Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski - Bansko
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4-star mountain spa resort in Bansko with BHRA Awards for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
Spa and Wellness
Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski Bansko has been named the Best Four-Star Mountain Spa Hotel in Bulgaria by BHRA Awards for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The spa offers more than 10 different saunas, two steam rooms, an indoor heated pool, and an outdoor heated pool with mountain views. An adults-only zone within the spa area provides heated beds, hammam, and a relaxation lounge, ensuring quieter retreats for guests without children.
Dining
The all-inclusive meal options at St Ivan Rilski include breakfast with local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruits, followed by lunch and dinner with both local and international cuisines. A gala dinner option is available for special occasions, offering a more elaborate dining experience. The restaurant serves buffet-style meals and provides a terrace with panoramic mountain views for guests who prefer calm surroundings.
Family-Friendly Amenities
Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski includes a dedicated children's playroom, kids' club, and an outdoor playground with climbing frames. The hotel offers a cooking class with the hotel chef for children, as well as movie nights with popcorn and a kids' disco in the evenings. Baby food options, baby puree, and biscuits are provided during meal times for younger guests.
Ski and Outdoor Activities
The hotel offers a free shuttle service to Bansko Ski Resort every 15 minutes in the morning and afternoon, with a short 10-15 minute walk also possible. On-site ski rental and a heated ski storage room are available for guests, and ski lessons can be arranged with professional instructors. The property is a 15-20 minute walk from Bansko town center and near trails that begin within a 10-minute walk.
Pools and Recreation
Guests have access to both an indoor heated pool with massage water jets and an outdoor heated pool with a large hot tub. St Ivan Rilski also provides a modern, fully equipped fitness centre, a sun terrace, and a garden with outdoor furniture. The indoor pool is open year-round and includes sun loungers and chairs, while the outdoor pool is heated and offers seating with mountain views.
- Awards: Best Four-Star Mountain Spa Hotel in Bulgaria - BHRA Awards 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Location: 200 km from Sofia Airport, 18-min walk to Holy Trinity Church
- Spa: 10+ saunas, steam rooms, indoor and outdoor heated pools, hammam
- Family: Kids' club, playground, cooking class with chef, movie nights
- Dining: All-inclusive with buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner, and gala dinner option
- Ski: Free shuttle to Bansko Ski Resort every 15 minutes in peak hours
- Parking: On-site private parking and underground garage available for a fee
Licence number: Б3-9БР-0ВС-Б1
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Heating

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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site car park
24-hour reception
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Children's play area
Kids club
Cots
Sun loungers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski
| 💵 Lowest room price | 65 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.8 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 169.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Sofia, SOF |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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