Services, infrastructures, and amenities
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Central Gas Heating
Off Grid Water Supply
Extra electric heaters in all rooms
Fans for warm days
*Remote Location Considerations
Akasha Retreat is a boutique 11-bedroom hotel situated at 1000 meters altitude in a remote village location. Due to our unique setting:
- Water supply is sourced from our own well located 250 meters down the valley, which may result in occasional fluctuations.
- Heating is dependent on gas deliveries, and there may be rare instances of temporary outages.
While we strive to resolve any such issues promptly, guests should be aware of these conditions inherent to our remote location.
Booking a reservation at Akasha constitutes an understanding and acceptance of these circumstances.
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Bedding & Comfort: King Size or 2 x Twin beds, hypoallergenic pillows.
In-Room Entertainment: Smart TV, Streaming services (Netflix / YouTube)
In-Room Climate Control: Central heating, Extra portable heaters, Portable fans
In-Room Amenities: Safe & Hairdryer, Slippers.
High-Quality Linens: Pure cotton bed linens, fluffy towels & bathrobes provided by Salesianer the leading 5* hotel linen provider in Romania.
Luxury Vegan Toiletries: 100% Italian made premium toiletries by Prija, blending exotic plant extracts with sustainable luxury. Prija is VEGANOK certified, the formulas are free of any animal products, GMOs, Petrolatum, BHT and Phenoxyethanol. Prija only uses 100 % recycled PET bottles and dispensers.
Strictly non-smoking.
Mountain Spring Water: We use exclusively mountain spring water for all our needs, available in your room and shower.
Check in from 3PM, Check out by 12PM.
We are delighted to offer complimentary flexible check-in from 9am and check-out until 4pm on all bookings, subject to availability.
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Curated Dining Experience - daily set menus featuring local, seasonal, organic ingredients. Our food blends the comfort of Romanian traditional cuisine with a modern healthy twist inspired by our travels around the world.
Meal Plans:
Breakfast Only
Half Board (Spa access, breakfast, dinner, selection of bevarages)
All-Inclusive (Spa access, all meals & Akasha curated activities )
Ultra All-Inclusive (Spa access with 1 therapy per person per stay included, all drinks, all meals & all Akasha curated activities)
Dining Options: Indoor dining, Outdoor dining, Supper Club & Feasts, Packed Lunch, Picnic Service
Snacks & Beverages:
Specialty coffee (roasted in Romania)
Bar menu: premium Romanian wine list, spirits, artisanal local beers, slow pressed juices & smoothies
Free selection of teas complimentary for our guests
Spring water hot/cold dispenser
Dietary Adaptations: Vegetarian/Vegan menu options, Adapted menu for intolerances to Gluten, Dairy, Nuts.
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Spa Access Facilities:
Outdoor spring water jacuzzi
Traditional Swedish Sauna, Infrared sauna
Outdoor shower
Sunloungers
Aromatherapy Essential Oils diffused in common areas
Towels provided
Wellness Treatments*:
Signature Spa treatments
Massages
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Acupuncture
Biohacking:
Red light therapy
Cold & Hot water plunge
Sauna
*We reserve the right to adjust access to facilities like the spa, sauna, and jacuzzi based on operational needs, guest demand., therapist availability and advanced notice of reservations.
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On-Site:
Direct access to Piatra Craiului National Park
Permaculture garden
Gazebo, Hammocks, Firepit
Picnic blankets, packed lunch available
South-facing terrace with mountain views
Guided & Solo Activities:
Hiking, Trekking, Mountaineering, Rock climbing
Trail running, Road biking, Mountain biking
Forest Spa Session
Grounding experience
Foraging Tours
Wildlife & Birdwatching tours
Off-Site Adventures:
Bicycle rental (normal & electric)
Ski rental, Skiing (Poiana Brașov, Cheile Grădiștei, Bran)
ATV tours, Off-road 4x4 tours
Alpine Coaster, Zip-lining near by
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Workout & Fitness Equipment: Outdoor gym & workout area for strength & resistance training, cardio & endurance, functional & mobility training.
