- Therme București – A tropical thermal paradise Just 20 km from the city centre, Therme Bucharest offers an exotic escape with thermal water pools, thematic saunas and giant water slides. Visitors can relax under real palm trees in warm and crystalline water, can try the rituals of auffuss (aromatic infusions in sauna) or can enjoy bars and restaurants located right in the pool areas. Recommended service: personalized massage and spa therapies, highly appreciated for professionalism. Access prices are affordable – tickets start from about 70 lei for a few hours during the week and I can reach 150 lei for a full day on the weekend, depending on the package chosen. “The warm thermal water of the entire complex is very pleasant and perfect for relaxation.”, confesses to a pleased visitor. Whether you want fun at the slides or pampering in the exclusive wellness area, at Therme you feel on vacation right next to the house.
- Snagov Club – Not an hour from the capital, on the shore of Lake Snagov, this resort of 5 is a luxurious oasis of relaxation in nature. The complex includes an elegant hotel, refined restaurants and a modern SPA centre with indoor swimming pool and sauna, offering an intimate and refreshing ambience. Guests praise the boat rides on the lake and the quiet sunsets watched from the pier, as well as the leisure facilities – from the outdoor pool with poly-bar, at the gaming hall and mini-golf for kids. Recommended activity: a boat tour on Lake Snagov at sunset, for dream views and visiting the Snagov Monastery on the island. The atmosphere is an exclusive holiday, “a relaxing oasis with beautiful music, jumping staff, cold drinks and delicious food”Everything just a few miles from town, notes a tourist. The spacious, lake-overlooking rooms and 5-star services come with premium rates, but the experience is worth it for a spoiled weekend.
- Casa Timiș – Wellness & Spa Resort – Hidden among the vineyards of Prahova, at ~ 80 km from Bucharest, Casa Timis is a luxury bohemian refuge that combines tradition and Wellness. The complex extends to a picturesque vineyard area and offers unique accommodation in the restored mansion of 1925 or in handpainted bungalows, each with custom design. Guests can relax at Embrace Holistic Spawhere they are expected by nature-inspired treatments, yoga sessions, and singing bowls, plus a unique panoramic sauna, built in the shape of a wine barrel, where the view of vineyards opens. Recommended treat: a bathroom in the heated infinity pool overlooking the vineyards, followed by a gourmet dinner at one of the three restaurants of the resort (modern Romanian, Mediterranean or Italian). Tariffs reflect exclusivity – a stay here is an investment in a memorable experience, with packages starting from several hundred euros a night. “One of the most beautiful places in Romania, with attention to every detail and everything harmoniously merged”Says an impressed customer. The atmosphere is intimate and elegant, and the walks among the vineyards, the wine tasting and the sunsets across the field complete a story picture
- Atra Doftana – A boutique resort ultra-modern on the shore of Lake Paltinu (Doftanei Valley), at ~ 1.5 hours from Bucharest, ideal for escapades in the middle of nature. The minimalist design of the guesthouse (integrated in the forested slope) and the uninterrupted view of the lake provides a state of complete tranquility from the arrival. Large, bright rooms, all overlooking the water, allow guests to enjoy the sunrise that mirrors in the lake. Recommended experience: dinner at the gourmet restaurant of Atra, where the menu designed by a renowned chef combines local ingredients in fine dishes – tourists frequently praise food “incredibly good, fresh… all I tasted was EXTRAORDINARY”. The resort provides bicycles, kayaks and even a small SPA center for massages, so you can alternate the adventure with relaxation. The accommodation prices reflect the accommodation services of 5 persons – they are not available to anyone, but include gourmet breakfast and access to equipment. An enthusiastic visitor notes that “the guesthouse is very beautifully set, the landscape to the lake makes all the money… architecture and framing in nature are absolutely fabulous.”, adding that here you have the opportunity to get yourself “Pancakes of all that puts on you the city, the work and the stress. ”
- Singureni Manor Equestrian Retreat – In the middle of a forest near the village of Singureni (Giurgiu County), about 60 km from Bucharest, there is a luxurious eco-tourism domain offering a rare combination of wellness, gastronomy and adventure in nature. Known as a “exclusive sanctuary’ for horse enthusiasts and wildlife, Singureni Manor has its own 800 ha park where deer and deer walk freely, and guests can participate in guided horse rides or sessions of horse therapy. Relaxation facilities include sauna, outdoor tipper and massage pavilions, all in the heart of nature. Recommended activity: The morning ritual of feeding the Arabian horses, followed by a yoga session on the platform in the glade – a refreshing experience often referred to in the reviews. Custom services and attention to details stand out (the menu is provided by an award-winning chef with pharmaceutical-totable ingredients). “We had an incredible stay in Singureni – just an hour from Bucharest you feel you have stepped into a completely different world”, confesses to an impressed guest. The atmosphere is indeed broken by daily: evenings at the campfire under the sky full of stars and mornings with bird chirping. As an exclusive destination, access is reserved only in advance, and high rates reflect the private and luxurious nature of experience
This article is an English translation and adaptation of the original Romanian article on Lista Scurtă. Read the Romanian version.
