Althea Road, Albena Beach

The Hotel Althea is a modern, whitewashed property located 850 metres from a beautiful sandy beach. The 200 guestrooms have light, modern decor with simple furnishings. All of the rooms open out onto balconies, and include satellite television, direct dial phones, desks and separate sitting areas. Bathrooms have handheld showers and complimentary toiletries. Sea views are available upon request.

The hotel's Horizont restaurant serves a modern fusion of Bulgarian and European cuisine, for breakfast. The hotel has two swimming pools, including a children's pool, and guests can unwind on the beach, enjoy a drink in the hotel bar, and unwind with a massage. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can give advice on the hotel and surrounding area, while further practical amenities include currency exchange, a safe deposit box and free, secure parking. Guests can try their luck in the casino just 500 metres away, and there are a number of lively bars in the area, one kilometre from the hotel. Varna International Airport is 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the hotel, approximately 35 minutes by car.