Bestebakken Hotel
Norwegian fjords
Owned and run by the same family since 1884, Hotel Alexandra boasts one of the region’s most scenic and convenient locations, overlooking the inner Nordfjord, just a five-minute drive from Loen Skylift. This is an excellent base for exploring the region’s rugged landscape through hikes, kayak trips, windsurfing, zip-lines, and scenic drives.
The hotel’s 203 rooms are light and airy, and many boast floor-to-ceiling windows that make the most of the sweeping views. The hotel has four different eateries, including Restaurant Charlotte, which serves a buffet breakfast and three-course dinners, and Markus Vinkjellar, a wine bar and restaurant in the red-brick cellars. The hotel is a good option for families, with child-friendly pools and menus, as well as suite options that sleep up to five.
OUR OPINION:
The scenic location combined with quality service from this family-run property makes this hotel a wonderful base for exploring the region, especially for families.
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Photos of Hotel Alexandra
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View over Loenfjord
Rooms
The 203 rooms and suites span more than a dozen categories to offer a wide range of options, from snug standard rooms to generous family suites. They all share an airy, classic decor with plush seating and a purple-and-blue palette that reflects the landscape. Many also have floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the sweeping views of the fjords or surrounding mountains. The rooms all have complimentary Wi-Fi.
Location
Located in Loen in the Inner Nordfjord, the hotel is a five-minute drive to Loen Skylift, which offers a cable-car ride to the top of Mount Hoven for panoramic views. You’re also just a short drive (or hike) from Mount Årheimsfjellet and Lake Lovatnet, and you’ll find many hiking trails nearby.
Food and drink
- Buffet breakfast and three-course set-menu dinner served daily in Restaurant Charlotte.
- Fine dining with a water view at Restaurant Andrine.
- Markus Cafe and Bar is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat or evening cocktail.
- Cafe Zandra offers light meals or coffee after time spent at the spa.
- Wine dinners and sommelier tastings in Markus Vinkjellar, in the hotel’s cellar.
Families
- Interconnecting rooms available.
- Children’s pool.
- Indoor play area.
- Games room with board games and puzzles.
- Babysitting.
- Child-friendly buffet.
Facilities and activities
- Water park.
- Spa offering a variety of treatments and a massage service.
- Two indoor and two outdoor pools, two designated for children.
- Steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi.
- Laundry service.
- Gardens, terrace, and sun deck for your use.
- Bicycles to rent.
- Well-equipped gym.
- Well-stocked games room.
Accessibility
- Some rooms and all of the common areas are accessible by wheelchair.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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![Flåmsbrygga Hotel]()
Flåmsbrygga Hotel
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![Hotel Ullensvang]()
Hotel Ullensvang
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![Kviknes Hotel]()
Kviknes Hotel
Norwegian fjords
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Fjord safari & hike ![Village in Nærøyfjord]()
Fjord safari & hike
Fjord safari & hike
Soak up the peaceful atmosphere and striking natural scenery of Norway’s fjordland on this privately guided tour. You’ll travel across two fjords by Zodiac boat, stopping on the way back for a hike to a traditional farm, where you’ll enjoy a homemade lunch.
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Kayaking in the fjords ![Nærøyfjord]()
Kayaking in the fjords
Kayaking in the fjords
Spend a morning or afternoon kayaking on the mirrored waters of Sognefjord, Norway’s largest and deepest fjord, with a private guide. You’ll also navigate a smaller branch of water for a quieter experience, spotting wildlife and waterfalls as you go.
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Seven Sisters kayaking tour ![Kayaking from Balestrand]()
Seven Sisters kayaking tour
Seven Sisters kayaking tour
There’s nothing quite like experiencing the Norwegian fjords from a kayak. On this private, guided tour, you can view Geirangerfjord’s celebrated Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls from a kayak, recommended by Audley specialists as part of your trip to Norway.
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