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Clarion Hotel Ernst

4.0 star property
Hotel in Kristiansand with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Reception hall
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking
Interior detail
Ballroom
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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Rådhusgt. 2, Kristiansand, 4664
  • Place, Kristiansand Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bystranda
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Aquarama Bad
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Minibar
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Minibar
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Desk
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Desk
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Desk
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking (Moderate)

Single Room, Non Smoking (Moderate)

Single Room, Non Smoking (Moderate)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Desk
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room

Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1

Standard twin Room

Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2

Standard double Room

Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Compact Single Room

Pillow-top beds, desk, bed sheets

Compact Single Room

Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Pillow-top beds, desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Kristiansand

Clarion Hotel Ernst puts you in the heart of Kristiansand, within steps of Visit Kristiansand / Kristiansand Turistkontor and Markens Gate. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the gym and sauna. Business amenities include conference space and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .With a stay at this 4-property class Kristiansand hotel, you'll be 12.5 km (7.8 mi) from Kristiansand Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Kristiansand Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Markens Gate - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bystranda - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Aquarama Bad - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Agder - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Kristiansand Station - 4 min walk
  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patricks Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clarion Hotel Ernst - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Herlig Land - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mercado - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tilstede mat og mer - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Clarion Hotel Ernst

Hotel in Kristiansand with free breakfast and fitness centre
Clarion Hotel Ernst offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. The business-friendly Clarion Hotel Ernst also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Kristiansand hotel is smoke free.

  • 199 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1858
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Clarion Hotel Ernst offers 199 accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NOK 290 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Social Bar & Bistro

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1858
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NOK 300 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 300 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NOK 150 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: NOK 290 per night
  • Pet fee: NOK 300 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 150 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 300 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Clarion Hotel Ernst offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Hotel Ernst on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$186.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Yep, Clarion Hotel Ernst has a self car park for NOK 290 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Yep, Clarion Hotel Ernst is a short 13-minute walk from Bystranda.

Does Clarion Hotel Ernst have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Clarion Hotel Ernst, but Aquarama Bad is a short 14-minute walk away.

What makes Clarion Hotel Ernst a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Clarion Hotel Ernst.

Does Clarion Hotel Ernst serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

No, Clarion Hotel Ernst does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.