Hotel Riu Helios

in Sunny Beach , Bourgas Region T rating: 4

 
  • On the beachfront
  • Impressive pool areas
  • Central location

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A large hotel right by the beach, the Riu Helios is a stand-out choice for family holidays.
Pulled right up against the beach, this place scores highly for setting. A short walk through the grounds will take you to the beach, where you’ll find big parasols neatly lined up along the sand. And the shops and bars of Sunny Beach are under a five-minute walk away.

The hotel is being renovated for summer 2013, which means the reception areas, the main restaurant, the pool bar, and all the bedrooms will be sporting fresh new looks.

As part of the refurb, the hotel is also getting two new themed restaurants - one serving Bulgarian specialities and the other offering Asian fare. The main restaurant, meanwhile, might look more modern, but it'll still feature the same great buffets and show-cooking stations. And outside of mealtimes, you'll be able to enjoy snacks and afternoon ice-cream.

Last but not least, another of the hotel's main selling points is the swimming pool. It’s a huge curve of water with a shallow spot for little ones down one end.

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Hotel features

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  • Top Properties - Platinum hotels have a tour operator rating of either 4 or 5, and have to score ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ with 90% or more of customers.
  • Day-before Check-in - Jump the queue with UK day-before check-in where available.
  • You'll only be entitled to all the benefits listed above if you book one of our package holidays. You'll see exactly what's included on the Options page before you book your holiday. Please see our A-Z Guide for further information.

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All Inclusive

  • Superior All Inclusive as standard
  • Full Board
  • Afternoon snacks and pastries
  • Local and select international alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Dining in the Bulgarian and Asian restaurants
  • Activities as listed
  • Entertainment as listed
  • Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges - please see the A-Z Guide

Meals

  • Buffet restaurant with non-smoking section and terrace
  • 2 themed restaurants, Bulgarian and Asian cuisine for dinner
  • Snack restaurant in the garden

Swimming pool

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Pool bar
  • Attractive grounds
  • Sunbeds, towels and parasols by the pool

Entertainment

  • Daytime and evening entertainment for adults and children
  • Lobby bar
  • Lounge bar
  • Live music or evening entertainment several times a week

Activities

  • Tennis
  • Gym
  • Aerobics
  • Water polo
  • Beach volleyball
  • Table tennis

For Families

  • Children's section of main pool
  • RiuLand Kids' Club 6 times a week, split into two groups 4-7yrs and 8-12yrs

Facilities

  • The following facilities are not included in your All Inclusive package:
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi zone in lobby
  • Beauty salon
  • Hairdresser
  • Sauna
  • Massage
  • Whirlpool

Extra Charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Other Information

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Only from Thomson

In the UK, this holiday is only available from the Thomson Group.

Our rating

4

Official Rating

4 Star

No. of floors

5

No. of lifts

4

No. of rooms

362

Room facilities

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Room facilities

All rooms have air-conditioning/heating, shower, cable TV, phone, mini-fridge and hairdryer. Standard rooms have 2 or 3 beds, 3rd bed is a sofa-bed. Single rooms, Sea-view rooms, Large twin rooms and Balcony rooms available.

Room Upgrades

We also offer Family rooms.

Family rooms sleep up to 4 adults with twin bedroom and double sofa-bed in a separate lounge.

Location

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  • Beachfront
  • 300m to the resort centre
  • Within 150m of cafés, pubs, bars, restaurants and discos

Transfers

30 minutes

Your guide to Sunny Beach, Bourgas Region

Sunny Beach is the largest resort on the Black Sea Riviera. Like many of the resorts in Bulgaria, it has been purpose-built to accommodate the many national and international tourists who flock here to enjoy the warm weather and beautiful beach. The semicircular bay offers calm waters - ideal for swimming and watersports. There's a tranquil park and a popular pedestrianised promenade - a hive of activity lined with stalls and snack joints.

More on Sunny Beach, Bourgas Region

More on Sunny Beach, Bourgas Region

Sunny Beach is the largest resort on the Black Sea Riviera. Like many of the resorts in Bulgaria, it has been purpose-built to accommodate the many national and international tourists who flock here to enjoy the warm weather and beautiful beach. The semicircular bay offers calm waters - ideal for swimming and watersports. There's a tranquil park and a popular pedestrianised promenade - a hive of activity lined with stalls and snack joints.

Reviews

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Hotel Riu Helios reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Overall score: 4/5

Based on 63 reviews

What to expect

  • Room comfort Room comfort: 5/5
  • Location Location: 4/5
  • Food Food: 4/5
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5/5

Latest Thomson Reviews

 

Written on 01/09/2010, Anonymous said...

My wife and i went with our little girl (Maisie aged 5)and had a fantastic time. No need to venture outside of the hotel at all! Bubbly in the fridge when you arrive, staff couldn't do enough for you, food was great, everywhere was spotless,kids... more on this review

Giving it an overall rating out of 5: Overall score: 5/5

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A large hotel right by the beach, the Riu Helios is a stand-out choice for family holidays.

Pulled right up against the beach, this place scores highly for setting. A short walk through the grounds will take you to the beach, where you’ll find big parasols neatly lined up along the sand. And the shops and bars of Sunny Beach are under a five-minute walk away.

The hotel is being renovated for summer 2013, which means the reception areas, the main restaurant, the pool bar, and all the bedrooms will be sporting fresh new looks.

As part of the refurb, the hotel is also getting two new themed restaurants - one serving Bulgarian specialities and the other offering Asian fare. The main restaurant, meanwhile, might look more modern, but it'll still feature the same great buffets and show-cooking stations. And outside of mealtimes, you'll be able to enjoy snacks and afternoon ice-cream.

Last but not least, another of the hotel's main selling points is the swimming pool. It’s a huge curve of water with a shallow spot for little ones down one end.

Thomson Brochures

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Sunny Beach hotels and apartments

Our hotels and apartments in Sunny Beach include Evrika Beach Club Hotel, Helena Sands, Hotel Diamond, Hotel Fenix, Hotel Glarus Beach, Hotel Majestic Beach, Hotel Marvel, Hotel Palazzo, Hotel Polyusi, Hotel Riu Helios, Poseidon Apartments, Royal Sun Apartments and Silver Springs.

 

More Bourgas Region holiday resorts

Looking for holidays in Bourgas Region? Our Bourgas Region holiday resorts include Nessebar, Obzor Beach and Sunny Beach.

 

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