Four hotels in Bansko at the top official category list an indoor pool, and each suits a different stay. One pairs it with a large spa and ski-in/ski-out access, one has a 24 m heated pool, one heats its indoor pool all year, and one adds an outdoor children's pool and a seasonal aquapark.
The best Bansko hotels with an indoor pool
Each of the four holds the top official category in Bulgaria's national tourist register and lists an indoor pool among its facilities.
The pools differ more than you might expect. Only one hotel gives a pool length, only two mention heating, and the outdoor options range from a single jacuzzi to a seasonal aquapark. Match each hotel's pools to your trip, whether that is a ski week or a summer break. For every option in the resort, see the hotels in Bansko.
In short: for swimming proper lengths, look at MPM Hotel Sport; for an indoor pool the hotel says is heated all year, the Premier; for the widest mix of pools and a large spa, the Kempinski; and for children who want an aquapark as well, Regnum.
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
The Kempinski gives the highest pool count of the four. The hotel lists four pools: an indoor pool, outdoor pools and a kids' outdoor pool, with a jacuzzi alongside. Alongside them, the hotel lists a spa it puts at 1,200 m², a snow room and a fitness area.
The rest of the facilities lean towards families and active guests: a kids club, tennis and, for skiers, a location the hotel describes as ski-in/ski-out, opposite the gondola. The hotel is at Pirin Street 96 and gives 157 rooms, including suites.
Who it suits: families who want an indoor pool plus outdoor and children's pools, and skiers who want a swim and a spa session after a day on the slopes.
Check availability at the Kempinski
MPM Hotel Sport
MPM Hotel Sport has a single pool, but it is the only hotel here to give a length: a heated indoor pool of 24 m. That makes it the obvious choice if you want to swim proper lengths rather than splash about. An outdoor jacuzzi, saunas and a fitness area complete the spa side.
The hotel, at 100 Pirin St, calls itself ski-in/ski-out and says it is next to the gondola. It also lists a Montessori kids club, ski rental and a ski school, and does not publish a room total.
Who it suits: regular swimmers, skiers who want the gondola and the pool close together, and families with young children who will use the kids club. If you want an outdoor pool, look at the other three.
Check availability at MPM Hotel Sport
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
The Premier says its indoor pool is heated and open year-round, which matters if you are coming for a summer break rather than a ski week. It adds a heated outdoor pool in season, a children's pool and a jacuzzi, alongside a spa and wellness area.
The hotel, at 11 Karamanitza St, says it is close to the Bansko gondola, and its ski concierge can arrange passes and rental. It describes itself as family-friendly and does not publish a room total.
Who it suits: travellers visiting outside the ski weeks who still want a warm indoor pool, couples who like a choice of indoor and outdoor swimming, and families who want a children's pool without a full aquapark. The hotel describes the outdoor pool as seasonal, so ask whether it will be open on your dates.
Check availability at the Premier
Regnum Bansko Ski Hotel & SPA
Regnum lists three pools: an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and an outdoor children's pool. A seasonal aquapark, a jacuzzi and a wellness centre round out the water and spa facilities, and the hotel describes itself as family-friendly.
The hotel, at 3 Banski Suhodol St, gives 132 rooms. For skiers it runs a free winter shuttle to the gondola rather than claiming slope-side access. Families can compare it with other family hotels in Bansko.
Who it suits: families with children who will want more than an indoor pool, especially if the aquapark is open on your dates. Because the hotel calls the aquapark seasonal, check before you promise it to the children. Skiers who want to be beside the gondola should look at the Kempinski or MPM Hotel Sport instead.
Side by side
| Hotel | Address | Official category | Board | Indoor pool | Other pools and water | Ski access (hotel's wording) | Suits | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko | Pirin Street 96 | 5-star | BB | Yes | Outdoor pools, kids' outdoor pool, jacuzzi (4 pools in all) | ski-in/ski-out (opposite the gondola) | Families, skiers | View hotel |
| MPM Hotel Sport | 100 Pirin St | 5-star | BB | 24 m, heated | Outdoor jacuzzi (1 pool in all) | ski-in/ski-out, next to the gondola | Swimmers, families with young children | View hotel |
| Premier Luxury Mountain Resort | 11 Karamanitza St | 5-star | BB, HB | Heated, year-round | Heated outdoor pool (seasonal), children's pool, jacuzzi | close to the Bansko gondola | Year-round stays, couples | View hotel |
| Regnum Bansko Ski Hotel & SPA | 3 Banski Suhodol St | 5-star | BB, HB | Yes | Outdoor pool, outdoor children's pool, seasonal aquapark, jacuzzi (3 pools in all) | free winter shuttle to the gondola | Families | View hotel |
BB means bed and breakfast and HB half board. All four list a spa or wellness area as well as the indoor pool.
Practical note
What to ask about the pool
A hotel's pool description rarely covers the practical details, and pool rules differ from one hotel to the next. If the pool is the reason you chose the hotel, a short email before you book is worth the time. Ask:
- Hours: when does the indoor pool open and close, and do the hours change outside the ski weeks?
- Children: can children use the indoor pool and spa at any time, or only at set hours?
- Booking: do you need to book pool or spa time, and is spa access included in your stay?
- Temperature: how warm is the indoor pool kept, especially if the hotel does not describe it as heated?
- Outdoor areas: will the outdoor pools, jacuzzi or aquapark be open on your dates?
- Closures: is any maintenance planned during your stay?
For more hotels where the pool and spa come first, compare the spa hotels in Bansko, or the ski hotels in Bansko if the slopes matter most.
Questions
Which Bansko hotels have an indoor pool?
Four hotels at the top official category list one: Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, MPM Hotel Sport, the Premier and Regnum Bansko Ski Hotel & SPA. Each describes its indoor pool differently, from a 24 m heated pool to one heated all year, so compare the details before you book.
Which Bansko hotel has the biggest indoor pool?
Only MPM Hotel Sport gives a size: its heated indoor pool is 24 m long. The other three list an indoor pool but give no dimensions, so ask each hotel for the length and depth if you plan to swim lengths or are travelling with young children who are still learning.
Are the indoor pools heated?
Two hotels say so. MPM Hotel Sport describes its 24 m indoor pool as heated, and the Premier says its indoor pool is heated and open year-round. The Kempinski and Regnum list an indoor pool without mentioning heating, so ask about the water temperature if that matters to you, particularly for young children.
Which hotel with an indoor pool is best for families?
Regnum and the Kempinski offer the most for children. Regnum adds an outdoor children's pool and a seasonal aquapark to its indoor pool, and the Kempinski has a kids' outdoor pool and a kids club. MPM Hotel Sport lists a Montessori kids club, and the Premier a children's pool.
Do these hotels also have outdoor pools?
Three do. The Kempinski lists outdoor pools including a kids' outdoor pool, Regnum has an outdoor pool and an outdoor children's pool, and the Premier has a heated outdoor pool in season. MPM Hotel Sport lists one pool, the indoor one, plus an outdoor jacuzzi, so ask what is open on your dates.
Which of these hotels is closest to the gondola?
Two use the term ski-in/ski-out. Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko says it stands opposite the gondola, and MPM Hotel Sport says it is next to it. The Premier says it is close to the Bansko gondola, and Regnum runs a free winter shuttle to the gondola instead.
