Hotel Riviera - Moss

What Hotel Riviera - Moss does

Hotel Riviera is a 172-room full-service beachfront hotel in Moss, Norway, operated by Riviera Hotelldrift AS (org. nr. 921 624 182) under Norwegian Hospitality Group (NHG), with operational affiliation to Strawberry (formerly Nordic Choice). The property opened on May 22, 2023, and was co-developed with Höegh Eiendom. It serves leisure travelers, individual business guests, and group/event customers with accommodation priced at NOK 1,145-2,545 per person per night, complemented by F&B outlets, a 650 m² rooftop Pool & Wellness facility, and seven meeting rooms accommodating 8-220 guests.

The hotel's core product is a newly built, design-forward physical asset in a waterfront location — a configuration that is difficult to replicate locally. Its commercial stack includes direct booking via its own website (supported by an AI chatbot named "Stella" for customer service), distribution through Strawberry's central reservation and loyalty ecosystem, and standard OTA channels. Ancillary revenue is generated through conferences and events, wellness day-visits, F&B, and gift cards. Technology is positioned as an operational and guest-experience layer rather than a differentiator.

The business model is a multi-segment hospitality revenue model: room revenue as the base, with F&B, wellness, and conference/event revenue layered on top to drive total revenue per available room (RevPAR) above pure-room benchmarks. The customer base is diversified across transient leisure, individual corporate, group/conference (including weddings and MICE), and local wellness visitors, reducing reliance on any single demand source. With 36 employees, the operation is lean relative to full-service Nordic peers, supporting margin scalability as occupancy ramps.

Name

Hotel Riviera - Moss

Legal name

Riviera Hotelldrift AS

Website

https://hotelriviera.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hotel Riviera is a 172-room full-service beachfront hotel in Moss, Norway, operated under Norwegian Hospitality Group and affiliated with Strawberry. It serves leisure, business, and conference/event guests with accommodation, rooftop wellness, and F&B.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort & Conference Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Hospitality services
• Hotel accommodation
• Conference venues
• Wellness spa
• Food and beverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Moss

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Revenue from hotel room bookings across various room categories including City View, Superior City View, Superior Ocean View, Ocean Front Premium, Ocean Front Junior Suite, and Ocean Front Suite. Room pricing starts from approximately NOK 1,145 per person per night.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from Brasserie Bon Vivant restaurant, Riviera Bar & Patio, and Riviera Beach Club serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and specialty menus including pizza.
3. Pool & Wellness: Revenue from spa access and treatments at the rooftop Pool & Wellness facility (650 m²), including day spa packages and spa treatments.
4. Conference & Events: Revenue from conference packages and meeting room rentals at Riviera Social Club, accommodating 8-220 guests across seven meeting rooms.
5. Gift Cards: Revenue from gift cards usable for accommodation, restaurants, Pool & Wellness, and the Riviera Shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hotel Riviera is a 172-room beachfront resort, conference center, and rooftop wellness destination located on the Oslofjord in Moss, Norway. It operates accommodation across six room categories, a 650 m² rooftop Pool & Wellness facility, the Riviera Social Club with seven meeting rooms (8–220 guests), three dining venues (Brasserie Bon Vivant, Riviera Bar & Patio, Riviera Beach Club), a rooftop bar, marina, fitness room, and wedding and celebration services.

Product overview

Hotel Riviera is a full-service resort hotel and conference center located in Moss, Norway, near Oslo. The property operates as a multi-venue hospitality platform consisting of 172 accommodation rooms (City View, Superior City View, Superior Ocean View, Ocean Front Premium, Ocean Front Junior Suite, Ocean Front Suite), three dining venues (Brasserie Bon Vivant restaurant, Riviera Bar & Patio cocktail bar, Riviera Beach Club seasonal venue), a 650 m² rooftop Pool & Wellness spa (14th floor), Riviera Social Club conference center (7 meeting rooms, 8-220 capacity), Verket Guest Harbour marina, Fitness Room, and Riviera Sunrise Club rooftop bar. The hotel offers multiple packages combining these amenities including Riviera Stay, Riviera Escape, Riviera Sundays, Riviera Love, Riviera Signature, Bubbles & Staycation, Riviera 3 for 2, day spa packages (Morning/Afternoon/Evening Break), conference packages, and wedding services. The property opened May 22, 2023 and is part of Norwegian Hospitality Group (NHG) and Strawberry chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Riviera Social Club: Dedicated conference and event floor with seven meeting rooms inspired by world rivieras, accommodating 8-220 guests.
• Brasserie Bon Vivant
• Riviera Bar & Patio
• Riviera Beach Club
• Riviera Pool & Wellness
• Riviera Sunrise Club

