Villa Alvine

We made a last-minute change from Riga Old Town to Jurmala as there was a heat wave going on. I thought now it is the right time to see Jurmala. In Riga, we have been so many times. The hotel prices in Jurmala are quite high during the summer. I found Villa Alvine which has a good location between Jomas street (the heart of Jurmala) and the beach. Also, there was air-conditioning which was now a vital thing. Villa Alvine consists of an old villa and a new wing. I booked the Luxury One-Bedroom Apartment #14, which is the whole top floor of the old villa. The price of 198 euros per night felt suitable for a 90 m2 apartment. The breakfast was not included in the price but it can be bought from the restaurant next door. Our room was very spacious, especially the living room with the attached kitchenette. There was also a small balcony. Many of the furniture was Latvian-style wooden handcraft. We were very happy with our accommodation but some things could be changed. The only television was quite small considering the huge space. The two chandeliers were very bright during the dark and a dimmer for them could be installed. The fridge was put to an electric outlet above the kitchen counter although there was an outlet behind the fridge. Also, there could have been salt and oil in the kitchen. For a two-day visit, it is not wise to buy them from a grocery store.