Petar Zahov, General Manager of the Katarino SPA Hotel in Razlog, reported significant international interest at the facility, noting strong demand from visitors originating in Israel, Greece, Romania, and North Macedonia. While the hotel’s primary customer base remains Bulgarian, Zahov indicated that this international attention reflects sustained regional demand and established brand recognition across the Balkans and the Middle East. The hotel’s standing was recently affirmed by its ranking as the top five-star mountain hotel in Bulgaria for 2025, marking the second consecutive year it achieved this distinction based on the HotScore™ index.
The facility has accumulated numerous accolades, including recognition for best four-star mountain spa hotel in 2020 and best four-star spa hotel offering local cuisine in 2022. The spa center provides extensive wellness options, featuring complimentary access to indoor and outdoor pools heated to approximately 34°C, a cave-style jacuzzi, a salt room, and various saunas (Finnish, Kiva, and infrared). Services extend to aroma and panoramic steam baths, a laconium, and hydrotherapy treatments, including flotation and Cleopatra baths.
The commitment to a complete wellness experience was highlighted by the 2023 addition of a new outdoor pool with an infinity jacuzzi. In parallel, BTA is promoting Bulgarian spa excellence through its “BG SPA:
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