Hotel in Sozopol, Bulgaria
Santa Marina Holiday Village
Exclusive Black Sea resort complex in Sozopol featuring private beach, marina, and traditional Bulgarian architecture. Luxury villas and apartments scattered across landscaped grounds. Multiple pools, restaurants, and spa create self-contained paradise.
Santa Marina Holiday Village is an exclusive resort complex on Bulgaria's Southern Black Sea coast, positioned on a private bay on the outskirts of Sozopol, an ancient Greek colonial town founded in the 7th century BC. The resort is one of the most comprehensively equipped luxury properties on the Bulgarian Black Sea, occupying an extensive area of landscaped grounds that slope toward a private beach and marina. The architecture draws on traditional Bulgarian coastal vernacular — stone, timber, and terracotta tones — to create a visually coherent village-style setting that avoids the concrete-block aesthetic of many Bulgarian Black Sea resorts.
Accommodation ranges from standard hotel rooms to multi-bedroom villas and serviced apartments, with the larger villa configurations particularly suited to families and groups seeking the space of private accommodation alongside full resort services. Most villas and upper-category rooms have private terraces or garden access. The private beach is exclusively for resort guests, equipped with sun loungers, parasols, and water sports facilities including kayaks and jet ski rental during peak season. The marina handles both pleasure craft and small boat excursions along the Sozopol coastline.
The spa and wellness centre offers a comprehensive menu of treatments, an indoor heated pool, and thermal relaxation facilities, providing a year-round wellness option beyond the seasonal outdoor pools and beach. Multiple outdoor swimming pools are distributed across the resort, with dedicated children's pools and a supervised Kids Club making Santa Marina a popular destination for families. The dining options include the resort's main restaurant serving Bulgarian and international cuisine with an emphasis on Black Sea seafood, and several poolside bar areas.
Sozopol's ancient Old Town — with its medieval city walls, archaeological museum, and labyrinthine streets lined with traditional fishermen's houses — is approximately 2–3 km from the resort and accessible by taxi or a pleasant coastal walk in lower season.
Amenities
- private beach
- marina
- multiple pools
- spa
- restaurants
- kids club
- water sports
Visit / Book / Contact
- Official website
- Phone: +359 550 22200
Location
Santa Marina Complex, 8130 Sozopol
42.4028, 27.6761 — View on map
Highlights
- Private beach with exclusive guest access, water sports, and a resort marina on the Black Sea
- Traditional Bulgarian-style resort architecture across extensive landscaped grounds
- Full spa and wellness centre with indoor pool, thermal facilities, and treatment menu
- Kids Club and family facilities including dedicated children's pools
- Close proximity to ancient Sozopol Old Town, one of Bulgaria's oldest continuously inhabited settlements
Tips
- Reserve beachfront villas several months in advance — they are fully booked by spring for July and August
- The marina offers small boat excursions along the Sozopol coastline; enquire at the resort activity desk on arrival
- Sozopol Old Town is 2–3 km away and worth an evening visit for seafood restaurants and the archaeological museum
- Shoulder season (late May–June and September) offers competitive rates with nearly all resort amenities fully operational
- The Ropotamo Nature Reserve (15 km south) makes an excellent half-day excursion with boat trips through a protected coastal river estuary
FAQ
Does Santa Marina Holiday Village have a private beach?
Yes, the resort has its own private beach on the Black Sea, accessible exclusively to resort guests during the summer season. Sun loungers, parasols, and water sports facilities are available on the beach.
What types of accommodation are available at the resort?
The resort offers hotel rooms, serviced apartments, and multi-bedroom villas. Villas are particularly popular with families and groups, offering private terrace space alongside full resort services.
How far is the resort from Sozopol town centre?
Santa Marina is located on the outskirts of Sozopol, approximately 2–3 km from the ancient Old Town. Taxis are readily available, and a coastal walk is possible in cooler months.
Is there a spa at Santa Marina?
Yes, the resort includes a comprehensive spa and wellness centre with an indoor heated pool, thermal relaxation areas, and a full menu of massage and beauty treatments.
Does the resort have activities for children?
Yes, Santa Marina operates a supervised Kids Club during peak season and has dedicated children's swimming pools across the resort grounds.
Accessibility
Santa Marina Holiday Village has extensive grounds with varying terrain; some areas involve slopes and steps between accommodation units and central facilities. Certain rooms and villas are configured for guests with mobility requirements. Guests needing wheelchair-accessible accommodation should contact the resort reservations team in advance to arrange suitable options.
When to visit
June through September for the beach and full resort season. July and August are peak, with all facilities and the Kids Club fully operational but also the most crowded and expensive. May and September offer warm weather, open facilities, and noticeably lower occupancy.