Top Hotels in Geilo
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Two ski centers making up one resort halfway between Oslo and Bergen, Geilo has 20 ski lifts serving 39 Alpine slopes of varying length and difficulty. Geilolia center generally has easier green and blue runs, while Slaatta center offers mostly blue and red runs. Also featured are 135 miles of cross-country tracks.
Restaurants in Geilo
1. Geilo Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 203 reviews
Long weekend
Reviewed By JuliabeckergThe town itself is gorgeous and the ski is perfect with many options for beginners. The hotel was ok, room was relatively big and clean with good view if on the left side & breakfast was diverse. However, one of the male staff on the Monday night was rude and not very helpful when at reception or ordering drinks. Also, we never got told we were not allowed to have our own beer at the hotel reception and staff literally came to “confiscate” it in a really rude way and without explaining why. There is also a fire pit outside that looks really cozy when other people were using, but this same staff did not allow us to use it at the evening. What a waste of a nice structure for the guests. Besides that, other staff were great. However would probably not come back due to that rude encounter.
2. Ustedalen Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 249 reviews
The hotel is situated in beautiful surroundings, only 800 metres from Geilo town centre, close to Geilo Ski Arena. The Hotel has 86 rooms and a total of 195 beds to offer, and rooms for seminars and conventions. A service minded staff guarantee you a nice stay at Ustedalen Hotel.
Perfectly Met Our Requirements
Reviewed By TheAviator0765We've stayed in the Ustedalen on three occasions now, I can't believe I haven't written a review until now! Four of us, me and my wife and two friends booked in to spend a week in Geilo cross-country skiing (guess few Brits do that). Booking was straightforward and any communications prior to our arrival were seamless. On arrival, we knew what we were getting but our friends were delighted. A beautiful, spacious apartment for the four us with wonderful views through the large windows looking over Vestlia. Clean, warm, well appointed, and easy to relax in. Large, clean combined toilet / shower, decently appointed kitchen for our self-catering requirements with lots of storage, utensils, crockery and glasses, and comfortable beds to ensure a good night's sleep after a day of pretty busy physical exercise. We were so happy in our apartment or out in the mountains that we didn't use any of the facilities in the hotel's reception building, so sorry, can't comment on those. The location might not suit all as it's on the western fringe of Geilo. We had a car, but for alpine skiers, it's on the ski-bus route, so that's convenient. Walking into the town centre takes about 15 minutes. Now I have seen other reviews that are critical as it is frequented by bus-tour parties. During our stay, the guests all seemed to be intent on skiing. But this is Norway, and the (summer) tour-bus market is fundamental to the holiday industry, so the Ustedalen is certainly not unique in accommodating them. Would we stay again? Certainly, and looking forwards to visit #4!
3. Dr. Holms Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 580 reviews
Dr Holms Hotel - for your comfort and well-being. Dr Holms Hotel has been a source of recuperation, comfort and well-being since the beginning of the 20th century. Dr Holms is situated in the heart of the beautiful mountain scenery, and is a starting point for inspiring and exciting adventures.
Poor
Reviewed By lucaa568Very beautiful hotel and outstanding location. Unfortunately the hotel is not well maintained, it’s dirty and without any service. The rooms are very old, small and dirty. Looks more like labor accomodation instead hotel. Bathroom terrible. Breakfast very good and the service very good Restaurant in the evening very bad food, very expensive and at 8pm all is closed.
4. Oen Tourist Center & Geilo Hostel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 61 reviews
Oen Turistsenter is a family friendly resort with cottages/cabins and apartments. We can offer a wide variety of accommodation, whether you travel alone, with your beloved, friends, family or part of a bigger group. We also have campground where you can pitch a tent, or bring caravan or camper. On-site you will find sauna, jacuzzi, gym. We are located only 2 kilometers from the town center. Contact us today for reservations. Welcome!
Nice cabins for a short stay in the summer
Reviewed By Roger DWe rented a cabin for a short stay alaong the road in the summer holiday. We also rented bed linen. The cabin was nice, practical and clean. It is not far from local groceries stores and the children loved the nearby playground. A recommendable place for families.
