Last Updated on May 15, 2024 by Suzy McCullough
The area of Sunny Beach is a lively resort by the sea in Bulgaria. It has a fantastic long stretch of Blue Flag awarded sandy beach with plenty of restaurants and bars. Sunny Beach is a purpose-built and modern holiday town and it is a great destination for a family-friendly holiday. Just a 15-minute drive away is the UNESCO-listed town of Nessebar if you want to take in some culture. There are plenty of watersports on offer at the beach and sunloungers should you need one. Below we take a look at some of the best hotels that Sunny Beach has to offer for families.
Aqua Nevis Club Hotel
Address: Стария възел, E87, 8240 Burgas, Bulgaria
Hotel Information – For a stay at a hotel with one of Bulgaria’s biggest waterparks, you should check out the Aqua Nevis Club Hotel. The waterpark is actually bigger than the hotel itself and it has 30 attractions with something for all ages. If the beach is more your thing the hotel has a free bus that takes you to a nearby beach. In the daytime kids aged 4-10 can be kept entertained at the kids’ club. Then at night time, there are quizzes, karaoke, bingo and regular Bulgarian nights.
Other facilities at the hotel include a playground, football and games room and there is a daytime activity programme. Families will love their family suites which can sleep up to 4-5 people. Your board at this hotel is all-inclusive. It is worth noting that if you want drinks at the waterpark they are not included as the waterpark is also open to the public.
Why We Love the Aqua Nevis Club Hotel
- Free Access to On-Site Waterpark
- Free Bus to the Beach
Hotel Laguna Park
Address: Slanchev Bryag, 8240 Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Hotel Information – A great hotel for families located near the beach is the Hotel Laguna Park. It is just a 5-minute walk to the waterfront and there are waterparks, bars, shops and restaurants also nearby. The hotel has a range of lively and quiet pools including a kids’ pool with a waterslide. Plus there is a mini aqua park with height restrictions. In the evenings you can enjoy entertainment at the all-weather amphitheatre.
Sports-wise there is table tennis, darts, archery, aqua aerobics and billiards. Plus there is a playground and mini golf. Rooms include superior 1 bedroom apartments with a balcony or terrace that can sleep up to 4 people. Other room options are available. Your board at this hotel is all-inclusive.
Why We Love the Hotel Laguna Park
- Great for Families
- Near a Beach
- Pool with Slides
Dit Majestic Beach Resort
Address: Slanchev Bryag, 8240 Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Hotel Information – With a great beachfront location and pale sand, just a few steps from the poolside is the Dit Majestic Beach Resort. This is situated a bit further out and the centre of Sunny Beach is a 20-minute walk away. The hotel has two massive swimming pools plus a couple of smaller pools for little ones. In the daytime children can be kept entertained at the kids’ club. There is one for ages 4-12 plus one for teens aged 13-17. In the evenings you can expect a great entertainment programme. Six nights a week there are shows, live music and a mini-disco.
The hotel also has tennis courts, a play area, mini golf, football, watersports and more. Plus they run a daytime activity programme. Families will love their 1 bedroom apartments which sleep up to 4 people.
Why We Love the Dit Majestic Beach Resort
- Beachfront Location
- 2 Pools
iHotel Sunny Beach
Address: Slanchev Bryag, 8240 Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Hotel Information – One of Sunny Beach’s more modern hotels is the iHotel. It is a great option for families as they take priority. The hotel is located a 2-minute walk from a beach and on-site there are three pools staggered across different levels. Little ones have smaller pools next to them and there are a couple of fun waterslides. Clubs are run for three different age groups with one for 3-6-year-olds, another for 7-12 and one for teens. Six nights a week all the family can enjoy evening entertainment.
Other facilities include table tennis, darts, billiards, video games and there is a playground. The hotel has double rooms which can sleep up to 3 people or there are family rooms and deluxe 2 bedroom family rooms which can sleep up to 4. The board at this hotel is all-inclusive.
Why We Love the iHotel Sunny Beach
- Great for Families
- Tiered Pools
- Close to a Beach
Best Western Plus Premium Inn
Address: Slanchev Bryag, 8240 Sunny Beach, Bulgar
Hotel Information – Right in the heart of Sunny Beach is the Best Western Plus Premium Inn. It is just a five-minute walk to the beach plus bars and restaurants. The hotel has two main swimming pools and a paddling pool with kids with a couple of slides. There are two larger waterslides for bigger kids and adults. This hotel does not have a kids’ club and there are no other on-site facilities.
