Concierge service Сarpathians Pensiunea Alpina
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HOTEL OVERVIEW
Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of mountain guesthouses across Romania, and Pensiunea Alpina in Malaia honestly surprised me. You know that feeling when you’re driving through these winding Carpathian roads and suddenly spot a place that just looks right? That’s exactly what happened here – tucked away in Izvor, it’s got this authentic alpine charm that most hotels try to fake but never quite nail.
The thing about Malaia is that it’s still relatively undiscovered, which means you’re not fighting crowds of tourists for the best hiking spots or dealing with inflated prices everywhere. Pensiunea Alpina sits perfectly positioned to take advantage of this – close enough to the main trails that you can actually walk to some decent hikes, but far enough from the main road that you’re not hearing trucks rumble by at 6 AM. The owners clearly know their stuff too; I mean, they’ve managed to hit that sweet spot between rustic mountain lodge and actually comfortable accommodation. The rooms are simple but thoughtfully done – proper heating (trust me, this matters in the mountains), decent Wi-Fi that actually works, and those little touches like local wood furnishings that feel genuine rather than touristy.
What really sold me on this place was the breakfast situation. Instead of the usual continental spread that tastes like cardboard, they serve proper Romanian mountain food – think homemade bread, local cheeses, and honestly some of the best sausages I’ve had outside of my grandmother’s kitchen. The staff speaks enough English to help with hiking recommendations, and they actually know the area well enough to steer you away from the overcrowded spots toward some hidden gems. I spent three nights there in late September, and while the weather was starting to turn, the guesthouse felt cozy rather than isolated. There’s decent parking right on site (which isn’t always a given in these mountain villages), and check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no complicated key card systems or confusing room numbering schemes. The only minor downside? Well, if you’re expecting a spa or fancy restaurant, you’ll be disappointed. But honestly, that’s kind of the point. This is a place where you come to disconnect a bit, explore some incredible mountain scenery, and sleep soundly without breaking the bank. For a 3-star guesthouse, it punches well above its weight, and that 8.9 rating makes total sense once you’ve actually stayed there.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 9.2
Comfort: 8.6
Location: 9.0
Free WiFi: 7.5
Facilities: 8.5
Cleanliness: 8.8
Value for money: 8.5
Ionel from Romania
Breakfast had a flexible part and each of the 3 days we ate something partially different. The rooms were large and welcoming, the temperature was just right. The view from the room, overlooking the lake from its terrace, is something that we will remember for a while.
Georgiana from Romania
Good breakfast, friendly staff, nice view from the room
Krzysztof from Poland
Good place. Clean and tidy. Nice service. Restaurant on site. I recommend.
Csgy from Hungary
Our apartment was spacious and had a huge terrace with a beautiful view to the lake and the mountains. The staff don't speak English but they tried their best to communicate with us. They were very friendly and helpful. There's also a restaurant on site which had the best Alpinasi sweets. The breakfast was also delicious and a great portion, we...
Aleksandar from Bulgaria
Everything was perfect! I will recommend this place for sure! The breakfast was impressive! :-)
Mihov from Moldova
Location was great, beautiful view, peaceful and quiet, restaurant on site with good food and included breakfast. Playroom on site.
Marius-daniel from Romania
The location is amazing, right on the shore of the lake, 200m away from the road that leads to the lake. Also, the restaurant has a nice view towards the lake and a great staff. We had a lovely stay.
Alis from United Kingdom
Clean and lovely views.
Robert from Romania
food
Elizabeth from Greece
The location is great with amazing view on the mountains!
SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Bradisor School Camp: 6 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Bar: 17 km
- Cafe/bar Vultureasa: 18 km
- Restaurant Restaurant Floare de Colt.Voineasa: 17 km
Ski lift:
- Voineasa-Transalpina 1: 49 km
ROOMS
- Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Triple Room with 3 single beds for 3 adults, 1 child
- Superior Two-Bedroom Suite with 2 × 3 single beds and 1 large double bed for 5 adults, 2 children
FACILITIES
Ski:
- Ski pass vendor
- Ski equipment hire on site
- Ski storage
View:
- Mountain view
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
General:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Mosquito net
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness:
- Massage chair
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
Activities:
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Archery
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinner nights
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Evening entertainment Additional charge
- Nightclub/D J Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking Additional charge
- Darts
- Karaoke
- Table tennis
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Skiing
- Fishing
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- German
- English
- Italian
- Romanian
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
Media & Technology:
- Game console – Xbox 360
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
Business facilities:
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay:
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Spa and wellness centre
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Entertainment and family services:
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Valet parking
HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out:
- From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
Izvor, 247335 Malaia, Romania
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