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The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4.0 star property
Family-friendly ski hotel with a full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
Couples treatment room(s), Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Razlog Valley, Razlog, 2760
  • Pirin Golf and Country Club
    6 min drive
  • Paisii Hilendarski Historical Center
    13 min drive
  • Holy Trinity Church
    13 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Studio, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Single Bed (Attic)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed

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Club Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Spa n Restaurant Access)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Studio, Multiple Beds (Superior Studio)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds (Superior Studio)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Villa, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 Single Bed (Attic)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed

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Club Studio, 1 Single Bed (Attic)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Razlog

A family-friendly stay in Razlog awaits you at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. You'll be 11 km (6.8 mi) from Paisii Hilendarski Historical Center and 11.1 km (6.9 mi) from Holy Trinity Church. Highlights at this ski hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym, kids' club and Turkish bath/hammam. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and conference space. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and a sauna. There's also the convenience of a free area shuttle. .In the area of this 4-property class Razlog hotel, you'll find Bansko Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Pirin Golf and Country Club - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Vihren - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Bansko Gondola Lift - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Bansko Ski Resort - 19 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Ski Bansko - 42 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Sofia (SOF) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Слънчевата Механа - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casa di Papi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Тенекията - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Канчето (Kancheto) - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Family-friendly ski hotel with a full-service spa
After a day on the slopes, indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa or soothe your muscles in the hot tub. For a free ride to the slopes, hop on the mountain hotel's complimentary ski shuttle. The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage, ski equipment rentals, and ski passes. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This ski hotel also offers an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Razlog hotel.

  • 160 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham offers 160 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and is furnished with single sofa beds and desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchenettes with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Razlog hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Area shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 per cent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
A printed booking confirmation must be presented at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: 50 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Balkan Jewel
Balkan Jewel Bansko
Balkan Jewel Resort
Balkan Jewel Resort Bansko
Balkan Resort
Balkan Jewel Resort Diamond Resorts Bansko
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Balkan Jewel Diamond Resorts Bansko
Balkan Jewel Resort by Diamond Resorts
Balkan Jewel Resort Razlog
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$116.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as sports massages.

Does The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham have a pool?

Take your pick from an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with memory foam beds, premium bedding and room service.

What makes The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

Is The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

No, The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

There is a golf course next to The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

The Balkan Jewel Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Adar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
We stayed for a few days - when we arrived we found out that there was a youth camp in the hotel that took over all the hotel and we felt like we had no place there.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyubomir, EAGLE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. Will be back! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veselka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The two bedroom apartment was as expected. The bedrooms were with Mountain view and the balcony with pool. Rooms are spacious and kitchen is supplied with everything needed. There are oven, stove top, fridge and tea and coffee makers. The apartment has 2 bathrooms and a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

igor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not in enough promoted hotel. Excellent food (breakfast and a la card). Generally, in Bulgaria people working as waiters are not pleasant and this hotel are not exceptional. Big and clean apartments.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIELA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jerzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Atanas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular views from our room. All employees were attentive and professional. Loved the food in the restaurant and the pool was sparkling. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is very old, the service very poor , almost no one speak English, the bathroom inside the room is very small , and overall I'm not satisfied at all. I stayed for 3 nights and they only fix the beds every day and nothing else , they don't even wash the dishes for 3 days!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kwok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for a weekend ski
Comfortable, clean and everything prepared and heat was turned on before our arrival. It's a comfortable place to stay skiing in Bansko. It's about 20+ minutes from the Gondola and there's free shuttle bus. The hotel food was pretty good and less pricey than the places in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Emmanouil

