Pirin Golf Hotel & SPA is a five-star mountain resort set at the foot of Bulgaria’s Pirin Mountains, close to Razlog and around ten minutes from Bansko. With alpine-style architecture, pine forests and dramatic mountain views, it offers a very different atmosphere from the traditional beach-based golf resort and works particularly well for golfers looking for a peaceful stay-and-play break surrounded by nature.

The hotel has 71 rooms and suites, ranging from standard and superior rooms to family accommodation and larger apartments. Interiors use plenty of timber and natural materials to complement the alpine setting, while rooms enjoy views across the surrounding countryside. Golfers wanting more space can also choose accommodation elsewhere within the wider Pirin Golf & Country Club resort, including apartments and private chalets.

One of the resort’s biggest strengths is its 5,500-square-metre Wellness Centre. Facilities include an indoor pool, six outdoor pools, thermal areas, saunas, steam facilities and an extensive choice of massages and treatments. Three of the outdoor pools remain heated throughout the year, making the spa particularly welcome after a round in the cooler mountain months.

Dining is another major part of the resort experience. The hotel itself houses Euro Kitchen, Taste of Asia and the alpine-inspired La Forêt, while the wider complex offers additional restaurants, bars and casual dining choices. Current packages can also include a Dine Around programme, giving guests more variety during longer stays.

For golfers, the Ian Woosnam-designed championship course is on site, with a complimentary resort shuttle available between the hotel and clubhouse for qualifying packages. Recent golf groups particularly praise the mountain scenery, pools, relaxed rounds and overall value, although the resort is better suited to laid-back evenings than lively nightlife. Bansko is close enough for traditional taverns, bars and a change of scenery when required.

With golf, spa facilities, multiple restaurants and mountain scenery all in one resort, Pirin Golf Hotel & SPA is a strong choice for couples and groups looking for something different from the usual Mediterranean golf holiday.