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Rila Hotel Borovets

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Ski hill
View from room
Lobby lounge
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

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Borovets Resort, Samokov, Samokov, 2010
  • Borovets Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sitnyakovo Express
    ‪2 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Double Room, Park View

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Signature Double Room, Park View

  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Family Room, Mountain View

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Superior Family Room, Mountain View

  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior King or Twin Room, Mountain View

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Superior King or Twin Room, Mountain View

  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Double Room, Mountain View

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Signature Double Room, Mountain View

  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Family Room, Park View

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Superior Family Room, Park View

  • 29.9 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior King or Twin Room, Park View

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Superior King or Twin Room, Park View

  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Borovets

When you a stay at Rila Hotel Borovets in Samokov, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Borovets Ski Resort and Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sitnyakovo Express and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Tsarska Bistritsa.

What's nearby

  • Borovets Ski Resort - 1 min walk
  • Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School - 1 min walk
  • Sitnyakovo Express - 2 min walk
  • Tsarska Bistritsa - 17 min walk
  • Gondola Lift - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Kostenets Station - 32 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malina Bar&Grill /Бистро "Малина - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hotel RILA Lobby Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Festa Winter Palace-Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant & Pub Alpin - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rila Hotel Borovets

Family-friendly slopeside fun with downhill skiing
Rila Hotel Borovets offers 446 accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Rooms open to balconies. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and children's robes.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include ski-in/ski-out access, an indoor pool, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 446 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features an indoor pool and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at Samokovi, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Samokovi - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine.
Les Arcs - Onsite buffet restaurant. Open daily.
Seasons - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Champions Lobby Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
The Terrace Lounge - This bar specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free off-site parking within 20 ft
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Samokovi
  • Les Arcs
  • Seasons
  • Champions Lobby Bar
  • The Terrace Lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Downhill skiing
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Lifeguards on-site
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snowboarding
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Skiing lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 100
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 65
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from May 18 to May 30:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: BGN 100
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: BGN 100 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: BGN 240
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: BGN 240 (from 2 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: BGN 204 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Rila Hotel Samokov
Rila Samokov
Rila Borovets Samokov
Rila Hotel Borovets Hotel
Rila Hotel Borovets Samokov
Rila Hotel Borovets Hotel Samokov

Rila Hotel Borovets Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 134 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hristo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay - best Hotel in Borovets
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong An

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service, Room and breakfast was amazing. I really enjoyed stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed end of April and was a ghost town (off season). But still very pleasant staff and wonderful facility.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter Yugo, Walton on Thames

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Very close to ski station. We loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Boris

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

W

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Desislava

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been in Rila hotel few times over the years but mostly in the summer. I love the location because it is right in the middle of everything. I like how the hotel has been renovated and is constantly improving. The breakfast is great and has variety of choices. However the recent prices I think was a bit too much for the quality provided. The beds need to be improved as not comfortable. Also another thing I really was disappointed from was the thick ice in front of the property and on the whole parking lot. For such a major and expensive hotel, this shouldnt be an issue, the parking should be cleaned and the front of the hotel also. It is not something impossible. Other than that it is a nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Barrington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most convenient accommodation, as well as fantastic facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can rent skiing gear at the hotel and also buy a ski pass. Any equipment you bring they will keep safe. We had a superior room (two adults, two children) and the room size was just perfect. They give you a welcome tea and coffe, also ketle is available in the room which is very convenient. Ski lift is in front of the hotel, and there is pleanty of tracks available from there. Ski school is also next to the ski lift. Overall everything was perfect and we will come again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, ski slope literally on doorstep. Ski rental/storage guys brilliant, excellent breakfast buffet, delicious Xmas and New Years eve dinner & entertainment, spa facilities very good, beautiful terrace, kids club wonderful. Perfect room. Extremely professional Ski school for our 7 year old son, Fantastic skiing, only one point to mention…WiFi unstable and frustrating at times
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is really nice now the renovations have been done, whilst it was a quiet time(pre season) the staff were great, the spa was very clean and a good selection of sauna, Turkish Bath, steam room chill room relaxation area, pool was warmer than we remember and whirlpool clean. The bar had a great selection of food, the terrace bar is great, and breakfast is vastly improved on years gone by. All in all great stay and lovely hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After the renovation this hotel became excellent. Modern, clean rooms, outstanding breakfast buffet, polite staff and free-self parking. Also great slope-view rooms - very peaceful and relaxing.

8/10 Good

MORDECHAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivaylo

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the ski slopes/lifts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023