the rex

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Free WiFi

9.9

Property highlights

About this property

Situated a 10-minute walk from the cable cars in Zermatt, the family-run Hotel Rex offers an exclusive spa area including an indoor pool, a hot tub, 2 saunas, a steam bath and a solarium. All shops and restaurants can be reached within a short walk. The rooms and large suites of the Hotel Rex are equipped with cable TV, bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms offer views of the Matterhorn Mountain. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The Hotel Bar with an open fireplace is ideal for a drink after a day of skiing in the mountains. A breakfast buffet is available daily between 7:30 and 11:00. On arrival and departure, the Rex hotel offers a free pick-up from the Zermatt Train Station or the village entrance.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Skiing
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Zermatt, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Guests who stayed here loved

Julie
Australia Australia
“This hotel is perfect, it's like living in a fairytale in the most wonderful village. The room, staff, breakfast and staff were amazing. Waking up the a view of the Matterhorn was a bonus. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Zermatt.”
Kurt
Australia Australia
“Great location and amazing facilities. Buffet breakfast was delicious and the spacious Spa area was so relaxing after a big day of hiking. Definitely needed.”
Robert
Australia Australia
“The best situated hotel in Zermatt with unrivalled views of the Matterhorn. Spacious and well thought out rooms with friendly staff. Highly recommended”
Dr
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was perfect! The breakfasts were phenomenal! The grill – a 20 second walk from the hotel had amazing food! I thoroughly recommend the tenderloin steak!!! We use the spa every evening and it was wonderful!”
Bethany
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing. Perfect view. Perfect service. Helpful. Amazing spa. Beautiful.”
Maria-rose
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is modern and clean, with the staff being friendly and informative. The hotel's location is perfect - close enough to everything but out of the way if you want some peace and quiet. The view of the Matterhorn for the room does not...”
Irina
Switzerland Switzerland
“It was clean, quite and warm. The room was super spacious. The view of Matterhorn was amazing. The hotel has pool and saunas. They were super. The breakfast really good. Pancakes are very tasty. The hotel has also a restorable, where they prepare...”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a beautiful, relaxed, comfortable hotel with a magnificent view of the Matterhorn”
Stephen
Australia Australia
“Beautiful hotel with great decor that was natural and well designed for the premises. A really nice vibe. The outdoor garden/bar was relaxing and the breakfast superb. Great location - close to everything but also quiet. Good size room and...”
Tj
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The views and location were great, staff were very friendly, breakfast was great.”

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of the rex

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Skiing
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

the rex takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 60 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 80 per person, per night

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

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Zermatt is a car-free resort. You need to park your car in Täsch and proceed by train for the last 4 kilometres.

Please note that the free transfer from and to the train station is available from 07:00 to 19:00, one way on the day of arrival and departure. Please inform the property about your expected arrival time to arrange it.