Utne Hotel

I felt like I was in a fairy tale in this lovely, charming old hotel. Even royalty loved it! Our room, reportedly the queen's favorite room, was simple and comfortable and looked out at the fjord. The public areas are cozy and pretty and we liked drinking tea by the fire and watching the ferries and occasional cruise ships in the fjord. Bjorn, the manager was so helpful, witty and genuinely enjoys his job. Breakfast was typical Norwegian with breads, meats, cheeses, fruits, eggs. Dinners, cooked by Bjorn were delicious. So easy to get to, a few steps from the [extremely quiet] ferry. A few shops within a block or two. Many easy walks and more challenging hikes begin from the hotel.

Magic stay at a great hotel with fantastic food experience. Both breakfast and dinner was very tasteful and based on local ingredients. Friendly Staff and a Chef that passionately shared his cooking philosophy and recipes. Also recommends to visit some of the local Cider makers during your stay.

A simple, charming, small, traditional family-run hotel on the edge of Hardangerfjord. Bedroom was ok, although the bed was very soft, with a strange mattress / topper arrangement. Bathroom (shower, no bath) was good. Fjord-view rooms look out over the terrace (noisy until 2300/2330) and the ferry docking station, which is noisy when a ferry arrives/departs - the first is 0630 during the week, 0730/0830(Sat/Sun). The rest of the time, it’s very quiet. But great views of the fjord! Breakfast buffet is good, although no hot dishes offered. Dinner is very good indeed. Wi-fi works ok. Overall, a nice little hotel for a couple of nights. But the price is ridiculous. It’s a simple, 3-star hotel. But there are not many options in the area.