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Kvikne's

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Dining
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Bar

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Boks 24, 6898 Balestrand, Balestrand, Vestland
  • Place, English Church of St. Olav
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The Golden House Gallery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Sognefjord Aquarium
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sogndal (SOG-Haukasen)
    ‪78 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sogndal

With a stay at Kvikne's in Sogndal, you'll be just steps from Sogne Fjord and Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from English Church of St. Olav and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Golden House Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • English Church of St. Olav - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Golden House Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sognefjord Aquarium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sogn Fruitpark & Cider House - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sogndal (SOG-Haukasen) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pearl By Harbor At Peters Plass - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ciderhuset - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gekkens - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fork - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baalee Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kvikne's

Guest accommodations at Kvikne's feature full-sized refrigerators/freezers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Kvikne's. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe and Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Policies

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Hotel Kviknes
Kvikne's Hotel
Kviknes Balestrand
Kviknes Hotel Balestrand
Kvikne's Balestrand
Kvikne's Hotel Balestrand

Kvikne's Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Historic hotel in Norway

Nice old hotel with ugly, well worn wing. No tea or coffee in the room. The buffet breakfast is ok but the smorgasbord dinner is excellent.

8/10 Good

linlark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

gorgeous fjordside setting

Definitely recommend -- but just don't forget your shampoo because besides a box of kleenex there are no little bottles, bars or showercap. Had to ask for another towel to use as a bathmat. Breakfast buffet which is included is wonderful, and the village of Balestrand idylic.

8/10 Good

California Swede

Liked: Staff & service

Amazing location

The hotel is in an amazing location. Magnificent views are seen from every location in the hotel, and there are many gorgeous places to sit outside as well. The art and antique furniture in the lobby areas is beautiful. It is a truly unique hotel that is able to match the magnificence of the fiords. The staff was incredibly helpful, polite, and friendly. We wouldn't hesitate returning if we were in Norway again.

8/10 Good

Shannon World Traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Best Hotel in Balestrand

I did a lot of research before arriving at my decision to stay at the Kviknes. The rooms are slightly dated (quick tip: spend the extra cash for a room with a view) but the restaurant, cafe, and gift shop are the best!

8/10 Good

Elke aka Rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

location, location

The view of the hotel was fabulous as we arrived on the ferry. We loved sitting on the veranda at the front overlooking the fjord. We were supposed to be in the new wing, but they gave us 2 rooms that adjoined thru the bathroom in the old part. They were nicely decorated and had the best view. Only problem was no lift. Lots of stairs. Breakfast was delicious. The hotel has lots of history and has tons of antigue decoration.

8/10 Good

Owain1845

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful location

Great place to stay on a Norway in a Nutshell trip. They should somehow find a way to remove or refurbish the 1960's addition (which many hotels seem to have) that distracts from the original Victorian lodge.

10/10 Excellent

xsxssx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Every were you point a camera is a perfect pic.

Highly recommend - Food, service views, town - one of the most peaceful places visited

6/10 Okay

Life On The Go

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Enjoy The Scenery

Spend your time outdoors enjoying the hotel's beautiful fjord surroundings. Limit your time indoors to minimize disappointment with less-than-luxury facility.

8/10 Good

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel in a beautiful location

We stayed in the newer part of the hotel, which is an architectural eyesore in Balestrand but had spacious (for Europe) and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was amazingly varied and very tasty. We spent a couple of days in and near the town, walking and relaxing; we also took a loop trip to Forde over the high mountains -- marvelous views from the pass and great scenery on the tundra.

8/10 Good

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Historic Hotel with a special

Historic Hotel with a special location. Very good food.

8/10 Good

Love the view

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fantastic view

Hotel has a fantastic location -- right on the fjord. There is an historic building and a rather plain, ordinary building (where we stayed). The room was clean and spacious, but nothing special. However, the view was incredible. Lots of tour busses stop here so there was always a crowd at breakfast-

6/10 Okay

Anonymous

Disliked: Room comfort

Good but not to be enthusiastic

Very good location - The modern part of the hotel is shabby - It is not worth the rate paid (but perhaps this may be because Norway is expensive)

8/10 Good

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fun Getaway in the Fjord

The hotel highlights were: (1) Sitting on the balcony and gazing out at the fjord. An amazing experience! (2) The buffet dinner. Very expensive but wonderfully grand. (3) Coffee after the buffet dinner in one of the lounges.

8/10 Good

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kvikne Hotel

No disappointments. Super.

8/10 Good

Doats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Unbelievable scenary

Traveling by car through the fjords of Norway to this wonderful hotel was terrific. The only negative was that the only diner option was a buffet. It was a very nice buffet but not our preference for dining.

8/10 Good

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Surprisingly delightful!

Owners were so nice. The hotel has been in the family for several generations. They gave us a book and explained the history behind the hotel. It is like stepping back in time. The palors are filled with antique furniture and priceless works of art. It was such a treat to stay there. The dinner buffet was first class. Gorgeous dining room overlooked the beautiful fjords. We had a room with a balcony on the seventh floor. We had the most wonderful view of the fjords and mountains with waterfalls streaming down. We would walk along the shoreline and watch the starfish among the seaweed. Unbelievable place to take photos. A Kodak moment everywhere you look! Colorful variety of flowers throughout the grounds. We realized after arriving we were already wishing we had a much longer stay!

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness

擁有非常良好景觀的旅館，建議拜訪挪威峽灣的遊客可以考量入住，

擁有非常良好景觀的旅館，建議拜訪挪威峽灣的遊客可以考量入住，惟建議旅館可對重遊旅客予以折扣。