Helena Sands

An introduction to Helena Sands

Built to mirror traditional Bulgarian architecture, this hotel is all red-tiled roofs cascading down to Sunny Beach’s sands. Overlooking the scene is a stonework clocktower topped by a weather vane - just like you’d find in a Bulgarian village square.

More by way of striking design lies within. Take the lobby. Awash with gleaming marble and espresso-leather armchairs, it’s finished with oyster-pink drapes and a grandfather clock. Even grander is the staircase that sweeps to the upper floors under elaborate chandeliers. The bedrooms, meanwhile, show a lighter touch. All peaches-and-cream elegance, they’re dressed with dainty off-white furniture and sofas. And everything is complemented by satellite TVs, minibars and balconies.

The pool, meanwhile, is set in to wide sun terraces. It’s home to a fancy metal pergola that morphs into an illuminated water feature by night. Pull up a chair at the hotel’s Dolphin fish restaurant and you’ll have a ringside seat for the light-and-water show.

The facilities here are impressive too. There’s a wellness centre, tennis and beach volleyball on offer. And you’re welcome to use selected facilities at the Helena’s sister hotel, the Helena Park - just cross over the creek that trickles between them.

The last word though has to go to the location. The Helena has grabbed what is probably one of the best spots in Sunny Beach. It’s at the quieter end of the resort, facing the beach. And on a more practical note, the town centre is also within easy striking distance - just a 15-minute or so stroll away.

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Written on 01/09/2008, Anonymous said...

I have just returned from Sunny Beach, Bulgaria and found it to be a really good, cheap holiday. The Hotel Riu Palace Helana Sands was faultless. Its was a gorgeous site at the quiet end of the resort, rooms were nice and food was really good too. The... more on this review

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Helena Sands details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

Swimming pool
Sunbeds, towels and parasols along the sun terrace
Large, well-tended gardens
Sunbeds on the beach for hire
Light refreshment just a few steps from your sunbed at the pool bar
Indoor pool

Meals

Breakfast and dinner buffet in main dining room - half board meals are served here
Lunch available at Bulgarian and Italian restaurants
Guests can also choose to dine in the themed restaurant or try the menu at the speciality à la carte fish restaurant

Entertainment

Live music
Piano bar
Carriby beach bar

Activities

2 floodlit tennis courts
Beach volleyball
Horse-riding nearby
Bicycle hire
Billiards
Table tennis
Sports and activities next door at the Helena Park, whose facilities guests are welcome to use

Wellness centre offering a variety of baths including steam, stone and brechel, as well as a sauna, gym, hydro treatments, massages and other treatments from facials to pedicures
Beauty centre
Watersports nearby

Exclusivity

Exclusive to Thomson Group customers in the UK

Location

On the beach
At the quieter end of the resort
1.5 km to resort centre
Nearest town is Nessebar, 7km from Sunny Beach

Room facilities

2 or 3 beds
3rd bed is a sofa bed
Cable TV
Hairdryer
Telephone
Minibar
Safety deposit box
Air-conditioning
Single rooms
Suites with a lounge area and sea view can sleep either 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years
Upgrades to a sea view are available