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Brakanes Hotel

3.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with a marina connected to the convention center in Ulvik

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Outdoor spa tub
Restaurant
Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Private beach, kayaking, rowing, fishing
Superior Double Room, Balcony (Fjord view) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Brakanes Hotel sits amid the peaceful marina atmosphere, offering a genuine escape. Guests enjoy the private beach, go rowing or kayaking, and rejuvenate in the sauna or spa tub. The property provides free WiFi, a garden, an arcade/game room, and access to a nearby health club.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • On private beach
  • Pool

Room options

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Double Room, Balcony (Fjord view) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony (Fjord view)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Balcony (Fjord view) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony (Fjord view)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (Fjord view) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (Fjord view)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room (Fjord view) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (Fjord view)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite (The Fjord) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite (The Fjord)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Junior Suite

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room, Balcony (Fjord view) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Balcony (Fjord view)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite (Stangeland) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite (Stangeland)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Balcony (Fjord view)

Superior Double Room, Balcony (Fjord view) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Balcony (Fjord view)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Promenade 1, Ulvik, 5730

What's nearby

  • Ulvik Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Skjervsfossen Waterfall - 23 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Hardangervidda Nature Centre - 41 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Kjeasen Mountain Farm - 51 min drive - 30.6 miles
  • Vøringsfossen - 51 min drive - 34.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ygre Station - 38 min drive
  • Flesland Airport (BGO) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yppal - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Den grøne kafé - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Osa Kafeen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Helling Kafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sentrum Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Brakanes Hotel

Hotel connected to the convention center
A marina, a nightclub, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Brakanes Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, kayaking, and fishing. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/game room.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Access to a nearby health club, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 142 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Cribs/infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NOK 235 for adults and NOK 175 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 1 2025 to April 9 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 17 to July 1:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 300 per pet, per night

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 750.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NOK 250.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 235.00 for adults and NOK 175.00 for children
  • Pet fee: NOK 300 per pet, per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 250.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 750.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Brakanes
Brakanes Hotel
Brakanes Hotel Ulvik
Brakanes Ulvik
Hotel Brakanes
Brakanes Hotel Hotel
Brakanes Hotel Ulvik
Brakanes Hotel Hotel Ulvik

Frequently asked questions

Does Brakanes Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Brakanes Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 300 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Brakanes Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Brakanes Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Brakanes Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Brakanes Hotel located?

Located in Ulvik, this beachfront hotel is in the city center, steps from Ulvik Church, and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Hardangerfjord. Haugsåsen and Mikkel Parken are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Brakanes Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 337 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eckhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Landscape
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional.

The restaurant surprised us with their meals! The quality of meals was excellent! The staff at the hotel were very helpful and friendly! Strongly recommend staying.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Symone X

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel lobby and restaurant have a charming view (water front), but the room facilities feels renovation needed, such as only one clothes hook inside the bathroom was loosened, water flowed allover after shower, toilet roll was hard to reached (80cm away)…etc. Overall, the price-performance ratio is not high enough
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding view from room. Excellent dinner. Only negative was the breakfast. Not a lot of choices. No espresso. Was the worst breakfast spread we have seen in our month long holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

La vue…

Hôtel vieillissant mais extrêmement propre : salle de bains et chambre. Lit confortable et très bon p dej. Une vue sur le fjord à couper le souffle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tor Ole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bestilte med sjø utsikt, fikk hjørne rom som vendte ut mot bygda, måtte ut på terrassen for utsikt🙄 Mat ok, men ikke noe mer enn det. Service ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view!! Likes the hot tub on the fjord :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dietmar

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel ist in die Jahre gekommen. Alter Aufzug und uralter vefleckter Teppichboden im Flur und Zimmer. Dusche in der Badewanne.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tor Henning

Liked: Staff & service
.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OK
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Frode

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Lukta vondt på rom nesten litt kloakk
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Påsketur.

Fin beliggenhet med godt utgangspunkt for turer som Kvasshovden og Ossete. Manglet varmekabler på bad men vi brukte håndkler på det iskalde gulvet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Flott rom og utsikt!

Utrolig bra service av resepsjonspersonalet, og veldig god mat i restauranten! Vi var veldig fornøyde 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived at breakfast at 9.30 - after recommending from the receptionist (earlier would be a hassle due to many people). But all basic food were missing (bread, eggs, cheese, croissants, fruit, etc) it was very difficult to get anything and the waiters were busy cleaning up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Annett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Flott opphold

Fantastisk beliggenhet. Middagen var helt nydelig og fantastisk god service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic. Hotel grounds were beautiful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk flott plass med god service og trivelig personale. Å dra til Ulvik er Norges reklame de luxe. Fabelaktig beliggenhet ved sjøen og egen strandlinje. God mat og drikke får du servert. Det som trakk litt ned var badet. Ikke av det nyeste, og svært lite belysning. Hadde også litt større forventning til innendørs bassengområde.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Annett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Flott opphold

Fantastisk beliggenhet. Middagen var helt nydelig og fantastisk god service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliyahu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing views. Hotel staff was super helpful amd courteous. Rooms are clean but a little dated and bathroom was a not in the best condition but the views and convenience more then make up for that. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Veldig bra opphold Det som ødelagte opplevelsen var middagen, dessverre veldig dårlig mat Bassenget var dårlig rengjort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roswitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Storslagen övernattning med underbar vy.

Stort rum, tyvärr några, 5-6 trappsteg uppför när man hade öppnat dörren, tungt att bära upp resväskan. Bra frukost. Vilken utsikt vi hade över vattnet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Forfall på flere plan

Ingen på hotellet snakker norsk. Rommet manglet såpe Middagsmat i restaurant - ynkelig små porsjoner og kjøtt som var farlig dårlig stekt. Ikke i nærheten av velsmakende Åpenbart et hotell i ferd med å forfalle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Amenities
Misty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique location just steps away from the fjord. Majestic views! Easily walkable to restaurants,etc. We rented kayaks from the hotel so really convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fjord view is spectacular. No fridge in the room. All else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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