Bø Hotell
Bø Hotell AS is a 62-room Norwegian hotel and conference venue in Bø i Telemark, founded in 1970, serving leisure travelers, corporate conference clients, and university guests with accommodation, restaurant, and event services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersBø i Telemark, Norway
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Bø Hotell does
Bø Hotell AS is a privately held Norwegian hospitality company operating a 62-room hotel with two garden suites in Bø i Telemark, Norway. Founded in 1970 by Lasse and Birgit Solbakken as a course and meeting hotel, the business has expanded over more than five decades into a multi-product hospitality venue encompassing accommodation, a full-service restaurant and bar, and a conference center with seven meeting rooms and a 228 m² flagship hall (Gygrestolen) capable of accommodating up to 225 attendees. The property is centrally located adjacent to the University of South-Eastern Norway campus and within five minutes of Bø Sommarland water park, providing a natural demand pool from academic travelers, summer leisure guests, and corporate conference bookers.
The business operates on a hybrid revenue model combining recurring accommodation bookings transacted through the Citybreak-powered direct booking engine at booking.bohotell.no, package deals (Sommarland and Golf packages bundled with third-party attractions), conference and event services with on-site catering, and a restaurant/bar business serving both hotel guests and local residents. Pricing is in Norwegian Krone, with package deals starting at 1,095 NOK (Sommarland) and from 1,045–1,195 NOK (Golf), breakfast included with all accommodation. Distribution is anchored on direct channels — company website, phone, email, and a structured corporate sales motion — supplemented by regional tourism partnerships with Visit Bø and Visit Telemark.
Operational infrastructure includes 4 EV charging stations (Kople, Type 2), modern AV equipment with videoconferencing capabilities, hybrid meeting rooms, and accessibility certifications including Miljøfyrtårn since 2015 and Solsikkemerket. A loyalty program (Bø Hotell Medlem) operated via the Loyall Friends platform provides 5–15% discounts on direct bookings. Strategic partnerships include Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge (academic discounts), Norsjø Golfpark (golf packages), and Kople (EV charging). The company serves leisure/family travelers, corporate conference clients, university students and staff, golf tourists, private event hosts, and local community guests through a hybrid segmentation approach.
Bø Hotell firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bø Hotell
- Legal name
- Bø Hotell AS
- Website
- https://bohotell.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Bø Hotell AS is a 62-room Norwegian hotel and conference venue in Bø i Telemark, founded in 1970, serving leisure travelers, corporate conference clients, and university guests with accommodation, restaurant, and event services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bø Hotell industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hospitality Services
- NAICS
- Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)
- SIC
- Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG), Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)
Keywords
Where Bø Hotell is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bø i Telemark
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Bø Hotell business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Hotel Accommodation: Revenue from overnight stays in 62 hotel rooms and 2 garden houses. Includes breakfast, with optional dinner packages. Prices vary by room type (Classic, Standard, Superior) and season.
- Restaurant and Bar: Restaurant open Monday-Saturday 13:00-21:00 serving lunch, dinner, and weekend buffet. Bar operates extended hours. Revenue from food, beverages, and private dining events.
- Conference and Meeting Services: Meeting packages including room rental, equipment, catering (coffee breaks, lunch, dinner), and optional accommodation for multi-day conferences and corporate events.
- Golf Packages: Golf package combining accommodation at Bø Hotell with green fees at Norsjø Golfpark, including breakfast. Priced from 1,195 NOK per guest.
- Sommarland Packages: Summer vacation packages combining accommodation with 2-day entry tickets to Bø Sommarland water park. Priced from 1,095 NOK per guest.
- Gift Cards: Gift cards sold in variable amounts, redeemable for accommodation or restaurant services at Bø Hotell.
- Bø Hotell Medlem Loyalty Program: Members earn 5% bonus on accommodations and 5-15% discount on direct bookings. Points can be redeemed for future stays or restaurant purchases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Package/ bundle | Pay-as-you-go | Golf Package - Accommodation with green fee at Norsjø Golfpark |
| Package/ bundle | Pay-as-you-go | Sommarland Package - Accommodation with Bø Sommarland entry |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Late Checkout Fee |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Smoking Violation Fee |
| Subscription | Monthly | Bø Hotell Medlem Loyalty Program |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Bø Hotell product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bø Hotell operates a 62-room hotel plus 2 garden suites in Bø i Telemark, offering accommodation with breakfast, a full-service restaurant and bar, weekend buffet, and 7 conference/meeting rooms (largest at 228 m², capacity 225 cinema/180 classroom). The hotel sells packaged experiences combining accommodation with Bø Sommarland water park entry and Norsjø Golfpark green fees, and hosts private events and celebrations.
Product overview
Bø Hotell is a traditional Norwegian hotel offering accommodation, dining, and conference services as its core products. The hotel operates 62 standard rooms plus 2 garden suites, a full-service restaurant with bar, and 7 conference rooms with capacity up to 225 attendees. Seasonal offerings include the Sommarlandpakke (combining accommodation with Bø Sommarland water park access), Golfpakke (golf package with Norsjø Golfpark), summer restaurant, and family entertainment shows. Supporting services include the Bø Hotell Medlem loyalty program, gift cards, and event hosting for celebrations and corporate gatherings. The hotel positions itself as a meeting place in Telemark serving leisure travelers, conference attendees, and local guests year-round.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Bø Hotell Medlem: A loyalty membership program offering 5-15% discount on accommodation, 5% bonus on all stays, priority on offers and campaigns, and upgrades for members.