5. Havsdalsgrenda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Nice resort
Reviewed By Mia AThis was a very nice resort! The staff were really nice and helpful. The apartment was big and roomy. The stay was rather expensive. The apartment was not clean. The showerdrain was full of hair and it was rather disgusting. The rest of the apartment seemed clean, but who knows how clean it actually was... The resort is little far from Geilo center so it was impossible for us to walk downtown with two small children.
6. Geilo Gaarden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Beware or the expensive cleaning fee. Keys are not in the house.
Reviewed By 96visahI made a 60€ non-refundable booking, The I realised they'll charge 500Nok or about 50€ cleaning fee per stay. So in this case an economical one night room became expensive. Being frustrated I went elsewhere. Now some weeks later they are debiting my credit card 111€ for this 60€ room + cleaning the unused room. The information about this add-on fee was on small print and almost impossible to see when booking. It is there if you are really really careful. I've been promised a 50€ refundfor excess billing, but in my humble opinion this is not the way to run a hotel and deal with customers. Maybe we foreigners are just stupid gullible tourists? I'd go elsewhere if I were You.. Ps. The keys are not in the house, and the distance is longish if you are not with a car.
7. Lia Fjellhotel
Overall Ratings
3 based on 25 reviews
If you appreciate traditionnal rich surroundings combined with modern comforts, then Lia Fjellhotell is the place for you. We are situated 850 metres above sea level, 14 km from Geilo. The pleasant atmosphere will soon make you feel like one of the family. Lia Fjellhotell lies on a sunny, southfacing slope with panoramic views over the wilderness of the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Lia Fjellhotell can offer delicious food, sauna and steam bath, and one of our lounges has an open fireplace and fully licensed bar with live music, mostly in weekends and some other evenings. We can accommodate 90 guests in our 20 family rooms, 12 double rooms, 5 single rooms and 8 brand new mountain suites, all fully equipped with showers, toilets and telephones. The hotel also is perfect for associations, clubs, companies and seminar arrangements.
Not recommended for Families.
Reviewed By Ezr1234Dette er det værste hotellet vi har opplevd. Her skulle vi få oppleve ett nytt feiring for nytt år av hele familien, fredag til Søndag!. Vi var 10 stykker. Barna er fra 4 til 15 år. Våre forventninger av hotellet skulle være greit, inntil vi kom frem. De skriver på anonsen at de har slalombakke rettutenfor, og ja det har de, men som ikke er i drift pågrunn av det blir for dyrt å produsere snø som de sa. Og dette har vi gledet oss til. Bastu var heller ikke i drift. Vi hadde 4 retters mat som smakte veldig godt på kvelden før nyttår. Vi gikk ned i kjelleren etter maten, her var det dansegulv og musikk. og det var bare oss i familien som var der nede og ingen andre. Det lignet mer på en veldig stor stue med masse sofaer. Siden det var bare vi der nede, spurte vi om å få bytte musikk, siden de spilte bare gammeldags musikk som barna ikke likte. Det gjorde dem ikke. En gammel mann som jobbet der gikk opp frem og tilbake. Ungene kjedet seg. Det var verken ikke noe spill eller lek for ungene. Barna så at det var pingpong der. Når ballen sprettet ved døra, tokk den gamle mannen ballen og ristet på hode. Vi spurte om vi kan låne for å spille. Nei sa han. Da satt ungene igjen på sofaen og kjedet seg. Etter hvert kom sønnen min ned og tokk med en del brus så at vi kunne drikke litt der. Den gamle mannen tokk alle brusene på bordet. Jeg gikk bort til han og spurte hvorfor han gjorde det. Det jeg fikk svar fra han at jeg var rett og slett frekk. Jeg forsto ikke helt hva han mente og spurte han. Han sa at vi er på en hotell og hvorfor skulle vi ta med noe drikke ned. Han sa til meg også om har jeg aldri vært på en hotell før. Da ba jeg han få tilbake brusene og legger det tilbake på rommet. Han sa at jeg var veldig frekk for at vi tokk ned brusene i diskoteket, som vi trudde var en stor stue for gjestene som var der. Vi fikk beskjed at vi kunne kjøpe brus der vis vi ville. Det viste vi ikke, for baren var jo stengt. Da kjøpte vi brus der og ventet til kl 12 så vi får sett rakkttene. Vi la oss etter det. Dagen etter ble det ned til byen og sto på slalom hele dagen, eller til klokke fire. Kom tilbake på hotellet, ikke noe å gjøre en at barna ser på hver sin telefon, eller ser på tv. De hadde verken ikke noe kort eller noe spill som kan lånes, og heller ikke noe som utføre noe aktivitet med barna. Da ble vi