Wave Resort

“One of the Best Hotels We’ve Ever Stayed At!”

We recently returned from an incredible 11-night stay (late July) at Wave Resort as a family of three (two adults and our 15-year-old daughter). This is easily one of the best hotel resorts we’ve ever stayed at, and we would return in a heartbeat! *** Rooms & Cleanliness *** We had a side sea vie… Más

We recently returned from an incredible 11-night stay (late July) at Wave Resort as a family of three (two adults and our 15-year-old daughter). This is easily one of the best hotel resorts we’ve ever stayed at, and we would return in a heartbeat! *** Rooms & Cleanliness *** We had a side sea view room overlooking the resort’s beautiful central fountains. The hotel is only about 6–7 years old, so the modern decor and overall condition of the rooms are fantastic. Amenities & Comfort: Included a coffee machine (Dolce Gusto pod), minibar (restocked daily with water, tea, full-sugar Coke, and beer), hair dryer, two sinks, a dedicated dressing area, and spacious, separate shower/toilet cubicles. Sleep quality was outstanding—thanks to our Deluxe Club upgrade, we were able to order lovely memory foam pillows from the exclusive pillow menu, which made our sleeps in the room extra comfortable! A note on layout: The shower / toilet doors are frosted glass with a small side gap by design, which limits privacy slightly, but it wasn’t a major deal-breaker. Cleanliness: Flawless! The housekeeping team does an outstanding job—this is easily one of the cleanest and neatest resorts we have ever visited. (Tip: Towards the end of July, keep your balcony door shut, as the local bush crickets can get quite large and adventurous!) *** UPGRADE: DELUXE CLUB (Honest Breakdown) *** We upgraded to the Wave Deluxe Club. While it doesn't come with a physical room upgrade (and isn't intended to), it still added a layer of luxury and extra special touches to our stay overall—though several advertised perks fell short. What We Enjoyed as part of Deluxe Club: Personal Concierge: We found this service very useful for booking restaurants, taxis, ordering pillows, and reporting any issues. However, I have no idea if this service wouldn't have been any different by just contacting the reception desk normally. In-Room Perks & Comfort: Welcome package on arrival, room service access, a complimentary beach bag, and access to the exclusive pillow menu (ordering the memory foam pillows was a total game-changer for a fantastic night’s sleep!). À La Carte Access: Amazing food and service at the à la carte restaurants on many occasions (usually only possible once during a stay for those not part of the Deluxe Club). Beach Cabanas: The beach has new posh sunbeds for Deluxe Club members which were beautiful—just like real beds, but on the beach and with a lovely protective canopy above to protect from the sun. The Caveats & Missed Perks from Deluxe Club experience: À La Carte Availability: The upgrade advertises walk-in access to à la carte restaurants for breakfast and lunch to escape the busy main restaurant. However, only one à la carte venue is open at any given daytime sitting. Our favourite, Ginger (Asian cuisine), was never open for breakfast or lunch, and wasn't open every evening either. Fixed Menus: The à la carte menu options across Ginger, Oliva, and Lavanda are fairly limited (around 4 main courses each) and don't change throughout the stay. If you have picky eaters or stay longer than a few nights, you might find yourself opting for the main buffet instead. VIP Arrival & Departure: Arriving around 9:00 PM meant there was no personal concierge available (the dedicated VIP welcome appears to run only between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM). Our check-out also felt like a standard check-out process, so we missed out on the personal farewell and departure gift. Is DELUXE CLUB worth upgrading to? Debatable. We paid quite a bit extra for this privilege and missed out on a lot of what was offered, as there are several caveats the resort doesn't explicitly tell you. That said, I don't regret upgrading—it certainly made our holiday extra special—but given the price and limitations, we wouldn't upgrade again. *** Food & Dining *** The food quality, variety, and freshness across the board were impressive. See below for a list of eateries and our thoughts: Oliva Mediterranean À La Carte: Absolutely outstanding. The first evening we dined here completely blew us away—the service was extra special, and the food presentation was top-tier. Honestly, it was possibly the best 5-course meal I’ve ever had, and walking out at the end without having to pay felt completely surreal! Highlights included the goat's cheese salad with strawberries and pine nuts (out of this world), the seafood gigli pasta in pernod (divine), and the duck magret in orange sauce, which was easily the best single course of food I've ever experienced. It felt like a fine-dining experience you'd happily pay top money for in London. Ginger Asian À La Carte: We also loved dining here—the service was impeccable and you truly feel like you are dining in style, which makes for a lovely contrast to the busy buffet. The quantity of food across the courses was unbelievable (you definitely won't leave peckish!). The tempura shrimp was sublime! The pad thai was a bit unexpected as it was made with udon noodles and felt a little underwhelming, but overall the experience was fantastic. Salt & Pepper Buffet: Excellent selection of local and international dishes with live cooking stations. Whenever the set à la carte menus didn't quite hit the mark for everyone, Salt & Pepper was our reliable go-to. Even my usually picky family loved the variety, and it was great seeing my daughter try new foods. The service was fantastic, tables were reset swiftly, and despite being busy, it never felt chaotic. 24/7 Bistro & Snack Bar: Hands down the best 24/7 concept we’ve experienced. Perfect for late-night arrivals, early risers, or afternoon bites. It features pour-your-own beer, soft drinks, salads, hot sandwiches, yogurts, and desserts. Pool Food Court: Great variety available throughout the day—fresh pizza, daily meat stations, quesadillas/wraps/gyros, burgers, popcorn, and pre-made salad pots. (Note on sweets: Unfortunately, the waffles, pancakes, and donuts were rather mediocre—mostly because they were rarely, if ever, served fresh or hot. You were lucky if you managed to get one even lukewarm!) *** Bars & Atmosphere *** The bar selection is brilliant, with a great range of drinks and a massive cocktail menu. Tropical Wave is an absolute must-try signature cocktail! Decor & Comfort: The quality of the furnishings throughout the hotel—especially in the reception/lobby area and bar spaces—was fantastic. We particularly loved the egg chairs and swivel chairs on the outside verandas, which made spending our evenings playing cards incredibly comfortable! Fun Perk: There’s even a Jägermeister machine dispensing ice-cold shots at -18°C included in the Ultra All Inclusive package, so no extra charges for shots! Staff: We found most of the staff across the resort were from Indonesia. Every single one of them we encountered was amazing—happy, courteous, chatty, and genuinely excellent at their jobs! The animation team were all brilliant, helping my daughter enjoy her stay during the day and entertaining us all by night; special shout outs to Ivayla and Stefanie who made our day on countless occasions. Quirks to Note: It was a little odd that certain cocktails were restricted to specific bars—for instance, our favourite Piña Colada wasn't available down at the beach bar. *** Pools, Beach, Spa & Gym *** Pools: Lots of pools to choose from! Contrary to some reviews we read, none of them were freezing cold—most were either warmly inviting or refreshingly cool. The large central pool is the coolest of the lot, while the Adults-Only pool was the warmest (and great for a peaceful swim). The activity pool was by far the busiest—that’s where a decent selection of music is played and where the animation team run their game sessions like darts, shuffleboard, water polo, and water aerobics. Also, despite some reports that the indoor pool closes during peak summer months, it was fully open during our stay! The waterslides were pretty decent and quite a bit of fun—only a small selection, but still a bonus for a cracking resort like this. Beach & Mud Baths: Dark sand beach with warm, clear water. We saw many people taking advantage of the natural salt lake adjacent to the hotel or covering themselves in the therapeutic mud. Gym: We used the gym during our stay and found the equipment was pretty good for a hotel gym! The only drawback is that it could really benefit from some air conditioning, as it was quite warm in there during workouts. Spa: While we didn't use the spa facilities ourselves, it looks like a beautiful area, though the expected tranquility of the pool, sauna, and steam room was often spoiled by kids. *** Excursions & Local Area *** Location: There isn't much directly around the resort, but that was completely to our taste. We knew what to expect beforehand, and the resort itself is so comprehensive and well-run that you really don't have to go anywhere else if you don't want to! Sunny Beach: Don't bother with this place unless you are specifically looking for bars and clubs in the evening (younger adults may prefer this). Otherwise, it's easy to skip given how much there is to enjoy at the resort and in Nessebar! Nessebar: An absolute must-visit! Gorgeous, lovely town that is perfect for a daytime stroll. Definitely stick to visiting here, although once you've visited one shop, you feel like you've been in them all! **** Final Thoughts: **** Overall, we loved Wave Resort. Exceptional service, spotless grounds and pools, fantastic food, and lovely rooms. We will probably come back, but my wife says the weather isn't as warm as other destinations (can be a bit cloudy) — and because she loves the heat and sun, that may be the ultimate deciding factor!