For families, there are deluxe double rooms which can sleep up to 4 people. Or 1 bedroom family rooms with a balcony. You can choose from a bed and breakfast board package or a half-board at this hotel.
Why We Love the Best Western Plus Premium Inn
- Fun Waterslides
- Central Location
Melia Sunny Beach
Address: Slanchev Bryag, 8240 Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Hotel Information – Located right next to a beach is the Melia Sunny Beach. It has lots for families to do including a great range of pools. There are 3 outdoor pools and three for little ones which feature some mini waterslides. Bigger children and adults also have a range of waterslides which are open in the warmer months. Inside there is another pool which is heated. Children can be kept entertained in the daytime thanks to clubs for 3 different age groups – this even includes teens. Then in the evening, all the family can enjoy entertainment such as professional performances, shows and dances.
The hotels’ other facilities include minigolf, two children’s playgrounds, watersports at the beach and there is a climbing wall. Plus they run a daytime activity programme and there is a range of other sports facilities. Perfect for families are their 2 bedroom family rooms which can sleep up to 4 people. Or you can upgrade to a junior suite with a balcony that sleeps up to 5 people. Your board at this hotel is all-inclusive.
Why We Love the Melia Sunny Beach
- Pools with Slides
- Lots of Activities
- Next to a Beach
Helena Sands
Address: Слънчев Бряг, 8240 Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Hotel Information – Situated right next to the beach and having a great host of activities is the Helena Sands. It is located at the quieter end of the resort and the main town centre is a 15-minute walk away. There is a main outdoor pool, an indoor pool and two pools for kids. The hotel has no kids club but there is plenty of live music and shows in the evenings.
Also at this hotel, there are tennis courts, basketball, pistol shooting, a playground and billiards. Plus beach volleyball, aerobics, a playroom and more. Rooms include suites with sea views that can sleep up to 4 people. The board at this hotel is either bed and breakfast or half-board.
Why We Love the Helena Sands
- Great Location
- On a Beach
Dit Evrika Beach Club Hotel
Address: Slanchev Bryag, 8240 Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Hotel Information – With a private beach on its doorstep, the Dit Evrika Beach Club Hotel is a great family-friendly option. It features a large outdoor pool and a mini waterpark with 4 waterslides and a children’s pool. Younger children also get their own splash zone. In the daytime, there is a kids’ club for ages 4-12 and they can perfect their dance moves at the mini disco in the evenings. All the family can enjoy evening entertainment by the in-house team which includes dancy and folklore shows.
Sports-wise there are tennis courts, table tennis, 5-a-side football, aerobics and more. Plus there are two playgrounds and they run a daytime activity programme with something for everyone. Families will love their double rooms with bunk beds. You can also book a family suite for up to 4 people. The board at this hotel is all-inclusive.
Why We Love the Dit Evrika Beach Club Hotel
- 3 Pools
- Private Beach
- Mini Waterpark
TUI BLUE Nevis
Address: Sunny Beach, Yurta Balkana Area, 8240 Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Hotel Information – For a hotel with lots of activities, you can’t go wrong with the TUI BLUE Nevis. They are located between Sunny Beach and St Vlas so are the furthest out from Sunny Beach. It is just a short walk to a beach and there is a theme park next door. There is a great choice of pools plus some big waterslides for older kids and adults. Younger children have a splash zone with slides, jets, a flume and more. In the daytime, there is a kids’ club for those ages 3-12. Teens also have their own hangout and there is a BabyClub run by TUI. The hotel also runs a nighttime entertainment programme.
Included in their great line-up of facilities is a playground, a multi-sports court and a soft play area. The hotel has dedicated sports and activity hosts plus there is a swim school, games room, family keep-fit classes and more. Families can stay in their family suites which sleep up to 4-5 people and have a balcony or an enclosed terrace. Or there are 1-bedroom family rooms with sliding doors that sleep up to 4 and 2-bedroom family suites that sleep up to 6 people. Your board at this hotel is all-inclusive.
Why We Love the TUI BLUE Nevis
- Splash Zone
- Next to a Theme Park
- Lots of Activities
