Hotel Globus Reviews

Just arrived home from our first holiday in Bulgaria! It won't happen again. Balkan Holidays rate this hotel 4.5 star what a joke it wouldn't see 4 stars on a starry night The restaurant was more like a works canteen and the food would be at home in a greasy spoon along a "B" road. The staff in both the restaurant and reception were miserable and non communicative, I didn't see a smile all week. However the hotel was kept clean and has good liesure facilities i.e. olympic size indoor pool, tenpin bowling and gym etc.. Unfortuneately due sleepless nights with the noise I was too tired to use them. Wish I'd read the reviews before booking but it was supposed to be an emergency tonic holiday. There was a good side to it all, it was only for 7 days! I would suggest the management and staff training take place in the Canary islands to see how 4/5 star hotels should be run.

just returned from globus 22-08-09.we were in the block of rooms overlooking the beach bar mania, not the pool ,the noise from thebeach bar would finish at around midnight and the next bar amigos the noise as you couldnt call it music would go on until 4am-5am every night.as if this wasnt enough fridays were even worse as the weekend started beach bar mania would start up at around 8am on sat , nobody in the bar as they hadnt long left amigos.the globus has a large indoor pool and sun terrace which we were forced to use as you couldnt get a sun bed after 8am as they were all reserved with towels.the pool attendant did nothing about it even though a number of notices forbid this.up at the indoor pool from 9.30-12.30 the pool was out of use as a group of 30 swimmers trained there every day and returned at 4pm to use the sun terrace for aerobics.we were b+b thank god as the food was unedible guests who were half or full board were outraged.our room was ok and kept clean by a maid who was very friendly and helpfull most other members of staff were 16 year olds who didnt have a clue what they were doing.the globus appears to be a really good hotel but when youve stayed there you realise it is more 2 star than the 4star it is described as in the brochure.entertainment is karaoke every night in the pool bar you can play bingo for 10 lev for 1 book of tickets thats 5pounds to us brits,the prize for a line is a bottle of plonk and the house prizes start at 20 lev thats10 pounds.

Just got back from Sunny beach had a lovely time , but the hotel is a down shame. its defenetly not 4 star more like a 3. The hotel size and location is Fantastic but the food is apsolutely Awful. the bannanas at breaky were black and saw 4 beatles on the cakes. if you have children and get bored easily during the day , find a diffrent hotel as theres no entertainment around the pool at all. Appart from the food the hotel was average.

great hotel in great location but it all goes to pot when u get to the restaurant staff average about 16 years old no uniforms and havent got a clue what they are doing food is disgusting we ate in the hotel at night about 5 times out of 14 if your going go b/b or all inclusive apart from the food we had a great time in sunny beach we will be back

Have just returned from the Globus which is a good hotel but i must say that the service and the food in the restaurant i would not even give a 2 star rating. The only food you could say was really ok was ham and cheese of a morning and the soup of a evening. There is a toaster of a morning which takes ages to toast the bread and because its so slow there is normally a queue, forget english sausage you have no chance, as for other reviews saying there is a microwave to warm the food there is not so there for the food is not hot.Therfore i do not recommend this hotel on half board if you can get self catering this would be the best bet. GEOFF,from BIRMINGHAM

stayed at the hotel in june big family, of good eaters, not one of us eat anything but boiled egg and toast,my father who at 83 has been to all sorts of reseraunts and by the way would eat a dog fried in batter,would not even touch the food,a salad bar which consisted of lettuce leaves and grated carrot, there was not sufficient food for the whole hotel, not even water to drink with eveningmeal, one night there was a strange black substance no one knew what it was, but when i smelt it it was burnt liver, never in all my years of travelling have i seen such appalling food, shame really cos the hotel is good perfect position for shopping and nightlife, the staff all young kids are running the hotel without supervision,i have since complained to balkan and they say they are surprised no one else has not complained and the food is up to standard, rubbish, anyway allof us enjoyed eating out plenty of choice and good nightlife.

