Hotel Druzhba Reviews

we have just been to bulgaria for the first time. what a dissapointment, the hotel was very basic although clean, we had to walk across an open yard to the hotel for breakfast this hotel closed while we were there and we then had to go to another hotel and as it rained for most of our stay we did/nt bother as the food was nasty and cold. we found the hotel to be the most expensive place to eat and drink. poco locos was lively and food pretty good. we enjoyed dundys food and if you want a quiet drink and a warm welcome go to the cocktail bar.

the h**kers are very in your face and seemed to use our hotel a lot and are out in force both day and night not very nice.the beach seems to be clean and life guards are in attendance.the baverian bar at the back of the medical centre was very good , meals and drinks at cheap prices , and choice was vast.

im affraid we wont be back to bulgaria and balkan airways needs to train its staff again, they made us feel like they were doing us a favour by letting us on the flight, the pilot never once spoke to the passengers, no inflight entertainment and between belfast and leeds we thought we had no staff on board.

sorry to say we had a terrible holiday from start to finnish.

We have now stayed in hotel Drouzhba in Albena twice, 2004 and 2005. The hotel staff are very friendly. Their names are Zak,Mike,Sven,Vinny and the boss Ivor. The hotel is situated on one of the little shopping streets, it is only around the corner from the beach and the pool. The breakfast taken in the Slavianka next door is very nice they have all kinds of food, they even have a healthy eating table laid out with all types of low fat foods. The best eating places are Izwora, Poco Loco, Peter's House,Tropical,Staria Dub,La Bomba and Rai. The beaches are very clean and so are the pools.

The resort is totally flat so it is suitable for anyone with walking difficulties or the elderly. Also there is plenty to do for the kids,plenty of amusements. The hotel rooms are cleaned every day and the cleaners are very nice. Ivor the boss is very good to our kids, giving them free sweets etc. It is a very homely place and everyone is so friendly and helpful. Ivor rang me last summer to thank me for some traditional soevenirs that we sent him to put up in his new Irish bar. Looking forward to seeing them all again this June,2006 can't wait counting the days.

Would recommend this hotel and resort to anyone who is looking for a good relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

We have been to Hotel Drouzhba in Albena twice. It has to be the most friendly and comfortable hotel that we have ever stayed in, they all make you feel so welcome and at home. The food in the hotel is very good and you are just around the corner from the pool and the beach. Our favourite eating places are Poco Loco, Izvora,Staria Dub, Peter's House,Tropical,La Bomba and Slavianski Kat. The resort is all flat therefore it is suitable for anyone with walking difficulties. The staff in the bar and waiters are good fun they are called Danny,Zak,Vinnie,Sven and Mike. Ivor is the boss he is very good to our children,he gives them free sweets all the time. He even rang us one day when we got home to see how we all were.

We are going back again now in 24th June, can't wait neither can the kids.Highly recomended for families and a very relaxing holiday with brilliant people.

My boyfriend and I went to Albena last week on a last minute deal to Bulgaria with First Choice. We didn't really know what to expect because neither of us had known anyone who had gone there.

I have been to Turkey and Greece a few times, and Bulgaria is as nice as, if not better! We were really impressed with the standard of the accommodation at the hotel. It was a 2* hotel, but was better than some of the 3/4* hotels I have stayed in. Although the accommodation was basic, it was all we needed. Nice beds, a balcony, a good sized bathroom with a shower (amazing water pressure) and a bath.

It was BandB and the food was plentiful - you eat in another hotel called the Slavyinka - and although it is quite geared towards the Germans, it was delicious. Plenty of fruit and pastries.

We had a lovely time in Bulgaria - we're really sad to be back! The weather was gorgeous, the hotel is in a fab location for both the beach and the restuarants and bars. I would highly reccommend a trip to the Aquapolis - the waterpark in Golden Sands. It's 24 lev for a day, and taxis there and back are cheap. Actually Bulgaria on the whole is really cheap!

I would throughly reccommend both the hotel and resort.

Third visit in last twelve months and once again an enjoyable holiday.
Prices have remained stable with a pint of Lager around £1:00 and meal between £3:00 and £6:00.
For a top quality meal try the Old House on the promenade.

Beware the man at the MAXI shop next to the Druzhba Hotel,he will be waiting for you on arrival offering english cigarettes DO NOT BUY THESE they are copies and are very dangerous.

If you are given rooms above this shop be warned that if you leave decent clothes on the washing line he may come along and cut the line during the night and be away with your clothes which happened to two of our party.

Will be back in Albena shortly looking for a well dressed man selling fake ciggies