Mihai R.
We had a good three-day stay in the middle of the Danube Delta, and the kids loved it. The rooms were comfortable, with good beds, air conditioning, mosquito nets on the windows, and large bathrooms. Lunch and dinner were good fish-based meals, and breakfast had cold cuts, cheese, and eggs. The yard was pleasant, though I didn’t want to use the lounge chair cushions because they looked dirty, with water or sweat stains. Communication with the owner was good, and they helped us find transport from Tulcea to the seaside. The food portions were far too large, even for me when I’m really hungry. That means waste, and guests end up eating more than they want. I’d rather start with smaller servings and be asked if I wanted more. The afternoon trip to Sulina was a disaster and a waste of time. We wanted to spend a few hours at the beach, but couldn’t find a Bolt or Uber, and there were no taxis either. We spent four hours wandering from bench to bench in sweltering heat. The guesthouse could consider arranging a paid minivan or minibus to and from the beach for interested guests, much like the optional boat trips. That would save people the trouble of finding transport and let them enjoy the beach. Then, on the way back, one of the guesthouse’s boats ran out of gas halfway. Our boat had to tow it for about 30 minutes in intense heat until it reached a gas station on the river. We were all hot, sweaty, and dirty, and it was a nightmare. I can’t understand how a tourist boat runs out of gas in the middle of the river, or what the boater was doing during the four hours we were in Sulina. It was unacceptable. In the end, our four-night, three-day stay felt a bit overpriced for what we got. Special thanks to boater Octavian, who was entertaining and really did his best for the guests. In response to the owner: the amount of food could be worked out easily by offering a smaller portion first, then seconds or thirds to anyone still hungry. We never said the failed beach outing was your fault, but some guests, especially visitors from abroad or people with children, may have more trouble getting around than locals. I was suggesting an improvement or an extra paid service. You can take it or leave it; it makes no difference to us, since we won’t travel to the delta again. An engine can fail, sure, but in that case staff should explain what’s happening. I doubt anyone would complain if they did. The way it was handled was frustrating, especially after such a boring afternoon. I also wasn’t criticizing you because the Patzaichin museum was closed. I was just saying there isn’t much to do in Mila 23. And I gave three stars, not two. It was my honest opinion, with observations and suggestions I hope you’ll consider. All the best.
