Located by Europe’s deepest lake, Hornindalsvatnet, this family-run hotel offers traditional Norwegian food and brightly decorated guest rooms. WiFi is free in public areas. A seating area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and private bathroom with shower are featured in all the modern rooms at First Hotel Raftevold. Most have a balcony, and some offer views of the lake or surrounding mountains. The large, furnished garden backs on to the mountainside. During summer, guest can eat outside and enjoy the nature. Located in the scenic area of Grodås, First Hotel Raftevold is 25 minutes' drive from the UNESCO-listed Geiranger Fjord. The Briksdal Glacier is a 1-hour drive from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
7.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff member who checked us in was super nice, helpful, and friendly, with extra pats for our old dog :)
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is in a great location. The rooms were comfortable. The staff was very helpful and responded promptly to all of our requests.
  • Lena
    Israel Israel
    The location is great, the staff was very pleasant
  • Ilse
    Belgium Belgium
    Location on our way to Alesund airport. The lake view: morning swim in the lake. Absolute a must to take the lake view, even on a rainy day, the view is magical from your room. Parking in front of hotel or at the long term parking accords the...
  • Mohammed
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Staff was very good and really helpful, especially Mr. Igor was excellent and dedicated person
  • Jithu
    India India
    SERVICE WE GOT FROM Eigor ia awesome … too much helpful.
  • Siu
    Canada Canada
    Good location, easy check-in, best breakfast we had during our trip, clean
  • Ron
    Israel Israel
    Beautiful hotel with magnificent breakfast. The best thing about this hotel is Magne at the reception. We had some drama with our rental car and he helped us so much. The most friendly, helpful and funny hotel clerk we had the entire trip. Thank...
  • Jazzmin
    Denmark Denmark
    Super kind and accommodating staff. The room was very comfortable, quite big, and we had stunning views with a balcony. Breakfast was good, and ran until 11am! The location is very convenient, with small walking paths, grocery stores, charging...
  • Andreea
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We booked a room with a view to the lake which was absolutely gorgeous. Very nice comfortable rooms, breakfast was great and the stuff really nice and friendly.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Havila Hotel Raftevold

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

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

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Fitness center
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Bosnian
  • English
  • Finnish
  • Croatian
  • Norwegian
  • Serbian
  • Swedish

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

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 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
Cancellation 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.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NOK 150 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
NOK 350 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
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroDiscoverDebit cardCash

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

Guests planning to arrive outside regular front desk hours are requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

Please inform Havila Hotel Raftevold 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Havila Hotel Raftevold

  • Check-in at Havila Hotel Raftevold is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Havila Hotel Raftevold include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Havila Hotel Raftevold is 800 feet from the center of Hornindal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
  • Guests staying at Havila Hotel Raftevold can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go
  • The prices at Havila Hotel Raftevold may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Havila Hotel Raftevold is popular with guests booking family stays.