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Riffelhaus 1853

4.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Interior entrance
Sauna
Junior Suite (Matterhorn View) | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Riffelberg 2500m, Zermatt, VS, 3920
  • Place, Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Furi - Riffelberg
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Furi Ski Area
    ‪1 min walk‬

Room options

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

Family Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Suite, Balcony, Mountain View (Matterhorn)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Exclusive Double Room, Mountain View (Matterhorn View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Suite, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Double Room, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wooden wall, a bed with white linens, a TV, a window with curtains, and a seating area with a table.

Double Room with Partial Matterhorn View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family 2-bed Room With Side Matterhorn View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room with Matterhorn View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Riffelhaus 1853

Ski into Riffelhaus 1853, where you can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge, eat a meal at the restaurant, and enjoy comforts including an outdoor pool and a full-service spa.
Riffelhaus 1853 offers 25 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include ski-in/ski-out access and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
During your stay at Riffelhaus 1853, you're just a quick walk from Gifthittli Gondola. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a full-service spa are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine and garden views while dining at Restaurant Riffelhaus
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself with a visit to the full-service spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a steam room, a sauna, and ski-in/ski-out access
  • Steps from Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise and Furi - Riffelberg
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like sledding and snowshoeing. After a day on the slopes, indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa or soothe your muscles in the hot tub. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. This ski hotel also offers ski storage, an outdoor pool, and a sauna.

This 4-star Zermatt hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast.
Restaurant Riffelhaus - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Riffelhaus

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1853
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Riffelhaus 1853 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 160 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, ski in ski out, and breakfast/dinner included was an awesome touch!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Amazing stay, very relaxing place in the middle of the mountain. If you are looking to unwind and stay at a remote place then this is the hotel for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and accommodating . The location is almost beside the Matterhorn very peaceful at night time. The wellness area is not to be missed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nimesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location to stay, right near the Matterhorn, nice sauna bath facility, clean room and excellent food service. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tadahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Wonderful view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a wonderful stay

Nice receptionists, waiters and waitress. Great views and relax environments.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOICHI

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

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The perfect Alpine retreat.

Riffelhaus is an amazing hotel, if you want peace and quiet, great food and feel really welcomed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Qian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked three 4 star hotels in the journey. This one is the best in all aspect, especially the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

loap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emplacement excellent !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely beautiful, and the staff was extremely kind and helpful. 10/10 recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morimitsu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the same use as last year. The location, food, cleanliness, and the view from the hotel are great. The staff are very kind. I would like to take advantage of the next opportunity.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sindi

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to stay, high up in the Alps. Staff was always very professional and helpful and went out of their way to accommodate us. The views from the rooms are world class. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely views. Wonderful rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely amazing experience! The hotel, the staff, the views-blown away!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chun Wai

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

10/10 Excellent

Chia Huei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our experience was excellent from start till end! Staff were all so friendly and helpful, and made us feel very welcome. They seemed to enjoy being there and brought a good vibe to the place. The rooms and bathroom were beautiful and spacious even for the standard rooms. Wellness and dining spaces were also stunning and with perfect views of the Matterhorn. This was definitely one of the best stays of our lives. We hope to be back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025