This family-run hotel is in Balestrand, by the Sogne Fjord. It has a large garden, a private sauna and beach, and panoramic fjord views. Each guest room includes a private bathroom. The reception includes a bar and a nice lounge area. The reception area also offers a pool table and board games available free of use for all the guests. On occasions there will be concerts, standup, yoga, bingo and quiz-nights. A daily breakfast buffet is available, but please note that we no longer serve it at our hotel. You can still add breakfast to your booking at Balestrand Hotel, but the breakfast is served at our neighbor hotel Kviknes Hotel - a short 2 min walk alongside the Sognefjord. All of Balestrand Hotel’s rooms have a seating area. Some have a balcony looking over the fjord, while others look back towards the mountains. WiFi and on-site private parking are free. Sogndal is a 1-hour drive from Hotel Balestrand, while Bergen is reached in 3 hours by car. The Nigard Glacier is within 2 hours’ drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carol
    United States of America United States of America
    Location and view were great! Staff was very friendly and helpful.
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    The Staff was extremely helpful. They helped us with buying tickets for the ferry on our cell phone. we have almost no knowledge of Norwegian and the staff translated for us.
  • Lynette
    United States of America United States of America
    The view and having breakfast buffet at the big hotel
  • A_bit_restless
    United States of America United States of America
    The view was great, the room was fairly spacious, there was parking across the street.
  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    We had a room with big windows overlooking the fjord as well as a balcony. The rooms are spare, but completely adequate. And, we had a good shower which we appreciated. It had a string to hang a few hand-washed items, again, very appreciated....
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    Great staff. Very interested in making sure you were happy and had all you needed for a great stay
  • Alan
    United States of America United States of America
    We had a room on the third floor facing the fjord. Wonderful, unobstructed view, so we really enjoyed sitting on our balcony looking at the scenery. You won't get that kind of view from the new building at the nearby Kviknes Hotel. Nice,...
  • Shayak
    United States of America United States of America
    The downstairs lounge was great to hang out, enjoy the views, have dinner. Close to ferry and helpful staff.
  • Ruth
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly helpful staff, beautiful view, loved the balcony
  • Edward
    United States of America United States of America
    The view, the facilities and the outdoor seating. The staff were exceedingly helpful, pleasant and showed interest in our comfort and our experience. They were among the most personable and caring that we've ever encountered.they treated us like...

Hotel area info

Amenities of Balestrand Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bingo
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Spa

    • Sauna
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Norwegian

    House rules
    Balestrand Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    4+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    NOK 300 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Balestrand Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Balestrand Hotel

    • Balestrand Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Sauna
      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Evening entertainment
      • Beach
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Badminton equipment
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Bingo
      • Private beach area
    • The prices at Balestrand Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Balestrand Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Balestrand Hotel include:

      • Twin
    • Balestrand Hotel is 650 feet from the center of Balestrand. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.