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Rica Hotel Svolvaer

3.0 of 5
Lamholmen, Svolvaer 8300, Norway
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Rica Hotel Svolvaer
Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Svolvaer
3.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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Luxembourg
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I stayed at this hotel for 6 days in May in a "normal" room. I had the chance to get a room with a direct view on Svolvaer harbor where the Hurtigruten ships stop twice a day. The hotel room was very small and basic, so all the charm was giving by the view and the small balcony directly on... More

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Oslo
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Stayed one night after a trip with Hurtigruten. Ok rooms i the annex. Nice seaview from rooms and restaurant facilities. Good breakfast More

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Michigan USA
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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Hurtigruten did not think they could get into Svolvaer because of high winds, so we had disembarked one stop earlier and bused to Svolvaer. By the time we got to the hotel we were ready to stretch our legs. The manager was welcoming, the hotel has a wide-open entry, lots of wood and glass, makes for a good view. Our... More

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

Our first impressions were great. Modern but very cosy. The owner or manager was friendly and funny and really made us welcome. Our room was cosy and clean, was on the waters edge with a balcony, although it is Dec so was too cold to sit out. The breakfast was very very good with everything from smoothies to English fried.... More

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South West
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

Arrived on the evening ferry from Bodo, and could see the hotel as we approached the port in Svolvaer. We had enjoyed an amazing journey up along the west coast of Norway and then across to the Lofoten Islands. Our rucksacks had never felt lighter as we made our way from the ferry, a short walk to the Rica Hotel.... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

We stayed 3 nights at this hotel, it was rather easy to find coming by car and the location on the island is great. The view from the restaurant with the big windows overlooking the harbour is nice. We got a room with a balcony over the water which was great. However the rooms are very small, there are very... More

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Norway
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

Got a room with balcony and a wonderful view of the sea...it does`nt get better than this! Lovely food and a very, very nice stab. More

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Svalbard
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

The hotel is old, dingy and ugly. Old furniture, not very good bed, not for handicaped people. No lifts, but many stairs and landings. Simple food. Expensive bar with very limited selection. No room service. TV signals were very poor on the very old TV. Not at all recommended! More

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Had a one night stay here coming in on Hurtigruta from Bodø and continuing with rental car southbound on Lofoten the next day. When you arrive at the harbour with Hurtigruta you can see the hotel on an island just a few hundred meters away. Will take you 5-10 minutes to walk with luggage. We arrived late so ended up... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2011

When you approach to the hotel you think at fist that ayou will stay in barracks. But then you enter and you have a wonderful lobby and restaurant with a great view to the fjord. The rooms are cosy and furnished in norwegian landhouse style. From my room I had a great view to the red wooden houses at the... More

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Lamholmen, Svolvaer 8300, Norway
Price range (per night):* RM594 - 798

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