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3-star hotels in Calimanesti
This shortlist collects all 15 three-star hotels in Călimănești, Vâlcea County, drawn from the booking catalogue and ordered by distance from the centre. It is for travellers who want a comfortable, well-equipped base in this Romanian spa town without moving up into four- or five-star territory.
Staying in Calimanesti
Călimănești sits in Vâlcea County, Romania, and is known for its thermal springs and spa tradition. The town spreads along the Olt valley, and its streets mix guesthouses, small hotels and larger spa complexes. Visitors come for the treatments, the walking and the quiet, and the centre is compact enough to cover on foot.
Every hotel on this list shares the same address line — Călimănești, Vâlcea County — so they are all based in the town itself rather than in a separate resort district. That makes the choice less about neighbourhood and more about which facilities matter to you. Couples often look for indoor pools, saunas and jacuzzis, which appear at Complex Balnear Cozia Corp Caciulata, Perla Oltului and Hotel Traian Caciulata. Families tend to favour the guesthouses and hotels with family rooms, gardens and kitchens, such as Pensiunea Maria, Pensiunea Alis, Casa Flori and Bogdan si Raluca. Business travellers and short-break visitors are served by the hotels with 24-hour front desks, business centres and express check-in, including Hotel Dada Termal, Hotel Ostrov and River Hotel & Spa.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Complex Balnear Cozia Corp Caciulata
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereComplex Balnear Cozia Corp Caciulata suits guests who want to swim without leaving the grounds: it has both an indoor pool and a swimming pool, plus a beach nearby. Balconies, family rooms and free wifi cover longer family stays, and parking is available on site. Non smoking rooms and a bar round out the essentials for a calm spa-town break.
See Complex Balnear Cozia Corp CaciulataMotel Blue River Calimanesti
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereMotel Blue River Calimanesti is a practical base for drivers and pet owners, with free car parking and pets allowed. Anglers have fishing on hand, and the garden and picnic area give families room to spread out. A 24 hour front desk, restaurant and breakfast in room make arrivals and meals simple, while air conditioning and free wifi keep the stay comfortable.
See Motel Blue River CalimanestiPensiunea Maria
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay herePensiunea Maria is a small guesthouse for travellers who want a lounge to relax in and family rooms for the children. Guests can fish nearby, and free car parking removes the parking worry. Air conditioning, free wifi and a bar are provided, with room service, laundry service and a safe for longer visits. Non smoking rooms are available.
See Pensiunea MariaApartament Aqua
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApartament Aqua is an apartment-style choice for guests who prefer to cook: a kitchen with oven, microwave and refrigerator is included. Each unit has a balcony, bath and bathroom, and free car parking is available. Free wifi and a desk suit anyone mixing a stay in Calimanesti with remote work, and non smoking rooms keep the air clean.
See Apartament AquaPensiunea Alis
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePensiunea Alis combines a garden and games room, which helps families with children pass the time between outings. Air conditioning, free wifi and free car parking are all standard, and the 24 hour front desk handles late arrivals. Balconies, family rooms and express check in add convenience, with housekeeping and cleaning keeping the rooms in order.
See Pensiunea AlisHotel Dada Termal
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereHotel Dada Termal is a solid option for guests who want a beach nearby and a garden on site. Family rooms and cots make it workable with young children, and the 24 hour front desk with 24H security covers late arrivals. Free wifi, free car parking, air conditioning and a business center are provided, and balconies come with the rooms.
See Hotel Dada TermalLa Mateo
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereLa Mateo suits groups and families who want to self-cater, thanks to a kitchen with dishwasher, plus family rooms and a garden. A jacuzzi and bath add a relaxing touch after a day out. Free wifi and free car parking are included, the 24 hour front desk and 24H security handle arrivals at any hour, and cleaning keeps the apartment fresh.
See La MateoCasa Flori
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCasa Flori is aimed at guests travelling with pets, since pets are allowed, and at anyone who wants to cook: there is a kitchen with oven and refrigerator. A garden and patio-style outdoor space come with the house, and free car parking and free wifi are provided. Bath and bathroom, towels, iron and board, and a washing machine cover everyday needs.
See Casa FloriBogdan si Raluca
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereBogdan si Raluca sits by a lake, which is the main draw for guests who want water views and quiet. The house has a kitchen with oven and microwave, a garden and a picnic area, making it a good fit for families who eat in. Family rooms, non smoking rooms, free car parking and internet access are all available.
See Bogdan si RalucaHotel Ostrov
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereHotel Ostrov pairs an indoor pool with a beach nearby, so swimming is possible whatever the weather. Families get family rooms, and the garden plus fishing appeal to guests who like the outdoors. A 24 hour front desk, 24H security, bars and banquet facilities handle both leisure and small events, with air conditioning and express check in.
See Hotel OstrovPerla Oltului
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Breakfast
Why stay herePerla Oltului is for guests who want wellness facilities on site: an indoor pool and sauna are available. Air conditioning, family rooms, non smoking rooms, laundry service and a safe are provided.
See Perla OltuluiRiver Hotel & Spa
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereRiver Hotel & Spa suits guests who want a fuller hotel service in Calimanesti, with breakfast and buffet dining, breakfast in room and a bar. Beach nearby and balconies add to the setting. A 24 hour front desk, car rental service and business center help both leisure and working travellers, while air conditioning, bathrobes and free wifi keep rooms comfortable.
