RIVA - Das Hotel am Bodensee
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
RIVA - Das Hotel am Bodensee is worth booking if you want a quiet five-star stay on the Konstanz waterfront with spa and pool listed, and the budget allows it. It is hard to justify on price alone, since it cost far more than our other two picks in the city.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Couples on a special trip and travellers who want a calm base by the lake are the natural fit. Guests describe a quiet waterfront setting and a short walk along the promenade into town.
The property lists a spa, pool, gym, restaurant, terrace and family rooms, so it can also work for families who want facilities on site.
Skip it if you are watching costs. The reference rate was more than double the city median. Skip it too if dinner service matters a lot to you, as some guests found it slow.
Location and getting around
The address is Seestraße 25, in Petershausen-Ost. Guests rate the location 9.7 out of 10.
Konstanz Minster is about 1 km away, roughly 13 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. Meersburg Castle is about 6.9 km away (around 86 minutes) and Reichenau Abbey about 10.1 km (around 126 minutes). Both are far, so plan on public transport or a taxi for day trips.
Walking times are estimates; check the promenade route on a map.
What guests say
From 978 reviews the hotel scores 9.2 out of 10, joint first among 5 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Guests like the quiet waterfront position and the staff, who are described as friendly, professional and attentive.
Dining is the mixed point. The food is called high quality and the terrace views are praised, but service can be slow and unorganised. Allow extra time if you plan to eat in.
Price and how it compares with our other Konstanz picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €393.46 per night. The sample median was €143.62.
Our Budget pick, Hampton by Hilton Konstanz, was €71.40 per night with an 8.1 score. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Halm Konstanz, was €108.93 per night with an 8.7 score. RIVA costs well over three times the Best Value pick. The extra buys five stars, the highest score of the three and a listed spa and pool.
These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Why it made our top 3
Only 5 eligible properties were compared in Konstanz, a small sample. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first, and RIVA is an official five-star with the joint top score of the group.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. At this price, read the cancellation policy carefully.
Spa and pool opening times and any fees are not confirmed. Ask the hotel.
If you want a lake view room, check the room description, as views are not confirmed in our data.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is RIVA from Konstanz old town?
Konstanz Minster is about 13 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate, and guests mention a short promenade walk into town.
Does RIVA have a spa and pool?
Both are listed by the property, along with a gym. Hours and fees are not confirmed.
How much does RIVA cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €393.46 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is the restaurant good?
Guests rate the food highly and like the terrace, but some report slow, disorganised service.
Can I walk to Meersburg Castle or Reichenau Abbey?
No, they are about 86 and 126 minutes on foot. Use public transport or a taxi.