Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed with a fee of NOK 200 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be requested but is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Vøringsfossen and Isdalsvatnet. It is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Hardangerfjord and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Sysendalen Skisenter.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Fossli Hotel

What guests think

At Fossli Hotel, reviewers highlight an extraordinary cliffside setting above Vøringfossen, classic historic character, and welcoming staff, while noting dated areas and modest amenities, creating a memorable stay that balances breathtaking scenery with a simpler, old fashioned experience.

Dinner earns frequent praise, while breakfast is generally simple or continental. Rooms are basic and sometimes small with standout waterfall views; some lack TVs and show quirks of an aging building. Expect unmatched access to viewpoints and trails, but a property that favors heritage over modern polish.

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Facilities

Historic property with characterful common areas, but facilities feel basic and the building shows its age; renovations are ongoing in places.

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Kirsten

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ouderwets hotel op een fantastische locatie.

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Jan

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very charming hotel, not state of the art but rather time travelling 50 years back. With some careful renovation it could easily earn 5 stars. Superb location! Good food for dinner with reasonable pricing. Underwhelming breakfast. Restaurant staff could be a bit more empathetic. Overall an authentic and good experience. Do not expect more than 1960‘s accommodation in terms of facilities.

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Jose

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The falls are STUNNING! and made the stay worth it. The staff was incredibly warm and helpful. This property has an inspiring story of its construction - almost 150 years ago. The rooms have obviously been updated since then but some of the construction work seems incomplete. I would make the trip again simply to listen to the falls all night and wake up to the stunning view.

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Jens

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

fantastisk beliggenhed med udsigt ned over vandfaldene. hyggeligt ældre fjeldhotel.

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Michael

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Autentisk hotel med den smukkeste beliggenhed lige ovenfor Norges smukkeste vandfald. Døren blev åbnet for os da vi ankom og vi følte at vi trådte ind på et museum. Hotellet er gammelt men utrolig velholdt og autentisk med mange gamle, smukke og nostalgiske ting. Fantastisk service og fantastisk restaurant, hvor vi spiste skøn laks og utrolig mør og velsmagende rensdyr. Dette er simpelthen et ophold du ikke må snyde dig selv for

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Mandius

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gammelt hotell med sjel og knirkete gulv. Pågående renovering og eier ser ut til ta godt vare på det originale i hotellet og interiøret. Men maten kan heve seg en del hakk.

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Penelope

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was excellent, many rooms, including the dining had views of the magnificent waterfall. Pleasant staff. Dinner was delicious, presentation very good, served by a friendly lovely waitress. Breakfast was tasty however no hot food. Historical information and artefacts to view whilst roaming the communal rooms. The bed was older but still comfortable. Perfect location to explore the waterfall trails, Easy free parking.

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Geoffrey

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is a historic hotel that is badly in need of renovations to modernize it. No elevator, shower was poorly designed leading to water all over the floor, no wifi in the dining room. Outside the viewpoints are fabulous.

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Hilde

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Alt var i orden for så vidt. Et minus er fellesarealene som er lite fristende å oppholde seg. Greit for en overnatting, besøke fossen og reise videre.

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Trond

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Slitt hotell som bærer tydelig preg av alder.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, and some have been recently renovated, though wear is visible and a few noted musty odors in corridors.

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Susanne

12 Nov 2024

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Charmamtes Hotel mit sehr netten Mitarbeitenden. Wir sind mit unserem kleinen Hund gereist und durften den Hund sogar zum Abendessen mitnehmen. Auf dem Menü gibt es auch ein vegetarisches Gericht. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und die antike Atmosphäre ist großartig. Klasse Ausblick. Wir würden definitiv wiederkommen!

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li

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Location for Vøringfossen. Restaurant is good. Room is a little bit small, but very clean. Staff is very helpful!

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Gunvald

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Flott hotell hvor den gamle og opprinnelige(?) stilen er bevart. Nyrenovert rom med god inneluft. Fantastisk utsikt over Vøringsfossen fra vinduet.

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Xavier

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very attentive staff. The hotel has character, old building, old rooms, nice history behind. Nice dinner at the restaurant. Well cleaned rooms. The breakfast was more basic without warm food, but enough. Fantastic location

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Victoria

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Mysigt hotell med fantastiskt läge. Gemytlig stämning och väldigt trevlig personal. Hotellet är slitet men rent och gillar man retro är detta perfekt. Maten var utmärkt och servicen likaså!

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liv

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fin utsikt og fin frokost, men rommene var gamle og dårlig holdt ved like. Luktet gammelt i gangene. Slitt overalt.

