Sola Strand Hotel

Have stayed here several times for the last few years and always had a positive stay. That’s why we have been coming back again and again. We have used it due to good service, nice rooms, free parking over night, great breakfast buffet and so on. I think this will be the last time that we will stay here unless things improve dramatically. | Once again we were going to go on a business travel to two different locations on different times in the morning. ||Parking for overnight guests are no longer free, which was one of the pros of the hotel.||Packed breakfast for early birds was not available||Room that we got this time was in the «new» part of the hotel. (Room quality was stuck in the 80’s)||Breakfast buffet was ok, but no coffee available. There were several guests that complained about this. Was offered to purchase a cappuccino in the «bar»||Despite hotel far from full, it seemed lit a chaos around the breakfast. ||We had dinner at the hotel restaurant as we always have done. Quality of the food is not the same and prices are steep. (Price does not meet the quality).||Hotel price is also on the high end even though this was way out of peak season. ||There are better options in the area that gives more value for money, that we will choose in the future. ||When we gently shared our dissatisfaction with the reception, he told us only to send the hotel an email. No apologies :)||Thanks for a long «relationship» that now is unfortunately over.

Unfortunately, I was disappointed with my stay. Sola Spa has a good rep, and is concidered and markeded on the more luxurious side, but I fear it's just good branding, it looks good from the outside. Upon arrival I noticed black dirt marks on the window that looked like mold, which gave a poor first impression. The toilet seat was made of thin, poor quality plastic, it was loose, and the lid fell off completely, indicating a lack of maintenance. For such a small room with a 1.40 - 1.60 bed, the price feels far too high. The decor is very outdated, and does not feel warm and welcoming, the colors are giving DPS (mental institution in Norway), you don't get that homey lux feeling. Don't try to fall into the bed and expect to be caught by a fluffy cloud - the beds are uncomfortable. For referanse, the hotel is priced like spa hotels like "the well", but is not even close to the same standard. The spa is not included in the room price and costs an additional 250 NOK. Considering the already high price for the stay, this feels unfriendly toward guests. The spa should be included or at least significantly cheaper for hotel guests. I reported the issues with the toilet and the window, but was only offered another room with two separate beds, intended solely for using the bathroom. We tried to relax, ordered food, and wanted to Stream Netflix, nope - no connection. We called the front desk, finally we got what we should have gotten in the first place, a new room. On the third room at this point. Streaming did not work on that room’s TV either, which made the whole process unnecessarily exhausting, but at least we got free minibar while we watched Netflix on our phone.... Very romantic indeed. The breakfast was also disappointing. The food is left out without cooling, the cheese was sweaty, and many items looked dried out. The gluten free bread was completely hard, as if it had been out several rounds. The omelette, scrambled eggs and fried eggs were rubbery and tasteless, and the potatoes were over cooked. The warm food was cold, the cold food warm. The selection is large, but the quality and food handling felt neither hygienic nor appetising. The spa area itself needs upgrades and better facilities. It was messy both in the spa and in the changing area, and there is only one shower in the entire locker room, which creates unnecessary queues and stress. The water was not particularly warm, and the "jacuzzi" was not actually a jacuzzi, and uninviting. The restaurant also feels overpriced, in line with the rest of the hotel. Overall, the hotel feels expensive compared to the quality you actually get. I expected much more in terms of room standards, breakfast and spa experience.

I recently stayed at this hotel and overall had a pleasant experience, though with a few points worth noting. The location is absolutely top notch if you’re looking to enjoy the beach. It’s just a short walk from the shore, which makes it perfect for relaxing mornings, sunset strolls, or simply soaking in the sea view. You can’t ask for a better spot if proximity to the beach is a priority. Breakfast was another highlight. The selection was both good and complete, with enough variety to suit different tastes. From fresh fruit and pastries to hot dishes, everything was well prepared and nicely presented. It definitely gave a strong start to the day. That said, I did feel the price was a bit on the expensive side compared to the size and standard of the room. While the room was clean and comfortable, it wasn’t particularly spacious or luxurious for the rate charged—just my personal point of view. Another minor inconvenience was parking. It wasn’t entirely clear where to park the car upon arrival, which caused a bit of confusion. Clearer directions or signage would definitely improve the first impression. Overall, a solid stay with unbeatable beach access.

the rooms are nice and clean and quite. The beds are Very comfortable. The staff at the hotel are very friendly. The food is good. the spa is nice for relaxing. The hotel is facilitated near the beach, and it is nice to go on a walk there. This is a hotel you can relax and enjoy- ||100 % recommended

Visited Sola Strandhotel 2-3 oct. 2025 together with a friend. We had an excelent lunch in the bar at arrival. After lunch we checked into our very nice De Lux rooms. Then we visited the SPA and had a lovely time there. Our table was ready for us at 19.00 o’clock in the restaurant. There 4 courses were served👍. Every plate looked and tasted very,very good! We had a good night sleep and a delicious breakfast the next day. Thank you Sola Strandhotel for a nice stay,- and thank you to all the nice People working there. They made our stay vary pleasent. ! We’ll be Back👍

I slept here two nights in two very different standard room. Be aware of this when booking. |The first night I stayed in a tiny room with limited view and a very long walk from the reception and breakfast area. The second night I stayed in a spacious room with a panorama window. |The bed and sheets were nice in both rooms|The first room had a water cocker, but no appropriately placed socket??? The second room had a coffee machine. |The first room had a bathroom with little or no heating, but a great showerhead. |The second bathroom also had little or no heating. The shower had a fancy shower head, but the water pressure was so low the head kept sagging down (too heavy) very annoying. |Breakfast was ok - with the normal hot and cold food. |Parking was available, but not free (NOK 150,- per day)

Since my stay was to attend a conference, many of the practical things were arranged by others. However, my experience of the standard of the hotel and the conference room was top notch. The meals/food were some of the best I have ever experienced in a hotel both domestically and internationally.

Excellent location. Enjoyed the spa and long walks at the beaches nearby. Lot`s of comfortable seating areas and even if the place had many guest during my stay it was never difficult to find a quiet corner.

Though it is 10 minutes from the airport, you are not bothered by excess noises of the planes. When you are on the beach, you can actually watch the airplanes flying by over your head, very cool experience. The beach was named one of the best world beaches, however, there was only a few people there at one time. Hotel staffs are very friendly. They even offer hotel bikes for you to ride around town. I love their breakfast buffet. Warm dishes like eggs, bake beans, bacon, sausages and bake tomato. They also offer cold cut and yogurt. Fruit juice smoothie! I had a seafood buffet there one nite and was underwhelmed by the flavor of the seafood. Though they have giant prawns, oyster, clams and crab meat...they were pretty much just steamed and served. I did not want to eat another plate. The room is compact but nice. Some rooms are smaller than the other. The shower in the bathroom has a leveled floor to the bathroom floor so you spill everytime you take a shower. Poor design. Love the spa/pool area. They had a very powerful jet that just relaxed you in the pool. They also give out complimentary salt to rub your skins in the sauna.