Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort

One has to differenciate between the golf course and service at the resort. The golf course is in immaculate condition, perfect fairways and greens with a spectacular view. However the service starts here: on two occasions the breaks did not work, the roof needs to be fixed otherwise it falls, there is no water in the ball/club cleaning box. The resort: we stayed in a one bedroom suite which is well equipped, housekeeping is good, the room is clean, mold on the balcony. Unfortunately there is no other possibility to dine except in one of the three restaurants. the beach restaurant like the entire beach is filthy, the food is good if you are lucky to get it hot, the Italian restaurant is very good and the fine dining is anything than fine dining. It is discusting! There is no bar, no cafe.

My son and I took a trip there to play golf. We were not disappointed. We first learned of the resort through the YouTube series Adventures in Golf. In fact, we flew United on the way to Bulgaria and the series and the show featuring this course was available to watch for free on the plane. I am an 11 handicap, my son is a 2. We played different tee boxes. No matter what tee box you play from, you will find the course to be very challenging. And Beautiful. The first 8 holes are along the cliffs. The Black Sea is right beside you, albeit anywhere from 30 to 70 meters below. The remaining 11 hoes are a little further inland and at even higher elevations. There is not one place on the course there the view is anything less than spectacular. We met Jordon Borisov, the head golf pro the first day we were there. I took one private lesson and my son and I also took a 9 hole playing lesson. Jordon is a terrific instructor. Whether you want to have someone look at and correct correct minor things in your swing or want more serious changes Jordon is the guy. We left the property once to paly played one time at Black Sea Rama and wondered why we bothered. Thracian Cliffs was one of the most beautiful and challenging courses I have ever played. Well worth the time to travel there. I see that many people have complained about the price of the food at the resort. The breakfast buffet at the resort is superb. One of the best I have ever encountered. You name it they have it or will make it for you. Moreover all the staff were very accommodating and friendly. We did not have dinner at the resort. Instead, since we had a car, we traveled to restaurants in the little villages/towns near the resort. All the meals were excellent and you could not beat the prices. Rarely was any entree over $10 US. Beer, wine and drinks were also at unheard of prices. Simply go on Yelp. These places are not hard to find. That said, Simply go on yelp. Our 2 bedroom unit was spacious and well appointed. There was also daily maid service. Were this course in the United States it would be known as one of the top courses in the world. In Bulgaria, it remains one of the golf world's best kept secrets. Go play it. And, unless you are a scratch golfer, and maybe even if you are, bring plenty of balls.

Definetly this is a place for rich people that play golf. Amazing course. We've tooked some golf lesson, it was a dream come true. First dissapointment is that they don't speak english very well not even in reception. The cleaning ladies were incredible unhelpful not even when I showed them what I wanted, they still would not react, not a word of english, had to call reception. The food and beverage prices are outrageous, insane I could ad. I reccomend bringing at least water, sadly we didn't research this. The beach is far, you can get there only by golf car. Not much to do here, but golfing. No playground for kids. For Thracian Cliffs managment you should really invest in hospitality training and english lessons, this are a must for this place.