This isn't a negative in any way but do be aware that you are an hour drive from Tromso and if you're doing tours/activities they all start in the city center so you need to plan in advance. Or you could ask the tour guides if you can drive directly to the location straight from Æra.

The property is great, rooms are quite comfortable and nice, surrounding environment is breathtaking, very romantic and secluded. You reach either by car or bus, preferably you have your own car because you need to drive everywhere to get around. The staff was very helpful especially Lau and Mike they really accomodated to our needs and helped out whenever we needed anything. The food was great - both for lunch and dinner, wine selection was nice and the sauna was a good place to relax with a direct view on the pretty mountains.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

The property is exactly as seen on the photos. The glass was super clean so we had the perfect view.

Stayed in April 2024

Really great place and very nice staff.

Stayed in March 2024

I don't think it was clear from the website (or I didn't read it clearly) how far away from Tromso it actually is. I'm guessing 40 minutes to an hour outside the city. The food the hotel provided was delicious. But do all your activities before heading in for the night. Or rent a car. Taxis and shuttles may not work with your timing.

What a private, beautiful retreat from Tromso. When I booked, I wasn't aware how far away from the city it actually was and should not have booked a Northern Lights Tour because 1. We could see the lights from the property and 2. We didn't want to return an hour to Tromso and then drive around for 5 hours chasing the lights and then return to Aera after midnight. The rooms are cozy and stylish with privacy and beautiful views. We didn't get one of the three rooms that were raised up which we were initially unhappy about but the regular cabin-room was so great. We loved being outside the city, in nature, under the lights.

Stayed in March 2024

Nice cabin with a view. All the necessary amenities provided.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was perfect!

Beautiful location and the panoramic lodge was perfect. Warm welcome from all the staff - really friendly and helpful.

Stayed in February 2024

The taxi rides very expensive. Rent a car if available! Otherwise everything was amazing!

The cabins are beautiful and well stocked with beautiful views! 😍 Staff amazing in all areas. There was a road closure and we had to stay 1 day longer and everyone was amazing and so helpful! Thank you

Stayed in February 2024

No electric chargers for the car

Beautiful cabins. Clean, tidy and most of all lovely and warm.

Stayed in February 2024

More shuttle buses please!

The location was stunning but it is difficult to get to unless you drive as your options are once a day shuttle buses or a very expensive taxi fare. The staff were so brilliant, the accommodation was so beautiful and the food was first class. The experiences were also wonderful: Freya the cat was adorable, the sauna, the lavvu and the king crab dinner were incredible. Loved every single bit of our stay.

Stayed in January 2024

cozy small nicely furnished cabin with a beautiful view. We really liked the concept of choosing a breakfast variation which they bring directly to your cabin. We recommend booking a car early enough in advance since the accommodation is 40 min away from the city centre/ airport and cars are not easy to get spontaneously. 3 of 4 nights northern lights were easily so see. Everyone was super friendly- we would definitely come back.

Stayed in February 2024

We loved everything.

The staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble. Dinner was home cooked and was amazing. We tried the King Crab experience which was informative and delicious. We even saw the northern lights. Definitely worth checking out as you have so much opportunity to see them as there is no light pollution from the town.

Stayed in January 2024

Everything was very good

Very good

Stayed in January 2024

That I couldn't book the panorama cabin. The electricity shut off on me a few times and the room got a little bit cold at night

The views of the snow, mountains and fjords in the morning from the foot of my bed. The breakfast came directly to the cabin in a cute little basket! The staff was very helpful with my missing the reindeer tour and made delicious lamb stew ! The staff also walked my car directly to my cabin in the snow :) and gave me a late checkout when asked

Stayed in January 2024

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Wonderful staff and location. They include breakfast delivered to your room and things like free snowshoes and daypack. Parking is right at your cabin. We didn't rate them higher only because 1) no microwave in room 2) the regular cabins are pretty tight but doable. 3) use of booking.com creates a situation where most of their photos are of the 3 amazing cabins that sit side by side on the property. Due to the naming and how Booking works, it can be difficult to understand you're actually booking a different cabin type, which is the majority of what they offer. This happened to us, and upon confirming with the property it turns out it happens to a LOT of people.

Stayed in January 2024

Unfortunately our booking was a “glass panorama cabin” and when we arrived we found out these type of cabins were still in construction so booking sold us something that wasn’t even available at the time. Which it was extremely disappointing since this is the mayor reason we chose this property.

The staff was simply amazing, the location is beautiful and not too far away from Tromso center, the cabin is big enough and very cozy and nice

Stayed in December 2023

No storage for bags and clothes.

We only stayed one night in the Aurora glass cabin (not to be confused with the Panorama glass cabin!). It is a modern but small cabin with a large window. I would recommend booking the other options for a longer stay.

Stayed in January 2024

A fantastic location and an incredibly friendly team. It's a bit of a drive from Tromsø, so don't underestimate that. Public bus transport is limited and infrequent, but it is the cheapest option. A taxi from the airport or town will cost around 1000-1200 NOK. Check the options on the Area website before booking. Some things are not yet at the premium level that the price tag suggests, but the team is motivated and improving every day.

Stayed in January 2024

Private dining in our cabin was amazing! We were lucky enough to see the northern lights throughout the night in the glass cabin - exceptional!

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing not to like

Amazing location, very friendly staff

Stayed in January 2024

The only thing that was really a bit annoying is the placement of electricity sockets. You couldn't charge your phone from bed and to dry your hair you had to sit on the floor (maybe I missed the correct socket but I looked for a while). all the ones available were on the floor... also there was no shelf at all to store clothes. didn't bother us as we only stayed 3 nights and there were lots of hangers for coats. we would come back definitely!

The place is magical, looks exactly like on the pictures. Staff is super nice and helpful. the sauna experience we really recommend! I would definitely come back and choose this place again

Stayed in December 2023

The photo’s and description were relating to the glass panoramic cabin that wasn’t even built yet. We paid the price we did, expecting that we would be sleeping under the northern lights in a glass cabin for our honeymoon. Had we known that the photos advertised weren’t legitimate, we wouldn’t have stayed. Very deceiving and disappointing.

The location was sensational and the staff were very attentive with great communication.

Stayed in December 2023

Quiet-New-Cozy-Clean-Amazing view

Amazing cozy spot to see the Northen lights. Everyone is friendly and they even give you a shout if they spotted NL and you didn’t 😉

Stayed in December 2023

We had an insane show of the northern lights right outside our window!! For the price of two people joining an aurora lights tour, you could be in the comfort of your own bed and watch them right outside! The staff was amazing, they went above and beyond throughout our stay. Super friendly and have great tips on things to do!

Stayed in December 2023

cabins very a bit smaller and could have had some more room / legspace.

excellent place . 40km from tromso city. we got to see the aurora aurealbilis . the staff were very warm and courteous , they also came to our cabin to inform us once the light show started. they also prepared for us a local non-alcoholic warm beverage to have beside the bon-fire setup in the tepee . further , as we eat vegetarian food and had carried some supplies , they also allowed us to use the common dining area and helped in heating the food , giving us plates etc... all in all a very good experience.

Stayed in November 2023