Havila Hotel Geiranger

What Havila Hotel Geiranger does

Havila Hotels AS is a Norwegian private hospitality group operating three distinct hotel properties along Norway's western coast (Vestlandet region): Havila Hotel Geiranger (open May–October, overlooking the Geirangerfjord UNESCO World Heritage Site), Havila Hotel Raftevold (open May–September, on the shores of Hornindalsvatnet, Europe's deepest lake), and Havila Hotel Ivar Aasen (open year-round, among the mountain peaks of Ørsta in the Sunnmørsalpene range). The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Havila Holding, an established Norwegian maritime and tourism conglomerate, and serves leisure tourists (primary segment), corporate/MICE clients, wedding and celebration events, and active outdoor enthusiasts. Core technology consists of a third-party Profitroom online booking platform, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at havilashop.no, and a unified group website (havilahotels.no) operating in Norwegian with English translation.

The business model is direct-to-consumer hospitality with diversified revenue streams across hotel accommodation, food and beverage (seasonal restaurant dining with fjord views), conference and event services, gallery and retail (Norwegian design and handicrafts), and outdoor experience activities (hiking, skiing, fishing, cycling, kayaking). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; bookings are quote-based via the Profitroom platform with a "best price guaranteed" direct-booking incentive and seasonal promotions (e.g., up to 20% autumn savings). The marketing approach relies on owned digital properties, organic social media via the #havilamoments branded hashtag, and direct booking benefits. The company holds Miljøfyrtårn (Eco-Lighthouse) environmental certification and operates with a stated headcount of 11 employees, suggesting lean centralized management with property-level operational staffing.

Geographically the business is concentrated entirely within Norway's Vestlandet region, with three properties clustered in the Sunnmøre area, leveraging UNESCO heritage status and natural scenic attractions as the primary experiential differentiator. The seasonal operating window of two properties (approximately 5–6 months) creates significant revenue concentration into the May–October period, partially offset by the year-round operation of Havila Hotel Ivar Aasen and the global reach of the e-commerce retail channel. No public listing, funding rounds, AI/ML capabilities, or executive team details are disclosed.

Name

Havila Hotel Geiranger

Legal name

Havila Hotels AS

Website

https://havilahotelgeiranger.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Havila Hotels AS is a Norwegian private hospitality group operating three scenic fjord and mountain hotels in Vestlandet, Norway, targeting leisure tourists, corporate/MICE clients, weddings, and outdoor enthusiasts via direct-to-consumer bookings and an online Norwegian-design retail storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scenic Destination Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Apartments (Corporate Housing) (THAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Fjord view hotels
• Norway hospitality services
• Conference meeting venues
• Wedding event venues
• Destination hotel accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fosnavåg

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Core revenue from overnight stays across three properties with varying seasonal availability. Includes rooms and suites, with pet-friendly accommodations available.
2. Food and Beverage: Restaurant dining services featuring seasonal, fresh local cuisine with panoramic fjord views. Includes breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner services.
3. Conference and Events: Meeting and event facilities for corporate conferences, seminars, weddings, and celebrations. Modern venues with professional services.
4. Gallery and Retail: Havila Gallery & Shop featuring Norwegian design, art, and handicrafts. Online store available at havilashop.no.
5. Experiences and Activities: Outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, fishing, cycling, and kayaking. Partnership opportunities for local cultural experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Havila Hotel Geiranger provides overnight accommodation, food and beverage service, conference and event hosting, wedding services, and curated local-experience offerings at a historic fjord-side property overlooking the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord in Norway. The hotel combines leisure hospitality with meeting/event facilities and an on-site gallery and shop, operating seasonally during the fjord tourism season.

Product overview

Havila Hotels operates a portfolio of three distinct hotel properties along Norway's western coast: Havila Hotel Geiranger (open May-October, featuring Geirangerfjord UNESCO World Heritage views), Havila Hotel Raftevold (open May-September, on Hornindalsvatnet lake), and Havila Hotel Ivar Aasen (year-round, in Ørsta among mountains). The hotels share a unified booking platform and are positioned as premier destinations for experiencing the Sunnmøre Alps and Norwegian fjords. Each property offers core accommodation services supplemented by common add-on modules including conference and meeting facilities, wedding services, restaurant dining, active holiday experiences, the Havila Gallery & Shop in Geiranger, and pet-friendly room options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Havila Hotel Geiranger: Flagship hotel with views of Geirangerfjord (UNESCO World Heritage), offering rooms, dining, meetings/events, and experiences.
• Havila Hotel Raftevold
• Havila Hotel Ivar Aasen
• Havila Gallery & Shop

