Villa Santa
Location: Gaujas iela 88, Cēsis, lv
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Historic Building and Scenic Location:
Villa Santa, housed in a 1918 sanatorium, offers a charming stay in the heart of Gauja National Park. Enjoy the serene garden, terrace, and bar while being just 300 meters from the picturesque river Gauja.
Luxurious Rooms and Dining Experience:
Indulge in the comfort of well-appointed rooms with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Start your day with a delicious breakfast featuring continental and vegetarian options, and savor Mediterranean cuisine at the on-site restaurant.
Activities and Events:
From skiing in the nearby slopes to hosting conferences in the well-equipped halls, Villa Santa provides a range of activities for guests. Explore attractions like Castle Park and Sculpture Through the Centuries just a short distance away.
Book your stay at Villa Santa for a memorable experience in Gauja National Park.
Important Information
Please note that the hotel restaurant is closed on Mondays.
Please note that the hotel is located in 3 separate buildings. Only the main building features a elevator.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Sauna
- Massage services
- Packed lunches
- Ski storage
- Hammam
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Kid meals
- Outdoor furniture
- Fruits
- Spa/wellness center services
- Steam room
- Beauty Services
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Security alarm
- Mobile app for room service
- Cooking class
- Ski storage
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Concerts/live shows
- Private picnics
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Snow sports gear
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Suite
This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite provides soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
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Superior Deluxe Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
388 sq feet
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Room service (limited), minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Sofa bed, safe, and free newspaper; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
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Double Room
The spacious double room features soundproof walls, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has parquet floors and provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
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Double or Twin Room
The spacious twin/double room offers soundproof walls, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Shower chair
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
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Superior Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious double room provides soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
-
Superior Deluxe Double Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
Guest Reviews
- Zeno (10/5): - Ambiente tranquillo in mezzo al bosco, un po' distante dal centro. Ottima la colazione e spaziosa la stanza
- Linda (10/5): -
- Angelika (9/5): - Sehr schönes Hotel im Wald, sehr ruhig. Zimmer waren groß und sehr sauber. Das Essen im Restaurant war mäßig, ist allerdings Geschmacksache. Meiner Meinung nach mehr Schein als Sein.
- Meza (10/5): Excellent place for a quiet getaway - Excellent place for a quiet getaway. We really liked the location of the hotel, the rooms were are very beautiful and clean,the staff is very responsive.
- Gaye (10/5): Exceeded our very high expectations - Very elegant Faultless
- Inna (8/5): Excellent! - Beautiful location, friendly staff and tasty food.
- Inga (10/5): -
- Normunds (10/5): -
- R (10/5): Viss pārdomāts līdz pēdejai detaļai - Lika justies īpaši gaidītiem, un restorans bija izcils! Perfekta vieta pastaigām un pSPA zona bija ļoti skaista Pietrūka SPA zona baseins un brokastīs varbūt lielāku sortimentu gaidīju
- Anete (8/5): - Ērti numuri, garšīgas brokastis. Vilšanās bija par SPA zonu, jo nebija minēts tās darba laiks, nerunājot par masāžām, ierodoties vakarpusē ap 18:00, personāls informēja, ka ilgu laiku aizņems tās uzsildīšana (ap 20:30) un nebūs, kas atslēdz to. Saprotu, ka bijām ne-sezonā un laikus neveicām rezervāciju, tomēr ir vērts papildus informēt klientus par darba laiku, rezervācijām u.tml., ja provizoriski zina, ka nebūs liels cilvēku pieplūdums konkrētajā dienā.
- Sirje (9/5): - Unikaalne kompleks metsa sees. Kaunis interjöör, viisakas teenindus, rikkalik hommikusöök. Spaa kasutamise eest on lisatasu 25 euri nägu, aga peale paari sauna polegi seal muud. Võiks olla ka mullivann või väike bassein. Meil oli probleem ka toa temperatuuriga. Informeerisime teenindajat, et tuba on külm, aga kuna radiaatorid olid maksimumi peal, siis nii jäigi.
