ulitsa "Kalfata" 14, 8130 Sozopol, Bulgaria
#5 of 114 hotels in Sozopol
Guests' ChoiceBased on 81 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 September 2025
Ruxandra
RomaniaDolphins Bay Sozopol exceeded all expectations and made for an unforgettable stay. The owners were exceptionally nice and helpful, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment of arrival. Every area was spotless, and the rooms were by far the cleanest I have ever experienced, making it feel like a true home away from home. Breakfast Experience Breakfast was absolutely exceptional, with something new to look forward to each morning. The quality and variety truly set Dolphins Bay apart – from fresh pastries and local cheeses to creative touches and delicious coffee. The frappe here deserves a special mention; it was simply incredible and instantly became a morning highlight. Facilities and Amenities The pool area was a fantastic place to relax, and it quickly became our go-to spot to unwind each day[amazonaws]. The grounds are beautifully maintained with amazing seaside views, providing the perfect backdrop for both relaxation and enjoyment. Extra Touches Another thoughtful detail was the minibar, offering prices equal to what you’d find at the market—no inflated rates or surprises. It was also a treat to discover that Dolphins Bay has its own wine, which was genuinely enjoyable and added a unique local flavor to the experience. Overall Impression Dolphins Bay Sozopol stands out for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, unique breakfast offerings, well-priced amenities, and picturesque setting by the Black Sea. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a relaxing and memorable coastal getaway in Bulgaria.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 4 September 2025
Mirela
RomaniaI wish I could stay longer
Amazing sea view, quiet, delicious breakfasts, the owners are very nice , friendly and helpful
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Cassandra
United StatesWifi was a little funky on the bottom floor from the bedroom but was not a problem to go outside when needed
Beautiful location and extremely clean. Nice to be away from the noise.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Florin
RomaniaNA
Excellent from all points of view: location, cleanliness, facilities, mini bar fully stocked, reasonable prices
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Julia
United KingdomFantastic hotel with breathtaking views. The owners of the hotel couldn’t do enough for us. I would come back for their breakfast alone!!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Miglena
United StatesEverything was exceptional The location, cleanliness, hospitality, breakfast! The view is amazing!All was beyond my expectations! One of the nicest places I have ever been! Highly recommend!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Miglena
United StatesEverything was beyond my expectations: the location, the cleanliness, the staff,, the ocean view. The hotel iis gorgeous!!! The way how the breakfast is cooked, presented and served is exceptional! Every single thing in this property shows the highest level of hospitality I have ever had! Vesy and Stancho, thank you so much for making our vacation one of the best experience we have ever had!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Julian
AustriaThe place was like paradise. We had a beautiful room on the lower level with an amazing view to the garden and of course the sea. Front row! A very good homemade breakfast was served at our own little terrace. Everyday something different and good veggie options. The owners are a lovely couple, who built the whole place almost on their own. There are so many little details they thought about. Free parking! Beneath the garden, guests have access to the rocky cliff, where they can hang out on two deck chairs and, with a little skill, even directly enter the ocean. It's a very calm little bay, where you can relax and get a little distance to the often very noisy and crowded beaches. But if you want beautiful beaches, you have good options reachable by foot. We were very glad to experience this place! Thank you to the friendly and hospitable owners.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Hristo
BulgariaMore regular floor cleaning would have improved the overall experience.
That was our second stay in two consecutive years. Again we weren’t disappointed. This year the presence of A/C in the bedroom was a pleasant and well appreciated surprise. Everything else was top notch.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Ivan
BulgariaAmazing place, with lovely staff. The view is unique and the attention to detail is top notch. Totally recommend! l
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Zoe
United KingdomNo condiments e.g salt, pepper, oil in kitchen if we wanted to make our own food.
Amazing breakfast. Amazing view over the sea. Quiet area. Close to Lidl. Main area of Sozopol 20 min walk. Multiple nearby beaches to choose from and relax. The balcony was incredible and spacious.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Zornitsa
BulgariaThe best place in Sozopol! Lovely people, tasty breakfast and the most beautiful sea view we have ever seen! Thank you for your hospitality, we will be coming again!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Tom
United KingdomOne of the best hotels I've stayed in. Amazing views over the sea, very peaceful. The breakfast was very good and varied each day. The place had everything we needed and was cleaned each day. Everything was comfortable and we enjoyed being there. Loved that they put some deck chairs out on the rocks, we sat there with a drink at the end of the day watching the waves. Perfect!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 June 2025
Delyan
United StatesParking was available. But generally parking in the entire area of Sozopol is limited.
The hotel is right on the beach and everything seems so well taken care of. The balconies were incredible. The views were gorgeous. The breakfast was just out of this world.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Carmen
RomaniaMore like a recomandation I suggest a wider bed for the bedroom. It really did not bother us that much, but bigger could have been more confortable.
Excelent place to relax next to the sea shore. Friendly owners. The apartament offers great sea view and garden acces as well. Attention to detalis and nicely decorated. The room was vey well equiped even for a longer stay (dishwasher, washing machine, electriv stove and oven, etc.) also the hygene kits and toiletries were in place. A special touch is the breakfast that they provide. It is served at the room and it was house made and the tastiness and variety of it pleasently surprised us each mornig.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Julie
NetherlandsAmazing views on the Black Sea, exceptional breakfast served in the room/on the balcony
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Rositsa
United KingdomToilet paper was not refilled. The breakfast was nice but would be useful if there was at least a choice of what type of breakfast you will get. No reception.
The location is great. Room was clean. Staff were friendly. Parking available. Facilities are great everything that you need is in the room. Would revisit for sure.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Cristina
SpainThat we couldn’t stay longer ;)
Everything. Amazing apartment seafront nicely decorated and a few blocks away from the city center. The homemade breakfast is delicious and the pool has incredible views.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Hana37
Czech RepublicThe lady cleaning apartments was smoking next to our outside dining area.
Wonderful location. Clean, well equipped apartment. Good breakfast, tasty and homemade. Very kind and friendly owner lady.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Andrei
RomaniaI only wished they had some headlamps by the bed, would have made evening reading a bit easier.
Great position, beautiful sea-view, very convenient pool and chaise-longs. The home-cooked breakfast was amazing and the hosts were nice and helpful. Room was very clean with everything we needed, aircon worked very well, minifridge was full with much needed water and refreshments. Evenings on the balcony overlooking the gulfs were beautiful. Parking is available at 5 minutes walking but you can load/unload your stuff in front of the property. Very close (4 minutes walking) to one major beach and at least 2 other swimming spots. Easy 20-25 minutes walk to the major beaches in Sozopol and not too far to walk to the city centre. A big supermarket is within easy reach by foot. Many other beaches within a 10 minutes drive.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Carolina
United KingdomThe sofa bed was not comfortable for an adult. Very small and close to a door with no cover.
Incredible view of a secluded stone beach, we had a great balcony with comfortable seating. The mini bar is well stocked and very affordable. The staff was always available and solved all our queries. Very good breakfast brought to our door was a great touch! The only thing we would improve was the sofa bed wasn’t very comfortable for an adult t9 sleep in.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Christy
United StatesOnly complaint is that in the 1 bedroom apartment there is only AC in the living room and not in the separate bedroom
Beautiful location, large rooms, and attentive staff
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Kamelia
Austrianothing
Everything was just perfect! Wonderful place, magical location and view. Friendly and competent staff. Extremely clean and well maintained hotel. We highly recommend!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 July 2024
Georgi
United StatesFamily owned hotel with outstanding service. This was our second time staying here and will continue coming back. The atmosphere of being right on the sea shore is special.
Stayed in July 2024
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