nothing to fault about our stay.

everything about Boen Gard was exceptional. The value for money was brilliant. From the check in to check out, everything in between was superb. The staff were top tier, food was exquisite, the buildings were beautiful with a lot of history. The rooms very very clean and very comfortable and in addition a personal welcome note. Nothing to fault about our experience. Will continue to recommend to people.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing!

The environment is beautiful: great situation, thoughtful architecture: every detail feels well thought-out. Rooms are classy in a modern rural style. Restaurant food and service was top notch. All the staff were incredibly helpful when I was dealing with an injury.

Stayed in August 2025

Being out of town you are kinda locked into the restaurant for dinner which would not be a problem if it was possible to order a la carte rather than having to choose from the three or five course meal which was expensive. Just a heads up tho: There is a communal kitchen where a meal can be prepared - we did not realize that before we arrived.

A most beautiful property about 15 minutes from downtown Kristiansand. Rooms were large and comfy with lovely decor. The grounds were beautiful to walk around and, if weather had permitted, we definitely would’ve spent more time on the river bank. Pierre was a great sommelier accommodating our needs in a sweet and kind way.

Stayed in August 2025

My stay was too short.

Just a fantastic place to stay. The location is serene and the facilities impeccable. The staff were extremely pleasant and nothing was to much trouble. Breakfast was lovely. Would have stayed longer if I could. Very comfortable rooms and great Wi-Fi.

Stayed in July 2025

There is no help with luggage, and the territory is rather big, it would be great if someone could help and show around. There is no reception in the classical sense and no concierge, which is understandable as in Norway it is not common. It would also be great to arrange a small gym to be able to work out after a long driving or walking day (to place a yoga mat and some dumbbells, for example). As we loved the hotel very much and would like to help it to improve, I will share a feedback about our experience. There are some things that can be foreseen and fixed for the future, like the linen bed linen, the linen is a prickly material (maybe better to use other materials). There are no hangers in the bathroom for the towels as well as the big shower towels are absent. The breakfast was great, buffet style (although there is not much choice to choose and order from the menu, the service is fast, which is also good). As for the dinner, it was quite a disaster. Here I would like to share my view with the hotel to be able to create more ways to serve it. This was a set dinner consisting of 4 very small dishes (which cannot be fully modified if you have allergies or personal preferences). The dinner lasted for 3 hours, some of the family members did not even wait up for the desserts and left the table hungry and tired. Our son does not eat meat, so he was offered 2 small dishes with a piece of carrot, radish and asparagus. There are no restaurants nearby and no room service to have more options. So, my suggestion is to keep this set menu option only for those who are just visiting the hotel or celebrating some event (and have more time). As for the tourists travelling the whole day and just wanting to have dinner (with normal-size portions of meat/chicken or fish) which would not take long, it would be great to have an a la carte menu option. Maybe a small buffet will do

We spent a great night over in the hotel. The territory, the nature (the waterfall also), the window views – everything looked fantastic! The hotel is very nice and pretty, it is evident how the hotel staff take care of it and cherish it. This is a very well-designed space with unique amenities. The restaurant wine list was one of the biggest we have seen in Norway, it is really variable. Although, I would like to point out some important observations that other tourists might find helpful when planning their stay

Stayed in July 2025

This hotel was in a wonderfully bucolic setting. The main house was exquisite, so beautifully decorated and our room by the river was evocative of classic nordic country hytte. The dinner was spectacular, as was the wine paring. We could not have had a better experience. Thank you all!!

Stayed in July 2025

Extra shelf in bathroom would have been nice.

Fantastic staff and extensive property along the river. Easy drive to Kristiansand. Creative food. Loved open windows with breeze and sound of river even on rainy days. Wide range of room options. We stayed in Kornhouse with common kitchen area. Staff provided wonderful salad and wine on first night so we didn’t have to drive for dinner. Beds so comfortable. Flowers throughout property inside and out were a treat.

Stayed in September 2024

No one told us that we could not go to the water (river) and a manager yelled at us when we walked there.

Loved the property, beds and pillows, food and hospitality.

Stayed in August 2024

The most amazing place, set within a gorgeous garden, the food is just breathtaking and the staff extremely nice. The perfect getaway from any hustle.

Stayed in July 2024

An absolutely beautiful place. Heavenly.

Stayed in July 2024

Natural beauty, history, location, lovely room

Stayed in May 2024

Amazing location

Stayed in June 2024

Would have loved a Spa facility. That would make it a 10 out of 10.

Beautiful location, well kept and very clean. Great food, lovely host.

Stayed in September 2023

The location by the river is superb. The staff is super friendly

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing

Grounds

Stayed in July 2023

There were fishermen parking and getting changed outside our window at times. The kitchen units didn’t close properly. The restaurant staff were sometimes a little earnest and overbearing - a Michelin star doesn’t require this. The food and wine list were good but overpriced - I have been to better Michelin star restaurants for quite a bit less money.

The finishing and furnishings were of a very high standard and beautifully done. The room was lovely. The room was reasonably priced.

Stayed in August 2023

Very nice place on the country side.

Stayed in June 2023

I was not reminded of a few items I paid for upon arrival such as the included breakfast for the next morning.

Hotel accommodations and property were lovely

Stayed in June 2023

Location is not the best. The hotel is about 15 minutes by taxi from the airport and in the opposite direction to the city

The hotel is located in an early 19th century property, which has been completely restored. It offers great comfort and a very pleasant and peaceful environment. The garden and river views are beautiful. In addition to the excellent breakfast, I recommend having dinner at the hotel's restaurant.

Stayed in June 2023

historical hotel

Stayed in May 2023

The room was tiny and had shared facilities. We complained that it was not a NK4,000+ room and were offered a lovely suite for the same price which we gladly accepted As stated, dinner was beautifully presented but there was no choice & we didn’t know what was coming until each course arrived and it was expensive for the quantities provided. Breakfast was disappointing.

Beautiful buildings in a beautiful location. Dinner was beautifully prepared and delicious to eat

Stayed in July 2025

There were too many details that should have been better. The ratio price-quality was not correct. We contacted the maitre d'hotel with our observations and got a very good and pleasant reply on that. It seems that they are willing to learn and make some adjustments to get their hospitality from good to excellent.

The estate is fantastic with beautiful renovated gardens and buildings. The main house is in lovely old-fashioned style decorated. The rooms in the adjacent buildings are in modern style.

Stayed in August 2024

The room was small and had virtually no storage space. The breakfast was disappointing - there was no choice, no muesli or yoghurt were offered. Part of the reason for choosing this hotel was its restaurant, but in the end we decided not to go to it because there was no choose at all and the menu wasn’t our thing - strangely for Norway, no fish - and it was very expensive.

Beautiful buildings and a wonderful riverside location.

Stayed in July 2023

The magnificent gardens, the beautiful house, the divine beds, the view from our room (stream), the delicious food, the friendly staff.

Stayed in September 2023