- Elberte (9/5): -
- Sanita (10/5): -
- Mārtiņš (9/5): -
- Zane (10/5): -
- Kristaps (9/5): -
- Ģirts (9/5): It was close to excellent -
- Lauris (9/5): -
- Arnis (10/5): Viss bija labi. Noteikti atgriezīšos! - Silti, mājīgi, stilīgi
- Caksa (9/5): -
- Ilze (9/5): Will come back - Good location, quite, nice restaurant No SPA zone available
- Inuta (10/5): -
- Grudule (10/5): - The property was very good and beautiful. There was not possibility to listen music.
- Oskars (9/5): - TV ļoti maziņš un tv kanali loti maz.
- Kristine (9/5): -
- JANIS (9/5): - Kvalitāte Salauzta durvju vērtne
- Aleksandrs (10/5): -
- Vadim (10/5): - Wifi in the room doesn't work good
- Aivars (9/5): -
- inga (10/5): -
- Uldis (10/5): Excellent stay - All was perfect
- Salvis (10/5): - izveidoja kokteili, jo ko vēlējos nebija. improvizēja un patika
- ANDRA (6/5): -
- Urtė (10/5): Perfect place for the weekend-off stay ❤️ -
- Rihards Lībietis (10/5): -
- Dana (8/5): - Ļoti skaista un ērta atrašanās vieta meža ielokā, lielisks personāls, skaisti skati , kas paveras pa logiem. Turpmākiem ieteikumiem, vēlētos, lai spa ir vismaz burbuļvanna vai baseins, bija neērti, ka uz spa un brokastīm ir jāiet cauri ielai uz citu ēku.
- Inna (10/5): -
- karen (10/5): -
- Armands (9/5): -
- Andrejs (10/5): -
- sandis (10/5): - Viss
- Rupert (10/5): Exceptional and unique hotel - our second visit to Villa Santa and I can't recommend it enough! - What a gem of a hotel! The wooden villas that you stay in are stunning both inside and out. The rooms are large with comfortable beds, high ceilings, decent bathrooms and nicely appointed, with outlook of the forest. The restaurant is absolutely fantastic - exceptional food, lovely setting, good ambience and brilliant service. The staff all round couldn't have been more helpful and made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was also very good and included in the price. The setting in the woodland is very tranquil and makes you feel a world away, yet you're only a short drive from the centre of lovely Cesis and with walks from the doorstep. Nothing
- Dana (10/5): Beauty and calmness! - 1) Very helpful staff ! We forgot some of our stuff in the room and they immediately contacted us.
2) Superb breakfast! Staff could not help with the information about best hiking routes which are just outside the hotel.
- Jelena (8/5): -
- Alens (10/5): -
- Aivis (9/5): -
- Aldis (10/5): -
- Arta (9/5): -
- Marta (10/5): Posto bellissimo - Tutto
- Rūdolfs (9/5): -
- Maksims (9/5): -
- Aiga (10/5): - Villa located in a quiet area, in a small forest, just 10- minute drive from the city center. The room was much more spacious than usual, with a comfortable bed and large bathroom. The buffet breakfast was served in a beatiful restaurant. I really enjoyed the atmosphere - calm and relaxing, perfect for autumn or winter stay.
- ARBE (9/5): -
- Andrew (9/5): A lovely character full location for a peaceful and restful stay. - Villa Santa is a lovely old building surrounded by wooded grounds. There are 2-3 buildings with rooms in all three (including the main house). There are also separate facilities for weddings, events etc. The room was a generous size and comfortable, with a good bed and lovely shower. Breakfast was an extensive buffet despite the fact that there were only a couple of guests staying the night I was there. Wifi was provided through the TV which had to be On to use it. There are no evening meal facilities so you will need to bring your own or drive the short distance to the local town for a choice of restaurants.
