Set in the Skjæringa area of Longyearbyen, Mary-Ann's Polarrigg is built with old rigs. Central Longyearbyen is between 6-8 minutes walk away and the airport bus stops right in front of the hotel. Guests can choose between private and shared bathroom facilities. Guests have access to a shared kitchen. The on-site restaurant Vinterhagen Restaurant serves Arctic-inspired dishes. Drinks can be enjoyed at Peisen Bar. Breakfast is served each morning at the Shang Po-lar dining room. Relaxation options include a common dining area and TV room. WiFi access is available throughout the property. We also have The Game Room, complete with a pool table, foosball, darts and bar. A laid-back space to enjoy music and games in a great atmosphere. The game room is also available to hire for private functions. Mary-Ann's Polarrigg's staff can book various trips for guests with the possibility to see the wildlife of Svalbard.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    France France
    Easily one of the most interesting hotels I've ever stayed in. On the airport shuttle bus, the driver described it as "the cutest little hotel in Svalbard," and he was absolutely right. Warm and cozy rooms, and a comfy lounge to relax in. The...
  • Sarah
    the United States the United States
    Everything was wonderful. Room was simple, but comfortable and clean. It’s a really unique hotel and we would stay here again!
  • Roby7781
    Italy Italy
    Everything: And inside, there is one of the best restaurants in Longyearbyen. Amazing
  • Pedro
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great place! Friendly staff, cozy living room, very good breakfast, unlimited tea&coffee, good selection of board games. I went in December, so it was also very quiet. Decorations were on point, playlist was smooth.
  • Audrey
    Sweden Sweden
    Very quirky and cosy. Rooms very clean. Very close to the main road in town. Restaurant and breakfast are great.
  • Tien
    Vietnam Vietnam
    I had a pleasant stay (5 nights) in this hotel, cosy atmosphere, especially at the common room, great staffs, great location, walking distance to main attractions. High recommend.
  • Lester
    the United States the United States
    Fabulous and fun (in a unique and funky way) lodgings. Great breakfast and restaurant room atmosphere. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Comfortable rooms and beds. Lounge area was also very comfortable for gathering. So convenient to main part...
  • Hussain
    India India
    We had a pleasant stay here and everything was absoultely wonderful, spotless clean and food was amazing!! We stayed in a small cozy room with shared toilet which was spotless!! All the modern amenities. The reception was super helpful. I mean...
  • Renee
    the United States the United States
    Quaint, friendly and helpful staff, loved the family room with options to make your own meals. Delicious breakfast. Beautiful walk (and close) to city center. Loved the general atmosphere here
  • Yaron
    the United States the United States
    It is located right in Longyearbyen and offers a good value, plus a very good on-site restaurant. The included breakfast is excellent. And the WiFi is blazing fast.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Vinterhagen
    • Cuisine
      Local • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Mary-Ann's Polarrigg
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Inner courtyard view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • 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).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Thai
  • Ukrainian

House rules
Mary-Ann's Polarrigg takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
Available 24 hours
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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.

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardMaestroDebit card Cash is not accepted
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

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

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that The Game Room is open every Friday and Saturday from 19:30 – 02:00.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Mary-Ann's Polarrigg

  • Room options at Mary-Ann's Polarrigg include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family
  • Mary-Ann's Polarrigg is 1,000 feet from the center of Longyearbyen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Mary-Ann's Polarrigg may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Mary-Ann's Polarrigg is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 AM.

  • Mary-Ann's Polarrigg offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Themed dinners
    • Horseback riding
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Mary-Ann's Polarrigg has 1 restaurant:

    • Vinterhagen
  • Yes, Mary-Ann's Polarrigg is popular with guests booking family stays.