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Jennifer

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful setting, comfortable clean rooms

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Bob

7 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Vriendelijk personeel en charmant oud hotel. Uitzicht vanuit kamer 304 over de vallei is schitteterend. Twee grote minpunten, bed zeer slecht en zakte door. Moest op de grond slapen om rugpijn te voorkomen. Vloer badkamer loopt niet goed af en na douchen staat de vloer grotendeels blank.

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Åsa

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastiskt mottagande, trevlig personal. Hotellet är gammalt men ganska väl underhållet. Maten var lite enkel men vällagad och jättegod, både middag och frukost. Lite lyhört men tyst på rummet. Bodde på baksidan, trots varmt ute ändå ganska svalt på rummet. Bra säng. Läget är fantastiskt med fallet utanför.

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Else

4 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Oppholdet var veldig hyggelig, rent og pent på rommet. Det er jo et gammelt hotel så det trenger oppussing. Vinduene i matsalen bør skiftes ut, det så ut som vannet trenger inn når det regner......

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and often small, with standout waterfall views; some lack TVs and have quirks from an aging building. Occasional issues include uncomfortable beds or poor shower drainage.

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li

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Location for Vøringfossen. Restaurant is good. Room is a little bit small, but very clean. Staff is very helpful!

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Gunvald

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Flott hotell hvor den gamle og opprinnelige(?) stilen er bevart. Nyrenovert rom med god inneluft. Fantastisk utsikt over Vøringsfossen fra vinduet.

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Theresa

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location above Varingsfossen! I had to leave before breakfast soTitas (Stan), an outstanding addition to staff, made me feel at home and additionally procured a hearty breakfast sandwich the night before. As a note if information, there was not a tv in my room (which is perfect by me!)... Fossli is A wonderful!!

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Hans

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Authentiek hotel met gemoderniseerde kamer. Tv ontbreekt in de kamer, maar daar ben ik niet voor naar fossli gegaan. Omgeving is prachtig met wandelmogelijkheden.

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Penelope

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was excellent, many rooms, including the dining had views of the magnificent waterfall. Pleasant staff. Dinner was delicious, presentation very good, served by a friendly lovely waitress. Breakfast was tasty however no hot food. Historical information and artefacts to view whilst roaming the communal rooms. The bed was older but still comfortable. Perfect location to explore the waterfall trails, Easy free parking.

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Geoffrey

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is a historic hotel that is badly in need of renovations to modernize it. No elevator, shower was poorly designed leading to water all over the floor, no wifi in the dining room. Outside the viewpoints are fabulous.

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Jennifer

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful setting, comfortable clean rooms

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Bob

7 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Vriendelijk personeel en charmant oud hotel. Uitzicht vanuit kamer 304 over de vallei is schitteterend. Twee grote minpunten, bed zeer slecht en zakte door. Moest op de grond slapen om rugpijn te voorkomen. Vloer badkamer loopt niet goed af en na douchen staat de vloer grotendeels blank.

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Mona

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fint hotell hyggelig personale og veldig god mat. Litt kaldt på rommet.

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Karen

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel's location right at the waterfall is spectacular. The rooms are small and spartan and toiletries are not provided - other than liquid soap in the shower area. Breakfast is very nice. But the hotel's location is what really sets it apart.

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Service

Staff are warmly praised as friendly, helpful, and attentive across reception and restaurant. A few guests mentioned less empathetic interactions.

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li

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Location for Vøringfossen. Restaurant is good. Room is a little bit small, but very clean. Staff is very helpful!

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Kathy

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was wonderful! The hotel is old but it has character and history behind it. The location is perfect to see the waterfalls! Staff was also very helpful and kind.

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Jennifer

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The most spectacular views…and very attentive & friend staff!!

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Xavier

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very attentive staff. The hotel has character, old building, old rooms, nice history behind. Nice dinner at the restaurant. Well cleaned rooms. The breakfast was more basic without warm food, but enough. Fantastic location

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Theresa

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location above Varingsfossen! I had to leave before breakfast soTitas (Stan), an outstanding addition to staff, made me feel at home and additionally procured a hearty breakfast sandwich the night before. As a note if information, there was not a tv in my room (which is perfect by me!)... Fossli is A wonderful!!

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Michael

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Autentisk hotel med den smukkeste beliggenhed lige ovenfor Norges smukkeste vandfald. Døren blev åbnet for os da vi ankom og vi følte at vi trådte ind på et museum. Hotellet er gammelt men utrolig velholdt og autentisk med mange gamle, smukke og nostalgiske ting. Fantastisk service og fantastisk restaurant, hvor vi spiste skøn laks og utrolig mør og velsmagende rensdyr. Dette er simpelthen et ophold du ikke må snyde dig selv for

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Gillian

28 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service, especially in the restaurant where they served delicious food. Amazing views.

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Craig

16 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The fossli hotel is family owned and run for four generations, very friendly staff and great location.

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Carsten

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Venlig og høflig betjening og smukke omgivelser.

