Saltstraumen Hotel is surrounded by nature, 200 metres from the Saltfjord. It offers free WiFi, gym and spa access. Bodø is 30 minutes’ drive away. All of Hotel Saltstraumen’s accommodation options include a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with shower. The self-catering cottages have a fully equipped kitchen. The simple bar menu can be enjoyed at Hotel Saltstraumen. Spa facilities include a hot tub as well as infrared and traditional Finnish saunas. Guests can experience the Saltstraumen Maelstrom, the world’s strongest tidal current. The surrounding area offers activities such as diving, hiking and fishing.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Straumen
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wieger
    Netherlands Netherlands
    I was very glad i was able to arrange a room. I called on the same day as i would arrive and they were able to provide me a hotel room of which was accessable from the outside. This way i could enter quietly as i would arrive in the night and i...
  • Lissa
    Australia Australia
    Close to the tidal race so it was easy to go at any time of day or night to see the different conditions. Great food at the restaurant.
  • Cathryn
    Australia Australia
    Parking right outside. Decent size room with a couple of easy chairs and a table. Good bathroom. Room clean and well furnished. Good breakfast, although options more limited than a larger hotel. Can walk to the Maelstrom.
  • Margit
    Estonia Estonia
    Good place for fishing and walking around. Nice restaurant with excellent food. Our room had its own entrance, very comfortable. Excellent choice when you arrive from Lofoten and want to stay in smaller place to avoid bigger place Bodø.
  • Heino
    Germany Germany
    Free parking at the Hotel. Frienfly staff and a good breakfast at a nice location.
  • Kyla
    United States United States
    Great views nearby of the tidal current. They prepared the spa for us upon arrival - we had full access to the saunas and jacuzzi. The breakfast was great - very well prepared and presented with lots of options. The staff were all very friendly...
  • Marianne
    Denmark Denmark
    Easy to get to the room from the outside, after closing hours. Spotless and up-to-date room. Comfortable bed, lovely scenery, and friendly personnel.
  • Susan
    Singapore Singapore
    The location is near the maelstrom, the room was big and comfortable, and the breakfast was nice.
  • Elke
    Germany Germany
    Die tolle Lage, ein kleiner Spaziergang und man ist direkt am Saltstraumen. Zimmer geräumig, das Auto konnte direkt vor der Zimmertür stehen, sehr praktisch. tolles Frühstück mit vielen selbstgemachten Produkten
  • Heike
    Germany Germany
    Das Hotel, die Lage, das Personal und das Frühstücksbuffet sowie das Abendessen a la Carte war perfekt zu unserem 20.ten Hochzeitstag hätte es nicht schöner sein können.Das Erlebnis Saltstraumen bei in und out gesehen..ein absoluter Wahnsinn.

Property questions and answers
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  • How far is free parking from hotel please

    Absolutely close to the hotel, 10 meters walking distance to the reception
    Answered on 11 July 2023

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Saltstraumen Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Norwegian
  • Slovak
  • Swedish

House rules
Saltstraumen Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NOK 200 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Saltstraumen Hotel in advance.

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Saltstraumen Hotel

  • Check-in at Saltstraumen Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Saltstraumen Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Saltstraumen Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at Saltstraumen Hotel include:

    • Twin
  • Guests staying at Saltstraumen Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Gluten-free
  • Saltstraumen Hotel is 850 yards from the centre of Straumen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Saltstraumen Hotel on this page.

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

    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Bicycle rental