Hotell Gästis

Varberg 57.10710500, 12.24889800 , Borgmästaregatan 1 (Show on Map)
8.6
Very Good


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Summary of reviewsHotell Gästis, located in the heart of Varberg, Sweden, stands out as an exceptional choice for travelers seeking convenience and charm. Its central location provides easy access to the city center's shops, restaurants and the train station, while remaining a short distance from the sea and the Kattegattleden cycling route. Guests appreciate the close proximity to both urban amenities and sandy beaches, making it an excellent base for exploring the vibrant local area.

The hotel's breakfast offerings have received high praise with many guests noting the freshness and variety available in the buffet. Items such as mushroom omelettes, pancakes and freshly baked bread are particularly well-loved, contributing to a delightful start to the day. The cozy and pleasant atmosphere of the breakfast area further enhances the dining experience, aligning perfectly with the hotel's charming ambiance.

Evening dining experiences at Hotell Gästis are equally commendable with the hotel's restaurant being celebrated for its delicious, locally sourced dishes and superb service. Guests have enjoyed the flavorful New Year's menu and notable hamburgers, while the pleasant dining staff add to an overall enjoyable experience.

The uniquely themed rooms are often described as cozy and well-decorated, providing a personalized and inviting atmosphere. Though some discrepancies exist in room sizes and temperature control, the overall sentiment towards the decor and comfort remains positive. The cleanliness of the hotel is generally well-regarded with many guests mentioning the fresh and well-maintained environment, contributing to a pleasant stay.

The exceptional staff at Hotell Gästis is a major highlight, frequently praised for their friendly, welcoming and helpful nature. Their dedication to high-level service and an accommodating attitude ensures a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the hotel.

The spa, featuring the unique Lenin Bath, is another standout feature. Guests describe the spa as cozy, wonderful and relaxing with amenities such as hot tubs, pools and saunas enhancing the relaxing experience. Although occasional crowding and minor issues were noted, the overall spa experience is highly esteemed.

Beds at the hotel are mostly lauded for their comfort, despite varying preferences regarding firmness. The cozy hotel environment pairs well with the comfortable bedding, adding to the overall guest experience.

Overall, Hotell Gästis offers a charming and welcoming environment, highlighted by its convenient location, delightful breakfast and dinner options, clean and comfortable rooms, exceptional staff and a unique spa experience. While a few areas for improvement exist, the hotel's cozy atmosphere and attentive service ensure a memorable and pleasant stay for visitors to Varberg.
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This spa hotel in Varberg is popular with guests and offers body treatments, facials and massages. The hotel is also a popular choice among travelers in Halland.

3-Star Hotel
Located in Varberg, Hotell Gästis offers a central location and is a traditional hotel, suitable for travelers looking for convenience and a comfortable stay. The hotel provides easy access to local attractions and amenities.

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Room Types
Standard Single Room - The Torell House Individually decorated room with a flat-screen TV, seating area and private bathroom.

Standard Double Room - The Torell House Individually decorated room with a flat-screen TV, seating area and private bathroom.

Standard Double Room - The Ehrenpol Villa A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are featured in this double room. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Twin Room - The Torell House A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are provided in this twin room. The unit offers 2 beds.

Superior Twin Room - The Torell House A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are available in this twin room. The unit has 2 beds.

Standard Twin Room - Villa Gästis A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are offered in this twin room. The unit has 2 beds.

Standard Twin Room - The Ehrenpol Villa A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are featured in this twin room. The unit offers 2 beds.

Guest Reviews
8.6
Very Good
Location
Nestled in the heart of Varberg, Hotell Gästis offers an ideal location for travelers seeking convenience and centrality. This centrally situated hotel is within walking distance to a plethora of shops, restaurants, the sea and the train station. Guests have praised its perfect location, highlighting its proximity to the city center, making it an excellent base for exploring the local area.

