Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel is one of the larger hotels in the Old Town area, with 265 rooms, and it leans hard on wellness. It is a luxury-class hotel in Old Riga rated 4.5 stars, and the facilities back that up: an indoor pool with sun loungers, a hot tub, a gym and a rooftop terrace for the lighter months. The on-site spa offers treatments including body wraps, hot stone massage and reflexology, so it is possible to build an entire weekend around the water and the treatment rooms. That is a real advantage in Latvia, where winters are dark and cold and a long soak after a day of walking cobbled lanes feels like the point of the trip. The rooms are described as air-conditioned with a separate sitting area, a safe and sound-insulated walls, and extras include tea and coffee supplies with a kettle, heated floors, hydromassage showers and wardrobes, with infant beds available on request. A minibar, desk and blackout drapes are shown in the room photographs. Dining is handled by a restaurant called After, and a buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. There is also a bar, a small gift shop, laundry and dry cleaning services, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel holds a Green Key certification, which is worth knowing if sustainability influences your booking. Extras that cost more include self parking and a round-trip airport shuttle, so decide in advance whether you want either. Pets are accepted in specific rooms for a nightly fee. The location puts you close to the Old Town sights while sitting a little apart from the busiest tourist lanes, and the nearby Riga Film Museum and Menzendorff House give a quieter cultural option than the main squares. Check-in is from the afternoon with contactless options, check-out is before noon, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Because it is a big property it can be busy at weekends and on conference dates, so ask about quiet rooms when you book.
Who it suits
Couples looking for a spa weekend, winter travellers who want a pool and hot tub after sightseeing, and families or friends who like a hotel with plenty going on under one roof. It also works for guests who want a rooftop terrace in summer.
Trade-offs
At 265 rooms this is a big hotel, so the atmosphere is more resort than boutique and check-in or breakfast can be busy at peak times. Breakfast, parking and the airport shuttle are all extra, and spa treatments are charged separately from the room, so the total cost can climb quickly.
The Old Town itself is a short distance away rather than directly on your doorstep, so allow a few minutes of walking for each outing.How to use it: plan the pool and spa for the end of a sightseeing day, when your legs are tired from the cobbles.
Pair it with the cathedral and the Old Town in the morning, the Central Market at midday, and a treatment in the evening. In deep winter, when daylight is short, the hotel is a comfortable place to retreat between outings. In summer, use the rooftop terrace for an evening drink once the sun lowers over the river and the spires of the Old Town.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Hot tub
- ✓On-site spa with massage and body treatments
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Gym
- ✓After restaurant and bar
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms with sitting area
- ✓Green Key certified
Good questions
Does Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool with sun loungers, plus a hot tub, a gym and a spa with massage and body treatments.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge; check what your rate includes when you book.
Is there parking or an airport transfer?+
Self parking and a round-trip airport shuttle are both available for a surcharge, so arrange them before you arrive.
