Kviknes Hotel

Hotels
Kviknevegen 8 , Balestrand , no

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Magnificent hotel
Beautiful views
Outstanding food
Cons:
Service could be improved
High buffet prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.68
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.15
Mixed reviews, some staff were not very nice, but overall acceptable service.
Location
9.19
Stunning location with beautiful views; ideal for relaxation.
Room Quality
8.64
Comfortable rooms with beautiful decor and great views.
Amenities
8.67
Standard quality for this hotel tier; some activities suggested would enhance experience.
Value for Money
8.13
Dinner buffet price considered too high; regular meals more reasonable.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Outstanding buffet dinner and good breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.65
Magnificent hotel providing a splendid and relaxing experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 00:40

Property Description

Luxurious 18th-Century Waterfront Escape

Stunning Views of Sognefjord: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Sognefjord right from your room's balcony.

Elegant Dining and Wine Experience: Indulge in international cuisine and fine wines at our restaurant while soaking in the panoramic fjord views.

Activities for Every Taste: From cultural walks to wine tasting, there's something for everyone to enjoy in the picturesque surroundings of Kviknes Hotel.

Experience the charm of Balestrand at Kviknes Hotel. Book now to secure your unforgettable waterfront getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SOG

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 8.68
Service: 8.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Ana couple es
6
Bien.
Pros:

La ubicación inmejorable. La parte histórica del hotel

Cons:

Las habitaciones son muy pequeñas y las instalaciones de la parte nueva del hotel un poco rancias. El desayuno está bien sin más. No te hacen nada a la carta

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Krzysztof couple pl
9
Pros:

History behind it

Cons:

There’s a modern building built next to the old hotel, which does not fit in

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Hong solo_traveller kr
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Jan couple se
8
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Jane couple us
9
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Ana M S solo_traveller ro
9
Tranquil, perfect views on beautiful Sognefjord
Pros:

Great location, beautiful spot on Sognefjord. Historic hotel, great furnished rooms on display, good size and clean rooms, wonderful breakfast with a view to the fjord.

Cons:

No minibar in the room, service a little slow for lunch in the balcony.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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AndyW. solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal. Außergewöhnliche Lage. Ausstattung mit sehr viel Charm ohne Altbacken zu sein. Reichhaltiges und abwechslungsreiches Frühstück. Blick vom Balkon umwerfend.

Cons:

Die Ausstattung des Balkons und v.a. des Geländers an sich könnte einer Modernisierung unterzogen werden.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Klaudia solo_traveller pl
9
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Lars Erik couple no
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Yeganeh couple ir
7
Pros:

Location and view

Cons:

Small room , no equipment in room , no intertainment

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Ralf couple gb
6
Average
Pros:

Scenic, historic building

Cons:

The “new” building does not fit with the old and has no ambience and the room was basic to say the least . It feels like a completely different hotel when staying in the new section so your overall experience is diluted

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Yvette couple nl
9
Genieten!!!
Pros:

Prachtig hotel, mooie omgeving. Zeer vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

Niets

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Hillel couple il
8
Enjoy the fjord
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It’s a very crowd place with lots of tourist busses

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Steven couple us
8
Not what I expected.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

You see the historical building and then you find out you are in the 1960’s Howard Johnson building.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Silvan couple ch
9
Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Pros:

Hier stimmt wirklich alles: Tolle Lage, freundliches Personal, ausgezeichnete Küche!
Der historische Teil ist sehr gepflegt und gibt eine tolle Atmosphäre. Das Dinner im Speisesaal direkt am Fenster hat uns sehr gefallen.
Der Aussenbereich ermöglichen eine schöne Aussicht auf den Sognefjord und die umgebende Bergwelt.
Die meisten Zimmer sind nicht im historischen Teil, sind gut eingerichtet und erfüllen ihren Zweck.

Cons:

Zugang zum Nassraum durch hohe Schwelle nicht barrierefreien. Unangenehm war die Ausstattung des Badezimmers mit einer Badewanne, eine Dusche hätten wir deutlich bevorzugt.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Michael couple us
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Jörg solo_traveller de
10
Wir kommen mit Sicherheit wieder 😎
Pros:

Tolles historisches Hotel. Die Aussicht beim Frühstück toppt alles. Das Frühstück ebenfalls. Parkplatz am Hotel im Hof. Super schöne große Zimmer mit Blick auf den Fjord. Sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal.

Cons:

Gibt nichts 😊

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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woody couple us
9
Beautiful historical hotel with beautiful views both inside and out. Everything was top notch.
Pros:

the location had perhaps the best views of our entire trip. It was surreal and wonderful to eat breakfast and look out over the fjords. Quite Magnificent. We missed dinner but ate breakfast and it was wonderful. Plenty to eat. Did try the local cider from the cider huset and it was perhaps the best I had ever had. Room was comfortable and roomy with beautiful view. Hotel was literally steps away from the ferry dock so only had to walk about 50 meters with our luggage.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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SIVA solo_traveller in
10
Pros:

Excellent property, great location

Cons:

No short comings

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
5
Disappointing and not a 4 star experience. Breakfast stressful, room basic and service fairly poor.
Pros:

Location was central. Room was clean and adequate. Staff came in each day to make the beds and change the towels.

Cons:

It’s not a 4 star hotel. Either in terms of service or facilities.

Room was pretty basic.

Tea and coffee making facilities consisted of a kettle, sachets of instant coffee or earl grey tea and paper cups.

Breakfast was poor. Lots of things ran out and weren’t replaced. Fried eggs were cold. The staff made it feel hectic as they seemed overwhelmed (despite it being low season) and were physically running around the dining room clearing tables but then causing dirty cutlery / napkins / crockery to go flying all over the floor in their haste. Tea and coffee was supposed to be served to you but staff couldn’t keep up, so most people were sat without a drink for much of breakfast.

There is a lovely cosy bar that overlooks the fjord but it was closed. Instead the only bar available was shoe-horned into reception with no views. Service was poor - when we asked about the menu which was in Norwegian we were told by the barmaid that it was self explanatory. We ordered a large beer and then were told they only did small beers but we could get two of those.

Tea and coffee was available in a room adjacent to reception one day, then the next day they had an event on so the public areas weren’t accessible to us and tea and coffee wasn’t on.

It’s a telling sign when they don’t ask you at check out whether everything was ok with your stay…

Overall disappointing and we wouldn’t stay again.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee