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Mary-Ann's Polarrigg

2.5 star property
Hotel in Longyearbyen with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property - evening/night
Local cuisine
Local cuisine
Interior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$341
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

Explore the area

Map
Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, 9171
  • Svalbard Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Svalbard Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Svalbard Kirke
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Annex)

Double Room (Annex)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room ( Annex)

Quadruple Room ( Annex)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Longyearbyen

At Mary-Ann's Polarrigg you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of University Centre in Svalbard and Svalbard Church. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Vinterhagen, serves local cuisine and is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Longyearbyen hotel include Svalbard Kirke and Svalbard Museum.

What's nearby

  • University Centre in Svalbard - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Svalbard Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Svalbard Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Svalbard Kirke - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Huskies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kroa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Barentz Pub & Spiseri - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Karlsberger Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fruene - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Mary-Ann's Polarrigg

Hotel in Longyearbyen with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Mary-Ann's Polarrigg. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Longyearbyen hotel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Mary-Ann's Polarrigg offers 40 accommodations with a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Afrikaans, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Ukranian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Vinterhagen

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NOK 315
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NOK 315

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NOK 75 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NOK 25 (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: NOK 315 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NOK 315 (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mary-Ann's Polarrigg?

Mary-Ann's Polarrigg offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mary-Ann's Polarrigg?

As of 15 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mary-Ann's Polarrigg on 16 July 2025 start from AU$341.29, excluding 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 Mary-Ann's Polarrigg?

Yep, Mary-Ann's Polarrigg has a free self car park.

Does Mary-Ann's Polarrigg serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mary-Ann's Polarrigg?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mary-Ann's Polarrigg?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Mary-Ann's Polarrigg?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mary-Ann's Polarrigg?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mary-Ann's Polarrigg Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 295 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Dos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay and very unique in style not something you find in many Hotels. The reception is very helpful especially Storm who understood my needs and very caring.The one thing I didn’t like was the creaky floor boards particularly the corridors outside rooms at night it can be noisy. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So so so charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Svalbard Green space

Nice place with lots of history from the area and great plants. Would be a nice touch if they could add a wind break stand for guests to wait for the airport bus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maryann’s is cozy, quiet, and heartwarming oasis in a desert of corporate modern hotels bleached of all feeling. It is a very walkable distance to the city center but far enough away to shake off the town when you want to. Having lunch and dinner as an available option on site is convenient but we very much enjoyed the complimentary breakfast. Everything was so fresh and made with obvious love of serving. I would definitely return here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel, staff very friendly and helpful. The hotel has a lot of genuine character and rustic. Good value overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! Such great staff
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great budget stay

We thorough enjoyed our 3 night stay in this lovely quirky establishment. Although the rooms are not massive, they were big enough and it was so much more interesting than staying in a bland corporate hotel. The staff were amazing and the huge lounge area had a lovely homely feel. Don't worry about the shared bathrooms, they're large, well appointed and there are plenty of them. We would definitely stay again, and would recommended it to anyone. Thanks to all the team there who helped make our trip so memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The best part of the stay was the breakfast buffet. The staff was from Argentina and were the friendliest ever. Other than that, for the money paid it was average
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel, Woodland Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for four nights at Mary-Ann's Polarrigg. Overall it was good. The single room was clean and the bed comfortable. A roller blind on the window helped cut out the 24 hour sunlight at night. The shared bathrooms were kept very clean. My olny complaint was that the show stall drainage was not great and a couple of days the shower soap dispenser was empty. The restaurant is very nice. The menu is a bit limited if you are vegetarian. They had one vegetarian option, and it was the same every night. The hotel staff were all very nice. Everyone speaks excellent English. It's about a five minute walk into the center of town. The airport bus goes to this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fun and unique.

Very fun place at site of old coal mining camp.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning polar experience

Mary’s Polariggen was one of the best places we have ever visited
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are great, the Vinterhagen restaurant is top-notch, staff very helpful. Also, the "living room" is very convenient. The quirky, one-of-a-kind vibe of the place is what makes Mary-Ann's so unique. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Good service and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony eilers

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our second time here and we would not stay anywhere else. Funky, friendly, and fun! Amazing bar and restaurant plus super nice staff! They arranged for taxis to meet us and then to deliver us to the airport. We had a great Arctic dinner w fine wine and a lovely setting. Thank you all for another great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always Welcoming

I arrived from the US very tired after more than 24 hrs travel. The staff was helpful & welcoming. It is Easter weekend so we were told about store closures for the holiday weekend. It is my second stay at Mary Ann's Polar Rig and I will return when I go back to Longyearben.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bucket list tick

Amazing location and I couls spend a day just looking at their collections. T'eas bitterly cold, hit -21 during the day, but was totally snug.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Armagan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice authentic hotel

This is an authentic hotel converted from old miner barracks. Inside the hotel is like a museum. I loved the every corner of this hotel. I enjoyed my stay there big time. Its location is good - not on the main street, but just a little outside with an excellent view of the valley and mountains and close by the fjord. The shared bathroom situation has never been a problem. There are plenty pathhrooms in the hallway. I never had to compete for a bathroom. Their breakfast is very good. They also offer lunch and dinner on premises. I would definitely go back and stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!!

I stayed for 4 nights & loved every moment here. The single rooms are just the right size & there are enough communal bathrooms to go around. The breakfast is enough to get you through to till & the evening restaurant is really great!
View from the hotel front.
Bedroom view
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024