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Hotel Festa Chamkoria

4.0 star property
Ski hotel with free ski shuttle, near Borovets Ski Resort
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Front of property
Junior Suite, 1 Double or 2 Single beds
Reception
Game room
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Ski facilities
    Ski facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
For families
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 Double or 2 Single beds

Junior Suite, 1 Double or 2 Single beds

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin room

Double or Twin room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Borovets, Samokov, 2010

What's nearby

  • Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Borovets Ski Resort - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sitnyakovo Express - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gondola Lift - 33 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Seven Rila Lakes - 49 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

  • Sofia (SOF) - 77 min drive
  • Kostenets Station - 36 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ski shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel RILA Lobby Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Festa Winter Palace-Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace Lounge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant & Pub Alpin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Central - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Festa Chamkoria

Hotel Festa Chamkoria features a free ski shuttle and puts you near winter activities such as snowboarding. Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a free kid's club and a bar/lounge. Ski storage is also available.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Russian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 55 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

  • Free ski shuttle

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Ski

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Chamkoria. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Chamkoria
Hotel Festa Chamkoria Hotel
Festa Chamkoria Hotel
Festa Chamkoria Samokov
Hotel Festa
Hotel Festa Chamkoria
Hotel Festa Chamkoria Samokov
Hotel Festa Chamkoria Samokov
Hotel Festa Chamkoria Hotel Samokov

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Festa Chamkoria offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Festa Chamkoria does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Festa Chamkoria?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Festa Chamkoria?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Festa Chamkoria?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Festa Chamkoria?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 60 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Festa Chamkoria?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Festa Chamkoria and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as snowboarding and skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Hotel Festa Chamkoria also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Festa Chamkoria?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Festa Chamkoria like?
Hotel Festa Chamkoria is a short 1-minute walk from Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and 11 minutes' walk from Borovets Ski Resort.

Hotel Festa Chamkoria Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Moved by the management to Festa Winter Palace *****. Great Location. Excellent food. Friendly staff. Not large, but very clean room. Swimming pool was cold. Good saunas.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Well-intentioned hotel. In practice the maintenance level is not good. For example, the gym does not work. Air conditioners were out of order and I changed rooms. No bedding is being changed. Shuttle to the ski resort at low frequency. The food is reasonable. Booking a taxi through the receptionist at the hotel costs twice ... The sauna is good. The price is good. And the staff is nice except for the person who booked the taxi ...
arnon, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The hotel is clean and warm , large family room . Good is good . Shuttle bus into the the Center is reliable .
7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I did not like the temperature of the pool (27*C). It is cold for the kids. The first bus to return from the ski center is at 15:45. It is too late. Other hotels have return busses starting at 14:00 every 30min. In the morning we had to rush to the bus to get a place to sit, since they don't have transportation every 30min, but every hour. The credit should be given the price that is lower than other hotels.
7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Convenient for local skiing
Food not great. We stayed in a festa hotel in Sofia and food was a lot better
tim, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good hotel!
After an exhausting day, its a place to relax! The hotel located in the middle of the forest, magical place. The pool could be a little bit warmer... good sauna, all facilities in a good condition. Its worthwhile to take a breakfast and dinner.
Alexander, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good staff and nive food but room needs some repair
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Caution! Hazardous service!
Quite an unpleasant stay. The hotel itself was nice, however there was a lot of hidden information such as the extremely bumpy (and only) road leading to the hotel. I booked 2 rooms but upon arrival I was told I only had one. Some time later the problem was fixed. Then we learned that the spa is only open until 8pm. Surprising for a 4 star hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant was not such a good idea. All good was prepared with the cheapest possible products. I had a risotto full of cream and taste was...oh well. Then it was time for breakfast which I could rate 2 out of 10 and this is being generous. Cheap cheap products and orange juice was one of those powder based juices. Appalling!!! The second day we wanted to checkout early 7am, as we have planned a one day long hike to the seven Rila lakes. We were told that checkout is possible only after 8am and we had the security guy trying to get the payment. 40 min later we left... In fact you can find a much nicer places to stay in the region for half the price but I couldn't know this before we came
Romina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A nice place, not all services provided.
Located in the forest, great place but car seems to be mandatory. The breakfast is good and the room was very comfortable. However a gap between what was reported in the website and what happened essentially - promised balcony, double bed, mini bar and refrigerator amongst other things. No balcony, no refrigerator, the bed was two single beds, and the mini bar didn't work. Also receptionist didn't offer the best service when we were there.
Aviel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Well presented family hotel
I had no major complaints with this hotel. There seemed to be 15 kids running around the lobby at any given time, so would this is better suited to families than those trying to nurse an apres ski hangover. It is about 2km from the centre/gondola and at the end of a long, dark and bumpy forest road. There is a shuttle bus which runs until 5pm, if you're out later than this you will need a taxi or have to brave the walk. Also we had a lot of snow fall on the 4th day and the shuttle bus did not run after this for he rest of the week (with no explanation or notice) so created extra expense with getting taxis in the morning. The hotel staff are inconsistent, bar man was attentive and helpful, cleaners were crazy and the receptionist definitely has a few things to learn about customer service. Overall good value for families but quite far from the action.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Couldn't fault our stay
After reading mixed reviews we didn't know what to expect but our time at this hotel was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was nice, bed comfy, shower super powerful. Spa was a nice touch and I booked a massage which was really lovely. It is a short treck into the town but I quite enjoyed the stroll and the peacefulness of the hotel away from the resort. It was only 10 bgn for a taxi if you don't want to walk it.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Little bit out of town - nice hotel
Little bit out of town -£5 taxi. However nice facilities and a nice place. Would recommend.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay at the hotel. The service was on a very high level. The kitchen was good and fresh. We were impressed at most by the swimming pool and the view through the windows - the green forest. The relaxing room and the spa and wellness centre were on a high level as well. We will visit the hotel another time for sure.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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8/10 Very good

