Lighthouse Golf & Spa Resort

Lighthouse Golf & Spa Hotel stands above Bulgaria’s northern Black Sea shoreline, within the Cape Kaliakra Signature Golf Coast near Balchik. This five-star resort suits a group wanting golf close at hand without moving hotel between rounds, as three courses sit within 3.7 miles. The 18-hole Lighthouse Golf Course starts on the doorstep, while neighbouring BlackSeaRama can be reached in minutes. Days tend to move easily from the course to the terrace, the pool or the spa, with the sea and fairways forming the outlook from across the resort.

Ian Woosnam designed the Lighthouse course, which has been part of European Tour Properties since 2016. It brings coastal views into a layout intended to work for differing handicaps, making it a sensible first round for mixed parties. There is also an on-site golf academy and a Pro Shop covering more than 2,153 square feet for clubs, clothing and accessories. BlackSeaRama, 1.2 miles away, is Gary Player’s par 72 course, measuring 7,271 yards. Its fairways roll across clifftop land around 656 feet above sea level, with hazards requiring considered placement rather than simple distance. Thracian Cliffs lies 3.7 miles from the hotel, where another Gary Player design takes all 18 holes along rugged cliffs with the Black Sea visible throughout the round.

The hotel has 156 superior rooms, 12 Club Suites and four penthouse suites. Each has a private terrace facing either the golf course or the sea, alongside a bath and walk-in shower, minibar and room service. Alexandra serves buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, while Le Passage provides an à la carte alternative for lunch or the evening. For a quieter drink after golf, the Lighthouse Lobby Bar has indoor and outdoor seating with light snacks available. The wellness area includes an indoor pool, thermal facilities and treatment rooms, while the outdoor lagoon-style pool looks towards the Black Sea. Balchik’s Royal Palace and Botanical Garden are only minutes away.