Storfjord Hotel

We stayed in two country house hotels in Norway with the same ownership - the Storfjord and the Union Oye. The surroundings at the Storfjord, while pretty and scenic enough, paled in comparison to the wild ruggedness of Oye. On the other hand, the hotel itself was much better than the Union. The Storfjord Hotel seems less like a sister of the Union Oye, and more like a wealthier, friendlier and younger distant cousin. From the welcoming tour at arrival with a delicious local birch cider to the flexibility displayed at meals, the Storfjord was very hospitable. The lavish breakfasts were outstanding, particularly the excellent croissants and homemade jam and the wonderful shrimp in dill sauce. Dinners were also delicious and the service was efficient and friendly. The views of the fjord and the mountains from the lawns are lovely, particularly at sunset. We enjoyed the sauna and our brief dip into the fjord from the hotel’s dock. The public rooms are comfortable and the fires kept lit. Our Superior fjord view room was small (but significantly larger and more comfortable than the deluxe room at Oye). Although Norway is very expensive, the Storfjord provides relatively good value compared to an American inn of its quality.

The Storjford hotel was a gem!!! The service was incredible- every member of the staff was kind, attentive, warm and extremely professional. They really cared to make it the best experience for us! ||The hotel is absolutely gorgeous- so many spaces to hang out. We spent nights reading or playing games in the cozy library and sipped hot chocolate (the best hot chocolate ever!!!) overlooking the fjord. ||The food was really delicious- the halloumi salad for lunch and the duck for dinner were highlights! Would 100% recommend this place!!

The hotel is in a pleasant location on Storfjord. The bedrooms are nice, with good views. The dining room and the two sitting rooms in the main building are pleasant too. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Our main negative about the hotel was dining. The food was of a good quality, so there is no issue with that. The service was very slow, we often waited in excess of 30 minutes between courses. I’m not sure that was anything to do with the waiting staff but perhaps more to do with the kitchen? We stayed at the hotel for 5 nights and ate in the restaurant all 5 nights. The hotel is in a fairly remote location so there weren’t any real alternatives. The weather wasn’t really good enough to go to the hotel BBQ or the dining by the fjord. The menu (see photo) was the same all 5 nights so the options were limited. It would have been better if the menu had changed at least once during our stay or if the hotel had offered a different “special” each night. It’s not that those criticisms spoiled our stay but rather a slightly more varied menu and a little less time between courses would have improved the experience.

We have just got back from our 4 night stay at Storfjord and had a wonderful time. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, and the location is perfect for a relaxing retreat with beautiful views. The hotel itself is warm and cosy with lots of nice places to sit in and outside. The food was superb and there were a good selection of drinks at the bar. I cannot recommend Storfjord enough for a relaxing trip in Norway.

We had a wonderful stay at Storfjord Hotel, it was exactly what we were looking for. The setting is stunning, the facilities and rooms are the perfect combination of rustic chic and luxury, and the staff were all wonderfully attentive. The quality of the food was top notch.

We loved our stay in the hotel. The design is elegant but also very cosy and welcoming. The staff is lovely and very helpful. The breakfast is really delicious and dinner is also very good. The Chef prepares delicious dishes. The Spa with sauna and jacuzzi is very relaxing. The location is perfect for relaxing days surrounded by amazing nature. The hotel and region became one of our favorites.

We had an incredible stay. The staff was excellent we loved the diversity and expertise they had. The meals were very tasty and some of the best smoked trout I’ve ever had. The sommeliers were fun to order wines from.

Storfjord Hotel is located in the middle of the Norwegian woods close to a fjord and we were very happy to stay there for three nights. After a warm reception from Viktoria on our first day we could even enter our room a little ahead of schedule and we were amazed by the view to the forest. We sat down in the garden and enjoyed the view of the fjord. After that we tried the spa area with jacuzzi and sauna to finish the day in the hotel's own restaurant. We had a three course menu with smoked ricotta as a starter, local fish with delicious sauce for main course and a cake with white chocolate Ganache and raspberry sorbet for dessert. Excellent!

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!)