Baltvilla, RigaBaltvilla in Riga, Latvia has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 21 hotels we score in Riga. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $107 a night (cached, not a live quote).Baltvilla is a 4-star hotel situated in the Baltezers district on the shores of Lake Lielais Baltezers. Set within a pine forest and landscaped gardens, the property features a private beach and a marina. It offers 38 air-conditioned rooms, including suites and a presidential suite. Guests can use the full-service spa, fitness centre, and on-site restaurant. The hotel provides free bicycles and parking for visitors. It suits travellers seeking a lakeside setting away from the city. One limitation is the distance from the main urban centre, as it sits along the Via Baltica highway.What stands out

Lakeside setting with private beach

On-site spa and fitness centre

Access to a marina and bicycles

Varied breakfast options

Watch out for

Located far from the city centre

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