Products and services

• Havila Hotel Geiranger Accommodation Overnight hotel accommodation including standard rooms and pet-friendly rooms, primarily fjord-view, for leisure travelers visiting Geirangerfjord.
• Havila Hotel Raftevold Accommodation Sister hotel property under the Havila Hotels AS portfolio, extending the group's Norwegian accommodation offerings beyond Geiranger.
• Havila Hotel Ivar Aasen Accommodation Sister hotel property under the Havila Hotels AS portfolio, complementing the group's Norwegian accommodation footprint.
• Restaurant and Bar Service On-site food and beverage service for hotel guests, corporate event delegates, and wedding parties; supports both à la carte dining and event catering.
• Conference and Meeting Facilities Meeting rooms and event facilities at the hotel for small corporate conferences, association meetings, and team off-sites, with combined accommodation and F&B packages.
• Wedding and Event Hosting Full-service destination wedding hosting including ceremony setting, reception, accommodation for guests, and catering at the fjordside property.
• Active Holiday Experiences Curated outdoor and local-experience activities organized through the hotel for guests seeking active fjord-region itineraries.
• Havila Gallery & Shop On-site gallery plus e-commerce storefront at havilashop.no selling branded merchandise, gifts, and curated local products to guests and online shoppers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% savings available on autumn/fall season bookings

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Havila HoldingcoreOthersParent company Havila Holding AS provides corporate umbrella and brand association. Havila Hotels AS is a subsidiary operating the hotel portfolio. Havila Holding also operates maritime businesses, establishing the parent company's primary expertise in maritime/tourism sectors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Juvet Landscape Hotel: Design-focused boutique hotel in Valldal, near the Sunnmøre/Trollstigen corridor. Comparable as a small, design-forward Norwegian nature hotel targeting international travelers seeking authentic fjord experiences, overlapping with Havila's positioning.

Direct peers

• Storfjord Hotel: Boutique fjord-view hotel near Skodje/Alesund in Sunnmøre. Directly comparable as a small, scenic Norwegian fjord hotel offering rooms, dining, and event services to leisure and corporate guests in the same region as Havila.
• Hotel Union Øye: Historic luxury hotel at the end of Norangsfjord in Sunnmøre region. Comparable as a high-end, scenic Norwegian fjord hotel offering rooms, dining, weddings, and adventure activities to international leisure travelers — a very close analog to Havila Hotel Geiranger.
• Hotel Brosundet: Boutique hotel in Ålesund operated by the same Sunnmøre tourism cluster. Comparable as a design-forward, locally-rooted Norwegian hotel combining rooms, dining, and event services in a coastal Norwegian heritage city close to Havila's market.
• Solstrand Hotel & Bad: Historic fjordside resort hotel near Bergen offering rooms, spa, dining, and conferences. Directly comparable as a full-service Norwegian fjord resort with similar leisure/corporate mix and destination positioning to Havila Hotel Geiranger.
• Hotel Ullensvang: Long-established fjord hotel in Hardanger, Norway, offering rooms, dining, conference, and active-experience packages. Closely comparable destination hotel model with similar seasonality, MICE business, and outdoor activity focus.

Broad incumbents

• Thon Hotel: Major Norwegian hotel chain with broad national footprint. Comparable as a domestic Norwegian lodging operator serving both leisure and business segments, though larger and more standardized than Havila's boutique portfolio.
• Scandic Hotels: Largest hotel operator in the Nordic region, including multiple properties across Norway. Comparable as a full-service hotel provider targeting leisure and business travelers, though at much larger scale and without Havila's niche fjord/mountain focus.
• Clarion Hotel (Strawberry): Norwegian full-service and conference hotel brand within Strawberry group. Comparable because it targets business travelers, conferences, and events, similar to Havila's MICE offerings, but operates at national chain scale.

Regional players

• 62°NORD Hotel: Boutique hotel in the Hjørundfjord area of Sunnmørsalpene, offering rooms, dining, and adventure activities. Directly comparable small fjordside hotel targeting outdoor and experiential travelers in the same broader Norwegian region as Havila.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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