What Hotell Refsnes Gods does

Hotell Refsnes Gods is a privately held, heritage-classified manor hotel located on the west side of Jeløy island in Moss, Norway, approximately 45 minutes from Oslo. Founded in 1767, the property has operated as a hospitality venue for over 250 years and is owned by Classic Norway Hotels, a Norwegian group managing more than 20 historic properties. The asset comprises 61 hotel rooms (single, double, superior, and suite categories), each individually decorated with original Nordic artworks; the larger complex includes Restaurant Munch (fine dining, 4-course menu at NOK 995), a historic 1767 wine cellar with ~7,000 bottles, 8 meeting rooms (capacity 2-100 persons), and 8 event venues including the Kongesalen wedding hall (capacity up to 94 guests). An art collection of 400+ works by 90+ artists (including Edvard Munch and Andy Warhol) underpins the brand identity and was a basis for the 2011 Olavsrosa award from the Norwegian Heritage Foundation.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer online booking (booking.refsnesgods.no) with enterprise/corporate sales for conferences and weddings through a dedicated conference team and the Konferansehoteller.no broker channel. Revenue streams span accommodation, F&B (restaurant, wine cellar dinners, Afternoon Tea), conferences, weddings, themed packages (Romantic Evening, Godsweekend), gift cards, and a growing set of activity-based add-ons (art tours, wine courses, garden yoga, sauna, RIB fjord tours, kayaking, hiking, alpaca trekking, padel, escape rooms, and EV charging). Pricing is unit-pricing or package-based, denominated primarily in NOK, with average nightly room rates starting at NOK 1,000 for standard doubles and reaching premium tiers for suites and event packages (RIB tours NOK 11,000-30,000, wine courses from NOK 725, weddings accommodating up to 94 guests).

The customer base is distributed across five segments - couples/romance seekers, corporate groups and event planners, wedding couples, leisure and culture tourists, and the local Moss/Jeløy community - with no disclosed anchor enterprise contracts, making the revenue base diversified by booking type rather than concentrated by individual customer. Distribution leverages direct booking, Classic Norway Hotels' centralized reservation platform, and a network of activity partners and regional tourism bodies (Visit Østfold, Bryllupsdager). The hotel is professionally managed under Classic Norway Hotels with Ismahene Bousaakra serving as Hotel Director (as of 2024). No AI/ML capabilities are present in the disclosed technology stack, which rests on standard property management and BookVisit IBE booking infrastructure integrated with multiple third-party experience-booking platforms.

Name

Hotell Refsnes Gods

Legal name

Hotell Refsnes Gods

Website

https://refsnesgods.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1767

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hotell Refsnes Gods is a 250-year-old, 61-room heritage manor hotel on Jeløy island in Moss, Norway, owned by Classic Norway Hotels. It serves couples, corporate groups, wedding parties, leisure tourists, and the local community with accommodation, fine dining, conferences, weddings, and curated experience add-ons built around its art collection and historic wine cellar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Historic & Heritage Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heritage & Historic Boutique Hotels (THAGADAD), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Heritage hotel accommodation
• Wedding and event venues
• Conference and meeting facilities
• Fine dining restaurants
• Curated art experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Moss (Jeløy)

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Revenue from 61 hotel rooms including single rooms, double rooms, superior rooms with balconies, and suites. Room types accommodate 1-4 persons with various amenities including art, minibar, and sea views.
2. Restaurant Munch: Fine dining restaurant open Monday-Saturday 18:00-22:00 (kitchen closes 21:00). Serves 4-course menu (NOK 995), chef's 2-course dinner (NOK 525), and seasonal menus. Also offers lunch Tuesday-Saturday 12:00-16:00. Afternoon Tea on Saturdays 13:00-16:00.
3. Events and Weddings: Venue rental for weddings (up to 94 guests in Kongesalen), corporate events, and private celebrations. Includes venue setup, catering, and wedding cakes from in-house bakers.
4. Conferences and Meetings: 8 meeting rooms accommodating 2-100 persons with various configurations. Offers complete event planning including menus and activities for corporate groups.
5. Packages and Experiences: Themed packages including Romantic Evening (overnight + 5-course dinner), Lazy Weekend, Godsweekend, and activity packages like Munch's Footsteps cycling tour. Also activity add-ons like wine courses, yoga, art tours.
6. Gift Cards: Gift cards available for Afternoon Tea, Taste Evening (4-course dinner), and Breakfast experiences.
7. Activity Revenues: Additional revenue from activities including art tours, kayak courses, hiking guides, padel sessions, RIB tours, alpaca trekking, bicycle rentals, and sauna access. External activity providers pay partnership fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hotell Refsnes Gods operates a 61-room historic manor house hotel on Jeløy island in Moss, Norway, providing overnight accommodation, fine dining at Restaurant Munch, a 1767 historic wine cellar, 8 meeting rooms, and wedding/event venues. The property doubles as an art hotel with 400+ original works by 90+ artists including Edvard Munch, and offers extensive activity packages ranging from wine courses and art tours to kayaking, RIB fjord excursions, and alpaca trekking.

