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Riffelhaus 1853

4.0 star property
Slopeside fun with full-service spa and outdoor pool

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Outdoor spa tub
Lounge
Exterior
Property grounds
View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 1,824
SAR 1,927 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Balcony, Mountain View (Matterhorn)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2014
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Double Room, Mountain View (Matterhorn View)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Riffelberg 2500m, Zermatt, VS, 3920

What's nearby

  • Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cervino - Sci Estivo - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Zermatt - Furi - 11 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Matterhorn Express II Cable Car - 16 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Zermatt-Furi Gondola - 20 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Riffelberg - 3 min walk
  • Sion (SIR) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schmuggler-Höhle Zermatt - ‬20 min drive
  • Papperla Pub
  • ‪Restaurant Schäferstube - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Chez Vrony - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Paradies, Findeln Zermatt - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Riffelhaus 1853

Upscale hotel near Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise
Consider a stay at Riffelhaus 1853 and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. With amenities like ski-in/ski-out access and ski storage, this hotel is a great place to hit the slopes. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Riffelhaus, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like snowshoeing and sledding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Riffelhaus 1853 boast thoughtful touches such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Riffelhaus

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Ski storage
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This hotel is located on top of a mountain. Guests must ride the Gornergrat Bahn (surcharge) cable car from Zermatt to access the property.
Zermatt is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by train.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120.0 per day

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night for adults; CHF 2.00 per night for guests aged 9-16 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 9 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 120.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The hotel offers only a set menu for dinner (surcharge). The hotel advises that guests will be unable to have dinner off site in Zermatt due to the limited cable car schedule in the evening.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Riffelberg
Hotel Riffelberg Zermatt
Riffelberg
Riffelberg Hotel
Riffelberg Zermatt
Riffelhaus 1853 Hotel Zermatt
Riffelhaus 1853 Hotel
Riffelhaus 1853 Zermatt
Riffelhaus 1853
Riffelhaus 1853 Hotel
Riffelhaus 1853 Zermatt
Riffelhaus 1853 Hotel Zermatt

Frequently asked questions

Does Riffelhaus 1853 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riffelhaus 1853 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Riffelhaus 1853?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Riffelhaus 1853?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riffelhaus 1853?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Riffelhaus 1853 located?

Located in the mountains, this Zermatt hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 5-minute walk of Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise, Furi Ski Area, and Furi - Riffelberg. Cervino - Sci Estivo and Riffelberg - Gifthittli are just steps away. Riffelberg is only a 3-minute walk.

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Riffelhaus 1853 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 125 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great biews
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

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The staff and dining here was some of the best in the world, and weve been around the world to know...we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, lovely sauna
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was everything I hoped it would be. The location was spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

YOICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience!!! Hotel has a perfect location, offering breathtaking views of Matterhorn and Zermatt valley. Breakfast is an unforgettable experience for sure, again for the views around; and the food offering. Then, you have the most impressive chef; Jovanni is very passionate about his work, comes to the table to explain the details of his creation. Each night is a different epicurean journey. Such an unexpected, unbelievable treat!!! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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This was an absolutely amazing experience! The hotel, the staff, the views-blown away!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chun Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Astonishing view of matterhorn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, the communication about how to get there was very clear, and the staff were fabulous. The meal that was included with the hotel reservation was wonderful. It was a wonderful place to stay and gave us a great starting point for the train to the top the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RL

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Great location. Lovely views. Wonderful rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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It was absolutely beautiful, and the staff was extremely kind and helpful. 10/10 recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best alpine location I have visited
Amazing location, excellent staff, really enjoyed the stay. Ski in and out with the best views of the matterhorn
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Put this place on your bucket list . Has a can’t beat location, staff is amazing, great food and stunning views.

10/10 Excellent

ALICIA ESTHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent and with the best view
The hotel is located at an exclusive and perfect part of the Alps! The hotel, the service and the food are amazing! Just a thing: you maybe think about an agreement with the transportation company to give day pases to the train to Hotel Gests, so we don’t have to pay every day and for every section of the trip
Hotel Restaurant View
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ranier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zermatt’s best-kept secret. Nestled in the middle of the Zermatt Matterhorn, this 170 year old hotel integrates modern amenities while maintaining its historical roots along with breathtaking views. Riffelhaus 1853 does not disappoint and often leaves the guest with a once-in-a-lifetime experience and incredibly lucky for such a hotel to exist. It houses only 25 rooms/suits allowing for the staff to give you more personalized attention. Unlike most 170 year old hotels, Riffelhaus 1853 does an amazing job integrating modern amenities. The rooms and bathrooms were very modern with a sense of alpinist style unique to the locality. The rooms were average sized for the price; however, most guest come for the amazing view and location of this hotel rather than the size of the room. The reputation of the Riffelhaus’ Wellness Center and Spa experience is what originally motivated me to book this stay. This may be the crown jewel of the property as there is no other place like this in Zermatt. Their hot tub perched at the top of about 2582 meters overlooking the Matterhorn and the whole of Zermatt is the most beautiful in the entire area. I challenge anyone else to provide pictures of a better hot tub view. People from all over the world travel just for this experience. The large dry sauna faces a wall of glass from the ceiling to the floor that overlooks the Matterhorn and Alps and situates multiple people comfortably.

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome views. Awesome food. Hidden charges not totally revealed

10/10 Excellent

JIMMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at night and the staff were waiting for us at the train station to help us with the luggage. During the stay, everything was clean, calm, quite, and safe. The outdoor jaccuzi facing the matterhorn is something else, you site there and forget the timing. The staff were super friendly and one thing to notice is they work with each other as family. On top of that, Juliana was a big help to us and made our stay easier. This place is really recommended and I will come again every year for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kosuke

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sakura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
マッターホルンを独り占めできるロケーションのホテルで最高の時間が過ごせました。 スタッフの方も全員とっても親切だった。 夕食はコースで出てきて、少食の私にはボリュームが多すぎたが、食べれないデザートのキャンセルも笑顔で対応してくれました。 メインも選ぶことができて、サラダもたくさん食べることができた。 部屋はとてもコンパクトにまとまっていたが、清潔で心地よく過ごすことができました。 部屋の窓越しにマッターホルンを写真に取ると、まるで絵のように綺麗で一生の思い出になりました。 またサウナもすごいロケーションだった。 時期的に人が少ない時期で、自分たちだけでゆっくり過ごせたのは最高の時間でした。 帰りにFuri経由のゴンドラで帰りたかったが夏の営業期間があったらしく動いておらずだった。 ただ、スイスに行くなら絶対に泊まった方が良いホテルでした！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomohiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
景色が良くて、良かったです！
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅から近く便利。 部屋は清潔。 食事も美味しい。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
星10 このホテルの良い点は山岳ホテルでありながら、すべての設備.サービスが素晴らしいことです。 マッターホルンを眺めながら、極上のサービスを受けながらゆっくり過ごすのが一番最適ですね。 次は連泊してゆっくりと朝食、ディナーを楽しみたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myung Geun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024