Pensiunea Vanatorul

Strada Bățului nr. 513, 617150 Dămuc, Romania

Rating:

⭐⭐⭐

Guest reviews: 8

HOTEL OVERVIEW

You know what struck me first about Pensiunea Vanatorul? It’s tucked away on this quiet little street – Aleea Sfanta Ana – that honestly feels like you’ve stumbled into a local secret. I mean, Băile Tuşnad isn’t exactly a massive tourist trap to begin with, but this place sits in what feels like the residential heart of town, away from whatever crowds do make it here during spa season.

The guesthouse itself has that unpretentious Romanian family-run vibe that you either love or find too simple – personally, I’m in the first camp. The rooms are clean and comfortable without trying to be fancy, which actually works perfectly when you’re planning to spend most of your time soaking in the thermal baths or hiking around the Carpathians anyway. The owner (I think his name was Gheorghe, though my Romanian pronunciation is terrible) clearly knows the area inside and out – he gave me directions to this amazing trail up to Saint Ana Lake that I never would’ve found otherwise. The kind of local intel that makes a 3-star place worth way more than its rating suggests.

What really won me over was the practical stuff that bigger hotels often mess up. Parking is right there, no stress about finding a spot after driving through those winding mountain roads. The breakfast – well, it’s not going to win any awards, but it’s hearty Romanian fare that’ll fuel you for a day of outdoor adventures. And here’s something I appreciated: the place is genuinely quiet. You’re close enough to walk to the main thermal baths (maybe 10 minutes if you’re not rushing), but far enough from the spa hotels that you won’t hear people coming and going at all hours. The building itself is pretty solid too – I never heard my neighbors, which is more than I can say for some 4-star places I’ve stayed at.

Look, if you’re expecting luxury amenities or Instagram-worthy interiors, this probably isn’t your spot. But if you want a clean, comfortable base for exploring one of Romania’s most underrated spa towns, run by people who actually care about helping you make the most of your stay, then Pensiunea Vanatorul hits the mark. That 8.4 rating makes total sense – it’s the kind of place that does the basics really well and throws in genuine hospitality as a bonus. Plus, honestly, the value is hard to beat when you consider you’re getting local expertise along with your room.

HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS

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Reviews

Staff: 9.8

Comfort: 9.6

Location: 9.7

Free WiFi: 9.0

Facilities: 9.3

Cleanliness: 9.7

Value for money: 9.6

Marco from Romania

8/10

Very clean and warm. Good food and the host was very friendly and polite.

Lara from Italy

8/10

We've had a wondeful experience, the owner
is a kind-hearted and lovely person who's always available. Everything is super clean, the rooms are spaceful and comfy and the food is delicious. We'll surely come back!!

Sebastian from Romania

9/10

Very nice hosts. Excellent location. Super food

Yoram from Malta

8/10

A very nice place for those who like to be a little isolated in nature. The room is pretty small but has all the things you need. The food in the restaurant is very tasty and the staff does everything to serve you and to make you feel good. I recommend this place for those who like to be in an isolated place in nature without any pretentious of...

Yoram from Malta

8/10

A very nice place for those who like to be a little isolated in nature.
The room is pretty small but has all the things you need.
The food in the restaurant is very tasty and the staff does everything to serve you and to make you feel good.
I recommend this place for those who like to be in an isolated place in nature without any pretentious of a luxury place.

Iulia from Moldova

8/10

Lovely family who keeps this business running made our stay feel welcome and comfortable starting off with a welcome handmade drink. The rooms are all new, clean and very well kept. The surroundings are brilliant. High green mountains, a small running river, local honey made by the beekeeper and so much wanted calmness. Will definitely come back...

Iulia from Moldova

8/10

Lovely family who keeps this business running made our stay feel welcome and comfortable starting off with a welcome handmade drink. The rooms are all new, clean and very well kept. The surroundings are brilliant. High green mountains, a small running river, local honey made by the beekeeper and so much wanted calmness. Will definitely come back for the winter season.

Marius from Romania

8/10

Great location, middle of nature and very quiet. Recommend it as a place to rest and recharge. The staff is very polite and helpful.

Barbara from Spain

8/10

It is an amazing panzio with excellent location, just next to the forest. The host family are very nice people, the breakfast was delicious and enormous. I recommend to buy home made honey as well. Highly recommended beautiful accommodation

Guybas from United States

8/10

We want to say thank you very much for everything. This is the second time we came to Benjamins place. We were here a week ago and we super loved it. Our flight has been cancelled and we had to stay in Romania for another week. When Benjamin new it , he already tried to help us with accommodation in his place. We love him and Crina for the...

Guybas from United States

8/10

We want to say thank you very much for everything. This is the second time we came to Benjamins place. We were here a week ago and we super loved it. Our flight has been cancelled and we had to stay in Romania for another week.
When Benjamin new it , he already tried to help us with accommodation in his place.
We love him and Crina for the worming and welcoming. We booked for 2 nights at his place because the place was full for the rest of the nights. But they new there is a problem with accommodation for the rest of the nights so they told us to stay in there house for free as guests.
You have to understand what amazing family they are. We felt like this is our family. They gave us every day all the food that you can think of. Breakfast and dinner.
The food was amazing with very good products. At breakfast we ate an omelette with cheese, vegetables, meet, hunny from there bee's farm, Jam that was super tasty and more and more. For dinner we ate soup, a fish from there farm, traditional Romanian food and a lot more.
It was so tasty, wow.
Yesterday Benjamin took us on his expenses to a 4x4 trip in Bicaz mountains. It was amazing trip. Thank you very much Benjamin for the awesome trip. We enjoyed it very much.
I really cant write everything here because it will take some pages.
Don't think twice, just book the place if it's for a family, couples, friends. For short or long time. It's amazing and the family that run's it are amazing.
I will definitely come bace with my friends and my kids.

Maciej from Poland

8/10

The host is incredible, he and the beautiful daughter are amazing

Guybas from United States

8/10

The place is amazing. The owner and his family are amazing worming people. The place is really like heaven. It's a new place, quite and beautiful. When we came to the place, they offered us an alcoholic drink that is produced there. They offered us hunny from there bee's farm. They offered us something to eat. The brearkfast is very very good,...

Guybas from United States

8/10

The place is amazing. The owner and his family are amazing worming people.
The place is really like heaven.
It's a new place, quite and beautiful.
When we came to the place, they offered us an alcoholic drink that is produced there. They offered us hunny from there bee's farm. They offered us something to eat. The brearkfast is very very good, all the products are made in the farm, sll are natural.
They are really wonderful family and we became like a family to them. They got into our hearts.
I told them that we will come again for sure. I can't think of one thing that i didn't like. Everything was super and amazing.
Don't think twice, just book the place and you will not be disappointed.
We love the owner and his family.
See you the next time.

SURROUNDINGS

What's nearby:

  • Parcul Ștefan cel Mare: 14 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Magazin Mixt: 23 km
  • Restaurant Pensiunea Teo: 23 km
  • Restaurant Restaurant Bicaz-Chei: 9 km

ROOMS

  • Double Room with Mountain View with 1 double bed for 2 adults
  • Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
  • Family Room with Mountain View with 4 bunk beds and 1 large double bed for 6 adults
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FACILITIES

View:

  • Mountain view
  • View

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms

Kitchen:

  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Services:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Romanian

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Flat-screen TV
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HOUSE RULES

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 23:00

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

Strada Bățului nr. 513, 617150 Dămuc, Romania

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