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Jūrmala

Kurshi Hotel & Spa

★★★★
9.0
Booking score
4.6
Google rating
851
Total reviews
★★★★
Star rating
≈2014
Built / renovated
3+
Highest floor guests reported
2%
Noise mentions
Engine scores ·Newness ≈2014 ·Location 4.6
Member rate
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Verdict

Is Kurshi Hotel & Spa Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.0/10 Booking.com4.6/5 Google400 reviews read4-star

As of 7 October 2026, 400 guest reviews give Kurshi Hotel & Spa 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptionally friendly, attentive, and multilingual staff who consistently go above and beyond to help guests with restaurant reservations, local recommendations, and special requests 67 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Kurshi Hotel & Spa: Which Rooms to Avoid

  • Spa facilities often closed or unavailable with limited appointment slots, making it difficult for guests to access treatments despite the spa being a major advertised feature 5 reviews
  • Inconsistent and unprofessional massage services with some therapists delivering poor quality treatments, causing bruising and providing condescending communication during sessions 4 reviews
  • Misleading discount information where staff quoted incorrect spa discount rates (50% promised but only 15% delivered) and management refused to correct billing errors 2 reviews
Rooms to avoid
  • Rooms facing main road/street experience traffic noise
  • Ground floor rooms near restaurant/reception area
What guests praise

Kurshi Hotel & Spa Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Kurshi Hotel & Spa sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

  • Exceptionally friendly, attentive, and multilingual staff who consistently go above and beyond to help guests with restaurant reservations, local recommendations, and special requests 67 reviews
  • Modern, stylish, and well-designed rooms with distinctive two-story family layouts featuring master bedrooms downstairs and kids' rooms upstairs, creating a unique loft-style living space 52 reviews
  • Excellent breakfast buffet with high-quality, diverse selections including fresh pastries, local dishes, and daily variations that consistently impress guests 59 reviews
Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Kurshi Hotel & Spa?

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  • Rooms facing internal courtyard away from street noise
  • Upper floors reported as quieter than ground floor
Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Kurshi Hotel & Spa

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What guests love

Exceptionally friendly, attentive, and multilingual staff who consistently go above and beyond to help guests with restaurant reservations, local recommendations, and special requests (67×)
Modern, stylish, and well-designed rooms with distinctive two-story family layouts featuring master bedrooms downstairs and kids' rooms upstairs, creating a unique loft-style living space (52×)
Excellent breakfast buffet with high-quality, diverse selections including fresh pastries, local dishes, and daily variations that consistently impress guests (59×)
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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Spa facilities often closed or unavailable with limited appointment slots, making it difficult for guests to access treatments despite the spa being a major advertised feature (5×)
Inconsistent and unprofessional massage services with some therapists delivering poor quality treatments, causing bruising and providing condescending communication during sessions (4×)
Misleading discount information where staff quoted incorrect spa discount rates (50% promised but only 15% delivered) and management refused to correct billing errors (2×)
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Parking note. Adequate — Free street parking for hotel guests is available but spaces are limited and can be difficult to find during peak season; some guests reported needing to search nearby streets.

What guests report

View
Rooms facing internal courtyard are quietest; some rooms have French balconies with views; terrace rooms available
Bed & mattress
Comfortable beds praised consistently; two-story rooms feature master bedroom downstairs with separate kid beds upstairs
Bathroom & water
Large bathtubs in most rooms; shower quality varies; hot water reliable; some reports of uncomfortable shower designs
Wi-Fi
Available but occasionally unreliable in some areas of hotel
Breakfast
High-quality buffet with diverse selections, fresh pastries, and daily variations; worth the cost; some complaints about limited children's options
AC / heating
Unreliable—upper floors of two-story rooms get very hot; some rooms too cold in winter; heating/cooling difficult to regulate
Elevator
Available

Local knowledge

Book spa treatments in advance—slots fill up quickly and facilities sometimes close unexpectedly on certain days
Request a room facing the internal courtyard for maximum quiet; avoid street-side rooms if you're sensitive to traffic noise
Two-story family rooms are spacious but the upper floor can be very hot in summer even with AC—book in shoulder seasons
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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings
  • Rooms facing internal courtyard away from street noise
  • Upper floors reported as quieter than ground floor
Noisy rooms to avoid
  • Rooms facing main road/street experience traffic noise
  • Ground floor rooms near restaurant/reception area
Extra charges guests were surprised by
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Character & facilities

Design & character 6% of reviews mention design
  • Modern loft-style interiors with distinctive two-story family rooms
  • Contemporary architecture blending industrial elements with comfort
  • Thoughtful glass walls creating nature-connected living spaces
Family facilities
  • Outdoor playground in internal courtyard
  • Indoor kids' play corner near reception with toys
  • Two-story family rooms with separate children's spaces
  • Child-sized portions at restaurant with kid-friendly menu options
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Questions about Kurshi Hotel & Spa

How is Kurshi Hotel & Spa rated?
Kurshi Hotel & Spa scores 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.
How many guest reviews were analysed for Kurshi Hotel & Spa?
HotelShortlist analysed 400 guest reviews for Kurshi Hotel & Spa to build this verified profile.
Is Kurshi Hotel & Spa a 4-star hotel?
Yes — Kurshi Hotel & Spa is a 4-star property in Jūrmala.
What do guests love about Kurshi Hotel & Spa?
The most-mentioned positive in guest reviews: Exceptionally friendly, attentive, and multilingual staff who consistently go above and beyond to help guests with restaurant reservations, local recommendations, and special requests
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How Kurshi Hotel & Spa Compares to Other Jūrmala Hotels

Kurshi Hotel & Spa: Booking.com 9.0/10, 4-star. Other researched hotels in Jūrmala:

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Review data verified & refreshed 2026-10-07.