Concept hotel Rakši is located 7 km from Cesis, in an ancient valley of the Gauja River, in the Camel Park Rakši. It offers accommodation in a house, as well as free access to the private zoo. Each room offers a seating area and unique log beds. The bathrooms feature a hairdryer. Camel riding, walks with llamas and excursions with carriages pulled by the gigantic Poitou donkeys from France can be arranged. Guests can enjoy free coffee/tea, sweets and use refrigerator in the common areas. Breakfast is served in the Camel Cafe and includes camel milk pancakes. There are also barbecue facilities in the camel park territory. Concept hotel Rakši features a free private parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ilze
    Malta Malta
    Surrounded by the forest and animals, it was amazing and relaxing stay.
  • Anete
    Iceland Iceland
    Everything about this place, starting with amazing staff workers and finishing with magical evenings.
  • Marta
    Estonia Estonia
    The room was was clean and comfortable and i could see the shooting stars from the window without having to get up. Our stay coincided with the peak intensity of the annual August meteor shower. I also really loved the comfy (common) leasure...
  • Kristaps
    Latvia Latvia
    Rakši is a nice place for children and families. Every room is designed in a different theme, mostly Arabic style.
  • Aija
    Latvia Latvia
    Breakfast was amazing, thank you! In a mean time kids were able to play in a toy corner. It was great to spend time with animals, all of us enjoyed it.
  • Liisi
    Estonia Estonia
    Rakši ZOO was a lovely place. We will definitely visit again. Good memories!
  • Indra
    Latvia Latvia
    I liked the location of the property - it was excellent location for kids.
  • Laura
    Latvia Latvia
    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.
  • Spicer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What 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...
  • Antons
    Latvia Latvia
    The property, including the zoo, is a really great place to spend a couple of days, especially with kids

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is it possible to rent a boat from you and go fishing to the river?

    No. You can check it in ozolkalns.lv
    Answered on 25 August 2020
  • Hello. 'shared bathroom' means you share it with other guests?

    Hello! answer to your question is YES!
    Answered on 22 June 2023

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rakši
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Latvian
  • Russian

House rules
Rakši takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rakši in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Rakši

  • Check-in at Rakši is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Room options at Rakši include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Apartment

  • Rakši is 3.7 miles from the centre of Cēsis. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Rakši may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Rakši offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental