Scandic Laholmen

What Scandic Laholmen does

Scandic Laholmen (legal entity Laholmen Hotell AB) is a full-service 171-room hotel and conference property located on a peninsula in Strömstad harbor on Sweden's west coast, operating under the Scandic Hotels brand. The property combines accommodation (Standard, Superior, Family, Junior Suite, and Presidential Suite rooms, mostly recently renovated), a 9-room conference center totaling over 500m² capable of hosting up to 230 participants, a restaurant and lounge bar with an award-winning gelato sub-brand, the Oxygen nightclub for private events, parking with EV charging, and sauna/workout facilities. It serves four primary customer segments: corporate and conference clients (managed via a dedicated Key Account Manager), leisure travelers, restaurant and dining guests, and entertainment/event attendees.

The property monetizes through a diversified mix of accommodation revenue, conference packages (Storm 1,695 SEK, Seafood Conference 2,595 SEK, Golf 2,225 SEK, Christmas Buffet 2,045 SEK per person), à la carte and buffet dining, themed experience packages (e.g., a two-day Andrey Dubovik chocolate masterclass from 5,495 SEK), parking (140-160 SEK/night), and ancillary services. Distribution runs through direct booking on laholmen.se and the Scandic.com platform, supplemented by a dedicated corporate sales team, TripAdvisor referrals, and organic social channels. The operation differentiates via its waterfront location, Nordic Swan Ecolabel and Safehotels certifications, a local sourcing ecosystem (own seaweed farm via Nordic SeaFarm partnership, own-label gin with Koster Spirits), and culinary reputation built under Executive Chef David Vidal, whose team has won consecutive Swedish Ice Cream Championship medals 2024-2026.

The business is privately held under Scandic Hotels Group (publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm), led by VD Matthias Dalnoki since 1999, and supported by specialized department heads across restaurant, kitchen, and corporate sales. Recent capital deployment has focused on property upgrades — most notably the 2023 waterfront terrace build and the 2013-2014 major renovation connecting the main building to the conference and parking wing — alongside continuous product expansion through seasonal experience packages that target shoulder-season occupancy. Revenue, headcount, and funding figures are not publicly disclosed at the individual property level.

Name

Scandic Laholmen

Legal name

Laholmen Hotell AB

Website

https://laholmen.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scandic Laholmen is a 171-room full-service hotel and conference property on a waterfront peninsula in Strömstad, Sweden, serving corporate conference clients, leisure travelers, restaurant guests, and event attendees under the Scandic Hotels brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAAAD

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYTHAFACAH

Hotel & Resort Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

SECONDARYTHAGALAG

Conference Retreat Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Convention & Conference Hotels

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Conference facilities
• Restaurant dining
• Event venue rentals
• Hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Strömstad

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: 171 hotel rooms including standard, superior, family rooms, junior suites, and presidential suite. Revenue from overnight stays with free WiFi and breakfast included. Room types range from standard rooms facing the courtyard to premium rooms with sea views and balconies.
2. Restaurant & Loungebar: Full-service restaurant serving à la carte, buffet lunch, daily specials, Sunday dinner, and Sunday brunch. Lounge bar with cocktails and light bites. Gelato bike and ice cream sales. Part of Smaka på Västsverige network.
3. Conference & Meetings: Meeting rooms and conference packages for corporate events. Includes venue rental, catering, and activity coordination. Multiple meeting rooms of varying sizes with modern AV technology.
4. Entertainment & Events: Live music performances, Oxygen nightclub venue rental, private events, and seasonal entertainment programming. Special event packages including Christmas buffet and themed evenings.
5. Parking Services: On-site parking at 140-160 SEK per night. Pre-booking available. Electric car charging stations. Parking revenue added to hotel bill.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scandic Laholmen is a full-service hotel on a peninsula in central Strömstad, Sweden, offering 171 rooms (Standard, Superior, Family, Junior Suite, Presidential Suite) with free WiFi and breakfast. The property operates a restaurant and lounge bar serving West Coast Swedish cuisine, 9 conference and meeting rooms totaling over 500m² accommodating up to 230 guests, an Oxygen nightclub for private events, parking with EV charging, sauna and workout facilities, and a waterfront summer terrace with live music. Additional offerings include themed packages (golf, Christmas, seafood, chocolate masterclass) and an award-winning in-house gelato brand.