Visitors also appreciate the ease of access to the beach and the notable Kattegattleden cycling route. Despite being in the middle of all the action, many guests found the hotel to be a cozy retreat with minimal noise disturbances from the bustling city. Free parking is available within walking distance, adding to the convenience for those traveling by car.

The central location allows guests to enjoy the best of Varberg, from shopping and dining to beach outings, all just a short stroll away. The proximity to the bus terminal and train station makes it an excellent choice for those relying on public transport. With a very good and incredibly convenient location, Hotell Gästis stands out as a top pick for visitors looking to experience Varberg's vibrant city life quickly and easily.

Breakfast
Hotel Gästis' breakfast offerings received overwhelmingly positive feedback from guests. Many reviews highlight the freshness and variety of the breakfast with several praising specific items like the mushroom omelette and pancakes. The breakfast buffet was commonly described as plentiful, abundant and well-prepared with options to satisfy diverse tastes. The environment where breakfast is served also garnered commendations for its cozy and pleasant atmosphere, contributing to a delightful dining experience.

Some guests noted standout features such as delicious freshly baked bread and specific treats like chocolate croissants, which added to the overall superb experience. The breakfast area itself was lauded for its lovely and inviting setting, often described as a perfect start to the day. However, there were occasional mentions of minor drawbacks, such as the lack of fresh fruit or more substantial choices and some guests found the bread to be unexciting.

Despite these minor critiques, the general consensus reflects a high-quality, satisfying breakfast experience that aligns with the hotel’s cozy and charming ambiance. The staff's friendliness and the breakfast’s alignment with the overall excellent hotel experience also received favorable mentions, enhancing guests' stay at Hotel Gästis.

Dinner
Many guests have praised the dinner experience at Hotell Gästis for its delightful offerings and superb service. The hotel's restaurant, located across the street, received accolades for its excellent dining atmosphere and well-prepared, locally sourced dishes. Several diners found the food incredibly delicious with notable mentions of a very good New Year's menu and one of the best hamburgers some had ever tasted. While a few guests felt that certain items, like the beef Rydberg, did not entirely meet their expectations, the general sentiment towards the cuisine was positive with many highlighting the delicious and fresh nature of the meals. The pleasant and good dinner service, complemented by very pleasant staff, contributed to an overall enjoyable dining experience. Additionally, guests appreciated the added touch of a corner with coffee, cookies and herbal teas, elevating their stay with a warm and inviting ambiance.

Rooms
Hotell Gästis offers a charming and unique experience with its distinctly themed rooms, often described as cozy and well-decorated. Guests commonly appreciate the personal touch in the room decor, which includes thoughtful details like books and sensitive items, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere. Many of the rooms are noted for their cleanliness and comfort with some featuring beautiful windows, high ceilings and even balconies.

However, the size and temperature of the rooms seem to vary significantly. While some rooms are spacious and beautifully furnished, several are described as quite small, cramped and lacking proper ventilation, leading to discomfort due to excessive warmth or cold. Noise can be an issue in certain areas, particularly in rooms near staircases or in locations with poor soundproofing.

The bathrooms also receive mixed reviews; although many are large, fresh and aesthetically pleasing, others are small and inconvenient, especially for tall guests. Despite these inconsistencies, the overall sentiment towards the decor and uniqueness of Hotell Gästis is positive, making it a special place to stay.

Beds
Hotell Gästis has received a variety of comments regarding its beds with the majority highlighting their comfort. Many guests appreciated the comfortable and good quality beds, praising them as very comfortable and even fantastic. The cozy environment of the hotel complements the comfort of the beds, making for a pleasant stay.

However, opinions on the softness of the beds were mixed. While some guests found the beds delightfully soft and comfortable, others felt they were too soft for their taste. A notable mention was made about the use of warm synthetic materials in the bedding, which led to mixed reviews about the overall comfort.

Some guests expressed dissatisfaction with specific aspects such as extra beds being hard and uncomfortable or of the pillows being too thick and the bed itself sometimes being too narrow for two people. The discomfort was sometimes exacerbated by a lack of air conditioning, leading to a warmer and less restful sleep experience.