I just returned from this hotel with my partner staying one wk BnB . Thank god for that when we did make it down for breakfast once it was once too often the food looked awful and all i managed to pick to eat was 3 slices of apple, a pity really as the room was of good size ,good clean bathroom and the linen was changed everay day ! We had a room at the front of hotel which was better as we had the eve sun on balcony at the sea view side the sun was lost about 5 oclock ,which also meant the sun was lost on the pool at same time . Hotel was big had olympic size indoor pool , bowling , table tennis, pool , full size snooker table and a gym which got it its 4 star rating . Location was real close to nightlife so dont expect many early nights , staff were ok and beach was a stone throw away ! overall a good hotel but only book room if possible dont consider the food options !!1

After reading the reviews on Globus Hotel was dreading going there however not as bad as made out. The food is not very good but seems to be the same in most of the other hotels even the 5 stars. The noise at night is quite annoying and you could do with ear plugs if you go to bed before 3am! Rooms cleaned every day with fresh towels and linen changes at least 4 times in 2 weeks. They should do something about towels being left on loungers when no-one there as it can be hard to find one that is not broken. All in all for what we paid for 2 weeks it was pretty good value. If you go out to eat we would recommend Djanny's - fabulous food and very friendly staff. .

Room cleaned every day. Booked b & b thank goodness. Breakfast very samey. Need a new toaster. Public areas very clean although toilets could do with cleaning more regularly in lobby area. Problem with sun beds around pool area people getting up at 0630 to put towels out! Very noisy area prostitutes and pick pockets working opposite the hotel on beach side very late at night. Plenty of restaurants and bars. Hotel staff could do with some happy pills!

We have just returned from Hotel Globus which is an excellent hotel. The location is fantastic situated right on the beach and central for commuting. The view from the 7th floor overlooking the sea was great and the cleaner was excellent - very friendly - beds changed at least four times and clean towels every day. The hotel was spotlessly cleaned but the only really poor let down was the food in the restaurant (more like a transport cafe but even that's an insult). The variation was very poor and what was there as an option was the cheapest of the cheap - all bone, grissle and fat - very little meat. Breakfast was a joke but after a complaint we did have bacon 1 morning! All the food was cold so it was a good job there was a microwave provided. One micorwave and one toaster for around 500 people was a disaster especially in the mornings. This was very disappointing as we paid for half board but had the extra expense of eating out as some evenings the food looked inedible more like pigs swill. The restaurant staff were always helpful and cheerful but the restaurant manageress was ignorant, rude and very abrupt. The bar staff were excellent especially Vlad and Christo in lobby bar 3, they made us most welcome and always had a laugh and fun. The reception staff were very helpful apart from one - there is always one and if you have the pleasure of meeting her (the one with black framed glasses)try to avoid unless you want your head bitten off! - really rude and abrupt. The pool was very clean but unfortunatley not enough sun beds to cater for everyone because most of what was there were broken and the pads for the beds, well, you wouldn't let your pet sleep on them. Wacky Wayne-born on 26th November 1981 - you'll soon find out! was excellent - always had time for a chat and a smile and very helpful with local information. If you are thinking of booking this hotel please be advised to go either self catering if you can or b&b because the half board is a total waste of money.

booked 1 week at globus from 20th july, the only good point about hotel was that it was clean, located in busy part of the strip so very noisy on a night, not many english staying there, food basic, reception staff not very helpful, if ever went back to bulgaria would stay at barcelo hotel behind the globus, went to look around it so much better.

Just came back form a week break in sunny beack for the 2nd year running. (June 2008)

Hotel Globus with travel operator balkan holidays.

Quick Summary.

Overall the hotel is in a fantastic location probably in the middle of the resort. The staff in the hotel are plesant. There is a indoor and outdoor swimming pool. both quite cold however the weather didn't rise above 24 degrees so thats expected. there is a full size billiard/pool table and snooker table in the hotel which are reasonably priced.

