From
€165 / night
Balneo Hotel Saint Spas is the largest five-star balneo hotel in Velingrad — and one of very few supplied entirely by its own mineral spring. It stands at the quiet, green edge of town beside the Radon bath, the town's hottest source, and a short walk from the Kleptuza karst spring and its lakeside park.
The spa and the water
The complex is built for serious water therapy: two indoor mineral pools, a state-of-the-art outdoor pool with assorted massage stations, mineral hot tubs, a sauna and a steam room, backed by a treatment centre geared to medical wellness rather than pampering alone. Velingrad's fluoride- and silica-rich, softly alkaline water lends itself here to musculoskeletal recovery, circulation and general rehabilitation — best taken as a course of several days.
Who it suits
A strong base for a longer "take the waters" stay, for couples and older travellers who want treatment and calm over nightlife. With its own springs and broad pool deck it also works well in summer.
What guests say
Guest feedback is mixed (see the rating panel). Visitors love the peaceful setting, the landscaped grounds and the outdoor massage pool, but recurring criticism centres on cleanliness, dated rooms and value for money — worth weighing against the five-star billing.
Mineral water
- Composition
- Supplied by its own spring beside the Radon bath — Velingrad's hottest deposit — the water is weakly mineralised, alkaline and notably rich in fluoride and silica, with a trace of radon.
Treatments
Facilities
Location
Velingrad, Bulgaria
Frequently asked questions
Does Saint Spas have its own mineral water?+
Yes — it's one of the few Velingrad hotels supplied entirely from its own spring, beside the Radon bath, the town's hottest source.
What pools and spa facilities are there?+
Two indoor mineral pools, an outdoor pool with massage stations, mineral hot tubs, a sauna and a steam room, plus a medical-balneo treatment centre.
What is the water good for?+
Velingrad's fluoride- and silica-rich alkaline water is used for musculoskeletal, circulatory and general rehabilitation; consult a doctor or balneologist for a treatment course.
Is it good for families or better for couples?+
It suits couples and longer cure-led stays best, though the large outdoor pool also works for families in summer.