Product overview

Hotell Refsnes Gods is a historic manor house hotel on Jeløy island in Moss, Norway, operating since 1767. The property offers 61 hotel rooms (single, double, superior, and suite categories) all featuring original Nordic art, plus Restaurant Munch for fine dining, a historic wine cellar from 1767, and 8 meeting rooms for conferences hosting 2-80 persons. The hotel's accommodation portfolio includes various packages such as Romantic Evening (overnight + 5-course dinner), Lazy Weekend, and Godsweekend stays. Dining offerings encompass Restaurant Munch with its 4-course menu (995 NOK), afternoon tea service, and wine cellar dinners. Activity add-ons include art tours, hiking, kayaking, alpaca trekking, padel, RIB fjord experiences, garden yoga, and escape rooms. The hotel also serves as a wedding and event venue with the Kongesalen hall (up to 94 guests). As a member of Classic Norway Hotels, the property is positioned as a heritage hospitality destination combining 250 years of history with contemporary art experiences featuring over 400 works by 90+ artists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Rooms 61 hotel rooms including single rooms, double rooms, superior rooms with balconies and sea views, and suites with garden access. Each room features original artwork by Nordic artists and includes amenities such as minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, and free WiFi. Suitable for leisure and business travelers.
• Restaurant Munch Fine dining restaurant located in the historic main building, offering a 4-course menu (995 NOK), seasonal lunch menu Tuesday-Saturday 12:00-16:00, and Afternoon Tea service. Open to hotel guests, local residents, and outside visitors.
• Wine Cellar (Vinkjeller) Historic 1767 wine cellar with vaulted ceilings and stone walls, housing approximately 7,000 bottles including one of Norway's largest wine collections. Available for private dinners and wine courses, accommodating up to 18 persons.
• Meeting Rooms and Conference Facilities Conference and meeting facilities comprising 8 meeting rooms and 8 event venues accommodating 2-100 persons. Rooms include Bjørnebo (up to 30), Christensen (up to 100 theatre style), Eriksen, Opdal, Alby, Grimsrød, Frandsen, and Juul. Includes complete event planning with menus and activities for corporate groups.
• Wedding and Event Venue Wedding and celebration venue featuring Kongesalen banquet hall (up to 94 guests), garden ceremonies, and Vanity Fair banquet hall. Includes bridal suite, wedding cake from in-house pastry chefs, and floral decorations. Targets couples planning weddings and milestone celebrations.
• Art Tour (Kunstomvisning) Guided art tour of the hotel's collection of 400+ original works by 90+ artists including Edvard Munch, Andy Warhol, and Nordic contemporaries. Available Saturdays 11:30-13:00. Priced at NOK 750 (30 min) or NOK 1,250 (60 min).
• Wine Course (Vinkurs) Wine course with 4-course dinner in the historic 1767 wine cellar on select Fridays. Includes 8 glasses of wine paired with the menu. Minimum 8 persons, from NOK 725 per person, age limit 18.
• ROA Sauna Garden sauna with views of the estate garden and Oslo Fjord, featuring two cold plunge pools and changing facilities. Capacity up to 8 persons, priced at NOK 100 per person per hour, booked via Periode.no. Open to all visitors.
• Romantic Evening Package (Romantisk Aften) Romantic package including overnight stay with breakfast, welcome drink at the bar, and 5-course dinner at Restaurant Munch. Targeted at couples seeking romantic getaways.
• Gift Cards (Gavekort) Gift cards available for Afternoon Tea, Taste Evening (4-course dinner), and Breakfast experiences. Sold via the BookVisit booking platform.
• In Munch's Footsteps Cycling Tour Historical cycling tour following Edvard Munch's time on Jeløya from 1913-1916. Package includes accommodation, guided bike tour, welcome package, and restaurant tour. Minimum 4 participants.
• RIB Fjord Experience RIB boat experiences exploring the Breiangen area outside Jeløya with local skippers. Options range from 1-hour coastal tours (NOK 11,000) to 5.5-hour Færder experiences (NOK 30,000). Up to 12 persons per RIB.
• Godsets Afternoon Tea Classic afternoon tea service featuring finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with homemade jam, sweet delicacies, and cakes on tiered platters with selected teas. Saturdays in selected seasons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wedding capacity up to 94 guests in Kongesalen
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Festningshotellene (Oscarsborg Hotel & Resort, Reenskaug Hotel)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 June 2026Cross-promotional partnership offering 10% discount (code CN10) for guests booking at partner historic hotels along Oslofjorden. Campaign valid June 15 - September 15, 2026 for stays through December 31, 2026.
