How is Vienkiemis rated?

Vienkiemis scores 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.5/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for Vienkiemis?

HotelShortlist analysed 80 guest reviews for Vienkiemis to build this verified profile.

Is Vienkiemis a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Vienkiemis is a 4-star property in Rubuliai.

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4.5/5

On the HotelShortlist: meets every one of our quality thresholds in our analysis of guest reviews.

Rubuliai

Vienkiemis

Name: Vienkiemis
Address: Rubuliai

★★★★

9.0

Booking score

4.5

Google rating

3,475

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2015

Built / renovated

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2015 ·Location 4.5

Member rate

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Verdict

Is Vienkiemis Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.0/10 Booking.com4.5/5 Google80 reviews read4-star

As of 18 September 2026, 80 guest reviews give Vienkiemis 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.5/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptional family-friendly environment with expansive grounds featuring playgrounds, animal petting areas (alpacas, llamas, goats), miniature village structures, rope bridges, and enough activities to occupy children for an entire day 28 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Vienkiemis: Which Rooms to Avoid

Inconsistent and poor service quality with waitstaff frequently forgetting orders, failing to check on tables, rarely approaching guests unprompted, being rude, and showing visible disengagement even in near-empty restaurants 5 reviews
Discriminatory language service practices where staff deliberately avoid serving Russian-speaking guests despite it being a main clientele, claiming poor English comprehension while inconsistently using Russian when convenient
Substandard food preparation and quality issues including cold mashed potatoes, dry vegetables, oily potato dumplings, inedible cepelinai, unpleasant presentation, and inconsistent seasoning (oversalted dishes) 4 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Cottage houses near train tracks experience noise disturbance

What guests praise

Vienkiemis Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Vienkiemis sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Exceptional family-friendly environment with expansive grounds featuring playgrounds, animal petting areas (alpacas, llamas, goats), miniature village structures, rope bridges, and enough activities to occupy children for an entire day 28 reviews
Outstanding food quality centered on authentic Lithuanian cuisine, particularly the cepelinai (potato dumplings), kepta duona (fried garlic bread), and homemade gira (kvass) that guests travel significant distances to experience 26 reviews
Peaceful, romantic setting with beautiful natural surroundings, country views, greenery, river vistas, heated bathroom floors, and carefully designed outdoor ambiance with twinkling lights and moonlit pathways 18 reviews

Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Vienkiemis

We read 80 public guest reviews of Vienkiemis, grouped repeated findings and counted how often each one appears. Pest figures are guest reports, not inspection results. Member-only detail is blurred on this page. Research updated 2026-09-18. If you represent Vienkiemis and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Exceptional family-friendly environment with expansive grounds featuring playgrounds, animal petting areas (alpacas, llamas, goats), miniature village structures, rope bridges, and enough activities to occupy children for an entire day (28×)

Outstanding food quality centered on authentic Lithuanian cuisine, particularly the cepelinai (potato dumplings), kepta duona (fried garlic bread), and homemade gira (kvass) that guests travel significant distances to experience (26×)

Peaceful, romantic setting with beautiful natural surroundings, country views, greenery, river vistas, heated bathroom floors, and carefully designed outdoor ambiance with twinkling lights and moonlit pathways (18×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Inconsistent and poor service quality with waitstaff frequently forgetting orders, failing to check on tables, rarely approaching guests unprompted, being rude, and showing visible disengagement even in near-empty restaurants (5×)

Discriminatory language service practices where staff deliberately avoid serving Russian-speaking guests despite it being a main clientele, claiming poor English comprehension while inconsistently using Russian when convenient (1×)

Substandard food preparation and quality issues including cold mashed potatoes, dry vegetables, oily potato dumplings, inedible cepelinai, unpleasant presentation, and inconsistent seasoning (oversalted dishes) (4×)

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Parking note. Comfortable — Multiple reviews praise free parking and big car park as advantages of the location.

What guests report

View

Country views, greenery, and river vistas from windows; outdoor pathways with scenic surroundings

Bed & mattress

Extremely soft and comfortable beds; guests specifically praise bed quality

Bathroom & water

Heated floors in bathrooms; adequate hot water mentioned

Wi-Fi

No WiFi access for guests (password-restricted to staff phones only)

Breakfast

Not mentioned in reviews

AC / heating

Not mentioned in reviews

Local knowledge

Try the cepelinai (potato dumplings) and gira (homemade kvass) - guests consistently praise these as the restaurant's signature dishes worth the drive

Book outdoor seating if possible for the peaceful views; request tables with garden/river views from multiple windows if staying in rooms

Arrive during peak hours (lunch/dinner rush) for better waitstaff attention; solo or small groups during off-peak times may experience slower service

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Room intel

Noisy rooms to avoid

Cottage houses near train tracks experience noise disturbance

Character & facilities

Design & character 3% of reviews mention design

Romantic interior design with upholstery, paintings, and fixtures creating distinctive aesthetic
Integrated rural concept design combining traditional buildings, heritage structures, and landscaped grounds

Family facilities

Large playground with multiple activity areas
Animal petting zones with alpacas, llamas, and goats
Miniature village walking paths with traditional structures
Rope bridge over river and water features

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