Strand Fjordhotel

The location of the hotel was great as was the view from the room. The dinner menu was limited but quality was good, however breakfast was very bad and the coffee was burnt. We were in the junior suit, it was a large room, but the furniture was dated, the room and the bathroom were not clean. There was no soap in the dispensers and no paper napkins/tissue. The hotel was understaffed and that did affect the service, since there was no housekeeping or room service. Overall an average hotel over priced for the quality being offered.

We had a really enjoyable three days’ stay during a walking holiday to Hardangerfjord. Robert (the owner) and his staff couldn’t have been friendlier throughout. The hotel itself is in an amazing location and the decking looking out over the fjord is a perfect place to enjoy an evening drink. Meals were good too with options for vegetarians.

We stayed at this hotel because the Brakanes Hotel was fully booked, but we were not very impressed by it. The hotel room seemed worn out, the breakfast was average, and nothing stood out as exceptional. We also found it strange that we had to speak English at a hotel in Norway. There was not much to do in Ulvik when we visited in June 2023. However, the location of the hotel was very good, with a nice view of the fjord. We think this hotel has a lot of potential if it gets renovated. We are a couple in our 50s.

Great location for getting around the area. Wonderful fjord view from room. Lovely little veranda for sitting and watching life. Loved the view!!! Everyone in the hotel was very friendly and helpful.

My wife and I are advocates of Macs Adventures—-a Scottish touring company that caters to hikers around the world. Macs Adventures lines up the hotel and moves your luggage daily to the next hiking area. The hotels are always lovely—not 5 star resorts—but comfortable, friendly hotels with nice dining and drinks, and always set in gorgeous scenery with amazing backdrop views. Against this very high standard of excellence, the Strand Fjordhotel stands out relative to a large offering of great hotels. The meals (the hotel offers 1/2 board) are simple, but superb. Classic Scandinavian breakfasts (read into this healthy and tasty and simple, but with a full choice of cereals, meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, yogurts) and accompanied by a hot egg and meat entree. The same is true of the dinners—healthy, simple, delicious. The rooms are well-accompanied and they look out on a bay of the Hardanger Fjord. Majestic is but a starting compliment. The common areas include outside decks to enjoy the views, comfortable sitting rooms for coffee and reading and conversation or work (avoid at all cost). The hotel also serves as a sport hotel-offering kayaks, bicycles, paddle boats and other means to more fully enjoy the scenery of the fjord. This is not a hotel for 1-2 nights, but 4-5 nights with days full of hiking, biking, boating and soaking in the remarkable ambience of Norwegian summers. The highlight was the service. It was possible that someone was not smiling at some small moment, but we did not catch it. The owners are active in managing the hotel and exemplify service. We would be remiss to not mention Angelou—the son of the owners. We had a change of plans and he picked us up at a new location at a longer distance than expected. He could not have made our journey better. Smart, friendly and truly focused on his guests. You can always spot an owner and Angelou could not have been a better introduction to the Strand Fjordhotel. Ulvik is not a town for disco, but it is Norway at it’s finest. Friendly people. Breath-taking scenery. Fruit orchards at every turn. And of course, the Strand Fjordhotel. A must stay.

Nice rooms with a spektacular view over Hardangerfjorden. Nice terrace in front of room where you can sit and enjoy the view. But beware of the food. We thought haddock would be nice, cause fisk would be typically norwegian. But it was served very dry and overcooked and tasteless and not at all worth the price, which was quite high. Very disappointed abort that. More like a school lunch than fine dining.

Old worn down beachhotel. Theyve tried to refurbish it but just ruined whatever soul this place had left. Rooms are clean and bed is okay, breakfast is so so- only stay here if you must.

Decent room, old and outdated. Okay view from the deluxe rooms. Very noisy, bathroom was very old. Shampoo was the same as handsoap… And don’t get me started on the breakfast. A single plate with the following: 1 slice of dry ham, 1 slice of salami, 2 slices of cheese, butter, 2-3 kind of jams, dry bread and a pair of croissants. You’d like some more ham? Forget about it. Another patron was berated by staff because it was only one plate per customer. The breakfast alone is worthy of a terrible rating, but since the bed was okay I’m giving it a poor rating. Do yourselves a favor… Stay away.