Located near Riga Castle, Rixwell Elefant Hotel is an upscale retreat that offers a blend of convenience and charm. Guests can enjoy the on-site gym, explore nearby attractions like SPICE and University of Latvia Botanical Garden or unwind at the bar. With free in-room WiFi, helpful concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby plus a 24-hour front desk available to assist with any needs.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Bar
Pet-friendly
Non-smoking
Parking available
Gym
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness centre
Self parking
Room service
Conference centre
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Airport drop-off service
Limo/town car service
24-hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Blackout curtains
The current price is RM335
RM335
RM384 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Room options
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Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
50 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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University of Latvia Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Riga Castle - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Riga Christmas Market - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Riga Central Market - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Riga International Airport (RIX) - 8 min drive
Riga-Pasažieru Station - 13 min drive
Airport drop-off service
Restaurants
LIDO Spice - 17 min walk
Gan Bei - 18 min walk
Vairāk saules - 18 min walk
McDonald's - 18 min walk
Zanazan Restorāns - 4 min drive
About this property
Rixwell Elefant Hotel
Rixwell Elefant Hotel is just 3.7 mi (6 km) from the airport and offers drop-off service (available 24 hours). The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Languages
English, Latvian, Russian
At a glance
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Hotel size
157 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (EUR 10 per day)
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Transfers
Airport drop-off on request(available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (late night)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference centre (1582 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2008
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Grab bar near toilet
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Minibar
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.89 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 12 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 14 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 4
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 31.0 per night
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 15 costs EUR 14
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20.00 per pet, per day
Parking
Covered self-parking costs EUR 10 per day
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Latvia. This property is rated 4 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Rixwell Elefant Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rixwell Elefant Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Rixwell Elefant Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Rixwell Elefant Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 10 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Rixwell Elefant Hotel?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is EUR 14 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rixwell Elefant Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Rixwell Elefant Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Olympic Voodoo Casino (7-min drive) and Olympic Casino & OlyBet Sports Bar (13-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Rixwell Elefant Hotel and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Rixwell Elefant Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Rixwell Elefant Hotel like?
Rixwell Elefant Hotel is in Zemgale Suburb, a short 8-minute drive from Riga International Airport (RIX) and 17 minutes' walk from SPICE.
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Rixwell Elefant Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Service staff
Airport
Bed
Location
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
30 Jul 2025
Nice place to recisit
Sumasik
Sumasik, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Jul 2025
Close to airport
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jul 2025
It is safe, quiet, convenient
Sezgin
Sezgin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Aug 2025
I have stayed frequently at the Elefant which is near the anir and the city. Its is a quality hotel with a good value. Hotel manager Zhanna and Restaurant manager Christina are professional, kind and conscientious. Breakfast is a great value.
Sam Oliver
Darien Georgia USA
Samuel
Samuel, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Aug 2025
Beds and AC
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
22 Mar 2025
Expencive dog feed, but other wise clean and confinied localition.
Sini-Johanna
Sini-Johanna, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Oct 2024
Nice clean rooms with really good breakfast. Friendly staff. Would recommend to others.
Sergey
Sergey, 9-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Feb 2024
Great place very convenient to the airport and to the city center.
Julija
Julija, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
24 Apr 2025
Front desk not the friendliest nor the most helpful. Interesting architecture and design, room was ok and clean enough but some common areas showing a little fraying.
Davis
Davis, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Jan 2022
Great place
It was a very nice place to stay, I have been there many times.
NICK
NICK, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Sept 2024
Excellent third stay at the Elefant.! Always very good.
Marco
Marco, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
4 Apr 2024
Parking carage good, clean and good hotel to stay. Breakfast good.
Toni
Toni, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
15 Oct 2023
Clean, quite and good bed.
Alireza
Alireza, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
4 Jul 2023
Nice hotel away from the city center. Breakfast a bit simple.
Uwe
10/10 Excellent
28 Aug 2023
Great experience!
Maksim
Maksim, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Aug 2023
Great
Great as usual,perfect location after late flight. Delicious breakfast with plenty of options to choice from.
Vija
Vija, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Aug 2024
I liked the spacy rooms and the architecture of the hotel. I did not like that the breakfast did not offer gluten-free, dairy-free and simple things like plain oats.
Madara
Madara, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
26 Aug 2024
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JOSEAN
JOSEAN, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jul 2023
All things was good.
Saidali
Saidali, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Jul 2022
Excellent
Sultan
Sultan, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
27 Sept 2024
The hotel is quite outdated, with a design from the early 2000s. It feels uncomfortable, requires significant renovations, and looks like a maximum of 3 stars. The price is absolutely not in line with the hotel's standard.
Veranika
Veranika, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
18 Aug 2024
The room stank so bad that we had to request a different one
kirill
kirill, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
28 Sept 2024
The place needs some proper TLC, TV is so out dated and many channels impossible to watch due to bad picture quality.
Although breakfast runs until 11am, after 10am they were out of quite a few things that were not topped up.
It used to be one of my favourite hotels, and it’s sad to see its quality dipping.
Iveta
Iveta, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 May 2023
Great hotel near the Riga airport
Fantastic new and well-kept hotel! Location next to a busy ready, but keeping the windows closed blocks all road noise. Just beware that the black-out curtains are not so black-out, which might cause issues during the early morning sun for people with light sleep. Possibility of free parking on the streets next to the hotel (upon availability).