Products and services

• Hotel Riviera Accommodation Full-service hotel accommodation with 172 rooms in six categories ranging from City View to Ocean Front Suite. Rooms include fluffy duvets, down pillows, bathrobes, coffee machines, and in-room bars, with fjord or city views. Priced from NOK 1,145 per person per night.
• Pool & Wellness 650 m² rooftop wellness facility on the 14th floor featuring a 34m indoor/outdoor pool, Aufguss sauna, steam bath, cold plunge, two hot tubs, gym, treatment rooms, and outdoor terrace with panoramic fjord views. Open to hotel guests and day spa visitors aged 18+.
• Riviera Social Club (Meetings & Conferences) Dedicated conference and event venue with seven meeting rooms (Capri, St. Tropez, Miami, Palm Springs, Havana, Flamingo Club, Ocean Club) accommodating 8 to 220 guests. Inspired by world rivieras with natural light and AV equipment. Conference packages available from NOK 2,990 per person.
• Brasserie Bon Vivant Main hotel restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner with Mediterranean and European coastal cuisine. Uses quality ingredients including local seafood, meats, and seasonal produce. Reservations via Munu.shop.
• Riviera Bar & Patio Cocktail bar overlooking the fjord serving classic and contemporary cocktails, non-alcoholic options, wines, and local beers. Functions as the natural gathering point before or after dinner.
• Riviera Beach Club Seasonal outdoor summer venue with terrace access to the waterfront promenade, serving simple summer dishes and cocktails with views across the city beach and Jeløya.
• Riviera Sunrise Club Rooftop bar connected to Pool & Wellness, open for selected events during spring and summer seasons. Serves Riviera-inspired cocktails and refreshments with DJ or curated playlists.
• Verket Guest Harbour Marina facilities at Verket with berths in canal and beach locations, sheltered from weather. Connected to hotel amenities including Pool & Wellness and dining venues. Booked through GoMarina app and Dockspot.
• Fitness Room / Gym Small microgym on the hotel's top floor with strength and cardio equipment. Available to staying hotel guests and Pool & Wellness visitors.
• Wedding & Celebration Services Wedding packages including beach ceremonies, dinner venues (Ocean Club up to 102 guests, Flamingo Club up to 160 guests), décor, flowers, menus, drinks, entertainment, and optional full hotel buyout for the wedding weekend.
• Gift Cards Gift vouchers redeemable for accommodation, Pool & Wellness visits, or dining at any of the three restaurant venues.
• Poolside Pitch / Group Spa Events Exclusive Pool & Wellness rental for groups with access to pool, hot tubs, saunas, lounge areas, and optional add-ons including Aufguss rituals, DJ sessions, or other entertainment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pool & Wellness access included for two hours with stay
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Norwegian Hospitality Group (NHG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2023Norwegian Hospitality Group is the parent company operating Hotel Riviera. With over three decades of experience, NHG brings together beautiful waterfront hotels in Norway and Sweden, offering experiences where water sets the stage for conferences, celebrations, and wellness retreats. Hotel Riviera is part of NHG's portfolio alongside other Nordic Hotels & Resorts properties.
• Strawberry (formerly Nordic Choice)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2023Strawberry is the hospitality brand that Hotel Riviera is affiliated with, providing the WeCare sustainability initiative, Strawberry loyalty program, and shared operational standards. The chain includes over 200 hotels across the Nordics.
• Höegh EiendommajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2023Höegh Eiendom co-developed Hotel Riviera with Norwegian Hospitality Group. The hotel is located on land previously occupied by Moss Jernverk, now being transformed into the Verket district with housing, cultural venues, shops, and meeting places.
• Verket SceneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVerket Scene is a concert and event venue located near Hotel Riviera. Guests visiting Verket Scene receive 20% discount on accommodation at Riviera using code Verket20, creating a cross-promotional partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Clarion Hotel The Hub: Major Strawberry/Choice conference and event hotel in central Oslo, with significant meeting space and F&B. Provides a benchmark for what Strawberry successfully scales in the conference-hotel segment, and a competitor for corporate events that could be redirected to Riviera Social Club.
• Hotel Bristol Oslo: Iconic luxury hotel in Oslo operated within the Norwegian Hospitality Group portfolio. Sister property under the same parent, providing comparison points on Norwegian full-service hotel operations, group sales, and F&B quality standards.
• Farris Bad (Larvik): Beachfront spa hotel in Larvik, Norway, focused on wellness and conferences. Highly comparable business model: combines accommodation, large spa, dining, and conference facilities in a waterfront setting outside the Oslo core.
• Quality Hotel Sarpsborg: Strawberry-affiliated full-service conference hotel in Østfold (Eastern Norway), within Hotel Riviera's primary catchment. Comparable combination of accommodation, conference, F&B and Nordic-chain distribution; relevant for benchmarking regional conference demand.
• Amerikalinjen: Waterfront lifestyle hotel in Oslo operated by Norwegian Hospitality Group under the Strawberry brand. Most comparable direct peer — same parent group, similar waterfront positioning, full-service amenities including dining and event space, and the same Strawberry loyalty network that Hotel Riviera plugs into.

Broad incumbents

• Scandic Moss (if applicable) / Scandic Eastern Norway hotels: Scandic is the dominant Nordic full-service hotel chain. Its Eastern Norway portfolio (e.g., properties in Sarpsborg, Fredrikstad, Oslo) competes for the same corporate, leisure, and conference demand pool Hotel Riviera targets.
• Thon Hotel Ski: Thon Hotels is a large Norwegian chain with multiple conference and leisure properties in the Oslo commuter belt. Competitor for the corporate and conference segment Hotel Riviera pursues from the Follo/Oslo-south corridor.

Regional players

• Strömstad Spa & Resort: Large spa and conference resort across the border in Sweden, accessible from the Oslo region by ferry. Comparable wellness-led product offering with Norwegian guest crossover; cross-border destination competitor for leisure weekends.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-riviera-moss

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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