- Signe (9/5): Izcili -
- Tiina (6/5): -
- Caksa (9/5): -
- Romain (10/5): -
- Valdis (10/5): -
- Edgars (10/5): -
- Aleksandrs (8/5): - Miers un klusums. Foršs restorāns un garšīgs ēdiens. Diemžēl Istabiņā nebija pieejama tējkanna. Papildus tam, ja izdomāsiet doties uz saunu, ņemiet līdzi savu tēju, jo tur gan tējkanna pieejama (starp citu arī medus) bet tējas nav. Paradokss
- Sirje (8/5): -
- Simona (8/5): -
- Valeria (4/5): Больше не поедем и друзьям не разрешим. - Приятный лес вокруг. Вкусно в ресторане на территории. Близко к дороге, все время слышны машины. Ты как бы в лесу, но все время гоняют машины. Спа вовсе не спа. Бассейн нету, массаж за 100 евро - вряд ли можно назвать массажем, пора отправить мастера на повышение квалификации. Не советую.
В целом собирались туда для того чтоб отметить годовщину, но меньше чем за сутки нам позвонили и сказали что ритуалы на двоих не получиться потому что мастер заболел. Когда мы приехали нам сказали что так и так ритуал для двоих происходит в разных кабинетах ( первый раз такое слышу) в целом чувствуем себя обманутыми. С нами была наша собака, чихуахуа, за которую мы доплачивали 50€, это четверть цены нашего номера. Не понятно, как образуются цены, потому что когда мы остаемся в любимом Kempinski, с отличным спа и массажами, мы платим за собаку 35€. В целом я буду рада забыть это место и выкинуть из памяти прибытие в нем.
- Türkson (10/5): -
- Agnese (10/5): -
- Ronalds (10/5): Excelent food. Restaurant deserves Michelin star - Everything was superb
- Gober (9/5): Très bien - Le site est magnifique. Chambre confortable . Bon diner, Bon petit déjeuner. Très bon rapport qualité prix rien
- Irina (9/5): -
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Highly recommended!! Amazing huge rooms, high quality finishings, located on a beautiful estate property that’s peaceful. The staff were so nice. Loved this place would stay again. 10/10
- Laura (10/5): Brīnišķīgi! - Kad braucam uz Cēsīm, vienmēr apmetamies Villā Santa. Viss bija brīnišķīgi, kā vienmēr.
- Lija (10/5): -
- Kijonoka (9/5): -
- Jüri (9/5): 10 minutes from Cesis oldtown - Nice buildings, terrace and breakfast They forgot the linens for our extra bed and staff is not there in the evening so had to improvise to sleep on sofa.
- Allard (6/5): -
- Viktoria (10/5): Ein sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt in sehr großzügigen , modernen Zimmern mit viel Charme. - Wunderbar hergerichtete Jahrhundertwende-Villen mit modernen , komfortablen Zimmern im skandinavischen Landhausstil. Neu renoviert mit Liebe zum Detail. Leider hatte das Restaurant Sonntagabend geschlossen.
- Sonja (8/5): - Schöne Lage in einem kleinen Wald, Zimmer sind hübsch renoviert und eingerichtet. Wanderwege und Start der Kajaktour vom Hotel aus zu Fuß erreichbar.
Gutes Frühstücksbuffet mit vielfältiger Auswahl, Kaffee leider nur vom Vollautomaten. Trifft nicht die Erwartungen an ein 4 Sterne Hotel, da ist noch viel Luft nach oben. Es ist zwar alles schön angelegt und renoviert, aber viele Kleinigkeiten stimmen nicht. Saunabereich müsste in dieser Preisklasse für die Gäste inbegriffen sein. Zimmer wurden eigentlich nicht gereinigt bzw. es wurden nur Handtücher ausgetauscht. Der Safe funktionierte nicht, ebenso war die Minibar zwar gut gefüllt, kühlte aber nicht. Auf Nachfrage wurde gesagt, die Minibar funktioniere schon, es läge an den Außentemperaturen?! Wir könnten an der Rezeption Sachen abgeben, die dann für uns gekühlt werden würden. Im Zimmer statt Glasabtrennung bei der Dusche ein dunkler Duschvorhang, auch nicht unbedingt zeitgemäß, gerade nach umfassender Renovierung. Insgesamt hat man den Eindruck dass leider wenig Herzblut in dem Projekt steckt.