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good budget stay at bansko area
nice hotel. pool very small and crowded, no towels or flipflops to use. sauna/hamam not in same building as rooms so people have to walk outside at cold weather to go to rooms. Elevators very slow. Kids place good and spacious lot of toys. location is outside bansko need car. breakfast was ok and personel working very friendly. parking easy. free shuttle bus to gondola. Rooms clean warm and spacious. issues: - very small tv and not plugs to charge phones. I had to find to use plugs of sidebed lamps to get some power - checkout problem with double payment hope to resolve soon. - Fridge was not plugged in when arrived.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wouldn't recommend it
The Balkan Jewel Resort is located outside the city. It's a 15 minute drive to Bansko with almost nothing in between. So if you don't want to spend your entire time at the resort, you'll have to take a shuttle to the city. The resort is split up into four building, unfortunately they are not connected with an internal walkway. Ergo you have to exit your building to go to the restaurant, the front desk, the gym/massage room/ jacuzzi, etc. Think about that in the winter; you'll have to wear a winter coat just to go for breakfast or pack a bag to go for a massage. We went during the off season. We were in the Amber building of the resort. All the lights in the building were almost always off, so we would have to turn on the lights when we entered/exited the building and our floor. The building was deserted. It's just strange for a hotel. The sole restaurant at the resort isn't very good but it's your only option if you don't want to get out. I regret picking the Balkan Jewel Resort. I strongly recommend picking a hotel in Bansko, around the city center instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stefan & Abbie, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent experience
The hotel was amazing, the staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful throughout our whole stay. The location was nice and quiet, but the shuttle busses that the hotel offers to Bansko makes it so convenient for a perfect holiday. Easy to get to the ski resort, and relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Valerija, Macedonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Amazing. Everything was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Everything was amazing. The only bad thing was that on the day when we were leaving the guy at the reception charged us for the bathtubs for the pool. He told us that it is not a deposit, but a charge for using them. Our friends were staying at the same time in the hotel and the girl at the reception returned their deposit for the bathtubs. It was obvious that he is not following the same policy, whether it was for his personal interest or no, I would recommend that the hotel makes sure that employees refrain from such behavior, as our stay was really amazing and it is sad that things like this ruin both the reputation and all the hard work that a lot of other staff put into.

10/10 Excellent

Marija, Belgrade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing, fantastic experience!
Our stay at the Balkan Jewel Resort was an amazing experience, so relaxing and so delightful! The hotel is very modern, spotlessly clean and filled with all the amenities you need. We stayed at the Amber building and had a marvelous view of the Pirin mountains and our room was very nicely decorated. The room, which was the smallest one offered, was huge, with a large bathroom and a very spacious balcony. The kitchenette is very well equipped and the fridge is quite big. The spa and the newly opened indoor pool are excellent, we used them every day, they were very clean and relaxing! The hotel staff are very friendly and accommodating and an additional bonus to our stay was the free shuttle service to Bansko and other places, which we used a lot. The game room area is very good and we played a lot of pool in the evenings. The hiking trails start at the vicinity of the hotel and there's a golf course just above it. All in all, we can't wait to go back to the Balkan Jewel, which is an excellent value for money and gives you so much luxury and comfort! A big thanks to all the folks who work there, that made our stay so amazing!

10/10 Excellent

single mom 11

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great value for money
Excellent experience two years in a row.. Will go back definitely!

8/10 Good

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Balkan Jewel was amazing! we loved it. Went in summer to hike in the Pirin Mountains - the location is good for this, but it is very quiet around which suited us (not many restaurants/bars in summer). The room was lovely and great views from the balcony, the staff were really friendly. We had a massage and it was amazing - the guy really knew what he was doing, probably the best sports massage I've had in years and I go often. Only negative was the food in restuarant wasn't amazing, frozen pizza I'm sure, but you have a little kitchen so can just cook your own. I'm looking forward to going back next year!

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Gabi

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Overall it was ok.
Overall it was ok. The first night when we arrived was very cold, probably they have problems with insulation, but I slept for the first time with a head cap at a hotel. The hotel staff told us that they have nothing to do, beacause they sleep in a same situation (big minus!!!), although they could give heat 1-2 days before since it was -10 degrees outside. After the 2nd day lunch the apartaments was quite heated and it was ok. The hotel is a bit far from the resort and slopes, but is comfortable overall. Advantages such as: games room, breakfast ok, equipped apartments.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Nice nice hotel
Very kind people on reception desk , in the restorant and beautifull view from my room

8/10 Good

Dessi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
great mountain view
well maintained aparthotel; great mountain view; nice outdoor pool but small for the capacity of the hotel