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Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
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Smoke-free property
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Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
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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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 17 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 17 reviews
8 - Good
12
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Mary Ann, New York
2 Aug 2016
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.
Mary Ann
8/10 Good
linlark
28 July 2014
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.
linlark
8/10 Good
California Swede
9 July 2014
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.
California Swede
8/10 Good
Shannon World Traveler
1 Sept 2013
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!
Shannon World Traveler
8/10 Good
Elke aka Rosalie
10 July 2012
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.
Elke aka Rosalie
8/10 Good
Owain1845
9 July 2012
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.
Owain1845
10/10 Excellent
xsxssx
27 May 2012
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
xsxssx
6/10 Okay
Life On The Go
29 Sept 2011
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.
Life On The Go
8/10 Good
Anonymous
9 Aug 2011
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.
Anonymous
8/10 Good
Anonymous
25 July 2011
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic Hotel with a special
Historic Hotel with a special location. Very good food.
Anonymous
8/10 Good
Love the view
19 July 2011
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-
Love the view
6/10 Okay
Anonymous
13 July 2011
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)
Anonymous
8/10 Good
Anonymous
30 June 2011
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.
Anonymous
8/10 Good
Anonymous
14 June 2011
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Kvikne Hotel
No disappointments. Super.
Anonymous
8/10 Good
Doats
25 May 2010
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.
Doats
8/10 Good
Anonymous
18 May 2009
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!