Lighthouse Golf & Spa Hotel - Balchik

Award-winning golf, a cliff-top Black Sea spa, and six restaurants-this is Bulgaria's most decorated resort.

Set atop the cliffs of Balchik, the **Lighthouse Golf & Spa Hotel** commands a 180-degree panorama over the Black Sea. This 5-star resort is the only property in Bulgaria to hold the *World Golf Awards™* title for **Best Golf Hotel** and **Best Golf Course** simultaneously, thanks to the 18-hole championship course routed directly beneath the guest rooms. The same designer, Ian Woosnam, shaped all three courses within a 4 miles radius, making the complex a gravity well for serious golfers. The all-inclusive packages include complimentary access to the 2000 m2 spa zone with an indoor mineral-water pool, a seasonal outdoor heated pool, a hammam, saunas, and a steam room. Treatments range from hot-stone massage and body wraps to a couples' ritual in a private suite. For families, the kids' club runs supervised programs, while adults claim the tennis courts, a putting green, or the 6 restaurants-including the Passage Restaurant, where a five-stage menu is served Course by course. **Lighthouse Golf and Spa Resort Bulgaria** lies 4 miles from Balchik's botanical garden and 8 miles from Cape Kaliakra's historical fortifications. A complimentary shuttle reaches the hotel's private beach area in eight minutes. Rooms in the main wing have balconies with either sea or fairway views; the top-floor penthouses add private plunge pools. Parking costs 12 BGN per day. Open year-round with an EV charging station and accessible rooms.

**Lighthouse Golf Bulgaria** earned its title as **Best Golf Hotel in Bulgaria** at the World Golf Awards™. The signature course-designed by Ian Woosnam-hosts the 12th, 13th, and 14th greens directly beside the hotel's terrace, so guests can walk from breakfast to the first tee in under two minutes. Golfers get a dedicated concierge, club storage, and a practice area with a short game green. Beyond golf, the wellness offer is anchored by a mineral-water thermal circuit. The indoor pool is open year-round, while the outdoor pool and water slide operate from May to October. A full menu of spa treatments includes Himalayan salt scrub, a 50-minute aromatherapy massage, and a traditional hammam ritual with black soap and steam. In the fitness center, a personal trainer leads yoga classes at sunrise, and the recovery lounge serves herbal teas and dried fruits. Evenings bring live piano in the lobby bar, themed buffet nights at the main restaurant, or a private dinner on the panoramic terrace overlooking the 18th fairway. For those arriving by car, secure on-site parking is available (12 BGN per day), and the concierge can arrange airport transfers to and from Varna Airport, a 50-minute drive away. **Lighthouse Golf and Spa Hotel** offers a *green fee package* that bundles one round per night of stay with a massage and spa access-the most direct way to experience both sides of this resort. Children receive a dedicated pool, a playground, and a daily activity program, while the kids' club operates until 10 PM during high season. The property is wheelchair accessible throughout, with a pool lift and adapted rooms.

**Lighthouse Golf & Spa Resort** Bulgaria holds two national distinctions: **Best Golf Hotel** and **Best Golf Course** from the World Golf Awards™. Those trophies reflect a specific, verifiable product-a cliff-top championship course that plunges toward the Black Sea, with blind tee shots and sea mist drifting across the 16th green. The property's second course, the BlackSea Rama, sits 2 miles away and offers a more parkland-style challenge. A free hourly shuttle connects both. The spa at Lighthouse operates independently from the golf side. Its thermal area includes a 300 m2 mineral-water pool with massage jets, three saunas at different temperatures, a steam bath, an ice fountain, and a relaxation wing with heated loungers. Spa packages include a 60-minute massage, a body scrub, and access to the thermal circuit. Beauty services also cover manicures, pedicures, and professional makeup application. Dining is split between two a la carte venues and the main buffet. The seafood restaurant sources Black Sea mussels and turbot daily; the steakhouse grills over vine cuttings. Vegetarian and vegan menus are printed on request, and the sommelier lists several Bulgarian wines from the nearby Tcherga estate, which the property will arrange to tour. Conference guests use the 400-person ballroom, divisible into three soundproof sections with natural daylight. A business center with printing services and a secretarial desk is open daily. For leisure, bicycle rentals start at 15 BGN per hour, and guided cycling routes include the coastal path to Balchik's marina, the residence of Romania's Queen Marie, and the 82 ft-long stone bridge in the botanical garden. **Lighthouse Golf and Spa** operates a supervised kids' club (ages 4-12) with a separate pool, an outdoor playground, and a babysitting service available on request. In high season, entertainment staff run family activities from 10 AM to 6 PM, followed by evening shows in the open-air amphitheater. The hotel's three-bedroom penthouse suites add a private rooftop terrace with a hot tub and a dining table for eight-the most requested units for golf groups and multi-generational stays.

Golfers planning a trip to Bulgaria's coast routinely put **Lighthouse Golf Resort Bulgaria** at the top of the list. The reason is measurable: three 18-hole courses within a 4 miles radius, designed by Ian Woosnam, and each with its own clubhouse, pro shop, and practice facilities. The original course received the *World Golf Awards™* nomination for Continental Europe's Best Golf Course in 2024, in addition to the national title. Green fees include a buggy and a post-round snack at the Halfway House, which overlooks the 12th green. The all-inclusive program at **Lighthouse Golf and Spa Resort** covers three meals per day at the main restaurant, where the buffet changes its theme nightly. International nights feature sushi, fresh pasta, and a carving station; Mediterranean nights showcase grilled fish and meze platters. Unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are poured from 10 AM to midnight at six bars, including the lobby piano bar, the poolside Beach Bar, and the Whiskey Bar with over 120 labels. The wellness floor is open from 9 AM to 8 PM. In addition to the hydrotherapy circuit, the treatment menu includes a 90-minute hot-stone fusion massage, a 75-minute anti-aging facial, and a signature Black Sea caviar wrap. Spa packages start at 99 BGN. Fitness classes-yoga, Pilates, and aerobics-run twice daily in the indoor studio with sea views. Personal training costs 30 BGN per session. For non-golfing companions, the resort is a base for day trips. Cape Kaliakra, a national reserve with archaeological remains, is a 30-minute drive. The Balchik Botanical Garden, once the summer residence of Romania's Queen Marie, sits 3 miles away and charges an entry fee of 10 BGN. The hotel's tour desk arranges group excursions with English-speaking guides.

• **Award-Winning Golf & Spa Resort on Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast**
• **Championship Golf** - Three 18-hole courses within 4 miles, including the Ian Woosnam-designed Lighthouse Golf Course, recognized as Bulgaria's Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards™.
• **World-Class Spa & Wellness** - 2000 m2 spa with indoor mineral-water pool, heated outdoor pool, hammam, sauna, steam bath, and a full menu of massage and beauty treatments.
• **Cliffside Location** - Perched on Black Sea cliffs, the resort delivers panoramic sea views and a complimentary shuttle to its private sandy beach area.
• **6 On-Site Restaurants** - From the five-stage tasting menu at Passage Restaurant to themed dinner nights and international buffets, the dining options cover diverse cuisines without leaving the property.
• **Rooms & Suites** - Spacious accommodations with balconies, many with direct sea or golf course views; selected penthouses include private pools.
• **Sports & Activities** - Tennis court, bike rentals, cycling tours, water sports, mini golf, and a kids' club with supervised activities. Energy from evening entertainment, live music, and a nightclub/DJ is available on-site. **Free Wi-Fi throughout.**

License number: Б1-ЖАЕ-9Н3-А1