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Dana Palace Hotel

20 of 45 hotels in Golden Sands

4 out of 5 from 20 reviews
3 stars
Golden Sands, 9007 Varna, Bulgaria
The Dana Palace, formerly known as Sinchets, is an elegant hotel, situated a mere 350 metres from the lively resort centre. Rooms are bright and comfortably furnished and the large selection of on-site facilities.

20 Reviews

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Review Overview

  • Cleanliness
  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Service
  • Location
Coetzee
19 years 8 months ago
This was our first time to Dana Palace and thought the hotel was very good. The staff were really friendly, rooms were cleaned every day, fresh towels laid out every day. Balconies were large, with a washing line. Breakfast was ample - cereals, bread, fresh croissants, salads, cold meat, cheese, poached/boiled/ scambled eggs, fruit - plenty to choose from. We chose B&B because eating out in the evenings was so cheap. There were quite a few steps up to the hotel, but it was no real problem (we are not the fittest of people!) We would definitely go back to this hotel and fully recommend it.
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Travel operator: Balkan Holidays

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19 years 9 months ago
The hotel was first class The room was big and not cramped like some of the hotels we have stayed in in golden sandsThe staff were excellent and the cleaners were really very nice.the room was cleaned every day and clean towels were provided daily also. At breakfast you had a good variety to choose from, from cereals to fryed food also salad food so there was always some thing diffrent to chose from,and always plenty of it.The pool was great plenty sun beds and it is a decent size pool ,you could always get a bed at it ,the staff at the pool bar were always asking if you needed anything and it had a great atmosphere,At nght you could have a nice quiet drink in the hotel bar ,if you did not want to go out .There was entertainment on every nightin the hotel also.In the ten years we have been going to golden sands this is the first time the hotel has lived up the brochures description, so we will be booking up for next year
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Travel operator: Balkan

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Brian & Lorraine Dunbar
19 years 9 months ago
I can honestly not fault this Hotel. The staff are very friendly especially the girls on the cash desk who alway had a big smile even after a 12 hour nightshift. Also Ivan the porter, Oggi and the crew of the bars.
The 129 steps up to it from the beach didn't bother us but for someone with kids or trouble walking it might.
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Ged Hanley
19 years 9 months ago
This was our second visit to Dana Palace, this year we had our ten week old daughter. We knew the standard and cleanliness of the hotel was first class, so chose to return. We based ourselves at the hotel during the day this year and found all the staff to be superb. A very big mention to Tsvetan (big foot), Yuli (lifeguard) and Nick (Barman), they could not have been friendlier. Thanks also to Big boss, Little boss(Pepe), Evo, Grass, Oggi and his family, Danni and all the staff. We will definitely return next year.
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Travel operator: Balkan

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Lisa Biggs
19 years 9 months ago
This was our first time to Bulgaria so staying at Dana Palace was a real bonus. The hotel was very clean, towels changed every day, bedding every other day. The hotel staff were fanatastic especially Oggi and his great family Dora, Oggi junior, and little Toni. The bar staff were brilliant, Nikki and Chris looked after us thank you to them. Dannii and Gerry were great too, always making sure we had everything we wanted. Big foot was fantastic he took us out a couple of times and we had a great time. The pool was a nice size and the baby pool was good for the kids. There was always enough sunbeds to go round too. All in all the hotel is great and we will be looking to return in future. Moncho and Pepe run a very good hotel!!
Would like to add that airtours was fantastic from start to finish. The rep Hugh was great, there everyday making sure everything was ok. We would deffinately use them again.
The breakfast had a variety of food so it was not a problem to find something to eat. They also had a range of different cakes for you to have during the day which was very nice.
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Travel operator: Airtours

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Andy Rea
19 years 9 months ago
We stayed at the hotel Dana Palace.

The staff were fantastic and really friendly.

The food was good if a little different, but thats why we travel.

The entertainment was naff but there's plenty to do in resort.

The only fault was the steps down to the resort they would not suit the elderly, disabled or people with very young children, but the lobby bar is open 24/7 so you don't have to leave if you dont want to. Ogie will make sure your glass is never empty and you are always laughing.
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Travel operator: first choice

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Helen Murphy
19 years 10 months ago
The Hotel was very clean. Rooms were cleaned every day, and clean towels left if required.

The Hotel staff where always very pleasant, and ready to assist.

Plenty of sunbeds around the pool area, and nice
childrens pool, with elephant fountains.

Although the Hotel may not be suitable to the less mobile wanting to go into the resort centre, as it is sent back from the beach front, and although going down is downhill, the walk back is very steep. A taxis is recommended which costs between 5-10 levs. Well worth the money.

We found the majority of the guests in the hotel whilst we was on holiday were british and belive this will make a very nice English Family Hotel. We made losts of nice friends during our stay.



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Travel operator: Balkan Holidays

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Earnshaw
19 years 10 months ago
The hotel was in a good location. Only a short walk to the main resort and the beach but far enough away from the noise. There were a number of steps to negotiate which wouldn't be suitable for people with walking difficulties but our party did not find them a problem.
We were B&B and found the breakfast a little limited even though it was buffet style. We did have dinner in the hotel one evening but it was quite poor.
The staff were friendly and helpful and the cleanliness of the hotel was very good. Our room was cleaned daily and towels were replaced if required.
Ther wasn't a great deal of entertainment at the hotel but the pool was good with plenty of sunbeds and two nice pool bars.
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Mark Ashton
19 years 11 months ago
the brochure does not tell you that you are 112 steep steps to the resort unless you use the busy road. though this is away from the noisy centre, it does not really cater for kids or familys.

pool did not open on time for us , so the kids were disappointed, but the hotel was very clean and the maids were brilliant.

Food is definately not up to scratch and is aimed at the Germans, along with the Finns and Danish who are the main guests. I would not recommend taken 1/2 board here.

This hotel is an ideal base for couples or younger people who do not mind a small trek to the amenities, and who also want to be away from the hustle n bustle when finished with it!

Also, no prostitutes ply there trade in this area!!
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McCulloch
20 years 8 months ago
Stayed in Dana Palace Aug 2003 - hotel just opened the year we went and we were really impressed as this is the first time we had been to Bulgaria. Heard lots of good and bad reports of the resort but really enjoyed our holiday. Plenty of places to eat and drink and didn't have a bad meal when we were there.
Stayed at the hotel on Bed and Breakfast but wouldn't want to stay half board in Bulgaria as you can eat out really cheaply.
Rooms were spacious and very clean,hotel and pool staff were very nice.
No entertainment at the hotel - but didn't mind as the restaurants had plenty of entertainment anyway.
We would recommend this hotel but you do have a wee walk down to the centre - going back to Bulgaria this year but trying Sunny Beach.
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Travel operator: Balkan Holidays

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