See River Hotel & SpaCasa Optim
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCasa Optim is a guesthouse for travellers who like to prepare their own meals, offering a kitchen with oven and microwave, plus a minibar. A garden and family rooms make it easy with children, and free car parking and free wifi are included. Non smoking rooms, hairdryer, iron and board, and currency exchange round out the practical side.
See Casa OptimHotel Traian Caciulata
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Traian Caciulata is the pick for guests who want to spend time in the spa: it has an indoor pool, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and fitness center. A restaurant and bar cover meals, and lifts ease access to the rooms. Balconies, non smoking rooms, free car parking and parking are provided for a comfortable spa stay.
See Hotel Traian CaciulataCasa Fabrizio
Călimănești, Vâlcea County
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereCasa Fabrizio is well suited to active guests, with badminton on site, fishing nearby and a bike rental service for exploring the area. The garden and family rooms make it comfortable for children, and the 24 hour front desk, housekeeping and cleaning keep things running smoothly. Air conditioning, free wifi and free car parking are all included.
See Casa Fabrizio
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complex Balnear Cozia Corp Caciulata | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Motel Blue River Calimanesti | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| Pensiunea Maria | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Apartament Aqua | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Pensiunea Alis | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Hotel Dada Termal | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| La Mateo | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Casa Flori | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Bogdan si Raluca | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Hotel Ostrov | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – |
| Perla Oltului | ★★★ | – | Yes | Yes | – |
| River Hotel & Spa | ★★★ | – | Yes | – | – |
| Casa Optim | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Hotel Traian Caciulata | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Casa Fabrizio | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
River Hotel & Spa adds a spa setting with balconies and a buffet breakfast. All four are 3-star and sit in Călimănești.
Complex Balnear Cozia Corp Caciulata · Hotel Traian Caciulata · Perla Oltului · River Hotel & Spa
For families
Pensiunea Maria, Pensiunea Alis, Hotel Dada Termal, Casa Flori and Bogdan si Raluca all list family rooms. Pensiunea Alis and Hotel Dada Termal add gardens and games or cots, while Casa Flori, Casa Optim and Bogdan si Raluca have kitchens for self-catering. Fishing and picnic areas appear at several of these.
Pensiunea Maria · Pensiunea Alis · Hotel Dada Termal · Casa Flori · Bogdan si Raluca
For spa and pool
If an indoor pool matters most, Complex Balnear Cozia Corp Caciulata, Hotel Ostrov, Perla Oltului and Hotel Traian Caciulata all list one. Hotel Traian Caciulata and Perla Oltului add saunas, and Hotel Traian Caciulata also has a fitness centre and spa. Hotel Ostrov and Complex Balnear Cozia Corp Caciulata are near the beach.
Complex Balnear Cozia Corp Caciulata · Hotel Ostrov · Perla Oltului · Hotel Traian Caciulata
For business
Hotel Dada Termal, River Hotel & Spa and Hotel Ostrov each have a business centre and a 24-hour front desk, with express check-in at Hotel Ostrov and River Hotel & Spa. River Hotel & Spa also lists a car rental service and banquet facilities, useful for meetings or events.
Questions, answered
Which three-star hotels in Călimănești have a pool?
Complex Balnear Cozia Corp Caciulata, Hotel Ostrov, Perla Oltului and Hotel Traian Caciulata all list an indoor pool. Hotel Traian Caciulata and Perla Oltului also list a sauna, and Hotel Traian Caciulata adds a jacuzzi, spa and fitness centre.
Which hotels have parking?
Free car parking is listed at Motel Blue River Calimanesti, Pensiunea Maria, Apartament Aqua, Pensiunea Alis, Hotel Dada Termal, La Mateo, Casa Flori, Bogdan si Raluca, Casa Optim, Hotel Traian Caciulata, Casa Fabrizio and Complex Balnear Cozia Corp Caciulata, which also lists parking.
Are pets allowed in any of these hotels?
Motel Blue River Calimanesti and Casa Flori both list pets allowed. No other hotel on this shortlist states a pet policy in its facilities, so it is worth checking directly with the others if you plan to bring an animal.
Which hotels are best for families?
Pensiunea Maria, Pensiunea Alis, Hotel Dada Termal, Pensiunea Maria's neighbours Casa Flori and Bogdan si Raluca, and Casa Optim all list family rooms. Pensiunea Alis, Hotel Dada Termal and Pensiunea Maria also have gardens, and Hotel Dada Termal lists cots.
Which hotels have a spa or sauna?
Hotel Traian Caciulata lists a spa, sauna, jacuzzi, indoor pool and fitness centre. Perla Oltului lists a sauna and indoor pool. River Hotel & Spa has a spa setting in its name and lists a bathrobe, while Complex Balnear Cozia Corp Caciulata lists an indoor pool.
Which hotels have a restaurant or bar?
Motel Blue River Calimanesti and Hotel Traian Caciulata list restaurants. Bars appear at Complex Balnear Cozia Corp Caciulata, Motel Blue River Calimanesti, Pensiunea Maria, Pensiunea Alis, Hotel Ostrov, Perla Oltului and River Hotel & Spa, giving several options for a drink.
Which hotels offer breakfast?
Perla Oltului and River Hotel & Spa list breakfast, and River Hotel & Spa also lists a buffet and breakfast in room. Motel Blue River Calimanesti lists breakfast in room. Casa Optim lists coffee, as do Pensiunea Maria, Bogdan si Raluca and Casa Fabrizio.














