Solstrand Hotel and Spa, built in 1896 by Christian Michelsen - who went on to become Norway’s first prime minister in 1905, has been family-managed for four generations. This elegant waterfront property is ideally located on the spectacular Bjornefjord, an arm of the Hardangerfjord with excellent views of the Folgefonna glacier (on a clear day) and five small, uninhabited ‘holms’ (islands).
Nestled in a rich landscape of natural and cultural character, the hotel has been beautifully restored whilst still maintaining its turn-of-the-century charm.
Accommodation:
- 135 rooms including standard rooms, fjord view rooms, fjord view rooms with a garden patio, family rooms, deluxe rooms and junior suites
- All rooms have a bathroom (bath and shower), hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone, complimentary WIFI internet connection and minibar
- Standard rooms have a French balcony and an inland view
- Fjord view rooms have a French balcony. Fjord view rooms are larger than the standard rooms.
- Fjord view rooms with a garden patio are located on the ground floor of the hotel. These rooms are larger than the fjord view rooms.
- Family rooms have a French balcony and an inland view. They are the same size as the standard room but also have bunk beds. Family rooms can accommodate 2 adults and up to 4 children.
- Deluxe rooms have a balcony and fjord view. The deluxe rooms are larger than the fjord view rooms with a garden patio.
- Junior suites have a bathroom with bath tub and a balcony and fjord view. The junior suites are larger than the fjord view rooms with a garden patio. Two junior suites have a separate bedroom - these are the largest rooms in the hotel
- Six rooms interconnect including two junior suites
Amenities/Leisure:
- Buffet breakfast
- Restaurant serving Norwegian cuisine using locally sourced produce. Half Board recommended.
- Bar
- Lounge areas with fireplaces
- 3 lifts
- Spa and wellness centre with indoor and outdoor heated pool, therapy pool with water jets, Finnish sauna, steam room, mini gym and treatment rooms
- Free parking
- Gardens facing the fjord with private quay
- Guests can swim in the fjord directly from the hotel
- Rowing boats, sea kayaks, bicycles and fishing equipment (local charge)
- Local hiking trail maps available from reception (free of charge)
- c.15-minutes walk to Osoyro
- Bus link from Osøyro to Bergen (c.45-minutes journey)
- A regular boat service links Osøyro to Bergen airport, Bergen city and Rosendal
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Fjord View Solstrand Suite
Fjord View Solstrand Suite with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), mini bar, telephone, satellite television, complimentary and a balcony with a fjord view
Deluxe Fjord View
Deluxe Room with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), mini bar, telephone, satellite television, complimentary and a balcony with a fjord view.
Standard Fjord View
Standard Room with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), mini bar, telephone, satellite television, complimentary and a french balcony with an inland view.
Executive Fjord View
Executive Room with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), mini bar, telephone, satellite television, complimentary and a balcony with a fjord view.
Junior Suite Fjord View
Junior Suite with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), mini bar, telephone, satellite television, complimentary and a balcony with a fjord view.
Standard Room
Standard Room with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), mini bar, telephone, satellite television, complimentary and a french balcony with an inland view.