Overall, while the comfortable beds stand out as a key feature for many guests, preferences on bed firmness and other specifics varied.

Cleanliness
Hotell Gästis presents a mostly positive impression concerning its cleanliness with many guests highlighting that the hotel is clean, fresh and well-maintained. The environment throughout the hotel is described as very clean and comfortable, contributing to a pleasant stay. Visitors often emphasize the cleanliness of the entire hotel, noting it feels fresh and inviting. The overall sentiment reflects that cleanliness was excellent in several areas, which seems to be a strong point for the hotel.

However, some guests noted inconsistencies, particularly with the cleaning services. Complaints include rooms not being cleaned or made up during their stay, issues with poor ventilation in some passageways and occasional musty smells in the rooms. There were also mentions of specific problems such as dirty dishes, cobwebs on some decor and a lack of thoroughness in certain areas like the Lenin Bath. Additionally, some guests pointed out issues with the bathroom drainage and unpleasant odors.

The overall takeaway is that while Hotell Gästis generally impresses with its cleanliness, attention to detailed cleaning and maintenance could improve the guest experience further.

Staff
Hotell Gästis has garnered a remarkable reputation for its exceptional staff. Guests frequently highlight the friendly, welcoming and incredibly helpful nature of the team. The staff is described as pleasant, accommodating and professional, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the hotel. High-level service and a service-minded attitude are common praises with members of the staff being super kind and attentive to guest needs. The reception is noted for quick and effective problem resolution, embodying the excellent service that guests rave about. Despite a few mentions of poor service and occasional stress among the staff, the overwhelming sentiment is one of gratitude and admiration for the team, who consistently go above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay.

Spa
The spa at Hotell Gästis receives high praise from guests for its distinctive flair and cozy atmosphere. A standout feature is the Lenin Bath, a unique spa area inspired by Lenin memorabilia, which many visitors find quite extraordinary. Guests frequently describe the spa as nice, super, amazing and wonderful with some noting the extra luxurious feel provided by having both a shower and a bathtub available in their rooms.

The spa includes various amenities such as hot tubs, a relaxing pool area and sauna facilities, all of which contribute to a remarkably relaxing experience. Despite its popularity, some guests reported the spa area can become crowded and there were occasional mentions of a cold hot tub and noise from the ventilation system.

The cozy and clever touches throughout the spa, which seem designed to make visitors smile, add to the charm. Additionally, the central location of Hotell Gästis makes it convenient, even though parking is not available on-site and guests need to use public parking a few hundred meters away.

Overall, the spa experience at Hotell Gästis is highly esteemed, combining a unique historical theme with a relaxing atmosphere, making it a noteworthy part of staying at the hotel. The breakfast buffet and the hotel restaurant also contribute positively to the overall guest experience.

Beach
Hotell Gästis offers a relaxed city location with the added benefit of being close to a nice and clean beach. Guests repeatedly highlight the hotel's convenient proximity to various beaches and a cold bathhouse. The short distance to the coastline makes it an appealing choice for those looking to enjoy both urban amenities and seaside relaxation.

3 Star
Hotell Gästis offers a cozy atmosphere with incredibly friendly and helpful staff, making it a welcoming choice for travelers. The hotel is known for its unique surroundings and delivers a wonderful breakfast buffet, adding to the overall positive experience. While the accommodations are simple and clean, the small rooms are offered at an appropriate rate.

The hotel is generally considered good for the price and meets the expectations for a three-star rating. However, some guests feel the hotel is overpriced for the standard provided. Issues like neighboring crowds and grievances were noted to be insufficiently addressed, which detracted from an otherwise pleasant stay. Despite a few shortcomings, Hotell Gästis stands out for its charm and welcoming environment.


No, Hotell Gästis doesn't have any pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Hotell Gästis.

No, Hotell Gästis doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Hotell Gästis.

No, Hotell Gästis doesn't have a gym.

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