It is a short walk from the dam, the hotel and restaurant score 4.4 on Google from more than 3,200 reviews, and the trout gets frequent praise.
About the place
Posada Vidraru is the hotel next to the dam, at kilometre 62 of the Transfăgărășan. The restaurant has 120 seats inside and a 60-seat terrace, according to its website. Reviews often mention the trout and other fish, followed by cheese platters and salads. The hotel also runs boat and catamaran trips on the lake in the warm season.
On Google the hotel and restaurant together score 4.4 from more than 3,200 reviews, with new reviews from summer and autumn 2026. On Booking the rooms score 9.0 from about 850 reviews.
Good to know
- If you want to sleep by the dam, the hotel also has rooms and the reception is open around the clock.
- Combine the meal with a walk along the dam crest, about 200 m away.
- TripAdvisor opinions on the kitchen are mixed; the trout gets the most praise.
Opening hours
Opening hours are not confirmed. Check the venue's website before you go.