Dear friends, What can we say about Orbel? Architecture, rooms, atmosphere, mineral water – it is enough seeing the pictures. But let us focus you on those two or three things you can not see, but you can feel if you trust us and come to visit our hotel. So: Everybody needs time spend for themselves, to “recharge the batteries” or just to indulge themselves a little bit – along with friends, colleagues of with the family. Opposite to the madness of the city, here you can hear your thoughts, gain energy from the mountain and face Pirin, Rila and Rodopi in front of you. Nature has given enough to this region, but we are the ones who will give you the small things to make you feel like at home. Our crew is cheerful and devoted, because we all know how important your time spent on vacation is. Our biggest reward is to know that you will come back to your routine full of joy and positive energy. See you soon!
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HOTEL STYLE
Luxury
Quaint
Location
Han Asparuh 29, Dobrinishte 2777 Bulgaria
Hotel Orbel
20 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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Spent a week in Orbel with a friend. We booked over the phone directly with the hotel and got a good price and no upfront payment(hence no chance of a cancellation fee in case the plans had changed). I have been in Dobrinishte multiple times over the last 6-7 years and I can honestly say that few of the hotels come close to this one.
What we loved: Mineral water pool; jacuzzi, spa facility with sauna, steam bath, relaxing area. The food in the restaurant, the service from the F&B and Housekeeping staff (very courteous ladies). Special compliments to Kiril (the shuttle driver) who made every trip to and from the ski zone a pleasant experience. He shared with us lots of stories about the area and always answered all questions with a smile. Very polite and nice person.
What we didn't love: The Manager of the hotel who did not great us or made eye contact not even once for a week. She was so much different than the rest of the staff working there. There is some red LED light above the balcony door that would go on every night and the curtains were not thick enough to block it. It did not bother us much but I don't think it was something that complimented the ambiance. The heaters in the Spa relaxing area weren't on while we were there Overall the hotel was maintained to a decent state but there were some details that could have been attended to in a better way. Probably a management issue, the staff were putting great efforts all the time. I would definitely stay in this hotel again simply because it is still way better than the rest of the hotels in Dobrinishte and even better than some of the hotels in Bansko.
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Date of stay: March 2013
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Great quality,friendly personal, super organization for Christmas celebration for us as well as for the children /kid's animators/ Professional services and management. Delicious kitchen. Recommend it highly!
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Date of stay: December 2015Trip type: Traveled with family
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It is a plesure to have guests like you.
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Well, this is The best hotel for a family vacation with kids in BG, based on my experience. Staff is very friendly and used to small children and the hotel itself is safe for them. Nice playing grounds both in and out. In winter ski runs are 15 min away (by car, shuttle - Bansko) and in summer - 3 (three) mountains are near by. Warm mineral water in the inner pool (+jakuzzi). I'm not sure about the outer one, as we have never used it so far. Restaurant is acceptable, and many others within 10 min walk. Great value for money.
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Date of stay: August 2015
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Thank you for the positive respond. We are happy to see our younger guests also satisfied.
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The only decent thing about this place is that they have a pool and a spa center, we loved the steam room and sauna. Downsides are abundant, this may be a family place but having children yelling all through the night and knocking on our door at 4am as part of some game between them was ridiculous. The food was lacking for both breakfast and dinner, more than half of it served cold. I think the only people that actually enjoy it here are the parents of small children that let them run around while they relax somewhere else. I would not come back here, especially for how much I paid- the floor I’m on currently has over 10 children and I’ve only seen one adult with them. Even if you are a parent or are used to kids, nothing will prepare you for how little this place cares about the disrespect they show for other people paying to stay here.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Our family of four, including two teenage sons, stayed at Hotel Orbel for two reasons; first to avoid the crowds in Bankso and secondly to have great access to hiking in the Pirin Mountains. We selected a split level apartment with two bedrooms. The views from the balconies were spectacular. At the end of the day we could enjoy the outdoor pool and indoor facilities; sauna, steam bath, etc. The staff are great, very helpful. To put it simply, a great place to relax after a long day of activity. We liked the restaurant and the breakfast, included in the price, was very good.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Room Tip:The apartment rooms are a bit more in price but worth the views and extra room, particularly if...
