When you stay at Clarion Hotel Ernst, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Kristiansand Zoo. The restaurant is perfect for a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include a fitness centre, a steam room and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish
At a glance
Hotel size
199 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
On-site self-parking (NOK 290 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast available each morning
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business centre
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1858
Fitness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Sleep well
Pillow-top mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
More
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
The Social Bar & Bistro – On-site bistro.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for NOK 150 per night
Rollaway beds are available for NOK 300 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 300 per pet, per stay
Parking
Self-parking costs NOK 290 per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Clarion Ernst
Clarion Ernst Kristiansand
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Frequently asked questions
Does Clarion Hotel Ernst offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Clarion Hotel Ernst does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Clarion Hotel Ernst?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of NOK 300 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Clarion Hotel Ernst?
Yes. Self-parking costs NOK 290 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Clarion Hotel Ernst?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Clarion Hotel Ernst and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a sauna and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Clarion Hotel Ernst?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Social Bar & Bistro.
What's the area around Clarion Hotel Ernst like?
Clarion Hotel Ernst is in the heart of Kristiansand, a short 4-minute walk from Kristiansand Station and 2 minutes' walk from Kristiansand Cathedral.
Clarion Hotel Ernst Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2024
Sean
Sean, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sep 2024
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Sep 2024
Lovely hotel with great and firendly service. Well located. The entrance has some real old-world charm but the rooms are comforable and functional
Marianne
Marianne, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Sep 2024
Julius
Julius, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
1 Sep 2024
Cheap hotel trying to be a boutiqe hotel
Checked out after one day and moved to a neighbor hotel. The size of the family room was good. The room felt dirty, showering there the whole bathroom got wet. In general the hotel tries to be a "design hotel", but you so clearly feel how cheap all the design elements are....
Got a new hotel closer to the water and still enjoyed our stay in Kristiansand.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2024
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Linda
Linda, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
Parking was a little far away. I was not offered on site parking. We had an interior room. It would’ve been nice to have an exterior room. All that being said the room was lovely and the beds were very comfortable. It was nice to have a coffee maker in the room as well as a tea kettle. The buffet breakfast is outstanding probably the best we had in Norway.
Beth
Beth, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Aug 2024
Great Location but as ahead about parking
Was an overnight stay with a family of 4 so hard to tell about the overall experience with such a short stay. One thing was that we needed to use the hotel parking lot. When we checked in we were told they were book. I was never told to book ahead of time and parking in another lot was a slight challenge as we were leaving for the airport at 4am.
James
James, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
28 Jul 2024
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Jun 2024
HAL
HAL, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jun 2024
Lisbeth
Lisbeth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2023
KEITH
KEITH, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Sep 2023
Janice
Janice, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2023
Excellent, friendly and helpful staff, perfect location and comfy beds... loved it.😊
Goran
Goran, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2023
Nice hotel
Sheryl
Sheryl, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2023
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 Jul 2023
Peter Mark
Peter Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Apr 2023
Nice hotel
Friendly and accommodating staff, clean hotel, great sauna and steam room. Nice bar to end the day on with a drink or bite to eat
Paul
Paul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Apr 2023
Gunn
Gunn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2022
Morten Johan
Morten Johan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 Jul 2022
caroline
caroline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Jul 2022
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
10 Jul 2022
So dissapointed with the room.so small and the bathroom is so far from what i expected😞 It is too expensive for a simple hotel.