Yagoda & Malina Villas

Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing mainly due to cleanliness issues. There were groups of ants in multiple areas of the room – on the floor, on the sink, and even on the towels. This creates a serious hygiene concern and clearly shows that the room was not properly cleaned or maintained. Although the property is located in nature, this level of infestation is not acceptable. We did not feel comfortable during our stay and would not choose this place again.”

I stayed here with family & friends for skiing in nearby Borovets. Staff were very friendly & helpful and it was a very peaceful quiet area. Our cabin was basic, but clean & cosy. There was an endless supply of piping hot water, plenty of towels provided and all linens changed half way through the week. Kitchen utensils are very sparse- I will bring stackable camping pans & some bowls next time. Snacks + 1 or 2 pasta dinners are manageable but not comfortable for self catering every meal. We had 1 or 2 breakfasts and evening meals in the restaurant but for variety also ate in the village. The non-skier in our group used the fitness centre & sauna during the day and could walk to Borovets for apres ski. There are plenty of taxi drivers around Borovets for evenings in the village, but I found the fare is a bit too expensive to use them every day (€10 each journey in Feb 2026). The teens in my group would have liked stronger wifi.

Although not a posh hotel it had a cosy vibe and was absolutely fine for a week on the slopes. Restaurant was good , staff were friendly , gym great , transfers worked well to slopes - all good , a little dated but great

A shocking place, a rude receptionist, speaks disparagingly without a shred of humanity, smelly and old cabins, service at the lowest possible level. Rude and cold-hearted people. I suffered every moment I spent in the two days I stayed there. The roads outside the cabins are full of ice, our car slid off the road outside the cabin. We had to call a tow truck to help us because the clerk did not help us and told us to deal with it on our own, so we had to pay 100 euros for a tow truck. After we asked and explained the situation to the clerk, she laughed in our face and threw us out of the reception. I wholeheartedly recommend running away from this place and not going anywhere near it. What is shown in the pictures is not close to reality.

From the UK was visiting my wife’s family in Sofia. Kids have recently been on a ski holiday with school so after much pestering we agreed to take them to Borovets. We booked Malina lodge having read the reviews were a little sceptical. But I adored it. The most beautiful setting. If you want a 5 star hotel don’t come. If you want warm lodge in the woods with no noise and friendly staff please do it. So close to the resort and the girl at reception was really lovely. Hot shower and WiFi was fine. Will definitely come back.

Zona molto bella dentro nel bosco per estate decisamente perfetto.villaggio è bello ma pulizia non tanto.casetta con sauna carina e accogliente.in cucina c’è minimo indispensabile però manca un po’ di zucchero sale..forse in Bulgaria non si usa ha lasciare a disposizione.consiglio per famiglie con bambini ma per vacanza in coppia no.ristorante nella media niente di speciale.