Marina Village Kavarna, Bulgaria
Opened
2011
Price
$$
Rated for
Resort Wellness SocialOutside the door
Cliffside golf resort
Two terracotta-roofed villages sit along the rugged coast, where stays revolve around clifftop golf and secluded sea coves.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An eighteen-hole Gary Player golf course hugs coastal cliffs above two private beaches.
Listed
Thermal suites include a Turkish hammam beside panoramic outdoor infinity swimming pools.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Guests stay in one of two terra cotta tile–topped villages with airy and bright interiors.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The grounds border the Kaliakra nature reserve, where coastal cliffs and wild headlands trace the edge of the Black Sea.
The rooms
Spacious suites span Marina Village and Hillside Village, featuring private balconies that look out toward the golf course or the sea.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Tiered infinity pools step down the hillside, looking out across the golf course and the coastline below.
The spa and gym
Treatment rooms and a stone hydrotherapy tub sit near the hammam. Across the wellness area, gym treadmills overlook the sea.
Geti Restaurant
Tables sit on a cliffside terrace high above the Black Sea, where regional dishes roast over charcoal.
At the table
Down on the private beaches, open-air restaurants serve seafood beneath thatched reed roofs and canvas canopies on the sand.
How it began
The resort takes its name from the ancient Thracian civilization that inhabited these rugged cliffs during the fourth century BC.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.