A vast new hotel complex on Poland’s Baltic Sea coast is set to open next week, but despite its scale and ambition, not all of it will be ready for guests when the doors officially open.
Located in the small resort village of Pobierowo, which has a population of just around 1,000 people, the new five-star property is being described as the largest hotel on the Baltic coast. The development spans 180,000 square metres, rises 13 floors, and contains 1,240 rooms, making it one of the biggest hospitality projects in the region.
The hotel is part of the Gołębiewski chain and sits roughly 30 minutes from the popular German holiday island of Usedom. Room prices start at around €350 per night, while premium suites can reach up to €900, placing it firmly in the luxury segment of the tourism market.
However, the opening comes with a significant limitation. Only about 500 of the 1,240 rooms are fully completed and ready for guests. The remaining rooms, each measuring approximately 50 square metres, are still under construction or awaiting final finishing touches. Many include balconies, though not all offer sea views.
Despite the incomplete sections, demand has been strong. Marketing director Marta Masłowska said more than 2,000 bookings were made within the first 24 hours of reservations opening, signalling high interest in the resort ahead of its debut season.
The hotel’s location places it just 150 metres from the sandy Baltic coastline, offering direct beach access for guests. A major highlight is its expansive pool complex, featuring a 104-metre-long and 60-metre-wide swimming area situated directly in front of the building.
In addition, the property includes a wide range of leisure facilities such as indoor swimming pools, whirlpools, a children’s water zone, sauna areas, water slides, and a salt grotto. Further attractions are planned, including a cinema, bowling alley, supermarket, climbing walls, volleyball courts, a nightclub, and entertainment spaces for children. It remains unclear whether all amenities will be fully operational at launch.
Live piano music in the lobby is expected to add to the luxury atmosphere, with regular entertainment planned for guests throughout the season.
The project was envisioned by the late Polish entrepreneur Tadeusz Gołębiewski, who began his career as a waffle baker before founding the Tago biscuit company in 1972 and later expanding into the hotel industry, building a nationwide hospitality empire.
While the hotel is expected to transform tourism in Pobierowo, questions remain over how quickly the remaining sections will be completed and whether the full vision of the mega-resort will be delivered on schedule.
