - It costs 2 lev (approx 75p). It has a lovely secluded pool and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I would advise anyone to give this hotel a try.