Hôtel Mistral
Balchik
The Hotel Mistral is located overlooking the sea in the centre of Balchik. It is right by the marina and has lovely views around the bay. The property is a short walk from the town centre and just 45 minutes’ drive from Varna Airport. The hotel has 38 air-conditioned rooms and with its beautiful stone façade of wrought iron ornaments, luscious vegetation and the Mediterranean spirit, is a very welcoming place. The hotel’s amenities include a café, lobby bar and an open-air restaurant. Golf groups can make use of the meeting room for a private dinner or prize presentations. All rooms are en-suite and feature a king-size bed and a balcony or terrace. The hotel has a sun terrace for guests to relax on overlooking the Marina and nearby beach. The three golf courses in the region; Thracian Cliffs, BlackSeaRama and Lighthouse are all just a short drive away. A perfect location for golfers looking to be able to walk out in the evening for dinner and drinks after a day at the golf course.
Varna Airport
51km
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Time Zone:
GMT+2
Currency:
лв (Bulgarian Lev)
Temperature:
-3°C - 29°C
Cost of a Beer:
£2.20
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£35
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About The Area
Golden Sands is a lively Black Sea resort that works brilliantly for golfers who want sunshine, beach time and something a little different from the usual European golf break. Set just north of Varna, it offers a long sandy beach, waterfront hotels, restaurants, bars, water sports and plenty to do after your round, making it a strong choice for groups, couples and golfers who like a proper holiday atmosphere alongside their golf. The resort also sits beside Golden Sands Nature Park, giving the area a greener, more scenic feel than you might expect from a beach destination.
While Golden Sands itself is best known for the beach, the golf appeal comes from Bulgaria’s impressive Black Sea courses further up the coast around Balchik and Cape Kaliakra. Thracian Cliffs is the headline course, an 18-hole Gary Player Signature design carved into dramatic cliffside terrain, with sea views from every hole. BlackSeaRama is another Gary Player design, offering a more open clifftop challenge, while Lighthouse Golf Course, designed by Ian Woosnam, adds resort-style golf with Black Sea views and a strong championship feel.
For UK golfers, Golden Sands is ideal if you want a golf holiday that blends beach resort comfort, coastal scenery and memorable courses. It is especially good for those who want to combine relaxed all-inclusive-style resort days with standout rounds on some of Bulgaria’s best golf courses. Hashtag Golf Travel can help build the right itinerary around Golden Sands, Varna and the Cape Kaliakra golf coast.