Personal training sessions: Group or Private classes available (extra charge)
Wellbeing Classes: Yoga / Meditation / Sound Healing / Breathwork (extra charge)
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Cultural Activities:
Local guides
Local farm visit
Local Church visit
Guided tour of Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle)
Wildlife spotting tours, Bird watching tours
Walking tours, Mystical Transylvania Guide
Traditional egg painting experience
Entertainment:
Library, Arts & Crafts Equipment
Movie nights
Wine tasting sessions
Live Music & DJ (Sundowner Sessions)
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Coworking & Office Space: Private office available (extra charge), Coworking spaces available in the lounge
Meeting Rooms: Informal Meeting room, Formal Meeting Room
Facilities: Projector & display, Office supplies, Printer & scanner, Whiteboard, Flipchart
Private Events & Entertainment for Corporate Events
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Transportation & Transfers
Airport & City Transfers:
Brașov Airport 45 mins away
Bucharest Airport 3hrs away
Sibiu Airport 2.5hrs away
Brasov Train station or city center pick-up
Private off-road parking
Charging station for electric cars & electric bikes
24hr CCTV car park.
Bike Storage available.
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Food Sourcing:
We work with local farmers and small producers to source seasonal fresh produce.
What we cannot source locally we buy organic from reputable vendors.
Our meats are hormone free, our eggs are cage free.
We use foraged and wild foods available from our immediate area.
Energy & Water Conservation:
Double glazing windows, Energy-efficient lighting
Solar-powered lights in gardens & outdoor areas
Energy-saving devices in all rooms
Waste Reduction:
No single-use plastic cutlery/plates/straws
Eco-friendly cleaning products
Food waste policy with prevention, reduction, recycling & composting policy
Water-efficient showers
Sustainable Practices:
Water sourced from our own private well
Rainwater used for permaculture needs
Comprehensive recycling plan
Responsible Tourism:
Staff live locally, receive above-average pay, health insurance & bonuses
All activities are done with local guides
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Pet Policy:
Dogs & Cats friendly
Pet-friendly rooms only
Extra charge per pet per day.
Pets accepted on request only please check in advance.
Service animals welcome
1 pet per room per stay, Pets may not be left unattended, Pets are not allowed in the Spa area, Group activities or our common dining areas.
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Check-in & Check-out: Virtual check-in/out available, Self check-in available with Smartlock.
Guest Assistance: Local maps, Tour & activity information, Transport assistance
Check in from 3PM, Check out by 12PM.
We are delighted to offer complimentary flexible check-in from 9am and check-out until 4pm on all bookings, subject to availability.
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Staff follows local safety protocols
CCTV in common areas*
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
*Video Surveillance (CCTV)
For the safety, security, and protection of our guests, staff, and property, our retreat is monitored by video surveillance systems (CCTV), installed in both common indoor areas and external zones of the premises.
The purposes of using the CCTV system are:
- Ensuring the safety of all individuals within the premises, staff, guests and facilitators.
- Preventing and detecting unlawful acts or security incidents
- Protecting assets and infrastructure
The recorded footage is securely stored and accessible only to authorized personnel. It may be shared with competent authorities in accordance with legal obligations.
Data collected through the CCTV system is processed in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Romanian Law no. 190/2018. Video recordings are retained for a limited period, strictly necessary for the purposes of collection, unless further retention is required for investigations or legal reasons.
By entering our premises, visitors and employees acknowledge and consent to the use of these systems for the purposes stated above.
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Daily housekeeping available. Change of towels on request. Change of linen every 3 nights.
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Free high-speed WiFi in all rooms & public areas
Internet speed over 500 Mbps
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Maestro, Visa, Mastercard
American Express, Apple Pay
Cash
Romanian Tourism Holiday Card (Eden Red, Sodexo, Pluxee)
50% deposit for flexible stays, 100% payment for nonrefundable stays.
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Convenience store with essentials on site.
Souvenir & Gift shop on site.
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Teens allowed (12-18 years old), roll away beds installed in rooms for an extra charge.