Perfect summer getaway for hikers and mountaibikin
Nice hotel, excellent facilities, pefect fot families. A little bit far from slopes for winter, but absolutely peacefull and quir for rest and relaxation. Mountain bikers and hikers are going to have a blast during the summer. Perfect and free WiFi everywhere around the hotel.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

nice hotel in a ski resort (off season)
VERY nice place in the woods. Quiet and beautiful. Staff very friendly and eager to please.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Modern Albeit Client Service Issues
Went to borovets for 5 days skiing with a friend and each took the junior suite. Good size and finish to room. Unfortunately cleaners just tidied each day, didn't throw away rubbish or renew toiletries. Hotel staff come across as surly often with poor English and appear dismissive, albeit Toni on reception was very helpful & friendly. The pool was set to cold so never used by any guests during our stay. A nicely finished modern hotel with cheap rooms but too many shortcomings in terms of client service, also too far to walk anywhere so very dependent upon taxis (albeit only cost £4 to go anywhere).
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and waiters, excellent food from menu. Great choice for breakfast. Needs a bit more of an outside area- not just car park and smoking area.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly and efficient.
6 day break was very good value for money, went B&B, so as to try out local restaurants but had a very nice lunch and dinner in the hotel, so its competitive with other local eateries. Very secluded, and as a result its a bit of a walk into town or a bumpy drive if you have wheels, about 1.3Km. Hotels is well decked out and the pool looked good but did not have time for a splash about. Good views if you can get a west facing room and they come with a small balcony too. Our room was huge with a king bed. Its not 4* by many city standards but its still very good and the staff were friendly.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Standard hotel stay
The hotel has the possibility to be really nice, it just needs an update. Toilet doors don't work, lights out in room. Hotel staff we're often rude if they couldn't help you and very dismissive, don't seem accommodating. The cleaners didn't clean our room all they did was move our stuff around which was weird, they didn't refresh the towels in the room for five days even though we left them on the floor for them. The spa again was nice but you cannot have massages with partners as they only have one spa worker which also means if you don't book up well in advance then you have no chance of getting a slot. Isn't a bad walk into bovorets however in the ice can be quite tricky so consider taxis (these do add up over a week though) there is a shuttle bus but only early or late. Overall was an okay experience but not what I would call 4 star.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not as nice as the photos, but ok.
This hotel was clean in most ways. The sheets and bathrooms were clean, and the pool area was mostly well maintained. It's the little things that need attention. The carpets are old and need to be replaced, the back stairwell needed to be swept, and the curtains and bed covers need replacing. Overall, I didn't feel it was unsanitary or unclean, but there is room for improvement. Breakfast was nice, with a wide selection of hot items including eggs, bacon, and french toast, as well as cereal and fruit. The dinner buffet was not worth the money (17 lv, which was more then the front desk quoted us when we checked in). The dinner food was bland and severely lacking in seasoning (boiled carrots, for example, without any seasoning at all). If I stay here again, I will enjoy the breakfast but travel outside the hotel for any other meals.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice hotel
Nice hotel the staff don't seem to speak very good english and often we would ask for bar food and because they didn't know or couldn't be bothered to make it they just sent us to the restaurant buffet but that isn't what we wanted. Taxi is 10 lev to the ski slope walk takes 30 mins but it is up hill all the way! Overall a good holiday
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

skiing holiday/general winter style holiday
the first impression of landing in Bulgaria was ..... er........ what on earth have we booked lol. it looked very dated. the travelling to the borovets resort was an experience, like some other countries aroud the world, some of them have no road sense! certainly I would pre book a transfer, not a rental. once safely at the resort, the food is reasonably priced and the activities in my opinion were very cheap and you get a lot for your money. however general shampoo etc aint cheap! the borovets area was extremely beautiful and the smell of log fires and outside cooking everywhere in the snow and around the snow topped pine trees was picturesque! the taxis will try to fleece you lol so have your hotel book one as ours did and they were very reasonable. people are very friendly but sometimes as they were with my wife, a bit over friendly. making comments and starring. rude sometimes but some were just being cheeky and paying compliments but after a few days it got a bit annoying. we didn't go into town at night for this reason but to be honest once you've been skiing all day you didn't want to. we did go once and it was ok. better if there is a group of you as less intimidating and im not one to be intimidated but in a country you don't know you have to play safe. most of them are harmless but my wife wanted to go into smakov 10 mins down road into a another town for cheap shopping and we didn't feel very comfortable. stay on your resort area, its massive and loads to do!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

cute place
We were here off season, and it was pretty quite. the hotel is 1.5-2 km away from the ski lifts. the hotel rooms were in a very good condition and we were impressed by the cleanliness and design of the rooms. The management should work on: 1) improving kitchen, 2) the pool closes at 8 pm - should be at least 10. Also it seems like that there is a hot tub next to the pool; however, it is with cold water :) - something unusual. Overall the hotel looks very nice and the design and condition of it are really good especially compared to the other hotels where we have been in Bulgaria. Service was pretty good also (they let us stay longer in the pool ;) )
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