Balestrand Hotel

Loved the fjord view. Finally a bit more room than some other rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Croissants for breakfast. Kids play space and book exchanges for kids and adults including lots in English. Would stay here again and recommend it as well.

The Balestrand hotel is terrific! It is clean, comfortable, centrally-located, and offers wonderful views of the fjord. The staff is engaging, fun, attentive, and responsive to any need. The vibe is casual, comfortable, and accepting of diverse visitors. The rooms were a bit dated, but cover the basics. Moreover, the common area downstairs is a very comfortable and fun place to hang out. Highly recommend!

We had a room with a view out to the fjord and we were so happy that we did. The view is beautiful and this is gem of a hotel. Very friendly atmosphere, easy to walk anywhere in Balestrand and tasty croissants and coffee in the morning. We loved our stay.

WOW, what a place! Great accommodations, friendly staff, comfortable beds, great restaurant nearby, shower was hot and great water pressure and a view to die for. I don’t know how it can get better than this. Love this place. If you are in Norway, this is it.

We booked a private sauna + for 3 people. We arrived on time, the sauna was not hot enough (40^C), the floor was dirty and wet, and the towels&rubs that we reserved were not there. We asked the lady that hosted us to take care of this, and while she brought the towels&rubs (although one of them was wet), she dismissed our request regarding the hygiene and temperature of the sauna. Our request regarding the firepit was also ignored. The lady came at the end of the session, opened all doors and announced that we have only 3 minutes left and should get out. We asked for our 3 minutes to change cloths and left with an unpleasant feeling of disappointment.

Wonderful stay at Balestrand Hotel. The owner was very accommodating and the fjord-facing rooms had stunning views. Despite most restaurants and stores being closed until mid-April, the town had a charming atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the area and taking in the serene surroundings. Highly recommend as a 1 or 2-night stop for those relaxing in the area. For those doing Norway in a Nutshell, I strongly recommend including a stop in Balestrand and taking the express ferry to Bergen. It's a beautiful journey and the perfect way to experience the stunning scenery of the fjords.