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Reviews of Hotel Skansen 4 stars

Tingshusgatan 1, 38631 Färjestaden, Sweden

#2 of 5 hotels in Färjestaden

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 49 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    9.0
    Amazing hotel in such an exotic place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The offerings from comfortable rooms to food service to the spa amazing restaurant and evening entertainment all rolled up in on place is so unusual.

    The spa building offers excellent access to spa services. The facilities were extremely clean and service staff were always available and eager to provide services.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    7.0
    It was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didnt like breakfast and beds was not comfortable

    Place

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They had a very good breakfast and I like that they had berries without added sugar.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Exceptionally curious and helpful staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds uncomfortable beer extremely expensive

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    8.0
    Good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    Lovely any day of the week
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Over the years (I have stayed here many many times) they have cut down on smaller items like some breakfast items and items in the minibar. It gives the sense of a downward spiral.

    Lovely place. Good services on location; restaurant and bistro. Very comfortable room and bed and pillows.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking lot outside was very overcrowded, with one free space under a large tree where cormorants hang out at night. In the morning the car looked like it had been bombarded with feces.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    9.0
    Lovely hotel in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first room did not have single beds so we had to pay extra to get them

    Good price. Clean. Good location. Comfortable. Lovely breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice place, good base for visiting Kalmar and exploring Öland. Nice room, comfortable bed, good breakfast and cosy lobby bar.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    9.0
    2 nights with dog
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Timber Sauna was not really worked correctly, there are cracks on the wall, where the air can come in. On the second floor of the spa building, there is a ice machine which is really noise, and we did not have hot water compared to the main building where everything was perfect.

    Our first accommodation has been cancelled by the Host in Öland, so we have booked in the last minute Skansen. Finally we have spent there 2 nights because we wanted to look around in Öland and enjoyed the stay as well. Great size of room, helpful staff and beautiful longe area. Breakfast had wide range of choice, with gluten free and vegan options. Animals are welcomed, some treats have been served to our dog. Based on our complains, we got small amount of refund, which was a correct attitude.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    9.0
    It was very nice and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lobby and restaurant looked okay as well did the pool area. The rooms were outdated and hot. The bathroom was back to the 80s.

    Friendliness of the staff, breakfast, location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2023

    8.0
    Great location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms a little functional ie no frills but perfectly clean

    Lovely location great breakfast

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    8.0
    convenient basis for exploring the whole of Öland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no airco in the room

    very good restaurant

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    9.0
    We had a great stay at the hotel, kids enjoyed the spa and dogs were welcomed with open arms. Very nice hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad to say about the place

    Great hotel, old and cozy. Very good breakfast and children enjoyed the spa very much. Dogs were welcomed and our he got a blanket, some food/water bowls and a snack, which was great :)

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    10
    Peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A peaceful, dreamy escape Wake up to birdsong, stroll barefoot along the beach, and unwind in a place where serenity meets the se

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were woken up in the middle of the night by fire alarm which was due to some technical issue. My son got very stressed. We spent 30 minutes outside the building. The usual way from our floor to outside was closed, there were no marks about the emergency exit door in it. We were confused. In the morning there were no explanations or excuses provided.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was lovely and clean and very comfortable. Very good facilities. Beautiful breakfast. The staff were all very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious, comfortable room. Excellent restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    1.0
    Don't book this hotel,it's overpriced and tries to be fancy when it's a very low budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As stated this is a hotel that tries to be "upscale" but it's not. I booked a budget room (if you call 2000SEK to be budget...!) with plans on staying for at least a week. Since the room came with a somewhat hefty price and is located in Sweden I assumed that it would be a decent room but it was terrible. The small room comes with extra beds (that I didn't asked for or have booked) and contains a long hallway a cramped bath (sink so small that you barely can wash your hands ) so the actually room you stay in barely has room to put your feet on the floor. What's not mention either is that the room is situated over the kitchen and eaven if you open the windows and start a fan it consistent is +30C in the room at all times! When I complained about this I got offered a room upgrade for 600SEK ,so I could have a better fan. What a joke! I think it's horrible that they actually call this a Hotel room and that they feed upon unknowing tourists that book this room and get their holiday ruined. Also the parking was bad,with loads of bird droppings and the breakfast was mediocre with few things to select from. Also the tables where dirty. Its a shame. But maybe you get better service if you book a more expensive room.. I surely hope so!

    Not like the pictures- Small rooms and no air-conditioning in 30+ heat. Mediocre breakfast, dirty tables and bird droppings everywhere! If possible don't book this hotel.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    10
    Great base for exploring Orland and Kalmar
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Spa Access
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice rooms, good breakfasts, friendly staff, and the spa was a pleasant addition. Great base for exploring Orland and the Kalmar area.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Wonderful , planning our next trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lady in the bar was not so friendly.. but was okay .. just surprised cause everyone else was so lovely

    Clean, quiet, excellent staff, delicious breakfast and lovely dinner too!

    Stayed in June 2023

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