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exceptionally friendly staff, ready to make things work even with a short notice. Facilities are in a good nick, room service is spot on. The swimming pool is with mineral water so is the jacuzzi.
Highly recommended!!!
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Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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I like Dobrinishte a lot and the hotel is located in the end of the town, benefiting a nice panorama view of it and no houses, etc behind, just meadows and the mountain. The hotel outdoors provide playground for sports and for kids.
Rooms were very comfortable and cosy, with a balcony.
SPA area was clean enough. I didnt like the restaurant - though the service was good, the whole atmosphere is like an oldish restaurant from the socialism times,and smoking is allowed in the area that is used as a walkway between the hotel buildings.
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Because the hotels we know in Bansko were closed at the end of the season, we decided to try something different and searched for a hotel in a nearby town. We saw good reviews on Hotel Orbel Spa, Dobrinishte seemed like a nice little town so we decided to give it a try and booked there for one night. It was a mixed experience, wtih some positive aspects and others less so. Dobrinishte is a very cute little town but unfortunately run down, like many other towns we visited here. Many houses are almost in ruins and the roads have many pot holes. Despite that, it is quite charming and the location, in a valley surrounded by hills and the mountains covered in snow is beautiful. It is good that there are signs showing the direction for the hotel because it is at the end of the town, having the nicest view. There is a car park in front of the hotel so it is easy and safe to park. The hotel itself is built in Bulgarian style, with nice wooden balconies and pretty roof, there are two almost identical buildings. The reception is small, the lobby facing it is quite tired and faded and the impression is of a place which has seen better days, We were taken to a room with two single beds when we asked for double bed but that was it so we didn't argue more than that.The all impression of a faded, slightly dusty and shabby place increased and it is a shame because it could be much better than that. I think that with just a little effort the place could be turned shabby chic and romantic because it has a lot of nice features and interesting antiques around. The wood furniture are quite nice but all the soft furnishing has to be changed. Our room had a nice tiny balcony where I was happy to sit a little at the end of a long day, seeing a stork flying by, a shepherd with its flock of sheep and goats, some cows, it was all very pastoral and lovely, like a Constable painting. We went for dinner in the hotel dining area which is large, the food was reasonably good and the ingredients fresh so that was pleasant. In the morning, the breakfast was served in the same dining room, it was a buffet because there was a group staying in the hotel, the choice was limited and not great. For the night, there is something very strange in this hotel. The balconies are lighted the all night long by a red light, the curtains are thin, without black out or shutters and this red light disturbed me, I didn't sleep well. As a whole, this hotel has some charm and good points but it would need a complete shake up. There is a pool with mineral water and spa but I cannot comment because I didn't use it.
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Date of stay: April 2015
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We spent 4 nights at Orbel in February 2015. The rooms were clean and in a very good condition. But for the price we paid we expected a better breakfast - it was plentiful but lacked quality. For a place in a small town, you would expect to have home-made honey, jams, yoghurt, tea, etc.. especially disappointed with the quality of coffee. Apart from that, the spa is quite nice and the service is very polite! The hotel offers free shuttle to the ski lift which is quite convenient. We would definitely recommend it, especially if they manage to improve their food.
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Date of stay: February 2015Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I spent Easter in Orbel with my son. I booked directly with the hotel and they gave me a very good package price. We very much liked the hotel. The hotel was built in the style of Revival houses, but offers all the modern amenities. Us especially we liked the indoor pool, jacuzzi, spa. The food in the restaurant was delicious and varied. The hotel staff was extremely polites, always willing to help. I want to thank the girls at the front desk and Cyril for having provided us with transfers to and from the bus station. The only complaint that I have is that the water in the outdoor pool was not warm enough. We will be staying again in the hotel because it is very good, and Dobrinishte is one of our favorite places to vacation.
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Date of stay: May 2013
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PRICE RANGE
$155 - $181 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
BulgariaBlagoevgrad ProvinceDobrinishte
NUMBER OF ROOMS
50
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