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Helena Sands Hotel

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Sunny Beach 8240, Bulgaria (Formerly Riu Palace)
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Helena Sands Hotel
Ranked #9 of 204 hotels in Sunny Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
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Lancs
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW
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Hi. I have just returned from two weeks stay at the Royal Palace Helena Sands. I read other reviews before I booked and yes it's true, visually the hotel and the grounds are truly stunning. 5* Yes, they do have a strict policy about bringing in any food from outside the hotel . However, I and other people managed to... More

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england
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012
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Nice modern hotel in the quieter end of Sunny Beach. Indoor and outdoor pools (although the outdoor one didn't seem heated). Well kept gardens/grounds. Room didn't have seperate shower and bath, or robe/slippers. Built, I believe in 2004 and probably still the best in Sunny Beach.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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I visited the Helena Sands Hotel in June 2011 for a week with my boyfriend. The hotel was beautiful and clean. Located at the edge of the sunny beach strip, it was only a short walk into the centre with restaurants and shops. I would recommend this hotel for couples and families.

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New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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This is one of the best (if not the best) hotel in Sunny Beach. We have stayed there twice and we loved it both times. The service is excellent, hotel has it's own beach which in Sunny Beach helps a lot. Rooms are clean, food is really good. Take the half board plan if you go, this place has better... More

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Littlehampton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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My partner and I have just returned from a week at Sunny beach where we stayed in the Helena Sands hotel. This hotel was absolutely lovely and impressed from the moment we arrived and exceeded our expectations. Our room was large and immaculately clean. We had a mini bar in our room although it's very expensive so I would not... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011
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Helena Sands was a lovely hotel to stay in. Towards the end of a line of hotels, it was at the quieter end and so perfect for a couples holiday whether young or old. The facilities were excellent and we were really impressed with the food. Having paid for half board we weren't sure what the quality would be like... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011
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My sister and myself have just returned from a week at Helena Sands hotel. To sum it up- brilliant hotel, friendly and helpful staff, so much food to choose. Food- breakfast- every imaginable combination of foods you could possibly want or think of for breakfast. Hot and cold foods. Cereals, salads, breads, pastries, cake, etc. Evening meal- again a huge... More

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Rehovot, Israel
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011
5
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We would advice this great hotel to everybody. Really "royal" Just come back from there today The staff is great!!! Great rooms,cleaned everyday and each day Quiet place, The food was awesome!!! We are from Israel and know how the hotel should look like,and again this place was awesome,the best in Sunny Beach During our vacation we compared this place... More

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Bradford, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011
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we liked everything about our holiday helena sands hotel is worth every penny

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Cheshire, UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011
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This was our first visit to Bulgaria and Sunny Beach, and the experience exceeded our expectations, due to the choice and location of hotel. The Helena Sands is almost at the end of the long bay. The slow stroll into the heart of Sunny Beach took about 30 mins, and the surroundings changed and became busier and louder the nearer... More

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  • Riu Palace Helena Sands Hotel
Address: Sunny Beach 8240, Bulgaria (Formerly Riu Palace)
Price range (per night):* INR4,585 - 13,644

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