Eliassen Rorbuer

Beautiful accommodation in a peaceful setting. Very clean and well-kept. We loved the outdoor pub with great service. The evening kayaking was an amazing experience – highly recommended! We would be happy to come back.

We enjoyed our 4 nights beginning Sept. very much. Had a self-contained 2-bedroom cabin near the entrance. Supberb and tranquil location, easy reach to some interesting hikes with magnificient views. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The on-site restaurant has a very refined menu and courteous staff. Very recommended. The bakery serves oven fresh bread and bakeries. |PS: The cabin needs some renovation, wear and tear is very visible. However, it was fully functional.

While this isn't a luxury hotel, I gave it five stars because I loved it. I stayed in the "standard" 2-bedroom cottage with sea view, which had a funky charm. It was neither new nor modern but had its charm and had been very well maintained. I appreciated my stunning view and the fact that, because the cottage was its own separate unit, it was very quiet (even though the hotel was fully occupied.) Very comfortable and perfect for one person. Kitchenette sufficient for making all my meals.||I was very happy here. If you go to Eliassen Rorbuer, pay close attention to which room type you are choosing -- there are many options, and many lack views or are not free-standing. Some parts of the resort looked a little crowded to me, but I was very happy with my choice. I was surprised by how peaceful and comfortable it was.

We’ve been traveling through Norway for 21 days, and Eliassen Rorbuer is the only place where breakfast was not included, which is surprising given the standard to high pricing. Every other hotel we’ve stayed at—without exception—offered breakfast. The place is very rustic, almost like a refined camping experience. The cabins are packed tightly together, with little privacy, a lot of surrounding noise, and poor ventilation: the windows barely open, and it was very hot inside, especially at night. Comfort is quite minimal. Another frustrating issue is the hot water system—a small tank shared between multiple buildings, so it’s very easy to run out of hot water, especially after a day of outdoor activities. 👉 The only real positive is the view. The location is stunning, surrounded by majestic mountains. You can get beautiful photos and enjoy the natural setting. That said, the overall value for money is disappointing. It feels like the place relies heavily on its popularity and location without delivering a level of comfort or service to justify the cost. We only booked here because everything else was sold out, and honestly, we would not recommend this accommodation, except perhaps in the off-season—or for those seeking a very basic, rustic experience.

Absolutely stunning setting. The heated floor in the bathroom was amazing. The bedroom was cozy, adequate but without good access to outlets. We loved the stay and would stay again.

Beautiful, characterful location & lovely restaurant were the highlights. |But check the detail when you book as there are a few categories of room - we didn’t look closely enough at the descriptions & made assumptions (our fault). Many cabins are not traditional buildings on the waterfront but terraced rooms set out like a barracks on the carpark, which isn’t 100% clear from the website. |Our “superior cottage” consisted of a TINY bedroom, galley kitchen, seating area & small shower room. |Bedroom consisted of a small hanging space & a double bed pushed up against a wall. No space to even walk round the end of the bed. No bedside lights. |The seating area was nice & had a table for 2, chairs & sofa bed (but couldn’t have slept here in 24-hour sun as Velux windows had no blinds!!) ||No housekeeping in a 2-day stay but clean towels on request. ||We booked due to the location being so well known, but there are loads of rorbuer in the area to rent independently -wish we had researched these. Also a long walk to the centre of Reine along the road.

By far the best best hotel we have been to in Norway. So cozy and warm inside, and absolutely great location. Bathroom is clean too. I will miss this unique cabin.

Stayed at Eliassen Rorbuer and absolutely loved it! The staff were very helpful and friendly. A nice spot to watch the Northern Lights at night. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need, which made cooking so easy. Really enjoyed my stay and will definitely book here again when I return to Lofoten.

Amazing views! Adorable little cabins! Very comfortable and quiet and the kitchen has everything you need. There was a hair dryer!! Staff was very helpful. And there are many cute kitty cats hanging out. Our visit to this part of the Lofoten islands was soured by lots of rain and gray skies but even still, the views and the scenery are spectacular. Kitchen was great for cooking as there aren't a lot of restaurant options, especially in the off season. Cons: Renting a bike was very expensive as there wasn't an option to take it out for an hour. It's also so hilly here you'd need to be in good shape to pedal around. Mattresses a bit thin. No breakfast. There's not a ton to do in this part of Lofoten and it's the most remote part if you arrive in Svolvaer, but it's ideal for relaxing and enjoying the exquisite scenery. Also, none of the 1 bedrooms have direct water views (I don't think). We were in #10.

Great place to stay in the lofoten. Just be warned about the noisy gulls that knock over your coffee if you're not careful!