Hotels near Sjøtun

Good food, homemade cakes, authentic, sauna at the beach, views

I recently stayed at the Sommarøy Arctic Hotel for a special occasion - my engagement - and I want to share my experience to help future guests make an informed decision. I initially booked a cabin on the water with a balcony through Booking.com. From the photos and description, I expected a private, single-level cabin with hotel amenities, but upon arrival, I was disappointed to find it was actually a two-story setup, meaning we could hear tenants walking above us. Additionally, it was a self-contained unit with no coffee or tea station, and we were expected to remove our own rubbish - something not made clear at check-in. It was not what I had envisioned based on the listing. That said, the hotel quickly turned things around. Although they were fully booked, the reception staff found us a room in the main hotel building due to a last-minute cancellation and moved us there at no extra cost, even including complimentary breakfast each day. This new room was modern, warm, and spacious, with a great double shower - a huge improvement from what we had originally booked. From then on, everything was fantastic. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, and they went above and beyond to make our stay special. I had informed them about my engagement plans weeks in advance, but since it was New Year’s Eve with limited staff, they couldn’t promise anything. However, when we returned to the hotel after the proposal, we walked into our room to find a beautiful bouquet of flowers and chocolates waiting for us - a thoughtful and unexpected gesture that made the moment even more memorable. The breakfast buffet had everything you’d want, including local delicacies, and the bar lounge was a great place to relax. While I didn’t use it, there’s also a spa and sauna available.

The exceptional place and the construction of the building is beautiful!

The place is beautiful, very cozy and stylish. Rooms are almost noiseproof, I vas barely hear people downstairs. Beds are very comfortable! The owner is very nice and talkative, he even made for us presentation of his trips, giving us a better view at arctic adventures. The place is very clean and have stunning view. It's amazing place to stay, make new friends and see Northern lights.

The location was quiet and peaceful. The buses were regular and the supermarket was nearby. The staff were in regular email contact and the facilities were good. The space was big but cosy. There were reindeer outside and the snow was pretty. The views on the lake were stunning. We will be back.