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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
Double Room, Mountain View | Interior entrance
Junior Suite (Matterhorn View) | Terrace/patio
Sauna
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine, garden views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
The current price is AU$921
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec

Explore the area

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Riffelberg 2500m, Zermatt, VS, 3920
  • Place, Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Furi Ski Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Furi - Riffelberg
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sion (SIR)

Room options

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

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Balcony, Mountain View (Matterhorn)

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

Junior Suite, Balcony, Mountain View (Matterhorn)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2014
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, Mountain View (Matterhorn View)

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

Exclusive Double Room, Mountain View (Matterhorn View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Mountain View

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

Junior Suite, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Mountain View

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

Standard Double Room, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room with Partial Matterhorn View

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

Double Room with Partial Matterhorn View

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Family 2-bed Room With Side Matterhorn View

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

Family 2-bed Room With Side Matterhorn View

  • Sleeps 4

Double Room with Matterhorn View

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Zermatt

At Riffelhaus 1853 you'll be within steps of Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise and Cervino - Sci Estivo. Highlights at this ski hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Restaurant Riffelhaus, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Along with ski-in ski-out access, this hotel offers on-site ski storage. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and a sauna. Buffet breakfast is available for free. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In the area of this 4-property class Zermatt hotel, you'll find Matterhorn.

What's nearby

  • Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Furi Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Furi - Riffelberg - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cervino - Sci Estivo - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Riffelberg - Gifthittli - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Old Zermatt
  • ‪La Taverne - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Schmuggler Höhle - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Zum See - ‬19 min drive
  • Restaurant Weisshorn

About this property

Riffelhaus 1853

Slopeside fun with full-service spa and outdoor pool
During the winter, enjoy on-site recreational activities like sledging 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.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1853
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riffelhaus 1853 offers 25 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

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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

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riffelhaus 1853?

Riffelhaus 1853 offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Riffelhaus 1853?

As of 2 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riffelhaus 1853 on 13 Dec 2025 start from AU$905.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Riffelhaus 1853?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Riffelhaus 1853.

Does Riffelhaus 1853 have a pool?

Riffelhaus 1853 has an outdoor pool.

Does Riffelhaus 1853 serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet brekkie is on offer at Riffelhaus 1853.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riffelhaus 1853?

No, Riffelhaus 1853 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riffelhaus 1853?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Riffelhaus 1853?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riffelhaus 1853?

Furry friends are welcome at Riffelhaus 1853, with food and water bowls on offer.