Starting November 2025, within SPA 5Senses by 5Hills Drăgășani, we will run daily swimming courses for children, led by certified and passionate instructors, in a safe, modern and friendly environment.

These courses are for children of all ages and experience levels - from beginner to advanced - and aim to build healthy development, confidence and water safety.

Our instructor team

Andrei Ionuț Cotloș

Certified swimming instructor with solid international training.
He is certified in Monitor de Natación para Bebés: Matronatación (200-hour training), within the European training program EUROINNOVA .

Andrei focuses on safety, play and individual progress, with a gentle approach adapted to each child's rhythm.

Samir Sticlaru

Graduate of Academiei Naționale de Educație Fizică și Sport București (class of 2006), Samir built his career around a passion for swimming and child development.
Swimming was his core discipline since his first university year, and in year two he attended an intensive 25-day program in Eforie Nord, where he deepened swimming techniques, lifesaving, diving, kayak and canoe.
He has worked in this field since 2009, working successfully with both children and adults.
For over 11 ani, he has been a physical education and sports teacher la Școala Nicolae Bălcescu Drăgășani, recognized for his professionalism and patience in guiding children toward performance.

Pagâu Paul-Gabriel

Pagau Paul-Gabriel is a swimming instructor specialized in working with children, graduate of Facultății de Educație Fizică și Sport din Craiova, where he studied swimming as a specialty discipline. His training provided a strong foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge, which he applies professionally in his work with children.

Physical education teacher since 2017 and swimming instructor since 2019, Paul works with children aged 5 și 16 ani, focusing on proper technique, safety and confidence building in water. His calm and patient style turns every lesson into a pleasant and motivating experience for learners.

Why choose 5Hills children swimming courses?

• Quality training based on modern and safe methods

• Personalized training based on age and level

• Clean, controlled environment with modern indoor pool

• Recreational and educational activity for child development

• Access within SPA 5Senses by 5Hills Dragasani, a premium space dedicated to health and relaxation.
  While children attend courses, parents can enjoy a complete wellness experience: wet and dry sauna, jacuzzi, relaxation or therapeutic massage, or an energizing fitness session.

Location and registration

Swimming courses take place within SPA 5Senses, located inside 5Hills Hotel Dragasani, on Regele Carol Street no. 21.
There are parking spaces both near the hotel and in the inner courtyard, for quick and comfortable access.

Parents can use their free time to relax at the 5Hills restaurant and terrace, where they can enjoy delicious dishes, refined cocktails, soft drinks or specialty coffee. The space is welcoming, ideal both for relaxing and working in a quiet atmosphere.

Places are limited, therefore we recommend booking early for a place in the swimming courses.
For details and registration, we invite you to follow our official page or contact the 5Hills Hotel Dragasani reception.