Name: Motel Gilau
Address: str. Republicii, 400696 Gilău, Romania, Gilau, Gilau, Gilau, 400696, Romania
Rating: 8

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Smoke-free property

Heating

Garden

Terrace

No elevators

General

Non-smoking rooms

Cable TV

Shower/Bathtub

Shower

Wardrobe/Closet

Mosquito net

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Ironing

Laundry

Luggage storage

Services and amenities

Diet menu (on request)

Restaurant

Packed Lunches

Meals

Internet access

Internet

English

Languages Spoken

Barbecue grill(s)

Hiking

Fishing

Sun Deck

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Parking

Fax and copy machine

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Children's playground

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Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport

Motel Gilau

Gilau

We're recently engaged and looking for wedding venues and when I saw Motel Gilău online, I honestly got so excited. It was exactly what we were looking for and I came to Cluj with intentions of booking a venue tour etc. We decided to visit the venue just to grab some food first and to get a feel for the place and I'm so glad we did. We ordered at the restaurant and it was terrible. My finance got a burger and chips (super oily and burned) and I got cannelloni (absolutely shocking - the sauce was burned and the cheese was dried out). Whatever about the food, chefs can have a bad day but the issue we had was when we sent it back. The waiter didn't care, he didn't ask what was wrong with it, if we wanted a replacement / something else off the menu. He just said "OK". We asked for the bill and the waiter came over to ask us what level of tip we were giving, when we re highlighted the issues, he was disagreeable and impolite. We asked for the card machine and it took them circa 20mins to bring it, even though the restaurant was empty - clearly on purpose and ignoring us. I would suggest to anyone thinking about coming here to come for sure, take some pics of the fab location and leave. Spend your money somewhere that deserves it. So glad we did homework before considering booking here. I would be so embaressed to bring my family somewhere where they would be treated like that.

Spend your money somewhere else

I had dinner at Motel Gilau together with a friend and my parents and had a wonderful view accompanied by a quiet, fresh and suitable atmosphere for discussions. Of course, we came here to taste their famous trout, which we ordered in two versions: grilled and in a malai crust. It was phenomenal! We also had some pasta carbonara which was divine (the parmesan on top put me off) In conclusion, a superb restaurant, suitable for relaxation, good food and discussions. One last note, it's a little far from Cluj-Napoca, but we would definitely go this way again for the experience it offers us!

The best trout in Cluj

Really nice and  delicious breakfast in the warm atmosphere in the restaurant with the lake view. 

Anything from menu could be advised, discussed with polite helpful caring staff.

Poached eggs with some salads will be a good day starting)
Definitely recommended. 
Enjoy!)


Breakfast with the lake view 

We went on a trip to Romania and ended up to the Motel , for a quick lunch. The outside terrace was packed, but the reservation system in place was doing the job, sending us an sms message when the table was available. 
We had lunch at the round terrace, away from the restaurant, as it was an event on that time.
The food was good, big and generous, tasty, big portions especially the desert papanasi.
Overall was a good experience, even the prices were spicy and a bit shocking at the end, but it is what it is, hospitality sector was bleeding for a long time and needs to get the money back, so I completly understand. 
A great location outside the big city, not more than 20 minutes from the outskirts of the big town, people working hard to please the customers, so we will go back for sure, if we will visit the country and Transylvania again.


Good location, good food.

It is unbelievable that I have to write such a review for food in such a well known place in Cluj surroundings. On Saturday morning we ordered for take away a portion of fish fillet and papanasi . I must say I saw a lot of advertising in Instagram about these dishes and was expecting good taste. The waiter was average, did not give any details about the food and I had the impression that even if it was an army of staff there, they were all bored and tried to get rid of the work, pushing each other in front for taking orders. The order came quickly and overpriced. The fillet was full of bones and tasteless ( not even grill or smoke taste). The sour cream of the” papanasi” was bitter. But the worse thing is that on the top of the food casserole where the fish was, I saw a lot of small white worms, of course after I had half of the meal. 
I mention that the serving was on the Terrace and not in the restaurant where they had an event.
This is something to be verified by the Customer Protection and Food Safety institutions, not just a disappointed first and last time customer review.
Avoid taking away food from there and check it very well in the plate!

Worms on the food box!

We have been promised a room type ( two weeks before)  and we received another one, mould, fungus room, smelly sheets, leak WC,  but we had LCD TV. It is a Motel not a Hotel, but for 22 euros you can sleep in the car or pay 10 euros more and be better at another place. 

Horrible

Extremely arrogant stuff, poor service plus they tried to cheet us adding more items to the bill. Extremely rood when we pointed out the mistake and did t want to gave us money back. The worst experience ever!!!!

Awful experience!! Don't even try it!!

Total lack of interest in the guests' wellbeing, the staff shows rudness and arrogance, we had an extremely poor and dissapointing experience. They even tried to cheat us with the bill!
We'll definitely avoid this place!

Stay away from this place!

We stayed here for one night and got an apartment. It was clean and quiet. The bathroom could have been more clean but it was ok for one night. But the view is spectacular and it is really worth it! They offer free parking and there is a restaurant right on the spot. 

Average motel with spectacular view 

The view is breathtaking, amazing. I was speechless when I saw the view.
The food is extremely good. We had expecially the lunch and dinner there and was perfect. We were 6 of us and everybody tried different dishes, all super delicious, they came fast, the staff super friendly and they gave us whatever we want. The prices super okay.
We stayed 4 days at the motel, I received a renovate room it was okay, the price was almost 20 euro per night, but the toilet it should be renovate, it's decent, but it could be better.It was clean!

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