Petar Zahov, General Manager of the Katarino SPA Hotel in Razlog, reported notable visitor interest originating from several international markets, including Israel, Greece, Romania, and North Macedonia. While the hotel’s primary clientele remains Bulgarian, Zahov indicated that demand from foreign visitors is increasing. He attributed this to both sustained regional demand and established brand recognition across the Balkans and the Middle East.
The Katarino SPA Hotel recently secured the top spot among Bulgaria’s top ten five-star mountain hotels for 2025, marking its second consecutive year achieving this recognition. This ranking is based on the HotScore™ index, which assesses guest reviews and ratings from over 1,200 hotels nationwide. The hotel has received several other accolades, including recognition for best four-star mountain spa hotel in 2020 and best four-star spa hotel offering locally sourced cuisine in 2022.
The hotel’s spa facilities offer a comprehensive range of thermal and relaxation amenities, complimentary for guests. These include indoor and outdoor pools heated to approximately 34°C, a cave-style jacuzzi, a salt room, and multiple saunas (Finnish, Kiva, and infrared). Additional features encompass an aroma and panoramic steam bath, laconium, adventure showers, and a panoramic relaxation area.
Services range from massages and hydrotherapy treatments, such as flotation and Cleopatra baths, to specialized therapies for stress management, recovery, and preventative care. The facility continues to expand, exemplified by the 2023 addition of an outdoor pool with an infinity jacuzzi, emphasizing a complete wellness experience. In parallel, BTA is promoting Bulgarian certified spa, wellness, and medical spa centers through its BG SPA: Salus per aquam initiative.
This effort, partnered with the Ministry of Tourism and the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism, highlights over 200 such facilities in connection with the HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT in 2026.
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