Petar Zahov, General Manager of the Katarino SPA Hotel in Razlog, reported notable visitor interest originating from Israel, Greece, Romania, and North Macedonia. While the hotel’s primary guest base remains Bulgarian, Zahov noted the increasing demand from international markets. He stated that this reflects both sustained regional demand and established brand recognition across the Balkans and the Middle East.
Katarino SPA Hotel was ranked the top five-star mountain hotel in Bulgaria for 2025 for the second consecutive year, according to the HotScore™ index. This ranking, which evaluates guest reviews from over 1,200 hotels nationwide, highlights the property’s consistent quality. The hotel has received several accolades, including recognition for best four-star mountain spa hotel in 2020 and best four-star spa hotel offering home-grown food in 2022.
The hotel’s spa facilities provide extensive thermal and relaxation options, all complimentary for guests. These include indoor and outdoor pools heated to approximately 34°C, a cave-style jacuzzi, a salt room, and various saunas (Finnish, Kiva, and infrared). Additional amenities feature an aroma and panoramic steam bath, a laconium, and a tepidarium.
The spa also offers specialized services such as hydrotherapy treatments, deep-tissue massages, and tailored programs for stress management, recovery, and preventive care. The facility continues to expand, notably with a new outdoor pool and infinity jacuzzi added in 2023, emphasizing a comprehensive wellness experience. In related industry news, BTA is featuring certified spa, wellness, and medical spa centers in Bulgaria through its BG SPA: Salus per aquam, Health Through Water initiative.
This effort, supported by the Ministry of Tourism and the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism, is in preparation for the HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT in Varna, scheduled for May 2026.
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