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Glenn

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The access to Voringsfossen is unmatched. The hotel is literally at the top of the waterfall. We were able to walk around the waterfall after and before the other tourists could get there. You could see down the canyon from our balcony. The dinner in the restaurant was excellent and the morning breakfast was good. The staff was friendly and helpful. No hotel in the area could match the benefits of the Fossli Hotel.

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Location

Unbeatable setting right above Vøringfossen with direct access to viewpoints and trails, plus panoramic views from many rooms and dining areas. It can feel busy with day visitors.

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li

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Location for Vøringfossen. Restaurant is good. Room is a little bit small, but very clean. Staff is very helpful!

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Kathy

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was wonderful! The hotel is old but it has character and history behind it. The location is perfect to see the waterfalls! Staff was also very helpful and kind.

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Christine

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastisk utsikt!

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Bill

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It overlooks Voringfossen waterfalls with walkways over the falls providing breathtaking views.

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Jose

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The falls are STUNNING! and made the stay worth it. The staff was incredibly warm and helpful. This property has an inspiring story of its construction - almost 150 years ago. The rooms have obviously been updated since then but some of the construction work seems incomplete. I would make the trip again simply to listen to the falls all night and wake up to the stunning view.

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Jens

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

fantastisk beliggenhed med udsigt ned over vandfaldene. hyggeligt ældre fjeldhotel.

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Penelope

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was excellent, many rooms, including the dining had views of the magnificent waterfall. Pleasant staff. Dinner was delicious, presentation very good, served by a friendly lovely waitress. Breakfast was tasty however no hot food. Historical information and artefacts to view whilst roaming the communal rooms. The bed was older but still comfortable. Perfect location to explore the waterfall trails, Easy free parking.

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Hongyuan

31 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

very nice location, right at cliff above the waterfalls. View was amazing. the hotel is full of history, one of the most unique hotels I have ever stayed.

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Karen

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel's location right at the waterfall is spectacular. The rooms are small and spartan and toiletries are not provided - other than liquid soap in the shower area. Breakfast is very nice. But the hotel's location is what really sets it apart.

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Glenn

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The access to Voringsfossen is unmatched. The hotel is literally at the top of the waterfall. We were able to walk around the waterfall after and before the other tourists could get there. You could see down the canyon from our balcony. The dinner in the restaurant was excellent and the morning breakfast was good. The staff was friendly and helpful. No hotel in the area could match the benefits of the Fossli Hotel.

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Dining

Dinner is consistently praised for taste and value. Breakfast is usually basic or continental, often without hot options.

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Jan Henrik

27 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hadde én natts overnatting, veldig få gjester da, men likevel flott frokost-oppdekking og fantastisk gode middagsretter.

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Kevin

20 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We visited the enchanting Voringfossen waterfall one day then returned 5 days later to stay the night. Bed a bit uncomfortable. Maybe a little outdated, but had lots of character. Would stay again if the opportunity presented itself. Loved the history of the motel. Owner and staff very friendly. Explained the wonderful mural painted on the dining room wall. Food was superb at breakfast. Very elegant. Enjoyed a delicious homemade snack both times at the cafe. Thanks to Rammo-Abby Chiras Subtire for the pastries and the excellent cafe au lait.

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Birgitte

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old hotel. Very good food in the restaurant at night at fair prices. Breakfast was ok but nothing more than that. Friendly personnel

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Jan

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very charming hotel, not state of the art but rather time travelling 50 years back. With some careful renovation it could easily earn 5 stars. Superb location! Good food for dinner with reasonable pricing. Underwhelming breakfast. Restaurant staff could be a bit more empathetic. Overall an authentic and good experience. Do not expect more than 1960‘s accommodation in terms of facilities.

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Xavier

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very attentive staff. The hotel has character, old building, old rooms, nice history behind. Nice dinner at the restaurant. Well cleaned rooms. The breakfast was more basic without warm food, but enough. Fantastic location

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alain

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel de montagne au charme désuet dans un site exceptionnel. Bon restaurant.

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Astrid

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Godt mottatt, hyggelig og god service i resepsjon og i matsal. God middag og enkel, god frokost.

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Penelope

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was excellent, many rooms, including the dining had views of the magnificent waterfall. Pleasant staff. Dinner was delicious, presentation very good, served by a friendly lovely waitress. Breakfast was tasty however no hot food. Historical information and artefacts to view whilst roaming the communal rooms. The bed was older but still comfortable. Perfect location to explore the waterfall trails, Easy free parking.

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Gillian

28 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service, especially in the restaurant where they served delicious food. Amazing views.

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Karen

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel's location right at the waterfall is spectacular. The rooms are small and spartan and toiletries are not provided - other than liquid soap in the shower area. Breakfast is very nice. But the hotel's location is what really sets it apart.

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