The two Velingrad spa hotels differ most in size and pool line-up. The larger has 126 rooms and an indoor mineral pool just over 25 m long, which suits swimmers. The smaller has 95 rooms, a rooftop outdoor pool, baby pools and contrast pools, which suits young families and long spa days. Both are family-friendly.
At a glance
| Fact | Arte Spa & Park Hotel, Velingrad | Infinity Park Hotel & Spa, Velingrad |
|---|---|---|
| Check availability | Check availability | |
| Official category | 5-star | 5-star |
| Rooms on the hotel's own site, Differs | 126 | 95 |
| Board, Differs | Half board |
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| Adults-only | No | No |
| Family-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Spa | Yes | Yes |
| Address | 200 Yundola St, 4600 Velingrad | 55 Gotse Delchev St, 4600 Velingrad |
Official category is the national tourist register category.
The short verdict
Both hotels hold the top official category and both have a spa, so the choice turns on size, pool variety and how much flexibility you want with meals.
- Pick Arte Spa if you want the bigger hotel of the two, mineral water in the indoor pool and jacuzzis, and an outdoor pool of 22 by 9 metres.
- Pick Infinity Park if you prefer a smaller hotel with a rooftop outdoor pool, children's and baby pools, contrast pools and three jacuzzis.
Location and getting around
Both hotels are in Velingrad, in Pazardzhik province. Arte Spa lists 200 Yundola St as its address, and Infinity Park lists 55 Gotse Delchev St, both 4600 Velingrad.
With the hotels on different streets, ask each one how far you are from the places you want to reach, and whether you can walk there comfortably. That helps if you would rather leave the car parked or are travelling without one.
Before you book, ask about airport transfers and how long the trip takes from your arrival airport. If you are driving, ask about parking and road conditions for your dates.
Rooms and board
Arte Spa gives 126 rooms and apartments and Infinity Park gives 95 premises (rooms and apartments), so Arte Spa is about a third bigger. Infinity Park is the smaller and more compact of the two.
Ask each hotel about room types, sizes and family layouts before you book. This is most useful if you need space for children, cots or connecting rooms.
The Board row in the table above shows what each hotel lists. One lists a single plan and the other offers a choice of two, which gives you more freedom to eat out on some evenings. As a general guide, BB covers breakfast only and HB usually adds dinner. Ask the hotel what each plan includes for your dates.
Spa and wellness
Both hotels have a spa. Arte Spa's list centres on mineral water, with an indoor mineral pool and mineral jacuzzis. Infinity Park lists an aqua pool, contrast pools and three jacuzzis.
Contrast pools let you switch between warm and cold water. If you have a health condition, ask your doctor before using hot, mineral or contrast pools.
Ask each hotel about treatments, spa hours and whether spa entry is part of your stay. Check age rules as well, since children are often limited to certain pools or times.
Pools, spa and facilities
Infinity Park lists the wider range of pools: a 25 m indoor pool, an aqua pool, children's and baby pools, contrast pools, three jacuzzis and a rooftop outdoor pool.
Arte Spa lists fewer types but gives sizes. Its indoor mineral pool is 25.3 by 7.8 metres and its outdoor pool 22 by 9 metres, and it adds children's pools and mineral jacuzzis. For the total number of pools at either hotel, ask the hotel.
Swimmers are well served at both, with an indoor pool of about 25 m in each. The clearer difference is outdoors: Infinity Park puts its outdoor pool on the roof, while Arte Spa gives the size of its own.
If you also want a gym or a kids' club, ask each hotel what else it has on site before you book.
Who each suits
Arte Spa suits you if you want the larger hotel, with 126 rooms, a mineral indoor pool and mineral jacuzzis. Swimmers get pools with known sizes, indoors and out. It is a weaker fit if you want a long menu of pool types, such as contrast and baby pools, all listed in one place.
See the Arte Spa hotel page or check availability at Arte Spa.
Infinity Park suits you if you prefer a smaller hotel, with 95 rooms, and plenty of variety in the water. Families with toddlers get baby pools as well as children's pools, and the rooftop outdoor pool adds something different. It is a weaker fit if you want a mineral pool named on the list, so ask the hotel about its water.
See the Infinity Park hotel page or check availability at Infinity Park.
To compare more spa hotels in the town, browse Velingrad hotels.
Questions
Which is bigger, Arte Spa or Infinity Park?
Arte Spa is bigger. It gives 126 rooms and apartments, against 95 premises (rooms and apartments) at Infinity Park, so about a third more. Both have a spa and an indoor pool of about 25 m, so size matters less here than the pools you want. Choose Infinity Park if you prefer the smaller hotel.
Does either hotel offer all-inclusive?
No. Neither hotel lists an all-inclusive plan. The Board row in the table above shows the plans each one lists: one hotel lists a single plan and the other a choice of two. Ask the hotel what each plan covers, what time meals are served and whether the plan changes by package or date.
Which has the bigger spa or more pools?
Infinity Park lists more kinds of pool, including a rooftop outdoor pool, baby pools, contrast pools and three jacuzzis. Arte Spa lists fewer types but gives sizes, with a 25.3 by 7.8 metre indoor mineral pool. Neither gives a spa size or a pool total, so ask both hotels if those figures matter.
Is either hotel adults-only?
No. Both hotels are family-friendly, and neither is adults-only. Couples who want a calm spa should ask each hotel whether any pools or spa areas have adult-only hours or age limits. These rules can change during the year, so confirm them shortly before you travel rather than relying on older information.
Which is better for families?
Both suit families. Infinity Park lists children's and baby pools, which helps with toddlers. Arte Spa lists children's pools and is the larger hotel, with 126 rooms against 95. Ask each hotel about family rooms, cots and the hours when children may use the spa pools, as rules on age and timing vary.
Can you swim lengths at either hotel?
Yes. Arte Spa lists an indoor mineral pool of 25.3 by 7.8 metres, and Infinity Park a 25 m indoor pool, so both give you a proper length. Ask each hotel whether lanes are marked, when the pools are open for swimming, and how warm the water is kept.