Clarion Hotel Ernst | Hotel in Kristiansand

| 7.9 (1304 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  6 Bathrooms  14 Guests
Kristiansand Hotel | Clarion Hotel Ernst

Hotel in Kristiansand

This design hotel is only 328 feet from Kristiansand’s popular shopping street, Markens Gate. It offers free gym and sauna access, an elegant restaurant and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs. Dating back to 1858, Clarion Hotel Ernst today features individually designed rooms with free Wi-Fi. The fresh bathrooms have large mirrors and modern mosaic details. The hotel restaurant The Social Bar & Bistro has a menu designed to offer you classic bistro dishes with a modern twist. Whether you are looking for a light bite or a hearty meal, we have something for everyone. Guests can relax in the steam sauna, take a refreshing ice shower and work out in the modern gym. The Fish Market and the Bystranden Beach are both within a 15-minute walk of Hotel Ernst. In addition, the popular Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park is 8.1 mi away.

Clarion Hotel Ernst is located in Kristiansand.

This 192 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Pet Friendly, TV, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 1304 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to Kristiansand and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Rådhusgaten 2, Kristiansand, 4664, Norway

Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Fruit
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Private Parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Room service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.
Pets can be accommodated for a fee of nok 300,-please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.6
Location:
9.24
Staff:
8.75
Facilities:
8.04
Comfort:
8.41
Cleanliness:
8.33
Pieter
Aug 21, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
Australia
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Kristiansand isn’t the kind of place you plan a pilgrimage to; it’s the kind of place you wash up in after rolling off a ferry from Denmark. Three minutes after docking in Hirtshals, you’re parked, checked in, and wondering whether you’ve landed somewhere beautiful or just another port town that survives on cruise ships and kebab joints. Turns out, it’s both. The Clarion Hotel Ernst fits right into that contradiction. On the surface, it’s a business hotel, built to swallow up bus tours and floating latrine crowds in bulk. Inside, the décor feels like a mash-up between corporate conference chic and someone’s idea of “luxury” straight out of Riyadh—gaudy, a little odd, but harmless enough. My room was fine. Not inspiring, not offensive. Clean, tidy, with a view that promised the harbor but delivered an office building across the street. The marketing shots oversell it, but hey, what else is new? The real perk was downstairs: safe parking for the bike. That mattered more than the thread count of the sheets, because Kristiansand after dark has its fair share of riffraff. But once I ditched the helmet and walked the waterfront, I realized this town had some charms. I stumbled into a marina-side restaurant that was pouring Aperol spritzes like water and serving seafood that reminded me why coastal Scandinavia is worth the detour. Sunshine, good fish, cold beer, and too many Aperols—suddenly, the beige hotel room didn’t matter. Morning came easy: grab a croissant and a coffee around the corner, fire up the engine, and get out of town. Kristiansand is beautiful, sure, but it’s not a linger-and-soak-it-all-in kind of place. It’s a stopover, a launch pad, a place where you spend one night, not three. So the Clarion? It does its job. No more, no less. A safe bed, a place to stash the bike, and a reminder that sometimes the real hotel experience happens once you step outside its doors. Rating: 3.5/5 – Not memorable, not regrettable.
Summary: Kristiansand Stopover: A Bed, a Bike Garage, and Aperols by the Sea
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Bunk bed Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shampoo, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Towels, Bathtub

General

Lockers, Key access, Key card access, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe

Media & Technology

Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator
Economy Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shampoo, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Towels, Shower

General

Lockers, Key access, Key card access, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe

Media & Technology

Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shampoo, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Towels, Shower, Bathtub

General

Lockers, Key access, Key card access, Heating, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shampoo, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Towels, Shower

General

Lockers, Key access, Key card access, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator
Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shampoo, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Towels, Shower

General

Lockers, Key access, Key card access, Heating, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Sofa bed
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Shampoo, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Bathtub

General

Lockers, Key access, Key card access, Heating, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Sofa bed

FAQ's

Is this Clarion Hotel Ernst pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Check-in time for Clarion Hotel Ernst starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Clarion Hotel Ernst have a swimming pool?

No, this Clarion Hotel Ernst does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Best-rates for the Clarion Hotel Ernst starts from $217 per night with includes Business Services, Sports/Activities, Bar, Laundry, Parking, Pet Friendly, TV, Security/Safety, EV Charge Station, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Breakfast, Designated Smoking Area, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Accessibility, Restaurant, Internet, Wheelchair Accessible with all other facilities. Hotala.com.au matches every traveler with their perfect hotel, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Clarion Hotel Ernst a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Clarion Hotel Ernst wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Clarion Hotel Ernst is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Clarion Hotel Ernst indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Clarion Hotel Ernst are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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