Fontaine Valhalla Hotel

Jūras iela 24, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 1176 reviews)

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8.4
Very Good
1,176 reviews

Very nice and friendly staff. Good and tasty breakfast options.

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a living room with a couch and a fireplace at Fontaine Valhalla Hotel in Liepāja
a bedroom with a bed with a cat sleeping on it at Fontaine Valhalla Hotel in Liepāja
a bedroom with a bed and a picture on the wall at Fontaine Valhalla Hotel in Liepāja
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Fontaine Valhalla Hotel

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  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom

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Fontaine Valhalla Hotel is a charming wooden hotel housed in 2 historic, renovated houses in central Liepaja. It offers rooms with private bathroom facilities and a TV. Fontaine Valhalla Hotel is located on a small cobblestone street, 328 feet from the canal and 1312 feet from the beach. It has a garden where kids are welcome to play. Each room at the Fontaine Valhalla Hotel has its own design. Internet connection is available in public areas. There is a restaurant and bar called Valhalla Wine&Coffee at the hotel. The city center is 2625 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Liepāja, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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3 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.4
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  • N
    Niina
    EstoniaEstonia
    “Very nice and friendly staff. Good and tasty breakfast options.”
  • Marius
    LithuaniaLithuania
    “The hotel staff was really polite and kind, and the entire hotel had a retro vibe with many movie posters decorating the walls. Our room was Elvis Presley themed, with a slew of photographs and posters of him on the walls....”
  • Dace
    LatviaLatvia
    “Perfect location, near public transport, Great amber, promenade, restaurants, beach. House was really nice, had a kitchen with all kitchen appliances. Room was comfortable and quiet. Bathroom was really small.”

Managed by Ivonna Kalita

Company review score: 9.1Based on 1,163 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The owner Louie Fontaine a “rock star”, and his lazy wife artist Ivonna Kalita as she wishes to be called, have designed the place and won several prizes for restoring old buildings in Liepaja. The Fontaine couple own many of the oldest houses in town dating back to 1660. Some is used as the hotel, other rented out for - as well as the most known music venue in the Baltic’s - Fontaine Palace, that hosts national and international bands touring 2-3 times a week ,clients staying at hotel, have free tickets for the shows. The places is decorated with paintings from several artists but mostly owner’s wife Ivonna Kalita. Fontaine himself is away partly of the year in New Orleans were he plays with his band and owns & run a music venue Fontaine Palace downtown New Orleans. The couple have also have hotels in Zanzibar East Africa and Venezuela.

Property info

The hotel consists of several buildings on the same little cobblestone street just 800 meters from the incredible beach of Liepaja and sits in the heart of Liepaja just a few steps from the promenade canal front. The houses have been restored beautifully, each room has its own unique theme, you can sleep in a room dedicated to the King- Elvis, or Uncle Tom’s cabin. There are also more exotic rooms like the Arabian room or the Safari room and many more. The place is decorated from top to toe with paintings from owner Louie Fontaine’s lazy wife Ivonna Kalita as she wishes to be called, as well as other artists. The hotel also has 10 apartments for rent, some inside a 400 year old warehouse that sits on canal water front, referred as the Fontaine Mansion, extravagant living and used by owner Louie Fontaine and his lazy wife, a rock star who lives partly in Liepaja and New Orleans. The reception is also a Bar&Restaurant named Valhalla Wine&Coffee serving hot snacks, cakes, coffee, wine, draft beer, soft drinks, cocktails, Ice cream, daily soup and dinner, with a beautiful outside backyard. This is with no doubt a place you will never forget. Welcome!!!

Neighborhood info

The Beach in a mayor attraction in the summer time, winter as well. Liepaja also has a new Music house “Great Amber” right next to the hotel, a theater and has always been a number one cultural town of Latvia. Fontaine Hotel has It’s own music venue Fontaine Palace. The history of the cold war, a whole area of town called war town (Karosta) were the prison now is turned into a hotel with a daily shows of how things was, if you really want you can get locked up and stay overnight in the dark. The buildings of the town, the surrounding lakes and villages are worth to visit. There is plenty of restaurants and clubs in town and endless beaches nearby that can be reached by walking, biking or driving. Liepaja also offered water activities of various kinds. But most of all it’s the feeling of this historical resort town that will make you come back again and again.

Languages Spoken

English,Latvian,Russian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Valhalla Wine & Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Fontaine Valhalla Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Activities
  • Beach
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Latvian
  • Russian

Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

7+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Fontaine Valhalla Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Fontaine Valhalla Hotel

  • The prices at Fontaine Valhalla Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Fontaine Valhalla Hotel is 1,500 feet from the center of Liepāja. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Fontaine Valhalla Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Valhalla Wine & Cafe

  • Fontaine Valhalla Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • Fontaine Valhalla Hotel has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Fontaine Valhalla Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Fontaine Valhalla Hotel can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Fontaine Valhalla Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.