Products and services
- Hotel Accommodation (Overnatting)
Quantifiable outcome
- 5-15% discount for loyalty members on direct bookings
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Bø Hotell
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Bø Hotell technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature4 records
Bø Hotell partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Visit BøcoreBø Hotell is an active partner in Visit Bø, the regional destination management company. This partnership is important for regional marketing coordination and promoting local tourism experiences. The hotel actively participates in developing and promoting the Bø destination alongside other local businesses and stakeholders.
- Norsjø GolfparkminorGolf partnership offering combined golf packages. Bø Hotell guests can book green fees at Norsjø Golfpark as part of their stay. The golf course is described as 'one of Norway's definitely finest golf courses' located 20 minutes from the hotel, offering forest/park-style holes with views over Norsjø and Lifjell.
- KopleminorEV charging infrastructure provider. Kople provides 4 charging stations (Type 2) on the hotel parking lot. Guests use the Kople app for payment. Hotel provides the physical space while Kople provides the charging infrastructure and billing platform.
- Visit TelemarkminorRegional tourism organization for Telemark. Visit Telemark supports regional destination marketing and Bø Hotell is featured on their platform (visittelemark.no) as part of the regional tourism ecosystem.
- Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge (University of South-Eastern Norway)minorThe university campus is located adjacent to Bø Hotell. Special discounted rates are offered to university students and lecturers. The university was a key factor in the hotel's founding and remains an important local partner.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Bø Hotell competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Quality Hotel (Nordic Choice Hotels): Full-service and resort-focused Nordic Choice brand with properties across Norway including Quality Resort concepts. Comparable in combining conference and leisure demand at regional locations.
- Thon Hotels: Largest Norwegian-owned hotel chain with broad full-service and limited-service properties across Østlandet and beyond. Competes for the same Østlandet corporate and leisure demand via superior distribution and loyalty programs.
- Clarion Hotel (Nordic Choice Hotels): Full-service chain under Nordic Choice Hotels with strong meeting and conference focus. Direct competitor for Norwegian corporate and conference bookings across regional and city markets.
- Scandic Hotels: Leading Nordic full-service hotel chain with strong meeting/conference positioning across Norway. Competes for the same corporate meeting planners and leisure travelers with broader reach and standardized offerings.
Direct peers
- Solstrand Hotel & Bad: Norwegian resort hotel on the Bjørnafjord combining accommodation, restaurant, conference facilities, and leisure packages. Comparable in combining leisure attractions with corporate conference demand at a similar independent-operator scale.
- Refsnes Gods Hotel: Historic Norwegian full-service estate hotel on Jeløya with strong conference and event business. Comparable in heritage positioning, conference-driven revenue mix, and full-service Norwegian regional lodging operations.
- Straand Hotel & Restaurant: Independently operated Telemark full-service hotel with restaurant, conference facilities and heritage positioning, located in Vrådal. Closely comparable to Bø Hotell in scale, regional Norwegian market, conference/leisure mix, and ownership profile.
- Thon Hotel Sandefjord: Thon full-service property in the Østlandet/Vestfold region with conference and restaurant operations. Comparable regional Østlandet full-service footprint and corporate meeting mix.
Regional players
- Hotell Vic Porsgrunn: Telemark full-service hotel in Porsgrunn with conference facilities. Overlaps with Bø Hotell on the same regional Telemark corporate and event market.
- Quality Resort Kragerø: Telemark regional full-service and resort property operated by Nordic Choice. Same regional Telemark market with overlapping leisure and conference demand profile.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Bø Hotell social profiles
Digital presenceBø Hotell compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Bø Hotell financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Bø Hotell leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Bø Hotell funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Bø Hotell M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Bø Hotell
What does Bø Hotell do?
Bø Hotell operates a 62-room hotel plus 2 garden suites in Bø i Telemark, offering accommodation with breakfast, a full-service restaurant and bar, weekend buffet, and 7 conference/meeting rooms (largest at 228 m², capacity 225 cinema/180 classroom). The hotel sells packaged experiences combining accommodation with Bø Sommarland water park entry and Norsjø Golfpark green fees, and hosts private events and celebrations.
Is Bø Hotell a public or private company?
Bø Hotell is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Bø Hotell founded?
Bø Hotell was founded in 1970. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Bø Hotell based?
Bø Hotell is headquartered in Bø i Telemark, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Bø Hotell make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Hotel Accommodation is the primary driver. The others are restaurant and Bar, conference and Meeting Services, golf Packages, sommarland Packages, gift Cards and Bø Hotell Medlem Loyalty Program.
Who are Bø Hotell's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Quality Hotel (Nordic Choice Hotels), Thon Hotels, Clarion Hotel (Nordic Choice Hotels) and Scandic Hotels. Direct peers are Solstrand Hotel & Bad, Refsnes Gods Hotel, Straand Hotel & Restaurant and Thon Hotel Sandefjord. Regional players are Hotell Vic Porsgrunn and Quality Resort Kragerø.
Does Bø Hotell have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bø Hotell.
What industry is Bø Hotell in?
Bø Hotell's product category is Hospitality Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAGAAAE, Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels, with a secondary code of THAGALAG, Conference Retreat Hotels. Its NAICS code is 72111 and its SIC code is 7000.