Product overview

Scandic Laholmen is a full-service hotel and event venue located on a peninsula in central Strömstad, offering an integrated portfolio of hospitality services. The core offering includes 171 hotel rooms (Standard, Superior, Superior Plus, Family, Junior Suite, Presidential Suite) with modern amenities and sea views, paired with a restaurant and loungebar featuring high-quality West Coast cuisine and award-winning gelato. Conference and meeting facilities span 9 rooms totaling over 500m², complemented by over 25 team-building activities including boat tours, archipelago experiences, and tastings. Additional services include the Oxygen nightclub for private events, parking with EV charging, sauna and workout facilities, and seasonal offerings such as the waterfront summer terrace with live music. The property is part of Scandic Hotels chain and holds Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oxygen: Nattklubb på Scandic Laholmen som kan hyras för privata tillställningar.

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation Full-service hotel with 171 modern rooms including Standard, Superior, Superior Plus, Family Rooms, Junior Suites, and Presidential Suites. Most rooms are newly renovated and feature TV, water boiler, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, and breakfast. Many offer sea and harbor views; some include balconies.
• Restaurant & Loungebar

Quantifiable outcome

• Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified environmental management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nordic SeaFarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic SeaFarm runs sustainable seaweed farming in Grebbestad, 30km from Strömstad. The My SeaFarm project allows Laholmen to grow and harvest their own seaweed, used in kitchen preparations. Laholmen has priority access to prime seaweed harvest and supports Nordic SeaFarm's environmental mission as part of the 'blue revolution' for sustainable ocean-based food production.
• CleanSeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCleanSea cleans beaches along the Swedish west coast and has adopted the bay at Saltö. CleanSea cleans the area 3-4 times per year with Laholmen's financial support. Staff occasionally participate in cleanup activities. Supports environmental sustainability.
• HållbarhetsklivetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWest Sweden's joint initiative for sustainable tourism. Laholmen is affiliated with Hållbarhetsklivet which connects to UN 2030 Agenda goals (Goals 8, 12, 13) for sustainable business and tourism development.
• Smaka på VästsverigecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant network bringing together companies that work closely with local producers to offer West Swedish dining experiences based on seasonal local produce. Laholmen's restaurant participates in this network promoting regional culinary traditions.
• Koster SpiritsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoster Spirits is a local craft distillery producing gin, snaps, and vodka. They created Laholmen's own dry gin. Located 5 minutes from the hotel with Sweden's largest gin collection. Guided tours available for conference groups.
• NöjesskräddarnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent company in Strömstad providing team building activities including femkamp, Kosterjakten (cycling GPS adventure), mingel game, pistol shooting, and city scavenger hunts. Collaboration for conference activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smögens Hafvsbad: Historic full-service Bohuslän coastal hotel with restaurant, conference facilities, and spa-leaning amenities; comparable size, geography, and Swedish west coast resort/conference positioning.
• Radisson Blu / Park Inn (Radisson Hotel Group, Nordic): Major international chain with strong Nordic footprint of full-service hotels including conference and F&B offerings; competes for the same corporate meeting bookings and brand-channel leisure travelers.
• Elite Hotels of Sweden: Swedish full-service hotel chain with conference and F&B-heavy operating model; directly comparable on room count, conference focus, restaurant/bar/nightlife overlay, and customer mix.
• Quality Hotel (Nordic Choice/Strawberry Hotels): Full-service Nordic hotels under the Strawberry/Nordic Choice portfolio with comparable room counts, meeting facilities, on-site restaurants, and bar/nightlife programming.
• Marstrands Havshotell: Swedish west coast (Bohuslän) full-service waterfront hotel and conference venue; competes for similar leisure and corporate retreat demand along the same coastline and archipelago segment.
• Scandic Hotels Group (other Scandic properties, e.g. Scandic Opalen, Scandic Gothia): Same-chain Nordic full-service hotels under the Scandic Hotels brand; share operating model, booking platform, sustainability standards (Nordic Swan), and corporate/conference GTM motion that defines Scandic Laholmen.
• Solstrand Hotel & Bad (Norway): Norwegian full-service waterfront resort hotel with conference facilities and dining; cross-border competitor for the Norway-bound corporate retreat segment (Scandic Laholmen actively markets its proximity to Oslo).
• First Hotel Norra Latin / First Hotels Sweden: Other First Hotels Nordic properties; comparable mid-to-large full-service hotels with conference facilities serving Scandinavian corporate and leisure travelers using similar GTM mix.

Others

• Strömstad Golfklubb & Mjölkeröds Golfklubb (golf partners): Local partners whose green fees are bundled into Laholmen's golf packages — these are ecosystem/distribution partners rather than direct competitors, illustrating the local experience-pillar network the hotel monetises.

Regional players

• Strömstad Spa & Resort / Strömstad Badhotell: Other Strömstad-area lodging and event venues; overlap in resort, dining, and event-booking demand despite narrower or more specialised offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/scandiclaholmen
• Instagraminstagram.com/scandiclaholmen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scandiclaholmen

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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