Reviews of Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda
Østre Strandgate 74, 4608 Kristiansand, Norway
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location at the beach with great family rooms and breakfast!
Dear Caroline Thank you for the feedback and comments following your stay with us. I am happy that you enjoyed our hotel as well as our large breakfast. We do thank you for the visit and we hope to see you back to one of our hotels soon again. Best regards Hans K Operations Manager
Dear Caroline Thank you for the feedback and comments following your stay with us. I am happy that you enjoyed our hotel as well as our large breakfast. We do thank you for the visit and we hope to see you back to one of our hotels soon aga… Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewCentral
Noisy, expensive, cheap beds
Dear Geir Thank you for the feedback and review following your stay with us. Our prices will fluctuate as the demand for rooms increase, it is always smart to look ahead for a better price, We apologize if your stay with us were not as expected and thank you for the visit. Best regards Hans K Operations Manager
Dear Geir Thank you for the feedback and review following your stay with us. Our prices will fluctuate as the demand for rooms increase, it is always smart to look ahead for a better price, We apologize if your stay with us were not as expe… Show more
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClose to the beach and a playground (Tresse).
We had confirmed a crib for our room, but it wasn’t in the room when we arrived. I had to talk to the receptionist to get it before we had to leave for an appointment. But when we got back (3h later) the crib was still missing. When it arrived it was not put together in a safe way, so we had to make it so that the madras was correct and not a suffocating hazard. The breakfast was a bit disappointing. I don’t know what it was, but it was just meh.
Dear Anonymous Thank you for the feedback and comments following your stay with us. I am happy that you enjoyed our great and central location by the City beach. I am sorry about the missing baby crib, and the fact that it was not assembled in the correct manner, we have some new staff in house keeping and that may be the reason, we do apologize. We do thank you for the visit and we hope to see you back to one of our hotels soon again. Best regards Hans K Operations Manager
Dear Anonymous Thank you for the feedback and comments following your stay with us. I am happy that you enjoyed our great and central location by the City beach. I am sorry about the missing baby crib, and the fact that it was not assembled… Show more
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWonderful bedroom with a spectacular seaview. Amazing breakfast. Staff very friendly
Dear Francesca Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and review following your stay with us. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We thank you so much for the visit and we hope to see you back with us very soon. Best regards Hans K Operations Manager
Dear Francesca Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and review following your stay with us. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We thank you so much for the visit and we hope to see you back with us very soon… Show more
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNicely located hotel with access to the swimming pool and spa. Direct access to the marina and In walking distance to the centre Breakfast was good as well.
Dear Arjan Thanks so much for the feedback and review following your stay with us. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the hotel and our central location. We thank you for the visit and we hope to see you back with us very soon. Best regards Hans K Operations manager
Dear Arjan Thanks so much for the feedback and review following your stay with us. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the hotel and our central location. We thank you for the visit and we hope to see you back with us very soon. Best regar… Show more
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat breakfast, comfortable beds (bunk beds less so), clean, good location and plenty of parking
Parking is paid (+/- €30 a day from 12 hrs)
Dear CarolineNauta many thanks for the review and comments following your stay with us. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the room and specifically our extensive breakfast. We thank you for the visit and hope to see yo back with us soon again. Best regards Hans K Operations Manager
Dear CarolineNauta many thanks for the review and comments following your stay with us. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the room and specifically our extensive breakfast. We thank you for the visit and hope to see yo back with us soon a… Show more
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClose to shops and beach
No kettle and small fridge. Since we have a kid, we needed it.
Dear Analyn Thank you very much for the feedback following your stay with us. We have a limited amount of kettles available for guests if needed. Thanks again for the visit, and please come back to see us next time you visit the area. Best regards Hans K Operations Manager
Dear Analyn Thank you very much for the feedback following your stay with us. We have a limited amount of kettles available for guests if needed. Thanks again for the visit, and please come back to see us next time you visit the area. Bes… Show more
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAlthough we asked the staff not to clean our room, they went in anyway and woke up our daughter who was napping. Instead of apologizing, they told us a child shouldn’t be napping by themselves in the room…
Dear Pit Thank you for the feedback following your stay with us. I do apologize for the staff entering the room while your daughter was sleeping, i would always recommend that you display the "do not disturb" sign on the door to guarantee no one enters the room. We do thank you for the visit and we hope to see you back with us very soon. Best regards Hans K Operations Manager
Dear Pit Thank you for the feedback following your stay with us. I do apologize for the staff entering the room while your daughter was sleeping, i would always recommend that you display the "do not disturb" sign on the door to guarantee n… Show more
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery good breakfast, although no kettle in the room free coffee was available from machine in reception. Comfortable beds. Breakfast available until 11am so no mad rush.
The shower - although a good size of room important as it was effectively a wet room type of facility, was a bit inconsistent with the temperature of the running water.
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReally great family friendly hotel. The rooms were comfortable, the location is excellent and the breakfast spread was amazing.
No coffee machine or kettle in the room.
Dear Susan Thank you so much for the great review and comments following your stay with us. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed our large breakfast offering. Good to hear that you enjoyed the hotel and the room you were assigned. We do thank you for the visit, and we hope to see you back with us very soon. Best regards Hans K Operations Manager
Dear Susan Thank you so much for the great review and comments following your stay with us. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed our large breakfast offering. Good to hear that you enjoyed the hotel and the room you were assigned. We do than… Show more
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything... service, cleanliness, breakfast, staff and the location.
Nothing.
Dear Yhin Thank you so much for the great feedback and comments following your stay with us. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed the hotel and in particular we are happy that you enjoyed our award winning breakfast. We do thank you for the visit and we hope to see you back with us very soon. Best Regards Hans K Operations Manager
Dear Yhin Thank you so much for the great feedback and comments following your stay with us. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed the hotel and in particular we are happy that you enjoyed our award winning breakfast. We do thank you for… Show more
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe had a wonderful stay! The hotel is in a fantastic location right in front of the city beach and within walking distance of many popular tourist attractions. One of the highlights was the access to a complex of indoor and outdoor swimming pools located in the same building—made even better by the discount offered through the hotel. We enjoyed both pool areas, especially with the sunny weather during our visit. Breakfast was varied and well-organized, and our room was spotless, spacious, and perfectly suited for a family of three (two adults and a child). Overall, a great experience. Highly recommended!
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Dear Valentina thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and comments following you stay with us. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the area services and especially happy to hear that you enjoyed our well stocked and award winning breakfast. We do thank you for the visit and we hope to see you back with us very soon., Best regards Hans K Driftsjef
Dear Valentina thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and comments following you stay with us. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the area services and especially happy to hear that you enjoyed our well stocked and award winning brea… Show more
Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAmazing breakfast
Dear Octavian Thank you so much for the feedback following your stay with us. We do thank yuo for the visit and we hope to see yo back with us very soon.
Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewScandic do really great breakfasts
i couldn't get the air conditioning to work.
Dear Eden Thank you so much for the feedback following your stay with us. We do thank yuo for the visit and we hope to see yo back with us very soon.
Reviewed: 29 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAmazing comfortable beds and with direct access to Aquarama. Nice views and location.
Nothing:)
Dear Tania Thank you so much for the great feedback following your stay with us, I am happy to hear that you enjoyed our rooms and location. we do thank yo for the visit and hope to see you back with us very soon.