Rakši, Amatas nov., Drabešu pag., Cēsis, LV-4139, Latvia
#24 of 68 hotels in Cēsis
Guests' ChoiceBased on 128 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 June 2024
Laura
LatviaAll was great but maybe better equipped kitchen would be nice - extra serving bowls etc.
Comfortable house in the middle of the Zoo! We enjoyed late night looking at animals, children especially enjoyed the stay. House was clean, comfortable. We enjoyed breakfast in Camel Cafe at the site.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Evie
United KingdomNice and relaxing atmosphere
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Spicer
United KingdomWhat an amazing place for the family! We stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment upstairs. The decor was great and everything was clean and tidy. The out of hours zoo was an amazing adventure. Kids absolutely loved it! Owners were very polite and helpful. The customer service was outstanding across the zoo, including the camel cafe where pancakes were made from camel’s milk was a real treat. Highly recommend to all who would like to spend a quality time with nature and animals!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Antons
LatviaWe stayed in the house on the attic floor and there were some sounds at night coming from the heating system in the bedrooms, probably just needed to release the air from the pipes. Not a big deal, but the younger kid god a bit scared :)
The property, including the zoo, is a really great place to spend a couple of days, especially with kids
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Elodie
FranceMust arrive early enough... if not noone at reception... Small choice for breakfast
Location is great and fun ! We loved the place !
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Cindy
United KingdomWe should have stayed for longer. 1 night wasn’t enough!
An oasis of fun and relaxation surrounded by pristine nature. A wonderful place to escape from it all and spend quality family time together with plenty of new experiences away from screens. My kids (14,12 and 9) loved the lemur experience and making friends with the farm animals. Even the older ones enjoyed connecting with the animals and the gorgeous forest trails in the surrounding area.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Jekaterina
United KingdomDamp smell in the bathroom
Beautiful place, super helpful and friendly staff who go out of their way to help.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Brian
United KingdomNowhere to eat in the grounds in the evening.
A fantastic place to stay especially if there are children with you. The hotel is in the grounds of the zoo and you have unlimited access during your stay. It is very remote and fantastic to be able to walk around with animal after closing time and of course before opening time as well.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Liana
EstoniaSecond floor rooms and doors - keys didnt work (bedroom, bathroom etc)
Nice place, good rooms, comfy beds and great bathrooms, baeutiful livingrooms,
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Inguss
LatviaBreakfast good be a bit more in volume
Animals add value to the property
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Ilze
GermanyJust a minor thing: I could have used a blackout blind in the room as I don't sleep well when it gets bright.
This was definitely one of the favourite hotel stays for our children. We arrived after the park was already closed for the day and it was amazing to have everything almost to ourselves. The bouncing activities were still functioning, we could freely look around, and even visit some of the animals. Our room was very nice and the beds were super comfortable. We also really enjoyed the common living room, it is lovely and cosy, and had complementary water, tea, and coffee.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Mara
Belgiumshared bathroom
Animals, especially in the morning and evening when other visitors of the zoo are gone;
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Laila
United KingdomOpportunity to stay in the zoo
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Renata
LithuaniaCoffee machine- gives too small amount of coffee.
Atmosphere was great!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Delia
EstoniaNice location in the middle of the nature. Very relaxing environment. Comfy rooms and beautiful decoration. Very cool opportunity to touch and see some animals. I didn't expect to be so close to the animals and my kids were super happy.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Aivo
EstoniaGreat place for families with children. This place offers an oppurtunity to see exotic animals. You can spend a day or night in this exotic zoo. Beside animals, there are many other kids activities available as well.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Helen
EstoniaThe walls were thin and we were disturbed by noise from the next room - people chatting quite late into the night.
Location in the middle of a camel park was superb, that´s the reason we choose Rakši. The room was nice and clean. There was the possibility to grill your dinner outside, with a big trampoline for kids right next to it.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Maret
EstoniaThat the kitchen was closed so early not possible to have dinner and stuff didn’t informed about that
You were able to have barbecue and camels in background. Breakfast was really good
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Kaisa
EstoniaThe stairs in hotel were uncomfortable and dangerous. Hotel room walls so thin, had to listen my neighbour snore whole night :D breakfast was very nice but was not enough tho.
Nice place, lot of cute animals, many attractions for kids. Nice clean room and bathroom. Cozy resting area with free coffee and tea equipment (candy for kids). Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Lauri
EstoniaGreat host. Welcomed us after the formal check in time.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Kütt
EstoniaBreakfest was good.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Kristians
LatviaMaybe we would prefer some additional breakfast options and more info about that, but otherwise- all excellent—lovely staff who answered all the questions. Please give them a raise! :)
Rooms are very clean and cozy. The shared area in the guest house is very lovely, and comfortable with water, coffee and places to chill.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Arnika
EstoniaFood could be better.
Location is very good to stay at Raksi Zoo. Raksi Zoo is fantastic.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Adam
Polandnothing
the best place we have EVER stayed - beautiful farm house / lodge directly in the zoo - access to the whole park, even after closing time and able to use the grill / fire pit area in the evening, surrounded by the animals and look up at the stars. the house is beautifully decorated and all the facilities are great.
Stayed in May 2023
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