St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort
St. Ivan 8 Ivan Rilski Area, Bansko 2770 Bulgaria
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#32 of 112 in Bansko
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4.3
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4.3
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4.2
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4.3
St. John Bansko Ski & Spa resort is a luxury apartment-hotel in Bansko and located at the highest point in town. The elevated position provides fantastic panoramic views of Bansko, the Pirin, Rila and Rodopi mountains combined with unmatched proximity to the Todorka and Vihren peaks. The spectacular location in the foothills of the Pirin mountain provides easy access to the centre of Bansko and the ski lift (8 min. On foot, 3 min. By car). For added convenience a complimentary shuttle is provided to the Gondola lift station and to the centre of the old town.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Golf course
Skiing
Airport transportation
Street parking
Wifi
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Snack bar
Shuttle bus service
Business Center with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Spa
Ski In / Ski Out
Baggage storage
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Room service
Safe
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Languages Spoken
English, Russian, Bulgarian, Greek
Location
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55Somewhat walkable
Grade: 55 out of 100
51Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
13Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
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St. Ivan 8 Ivan Rilski Area, Bansko 2770 Bulgaria
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Nice pool, great spa, modern and large spacious apartments, delicious meals, location far from the crowded town but still very close to the Gondola (7-8 minutes walk). Only thing I didn't like was that we had to exit outside if we wanted to go the restaurant or the spa. This was great problem if you want to go to the pool in your swimsuit and you have to go outside in the cold.
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Date of stay: February 2018Trip type: Traveled
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Silvana J wrote a review Jan 2018
Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia827 contributions197 helpful votes
St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort is a great komplex where you can enjoy in the big hotel yard, especially when is snow covered this yard, you can enjoy in the great appartment, suitable for family with kids and the staff is very friendly. Great location on the same top of Bansko, from where is a great view of the mountain.
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Date of stay: January 2018Trip type: Traveled
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Room Tip: with a mountain view
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I would like to thank the Manager for the Kind Upgrade that he gave me, when i arrived. Very Nice of him.The Hotel has a nice ambience and the service is very good. I loved the Fitness room, the pool area , the Jacuzzi and the Sauna! There is a kind Lady who is cleaning all day, everything!!Congratulations!! The Breakfast needs a Higher quality but the rest are Super! I hoghly reccoment it to everyone.
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Traveled
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Although the price for a small suite in high season was attractive, I cannot say that me and my family were satisfied. Firstly, the room was so big, which is necessary for skiers. But the decoration and the furniture was as simple as possible.(You expect more from a 4-star-resort). Both breakfast and dinner were well-cooked, but the variety was so limited! Just 4-5 different dishes each day. Finally, the most disturbing one, the elevator of our complex was out of order on one day. We did not mind, until it was out of order again when we had our checkout and we had to carry our luggage in the morning from the 3rd floor. Generally, staff was helpful and we did not have any serious issues. But when you reserve a room in a "4-star-resort", you want a 4-star-service !!
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Date of stay: February 2017Trip type: Traveled
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Lovely place really clean comfortable apartment, About a 15/20min walk to the Ski lift which was a good warm up in the morning walking down, the taxis from centre of town back to apartment was on average £2.50-£3.50 so easy and cheap to get in and out of town
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Date of stay: February 2017Trip type: Traveled
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We have stayed there for a week in January. The first impression of the hotel is that it is a bit far from the centre. Also, the access roads weren't cleaned good, and, although there has been a lot of snow during the previous days, is unacceptable. It is an apart hotel, so in order to go to the restaurant/ reception/ spa center you have to leave the apartment building. The food provided for breakfast and dinner was of a relatively good quality and quantity, however the staff there was slow. We found the room to be cozy, but not suitable for a four-star hotel. Bathroom accessories, such as towel holders or shelf, were missing. There wasn't any cutlery in the kitchen as well. When we asked for the fireplace the receptionist told us it was just for taking pictures of/with. The bed wasn't an actual bed, but a pull out sofa bed. The jacuzzi in the spa center is too small for such a big hotel. The sauna, on the other hand, was great. One more negative thing is that the shuttles aren't as frequent as they should be and there are none in the evening hours (having in mind the location and weather circumstances). The personnel was kind, but there wasn't much more they could do. When all is summed up, it is a good budget hotel (if you find a good offer as we did), but don't expect too much.…
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Date of stay: January 2017Trip type: Traveled
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Silvana J wrote a review Feb 2017
Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia827 contributions197 helpful votes
St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort is a really great, great hotel. This hotell offers great spa, great architecture, modern hotel with reallu great apartments, and also food is great. Very good fascilities
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Date of stay: January 2017Trip type: Traveled
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The apartments are cosy. but do not rely on the staff there apart from reception). 20 minute wait for a cappucino only to be told after i ordered, they have no cappucino. 45 minute wait for 2 club sandwiches (bear in mind the restaurant was empty). Asked room service to change the sheets, when they arrived one of the ladies said very rudely in bulgarian "we changed the sheets yesterday".. The last day here there was a fire (the hotels' fuse box burst into flames) we were not immediately contacted or evacuated (they did offer the night free of charge as there was no heating or electricity for the night)
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Date of stay: February 2017Trip type: Traveled
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Very new Apart Hotel located on a hill just over the city center on a quiet street with free parking all the time. Very friendly staff which cares for every detail especially for guests confort. Everything we asked they realized in minutes. Kitchen is Excellent !!! Everything we have eaten was fresh and tasty. No any cheap bulgarian junk food. Kitchen was mostly greek. Apartment was very clean and maintained daily.
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Date of stay: January 2017Trip type: Traveled
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We spent 4 days in St. John Hill this winter, a family of 4 with two children ages 9 and 7. We had a really good time. Sleep was good, view is amazing since the hotel is at the highest point of Bansko and looks directly towards the mountains. The air was sooo good. All services were on an excellent level, cleaning and new towels changed daily and plenty. The small apartment was very warm all the time, and had a very cozy armchair right next to the TV. The TV signal quality was not that good, though. Food was good enough, tasty but not with high variety. One of my biggest issues was that we were not able to park on the hotel parking lot because of too much snow - when this happens the Hotel should coordinate a cleaning team, not wait only for the sun or the official city service. Also, we were staying on the 4th floor and the elevator did not work.The pool in the hotel was great, very clean and new. Lockers for the pool and spa were sparce, there should be more to accomodate all the guests. Everything considered, we would come back for sure.…
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Date of stay: January 2017Trip type: Traveled
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Room Tip: Ask for a room/suite in building A or B, to be close to the restaurant and the pool.
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BulgariaBlagoevgrad ProvinceBansko
NUMBER OF ROOMS
45
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort
Which popular attractions are close to St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort?
Nearby attractions include Method Snow School (0.7 miles), Bansko Ski Mania (0.7 miles), and Bar 360 (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
What food & drink options are available at St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Forest Cup, 4 Directions Family Restaurant, and The House Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Does St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort have an airport shuttle?
Yes, St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Russian, Greek, and Bulgarian.
Are there any historical sites close to St. John Hill Bansko Ski & Spa Resort?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Neofit Rilski Museum (3.9 miles).