enig om å dra hjem istedenfor, med 4 timer kjøring. Vi skulle egentlig være der helt til søndag. Det er veldig synd at det ble slik. Det var det værste kundeservice jeg har opplevd, og dårlig tilbud for familier. Her skal vi aldri mer og anbefaler ikke for familer. This is the worst hotel we have experienced. Here we were to experience a new celebration for the new year of the whole family, Friday to Sunday !. We were 10 pieces. The children are from 4 to 15 years old. Our expectations of the hotel should be fine, until we arrived. They write on the ad that they have a slalom slope right outside, and yes they have, but which is not in operation due to it becoming too expensive to produce snow as they said. And we have been looking forward to this. The sauna was not in operation either. We had 4 course food which tasted very good on the night before New Year. We went down to the basement for food, there was dance floor and music. and it was just us in the family who were down there and no one else. It looked more like a very large living room with lots of sofas. Since it was just us down there, we asked to change music, since they only played old-fashioned music that the kids did not like. They did not. An old man who worked there went up and back. The kids were bored. There was no play or play for the kids. The kids saw that there was ping pong there. When the ball bounced at the door, the old man took the ball and shook his head. We asked if we could borrow to play. No, he said. Then the kids sat on the couch again and got bored. Eventually my son came down and took some soda so we could have a drink there. The old man took all the soda on the table. I walked over to him and asked why he did it. What I got was an answer from him that I was simply rude. I did not quite understand what he meant and asked him. He said we are in a hotel and why should we bring any drinks down. He also told me if I have never been to a hotel before. Then I asked him to get the soda back and put it back in the room. He said I was very rude for us to take down the soft drinks in the disco, which we thought was a large living room for the guests who were there. We were told that we could buy soft drinks wherever we wanted. We did not show that, because the bar was closed. Then we bought soft drinks there and waited until 12 o'clock so we can see the racks. We went to bed after that. The next day it was down to town and slalom all day, or until four o'clock. Came back to the hotel, nothing to do one that the kids are watching their respective phones, or watching tv. They had neither a card nor a game that could be borrowed, nor anything that performed any activity with the children. Then we agreed to go home instead, with 4 hours drive. We were actually supposed to be there until Sunday. It is a great pity that this happened. It was the worst customer service I have experienced, and poor offer for families. We will never go here again and do not recommend for families..
8. Geilolia Ferieleiligheter
9. Ro Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 66 reviews
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Geilo, Ro Hotel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Ro Hotel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Geilo. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a seating area and a desk, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. Ro Hotel features baggage storage and a coffee shop, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts breakfast buffet. If you are driving to Ro Hotel, free parking is available. While visiting Geilo, you may want to try some tapas at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Sofias Cafe & Bar. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular parks such as Geilo Summer Park. Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure or both, Ro Hotel is sure to make your visit to Geilo one worth remembering.
Could use an update but good value for money
Reviewed By IevooWe also stayed here in 2012, and back then it was already an outdated hotel. In the meantime, the beds and a bit of furniture is replaced, but all other is exactly the same. Even a pons-card to enter the building and the room is the same. Since the last 30 years those are hard to find, but it still works. The view from the hotel is good, the room is clean and the breakfast is also good. It was priced around 100 euro's and most nearby hotels are much more expensive, so it is nice that there are still some affordable hotels over there that are still good. The only bad thing, was the restaurant owned by the hotel, where you could have diner. That was too much money for a very crappy burger, so go somewhere else for diner!
