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Rila Hotel Borovets

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Breakfast area
View from room
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Borovets Resort, Samokov, Samokov, 2010
  • Place, Borovets Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gondola Lift

Room options

View all photos for Superior King or Twin Room, Park View

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Superior King or Twin Room, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Family Room, Mountain View

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Superior Family Room, Mountain View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Family Room, Park View

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Superior Family Room, Park View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior King or Twin Room, Mountain View

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Superior King or Twin Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Double Room, Mountain View

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Signature Double Room, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Double Room, Park View

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Signature Double Room, Park View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Borovets

When you a stay at Rila Hotel Borovets in Samokov, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Borovets Ski Resort and Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sitnyakovo Express and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Tsarska Bistritsa.

What's nearby

  • Borovets Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sitnyakovo Express - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tsarska Bistritsa - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seven Rila Lakes - 48 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Kostenets Station - 32 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Terrace Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sangria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Iglika Palace Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Katy's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mamacita's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rila Hotel Borovets

Ski hotel with a full-service spa and ski-in/ski-out access
Rila Hotel Borovets offers 446 accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Rooms open to balconies. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and children's robes.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include ski-in/ski-out access, an indoor pool, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 446 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features an indoor pool and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at Samokovi, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Samokovi - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine.
Les Arcs - Onsite buffet restaurant. Open daily.
Seasons - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Champions Lobby Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
The Terrace Lounge - This bar specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking within 6 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Champions Lobby Bar
  • Les Arcs
  • Samokovi
  • Seasons
  • The Terrace Lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Downhill skiing
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (65 centimetre high)

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from May 18 to May 30:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: BGN 100
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: BGN 100 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: BGN 240
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: BGN 240 (from 2 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: BGN 204 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Rila Hotel Samokov
Rila Samokov
Rila Borovets Samokov
Rila Hotel Borovets Hotel
Rila Hotel Borovets Samokov
Rila Hotel Borovets Hotel Samokov

Rila Hotel Borovets Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 158 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly and helpful staff, but wifi often ultra-slow or non-existent - an on-going problem reception told me. And this $200/night hotel warns guests they'll only get one sachet of instant coffee in their room for the whole stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant family stay

Very happy with the hotel, this is our 3rd stay. Promptly accommodated my requests. Cleaning and fresh towels (if you wanted) every day, good spa and pool, food was ok, would definitely return. No film channel in English was the only negative.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant hotel for families and close to everythi

Room was cleaned every day and fresh towels. Food was brilliant for buffet breakfast and dinner. Lunch in lobby bar was great. Reasonable prices. Some items cheaper here than in other bars. Pool was great, very busy at peak times. Had a view of the resort. Comfortable beds, plenty of space. Small fridge. Hooks and shelf above radiator to dry ski gear. Loved it here!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience! Loved my stay, hotel is beautiful, clean, right in front of slopes. Friendly Staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is great in excellent location, all the staff are helpful. The only gripe is no aircon, the hotel is very warm. With the noise from the rest of the resort leaving the window open isn’t an option.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Please make the buffet breakfast earlier, or provide room service. 7:30 breakfast opens, slopes open at 8:30. It’s a complete and utter rush for breakfast and ski locker. Make breakfast 7am or earlier
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Veselin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location but comes in for a price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay in Hotel Rila Borovets. The room, and the bathroom especially, were on the small side. That said, it’s right by the slopes and you can pretty much ski right into the hotel. We took the half board option, which was very convenient. There’s a wide variety of options, though hard to get the waiters to serve you drinks. The hotel has the reputation as the best one in Borovets. We enjoyed our stay, and would likely stay there again if we return to the resort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb hotel, location is excellent with very modern facilities. Friendly staff, with a great breakfast selection. We wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Borovets if we were to return. This is isn’t about the hotel but Borovets resort needs to start investing in new lifts etc - the lift pass cost has increased and the facilities should too. That’s why we wouldn’t return to the resort!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony Wai Tong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full package luxury and fun!

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hristo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay - best Hotel in Borovets

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong An

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service, Room and breakfast was amazing. I really enjoyed stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed end of April and was a ghost town (off season). But still very pleasant staff and wonderful facility.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter Yugo, Walton on Thames

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Very close to ski station. We loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024