Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski - Bansko

Award-Winning 4-Star Mountain Spa Resort in Bansko

Spa & Wellness

The spa resort St Ivan Rilski offers a spa center with indoor and outdoor heated pools, a hot tub, sauna, steam room, and hammam. The spa includes a relaxation area with heated beds and a fitness center with professional gym equipment. Spa Resort St Ivan Rilski has been named Best Four-Star Mountain Spa Hotel in Bulgaria at the BHRA Awards for four consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).

Dining

The resort provides an all-inclusive buffet breakfast with local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruits. Lunch and dinner at the on-site restaurant offer local and international cuisines, with a gala dinner available for special occasions. Guests report the food is the best they have experienced in any all-inclusive resort in Bulgaria, with varied choices and fresh ingredients.

Family & Kids

St Ivan Rilski is a family-friendly hotel with a dedicated kids' club, indoor play area, and a children's playground. The resort offers kids' entertainment programs including a master cooking class with the hotel chef, kids' disco, and movie nights with popcorn. The children's club staff are praised for their attentiveness and ability to keep children engaged even with limited equipment.

Ski & Location

The resort is located 15 minutes' walk from Bansko Ski Resort and provides a free shuttle bus to the gondola every 15 minutes from 8am to 11am and back in the afternoon. A ski rental shop is attached to the hotel, and heated ski storage is available for personal equipment. Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Church (18-minute walk) and Vihren Peak (10 miles).

Accommodations

The hotel offers double or twin rooms, studios with kitchenettes, and one-bedroom apartments in villas, many with balconies and mountain views. Rooms include private bathrooms, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private parking is available on-site. Guest reviews highlight spacious, clean rooms with daily housekeeping and prompt resolution of any issues.

• Awards: Best Four-Star Mountain Spa Hotel in Bulgaria (2021-2024)
• Spa: Indoor and outdoor heated pools, sauna, steam room, hammam, and fitness center
• Dining: All-inclusive buffet with local and international cuisines and gala dinner option
• Kids: Children's club, playground, master cooking class, and movie nights
• Ski: Free shuttle to Bansko Gondola every 15 minutes and on-site ski rental
• Rooms: Studios and apartments with kitchenettes, balconies, and mountain views

License number: Б3-9БР-0ВС-Б1