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“Lovely stay as a family if 4”

We had a lovely time as a family of 4. The room was spacious and cleaned daily. It had a lovely luxury feel. The food was similar every night but delicious! We loved the chicken and fresh salads served near the ice cream. There was plenty of choice and the staff kept everything spotless. The break… Más

We had a lovely time as a family of 4. The room was spacious and cleaned daily. It had a lovely luxury feel. The food was similar every night but delicious! We loved the chicken and fresh salads served near the ice cream. There was plenty of choice and the staff kept everything spotless. The breakfast choice was spot on with pancakes and waffles for the kids and plenty of other choices for the adults. The poolside snacks were great and there was no need to go to the main restaurant for lunch. They served burgers, hot dogs, pizza, kebabs, fresh fruit and salads as well as chips. The unlimited popcorn and pancakes/ waffles went down well too. The drink choices were plentiful and lots made with branded spirits. Lovely. The poolside snacks were great and there were plenty of sun beds. There were some people that put their towels down for 8ish but even after a morning at the beach we found space. Busy but the pool area is so large, we didn’t struggle. There weren’t any sun-loungers reserved and then not used like in some hotels we stayed in previously. The beach being included with sun loungers was also a plus point! The lake next to the resort was popular with locals using it for the mud/clay benefits. Free to use and definitely an experience! The staff were great and really friendly. Overall, we would recommend the Wave resort for those looking for great all inclusive with no need to venture out of the hotel!

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“Worth a visit”

What an amazing place. We’ve stayed in many 5 * hotels around the world and this place was up there with the best. The food and drinks were fantastic, many major alcoholic brands on offer as part of the AI and the cocktails were perfect. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We had a swim… Más

What an amazing place. We’ve stayed in many 5 * hotels around the world and this place was up there with the best. The food and drinks were fantastic, many major alcoholic brands on offer as part of the AI and the cocktails were perfect. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We had a swim up room which was very large and comfortable and had the sun in the afternoon.

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“Family holiday”

The hotel was very clean,excellent facilities ,plenty of sun beds,meal times could be a bit hectic but great for kids. The staff on our reception desk Janina,Alan,Dora and Ivan couldn't do enough for us,they were lovely.