Storfjord Hotel

This is really a Must on your hotel list! What an experience. I went there with my wife, and we enjoyed every minute from the moment we arrived. Really a place to wind down, relax, eat well and enjoy the spa with the amazing views and surroundings. ||And of course the lovely staff who really gives their best to make your stay perfect! ||Thank you for a perfect trip!

My family and I booked 3 rooms during December at this lovely hotel. From when we booked, the hotel was kind in answering my lengthy questions. They arranged transportation and other activities for us. ||The weather wasn’t suitable for us to do our boat tour, but the hotel graciously alerted us and was super flexible with the changes. ||This was one of the most relaxing holidays we have had. The hotel is so cozy and very easy to find a relaxing, private space. We even used one of the living rooms to open family presents one night. ||We were traveling with our 4 year old daughter, and the staff was unbelievably kind and gracious with her. They always “snuck” her extra cookies (with our approval of course) and were able to accommodate a picky toddler’s eating. ||A few reviews mentioned service issues, so I want to touch on that. We did NOT experience any service issues at all. It was quite the opposite! The reception staff was so cheery and accommodating. We had several agenda changes, and they handled it promptly. Siri is such a cheery and helpful person. ||The restaurant staff was absolutely lovely. They were attentive and informative. We truly loved every interaction we had. ||The menu seemed small before we arrived, but none of our group tired from the options. The daily soup was incredible each day. Truly an outstanding culinary experience. (It is expensive, however, it’s a remote hotel! I didn’t think it was overpriced for what you received and the location) ||We stayed in the main building and the rooms were cozy and spacious. ||Will definitely plan another trip to this special place.

Lovely hotel, but things could be improved: Pros: • Outstanding premises, well decorated and well kept • Lovely atmosphere with candles and fireplaces • Cozy family ambiance and easy conversation with other guests • Staff is kind and caring • The beds are very comfortable Cons: • Food is of good quality but clearly lacking in variety and quantity. We stayed 5 nights and there was absolutely no menu variation from one day to the next. • Service can be hit or miss, especially when the owners were visiting and we the guests felt completely overlooked • No cold plunge in the sauna area • Cocktails are not great Still overall a very pleasant stay.

Outstanding! Recent reviews had left me worried but Andres’s help in the lead up, the fantastic staff, superb food (to cater for gluten free and vegetarian diets), our suite and the magical setting exceeded our expectations. Nothing was too much trouble and Leo would think afew steps ahead from checking the routes, flight times, if the cafe we were visiting had non dairy options and so on. Andres, the chef, Philip, Anna out in the cold many times, Joseph, Daniel and Lelina ensuring I didn’t slip on the way to the jacuzzi! V grateful to you all. It is off the beaten track but this is how and why you get the mesmerising views (see pictures). The tie in with 62 NORD meant we enjoyed an exclusive cruise which was a highlight of our trip. This was a special birthday holiday and heartfelt thanks to the team for making it even more memorable.

A gorgeous property with beautiful views, cozy common spaces, and comfortable rooms. As other reviews have said, this place has all the right ingredients for a 5-star review but at the (high even for Norway) prices they charge, the service was sadly lacking. Most of the service staff was very kind but clearly not experienced or well managed. Some work to do there. But overall, we had a lovely visit.

We stayed at all three of the 62 Nord properties on our recent trip and this was the most expensive ($900+ night with dinner) with by far the worst service. I had been looking forward to staying here the most for my birthday and was really disappointed. From the arrival on there were gaps in the service and facilities. When we arrived it took over 30 minutes for the receptionist to acknowledge us and check us in. She in fact checked someone else in who came in after us ahead of us despite the fact that we had been waiting right in front of her in the lobby. I’ve received faster service at a courtyard Marriott. While the room was lovely, the door handle was broken and fell off in my hand and the bathroom shower is dark and poorly lit. The sauna and hot tub were nice but the sauna was so crowded I (and others) had to wait to use it, which made it unpleasant and less than relaxing. The lowlight of the trip was the Lavvo dinner which was my special birthday dinner of the trip. This is marketed as an exclusive and special experience for hotel guests and is over $200/pp. First, getting to the lavvo required a 15 minute muddy hike. No instructions on where to meet or what to wear were provided before hand and I had to go back to my room to change into suitable footwear. Next, the experience is incredibly smokey inside. It’s marketed as learning how to cook and as several courses. It was just one person cooking with no server, and was one entree and one very subpar dessert (that came from jars). The cook/server at one point told us that he had forgotten the caviar and had to leave to get it, so that by the time he came back and served dinner, the potatoes were cold. The server then left again after be plated dessert which was then served as blobby plate of mush that looked like vomit. I get it was rustic, but this one entree with sad dessert was not a $200/pp experience. Further, we learned that the hotel refunded the other guests that night for part of the dinner based on not being what was advertised. My husband emailed the hotel and one week later has yet to hear back. I’m not one to leave 1 star reviews, but the fact that we wrote directly to the hotel for them to remedy this and did not receive any reply has lead me here. This is not the luxury experience you are looking for in Norway!

We were so ready to love this beautiful place. It is indeed stunning and as other reviewers have said, a lovely place to enjoy the incredible fjord area. The activities and tours with the owners’ company 62 Nord were fantastic, and we had a great few days. ||That said, the hotel is clearly going through some sort of transition or turnover in management, and we were really unpleasantly surprised by the poor service. Everyone is kind and trying hard - but when we were there, there was clearly no one in charge. No one takes responsibility for the guest experience: there was no greeting or overview of the property, communication beforehand to book things like massages and tours was inconsistent and ineffective (I got a response to my request to book a massage, sent weeks earlier, on the last day of our stay telling me they were all booked) and meal service was completely chaotic. The restaurant in particular was just so poorly run - it was clear that only maybe two of the waitstaff had any experience, and the whole dining room seemed to wait for hours between courses. ||Particularly at the price point of this hotel, it was jarring to have such a lack of professional service. It felt like the owners built this stunning place, finished it perfectly for instagram, and then left teenagers in charge. I believe the hotel was in transition from one manager to another when we were there, but in that case the owners should have been present to make sure guests had a decent experience. Really a disappointment after our excitement to experience the area.

This is a beautiful, peaceful hotel with amazing views of the fjord. We enjoyed our stay immensely. The food is all organic, local and well prepared (albeit expensive, my cider cost $30…). We enjoyed the large sauna and hot tubs. Would definitely stay here again. 35 min from alesund.

Beautiful grounds with exceptional detail! It's all about details here. From the bathroom fixtures to bookends, the details are hard to miss. Fantastic service from the managers to the waiters. Below are some of the reasons why I give this hotel 5 stars: 1) gorgeous views of the fjord all around the hotel 2) free cookies and tea/coffee 3) so many cute lounge areas to relax, read a book, or play chess 4) comfortable beds with luxurious white sheets that feels like cotton silk If you're in the Skodje area, you should definitely come here!!!

We planned a 3 week trip to Norway including the usual itinerary from Oslo to Bergen. For the third week we found this hotel near Ålesund and decided to take a chance since we hadn't heard much about it. It turned out to be a hidden gem - literally the highlight of our trip. I was worried it might be too remote, however there is so much to see in this area, our 6 night stay was too short. The hotel itself is simply one of the nicest I've stayed in. The wonderful staff and general manager Benthe make you feel like guests invited into their cozy home. The chefs are amazing with a different gourmet 4 course meal every night. The location, the people, the accommodations (and the homemade cookies) were all truly exceptional!! (Ps. This is the first time I've ever bothered to post on Yelp - I was so impressed!)