Name: Sveggvika Guesthouse
Address: Seivågnesveien 107, 6530 Averoy, Norway, Seivågnesveien 107, Møre og Romsdal, 6530, Norway
Rating: 9.3

Sveggvika Guesthouse

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About this property

Located in a quiet oceanfront area on the island of Averøy, this former Bacalao (salt modified and dried cod) factory has been restored into a rustic guesthouse. The brightly decorated studio apartments tell you the ancient history of the building. The rooms come with views of the Atlantic Ocean from French balconies. Kristiansund town center is 10km away. The Atlantic Ocean Road is 25km away. Breakfast service daily from May 1st to September 30th. A continental buffet breakfast is included in the price for these dates. Our restaurant is also open Tuesdays-Sundays (closed on Mondays). Send us a message prior to arrival regarding dinner options. Our restaurant offers a three-course menu with a selection of local flavors that reflect the rich culinary heritage of our region. It is also possible to have something else than a full 3-course dinner. Averøys location secures ingredients from the sea and agriculture that are world-class. Dinner is served at 19:00 and is pre-ordered either by phone, at the time of booking or check-in. Don't forget to tell us about allergies. Start the experience with a selection of ingredients from the sea that surrounds us. Alternatively, you can choose a selection of cured meats. Reservations are recommended and we suggest booking a table no later than 7:00pm. If you want to explore the island of The Atlantic Road, brochures are in the room where to go and explore. Contact the guesthouse if you want some tips in advance. - WW2 history - Museums - Church - Ocean view spots - Storm watching places The guesthouse offers complimentary Wi-Fi. The nearby ocean offers excellent nature experiences, fishing opportunities and other sea activities. The on-site Kroa Bar serves beverages when our staff is on-site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Superior Apartment Bedroom 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed
Standard Studio 1 double bed
Apartment with Sea View 1 double bed
Two-Bedroom Apartment Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds Living room 1 sofa bed
Standard Studio 2 single beds and 1 double bed
Studio Apartment with Sea View Bedroom 1 double bed and 2 sofa beds Living room 1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Damon

Australia

“I loved the quirkiness of the place, I will not forget our stay for a long time”

Noor

Malaysia

“Everbody love this place. The view is excellent. We can see aurora from our window. The care taker are very friendly and nice. Goid breakfast.”

Claire

United Kingdom

“Simple but beautiful rooms with amazing views. Fixed menu for dinner was very good, as was breakfast. Lovely location”

Jacqueline

Sweden

“This place is a pearl in the North Atlantic. We booked for one night but when we saw it we immediately booked an extra. Luckily there was a room available for the extra night. The photos do not do this place justice. Beautifully decorated, well...”

Craig

Australia

“This is a fabulous guesthouse that we loved staying in. The rooms are very modern and comfortable. The sea facing rooms have an exceptional view from the entire unit. The quality of the food in the restaurant was exceptional. We loved everything...”

Annette

United Kingdom

“The experience of staying in such a unique place and style of accommodation.”

Michael

United Kingdom

“Loved the room. Exactly as in the pictures. Nice breakfast.”

Anna

Switzerland

“An oasis of peace among a community of summer houses and surrounded by a marvellous nature. You can take a refreshing bath, go canoeing, fishing, trekking or simply sit on the terrace and enjoy the tasty food and local beers. The staff is amazing,...”

Xiaofor

China

“The guesthouse is built from a Fish Farm and just beside the sea, from the room window we feel we are on the water, and we even saw a seajelly in the water, it's amazing. We like the room very much, feel comfortable to sit on the coach and watch...”

Ledia

Norway

“The location was like paradise and the rooms really nice with the view from the fjord. The staff was very accommodating and nice. We had a great stay.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Pablo & Caro

Company review score: 9.6Based on 353 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

Host Thomas: A very nice guy willing to give the guests a friendly welcome and a helping hand when needed, You can always find him with a smile upon his face, you can get from him that kind of confidence and warming welcome that makes Sveggvika Guesthouse one of a kind. Thomas can help you with information about WW2, Viking and fish history as it is one of his favorite hobbies. Host : Pablo & Caro: A traveler couple from Argentina who were travelling for the last ten years all around the world, all their jobs were related to the service industry ; Hotel, Hostels, Restaurants, Bars and Tourism agencies in different countries in America, Europe and Asia. Full of enthusiasm and willing to meet new people. For the last four years they were living in Copenhagen, Denmark. And now for this summer 2024, and every summer will be the host and hosts for Sveggvikka Guesthouse.

Property information

This building is an old fish factory where they used to produce "clipfish" or better known as "bacalao" (norsk: klippfisk) until 1970's. Now it has been restored into this guesthouse with a rough and rustic style that makes it one of a kind, here you can find details of old times. Here you can hear the wind blowing and the movement of the ocean which makes this place peaceful. If you get to meet Thomas, the owner, don't hesitate to ask him about the history of the place, you will hear a very interesting story about the old days when people traded bacalao. Bacalao came to Norway in the late 1680's, specially in this region. People is still producing bacalao nowadays in this area and is very common product that you should definitely try.

Neighbourhood information

Sveggvika has many history locations from WW2, specially the bunkers in Kristiansund 10 min away. The Bacalao (salt modified and dried on the rocks nor.: "klippfisk") export started in the district of Sveggvika. Ancient Viking history points to be visited. Several hiking trips from very easy to more advanced. Bring your bicycle and cycle around the three small fish villages next to Sveggvika. Or visit "mini-Lofoten" out on the islands which are connected with bridges and enjoy the beautiful ocean view and peace. Out on these islands you will also find the fish factories that still producing stockfish and bacalao today. This is the next best sightseeing after the Atlantic Road that is world famous must see. The waterpark in Kristiansund is only 10 minutes away, a perfect spot for kids and adults. Storm-watching from superior apartment when the harsh Atlantic ocean fiercely beating on the shallow rocks in the bay of Sveggvika.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Norwegian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant Sveggvika

Open for
Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly

Facilities of Sveggvika Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

House rules

Sveggvika Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year

Cot upon request

NOK 400 per child, per night

2 years

Cot upon request

NOK 400 per child, per night

Extra bed upon request

NOK 400 per child, per night

3 - 16 years

Extra bed upon request

NOK 400 per child, per night

Adult (18+ years)

Extra bed upon request

NOK 400 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 20:00, please inform Sveggvika Guesthouse in advance.

Please inform Sveggvika Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.