- Nico (9/5): - Lugar bonito y calidad de estancia muy alto. Buen restaurante y desayuno. Las cortimas no obscurezcan mucho por lo cual entra luz por la mañana. El desayuno se sirve algo tarde
- Sulev (10/5): Amazing! - Wonderful place. Very, very good restaurant and splendid service. We're happy there. In our room was an additional small window near bed without curtains - in the morning bright light woke us a bit too early.
- Jelizaveta (8/5): -
- Alan (9/5): Great hotel in beautiful location. Highly recommended! - A plea
It was a great pleasure to stay here.
The staff were all friendly and diligent. We're particularly grateful to the manager, who was helpful when we had a small medical problem.
The room was spacious, pleasant, quiet and clean. Breakfasts were good, and the dinner we had was delicious and well-presented.
We took several long walks through the forests. The castle in Cesis is well worth a visit, and Cesis is full of nice cafes and restaurants. Take some effective mosquito repellent! This is only a problem outdoors at certain times - they have very good screens on the windows.
- Kaspars (9/5): -
- Leonardo (7/5): In the middle of a forest - Breakfast was good with some assortment of food. I dont remember a restaurant. In fact, we had dinner in town The place is too isolated.
- AInars (9/5): -
- Urstiņš (7/5): -
- Osnath (8/5): -
- Caroline (9/5): - Les chambres sont grandes et bien décorées. L'hôtel est très calme. Le restaurant est bon. Le petit déjeuner est correct. Il manque des éléments pour ranger ses affaires dans la chambre.
- elina (8/5): - Armas ja hubane. Hea hommikusöök. Väga sõbralikud teenindajad. Liiga kaugel Cesise keskusest.
- Elena (8/5): - El sitio es precioso.Las habitaciones muy amplias.El personal normal La decoración es un poco fría
- fabien (10/5): Cadre tres agréable et nourriture parfaite - La décoration et la grande qualité du restaurant Pas de télévision
- SYLVIE (10/5): - Le calme et l'espace de la chambre et un restaurant sur place d'excellent qualité.
- Laila (10/5): -
- Priidu (9/5): - Exellent breakfest, nice room and big bathroom, great atmosphare of old villa! Only 1 key for the room.
- Vesna (10/5): Hidden gem - Soba je bila izjemno lepa in odlično opremljena - zlasti dejstvo, da je bil za obe osebi primerno urejen prostor za prtljago. Večerja je bila odlična.
- Montse (7/5): Algo decepcionada, pero el hotel es bonito - Personal amable y camas muy confortables No me gustó estar en un edificio anexo en una tercera planta sin ascensor.. bastante incomodo. La presión de la ducha no iba bien la nevera no enfriaba.. en fin detalles q no van acorde a una habitacion superior de 160 euros/noche.
A parte de descansar fatal por no tener cortinas y muchos mosquitos en la zona.
- Zinta (10/5): - Everything was excelent. We are not first time at this hotel, but remaining it is the best hotel for leisure in Cesis.
- Helga (10/5): Ein Platz zum Genießen! - Wunderschöne 3 Villen, in einer Ruheoase (gefühlt) mitten im Wald. Sehr gepflegtes Haus, Zimmer mit allem Komfort, dazu hervorragendes Restaurant, sehr gutes Frühstücksbuffet. Herrlich!
- Una (10/5): -
- Karin (9/5): Außergewöhnlich - Idyllisch Lage im Wald, hervorragendes Restaurant, sehr freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal, geschmackvoll eingerichtete Zimmer, Fenster mit Buntglas Leider verlief unterhalb des Waldes eine Straße; in der Natur gibt es eben Stechmücken (an Mückenschutz denken!).
- Agnese (8/5): -
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