This is a truly unique place to stay. You park your car at the end of the Atlantic Road and are taken to the island by the hotel’s boat, which is a lovely experience in itself.
The hotel is set in a beautifully preserved old fishing village, and staying in one of the iconic red fishermen’s cabins felt like the Norway we had always imagined. The setting is peaceful, picturesque, and full of character.
Unfortunately, one issue significantly affected our stay. I called that afternoon to reserve dinner, and the person on the phone confirmed everything was arranged, although she never even asked for my name. When we arrived that evening, there was no dinner reservation. The receptionist told us their restaurant was fully booked and that we might not be able to have dinner at all.
After a full day of driving, I was exhausted, very hungry, and it was my partner’s birthday (we had chosen this place specifically for a special evening!). Since there are no other restaurants on the island or any grocery stores, this became very stressful.
Thankfully, the restaurant staff were incredibly kind and found us a table. We are very grateful for their effort, but this situation should never have happened. Better communication between reception and the restaurant would have made this an outstanding stay.
