Lindesnes Havhotell

Every interaction—from housekeeping to reception—was genuinely warm and helpful. Our room was impeccably clean and opened to a great sea view. Breakfast was simple but good and well enough stocked for us (we were as off-season as it gets 🙂). Dinner in the restaurant was excellent; every dish was well executed and memorable. |Tip: in the off-season, let the hotel know a few hours in advance if you plan to dine in the evening—the kitchen appreciates notice and it ensures a smooth service. We’d gladly return to Lindesnes Havhotell.

Really nice hotel in a stunning area of Norway. Part of the Under family so the food is increíble. Would recommend if you are visiting Under or just the surrounding place

When I booked this place, it was listed as a hotel apartment, and it looked quite high-end — so I decided to give it a try. The hotel itself stands out from the landscape in a not-so-good way, looking a bit out of place compared to its surroundings. Parking on-site was included, which was convenient, and I was greeted by a friendly receptionist — the reception area itself was clean and well-decorated. However, my apartment in Building 7 was very disappointing. It was freezing cold, lacked personality, and felt more like a student flat than a hotel room. Some blinds were broken, and the atmosphere was plain and uninviting — a big contrast to the hotel’s lobby. The gym was in poor condition — dirty, poorly maintained, and with broken machines. The Apple TV on the wall wasn’t even connected to Wi-Fi, making it useless. The next morning, I had breakfast, which was just okay. There was a decent selection, but there were no coffee beans in the machine (only pre-brewed coffee on the side). The milk station was placed far away, though easy enough to find. They only served bread rolls, no sliced bread — the rolls were bland but fine. I also tried the banana-chocolate muffins, which were unfortunately not great: too much chocolate and large banana chunks that didn’t blend well. That might be a matter of taste, but it wasn’t for me. When checking out, I was told I had to pay for breakfast, even though the website clearly stated it was included. It turned out that breakfast wasn’t included with the apartment booking — something that was not clearly communicated online. When I explained this, the receptionist responded in a condescending tone, saying she didn’t want to argue and told me, “Don’t worry, we’ll fix it.” While I didn’t have to pay in the end, the way she handled it felt disrespectful and left a poor impression. Overall, this was far from one of my better hotel experiences — cold and impersonal rooms, a neglected gym, an average breakfast, and disappointing customer service at checkout.

The double room was “prepared” only for one person. I had to go back to the reception, where they didn’t seem to care at all! The hotel management is completely incompetent, and the reception staff are poorly trained – they have no idea how to handle complaints. I specifically asked for my complaint to be escalated to the head of reception – did that happen??? Definitely not! The hotel was nearly empty, yet we were given a room far away, without a view and right next to another occupied one. We disturbed each other unnecessarily – totally avoidable! At check-out, they simply said goodbye – no polite phrases, no “Was everything okay?” or anything similar. I cannot recommend this hotel. There is a lot that needs serious improvement.

We stayed for 5 nights. The hotel is just ok. The bathroom is small, the rooms are small. We had a view, but the third night we had noice of the tall ships coming in. We had to deal with drunk people and noice from the motors of the ships day and night, and a big tent just under our room. Not a summer spa experience at all. There are too few outdoor furniture everywhere, and it is not clear who can use them. We tried to use some sunchairs by our room, but they were quickly moved away. The kitchen is just ok. The breakfast is chaotic, with a semi empty buffet, and not enough staff to fill it up nor clean the tables. The third day we were here the smaller rugs of the hotel were all cleaned and they were hung up to dry outside our room. A bit like living in the middle of a renovation :-). The location is good….this hotel is too expensive for what it offers. PS. The rooms are very hot. No A/C, no fans available.

Stayed here for Under. Lovely staff. great sea view. so quiet. nordic charm.

We stayed for one night and had a great stay. The staff are so friendly and kind, the room was comfortable and spotless (Thank you, Viky :), the hotel itself is so beautiful to explore. Although we didn't have time to use all the amenities, but it offers breakfast, renting bycicles and other sport equipment, as well as access to the gym. As a bonus, we also received free entrance tickets to the Lighthouse museum. This hotel definitely makes you feel welcome.

The staff was great throughout! The room had a great view, but was quite small. No counter space in the bathroom and the toilet roll holder was very inconveniently placed. Nice touch to have Starbucks coffe for the little Nespresso machine, and a dedicated water heater for the room. Small breakfast buffet but with everything one might need.

Pros: This hotel has free parking and lots of it! Beautifully styled lobby Excellent breakfast Within walking distance of Under Give you free entrance to the lighthouse nearby Cons: Small rooms There is no air conditioner There are no fans There is no way to cool your room during a heatwave!

I had to move my reservation that was scheduled directly with the hotel. Then, I had to cancel the new reservation, which was fully-refundable. I have contacted the hotel on several occasions and have not received a refund. I'm very disappointed as I feel that I cannot trust this hotel for future plans.