The food in the half board basis is very poor and you'll probably end up eating out most nights.

The room itself was a good size and a good shower which was cleaned every other day.

I would recommend this hotel as long as you are prepared to cope with the poor food. however there is a very good private (i believe) restuarant on the side of the building called ala carte which provided excelland food and service however slightly pricey but you pay for what you get.

this hotel was in a perfect location to get to the beach it takes literally 15 seconds. the pool was a decent size but could have been bigger considering the size of the hotel. this isnt really a problem in sunny beach tho as it is ok to use the other hotels pools just buy a drink at the bar if you feel a bit cheeky. the food served round the pool was basic but did the job for just a snack. the room was cleaned daily and unlike other hotels the mini bar was stocked with food and drinks that you dont need a second mortgage to buy. the hotel has a bar that i carnt remeember ever shutting so could well have been 24hours but it never really got that busy where it would cause a problem for people wanting an early nite.

The Hotel Globus was very clean, airy and spacious with two swimming pools,one outdoor which was extremely crowded from early in the day and a large (freezing)indoor pool opening out onto a large sun terrace where it was easier to find free sun loungers.Just downstairs from the indoor pool is a great snack bar with pleasant staff. Unfortunately however the pleasantries of the hotel(and resort) staff seemed to begin and end at the pool bar. The Bulgarian people rank amongst the most sullen and arrogant i have ever met with not a smile or a please or thank you springing from their lips.Vile individuals.

The resort itself is a mecca of tat and tackiness boasting hundreds of stalls of cheap ";goods"; and people constantly badgering you to go into their bars in order to serve you watered down cocktails of the lowest ilk. One word of warning: NEVER take a horse ride along the beach as the horses are exhausted and extremely erratic in their behaviour. I was thrown clean off mine and the owner was nowhere to be seen. Also if you are females on your own beware of men asking to buy you drinks;my friend and i believe our drinks were spiked and we have some horrible memories of that night.

The organised trips are well done although the content of some is better than others;the sosopol trip was very good but steer well clear of the varna/petrified forest trip. The so called forest is a sad selection of concrete blocks with a pit stop at a filthy cafe resemblant of something out of a Tarantino movie.

To sum it up: loud, tacky beach resort, loud tacky tourists,reasonable hotel, horrible locals,crummy food and shte booze. TRY SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!

This is our third time to Sunny Beach and we still love it as much as the first time. There is just so much happening and nothing in the resort closes so you never get bored.

If you are planning to come here for your holidays dont change loads of money before you set off as you get a much better exchange rate at Crown exchange bureau's which are situated all over the resort and are the approved exchange's used by the major tour operators, and each time you exchange you get a voucher which allows you a better exchange rate the next time you need to exchange money.

Also, beware of the taxi's, when you need to use a taxi, make sure you agree a price before you get in and make sure its not on the meter as the first time we came to Bulgaria we got well ripped off and our taxi ended up costing us about £30!!.

We stayed in the Hotel Globus on a half board basis. The hotel was in the heart of the resort and a stones throw away from the beach. The breakfasts in the hotel were the same every single day but the evening meals were very nice, got some local dishes.

We were well impressed with our room (7th Floor Front), it was massive and the views were to die for. You could see right to the other end of the resort.

Although we really liked the Hotel Globus we were not impressed with the tour operator (Balkan Holidays).

Firstly prior to our departure we received a letter telling us that the return flight to Leeds/Bradford airport would be via Teeside to drop passengers off and also pick passengers up for the return to Bulgaria. Apparently this happens with all the flights from Leeds/Bradford but if you're booking online it fails to even mention this. Secondly if your planning on chilling out on the flight (think again) the plane is so old and noisy and there is no facility to plug earphones in and watch a movie (they dont have any televisions)so you cant drown out the noise from the engines. Also, if your planning any duty free shopping do not use this airline as you wont be able to buy anything english.