• Classic Norway HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent company and brand ownership. Classic Norway Hotels operates a chain of 20+ historic Norwegian hotels with centralized booking, marketing, and quality standards. Refsnes Gods is owned and operated under this brand.
• Konferansehoteller.nominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConference hotel broker providing reservation and booking services for meetings and corporate events. Helps connect corporate clients with conference facilities.
• Ut i det fri ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal outdoor activity provider offering kayaking courses, hiking tours to Dragonfjellet and Rødsåsen nature reserve, and campfire coffee experiences from the hotel.
• PP+ (Padel & Performance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPadel facility partner at Moss Mekaniske building. Offers discounted padel sessions for hotel guests (NOK 100/person/hour) with mini-tournaments and catering options.
• Alpakka GårdenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlpaca trekking partner in Våler. Offers guided alpaca trekking (90 min) and alpaca safari (45 min) for hotel guests. Year-round availability, advance booking required.
• EVASIONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEscape room and paintball provider at old Moss Brewery. One of Norway's largest escape room suppliers with 12 rooms plus indoor/outdoor paintball fields.
• EVASIONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEscape room and paintball provider at old Moss Brewery. One of Norway's largest escape room suppliers with 12 rooms plus indoor/outdoor paintball fields.
• Kias Sport & SykkelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBicycle rental partner providing regular and electric bicycles for guests to explore Jeløy island.
• Visit ØstfoldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism organization promoting Østfold county attractions including Refsnes Gods.
• BryllupsdagerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding marketing partnership for promotion of wedding services and venues.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Britannia Hotel: Historic 1870 luxury hotel in Trondheim, member of Leading Hotels of the World. Comparable as a Norwegian heritage full-service hotel with premium F&B, weddings, and corporate event positioning.
• Kviknes Hotel: Long-established historic hotel in Balestrand on the Sognefjord with a significant art collection. Comparable as a Norwegian heritage property combining art, fine dining, and fjordside tourism.
• Hotel Union Øye: 1881-built fjord manor hotel in Norangsfjorden, member of Historic Hotels of Europe. Direct peer as a small, high-end historic Norwegian hotel with cultural heritage positioning and curated guest experience.
• Hotel Brosundet: Boutique heritage hotel in Ålesund housed in historic warehouses. Comparable as a Norwegian boutique heritage property combining curated art/design with F&B and event programming.
• Farris Bad: Historic spa hotel in Larvik with heritage building and wellness/event positioning. Comparable as a Norwegian heritage property layering spa/experiences on a classic hotel base.
• Holmenkollen Park Hotel: Historic 1890s luxury hotel in Oslo with comparable wedding, conference, and F&B offerings. Comparable as a heritage full-service property in the greater Oslo region targeting similar leisure and corporate segments.
• Walaker Hotell: Family-run historic hotel in Solvorn on the Lustrafjord, often cited as Norway's oldest continuously operating hotel. Comparable as a small heritage property with deep regional cultural identity and curated guest experience.
• Dalen Hotel: Iconic 19th-century wooden manor hotel on the Telemark Canal, part of De Historiske and Historic Hotels of Europe. Closely comparable as a Norwegian heritage destination hotel with cultural tourism positioning and similar size.
• Solstrand Hotel & Bad: Heritage manor-style hotel near Bergen, Norway, member of De Historiske. Directly comparable as a full-service historic Norwegian hotel with comparable room count, F&B focus, and event positioning for weddings and conferences.

Broad incumbents

• Grand Hotel Oslo: Iconic 1874 luxury hotel on Karl Johans gate, Oslo. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the Norwegian heritage luxury hotel segment with significantly larger scale and chain-level distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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