No private beach, -food adequate but unexciting, -however Helios is sighted in a very lively, if a bit seedy part of town, -ideal for a stroll after dinner. Staff throughout were excellent -especially the bar staff. Overall a successful holiday , would go again & recommend to friends

Me and my other half decided to book for the riu helios sunny beach after a review from friends of ours. Once we looked at the reviews and found alot of complaints we were very skeptical, however they do say first impressions are hard to change, my first impression on arrival didn't fill me with confidence, but as soon as... More

We stayed at the Riu Helios for our first wedding anniversary. Overall, we were very happy with the hotel but there were a couple of niggles: Firstly, due to the terrible flight times that Thomson insist on (nothing to do with the hotel) we arrived at the hotel at 4am on the Saturday morning. Check ing was quick and simply... More

Just back from 10 nights in the Riu Helious can't fault this hotel one bit,food great staff great location great, the animation team BRILLIANT , I was there with my 13 yr old goddaughter and my 85 yr old mother who was in wheel chair , and the hotel was fantastic for us all , will go back next year... More

We arrived in Bulgaria it was our first visit. The hotel Riu Helios we were told had been re=vamped. The room was very good the location of the hotel was excellent next to the beach which was beautiful, The staff were excellent they were very friendly and could not do enough for you. There was the choice of three resteraunts... More

My wife and I (both around 50) travelled out to Sunny Beach for our first holiday in this Bulgarian resort over the Spring Bank holiday week. We chose the Riu Helios after having good experiences with other Riu hotels in other countries and we have even booked another Riu for later in the year in the Caribbean. The hotel certainly... More

The rui Helios is the best hotel I've ever stayed in. Ever so clean, everyone is so welcoming and friendly. The food and drinks were amazing. Staff were always on point to clean up. The rooms were spacious, beds comfy and amazing bathroom. Already know coming back next year !!

This was the first time my wife and I had been to Bulgaria, we were very pleased with the accomodation and the food although sometimes it was luke warm. Apparently the Bulgarian people don't like their food hot, but as I explained they were supposed to be catering to European tastes and the food soon was served hot. You must... More

Booked here last minute all inclusive for 1 week through Thomson, arrived early hours of morning check in was very quick and we was straight up to the room!!! We was on the 6th floor with a pool/sea view (over looking the smaller pool). The rooms are lovely very clean and a very big bathroom with shower gel, shampoo and... More