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Reviews of Gargia Lodge

Gargiaveien 96, 9518 Alta, Norway

#10 of 19 hotels in Alta

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Review score

Based on 39 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    8.0
    Convenient accommodation for hiking Alta Canyon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Way too narrow beds, slippery topper, I happened to be falling down at night because the topper was sliding down. - Slippery floor in the bathroom and bedroom, water gets literally everywhere while showering, hard to sweep it dry so you tend to bring the water into the bedroom and the floor gets even more slippery. I slipped so badly I nearly killed myself!

    - Convenient check-in/out, info sent electronically - Delicious dinner despite our late arrival - Tasty and rich breakfast, great selection - Convenient accommodation for hiking Alta Canyon - Water cooker in the room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful and quiet location near the Alta Canyon, clean rooms, delicious breakfast, friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    9.0
    Great place with great people
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful location, extremely helpful and friendly staff, fantastic walk to the waterfall…

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    Should have asked
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Bathroom/shower too small and very basic. Room lacked a dressing mirror. Kitchen was poorly equipped for self catering. Evening ‘buffet’ at the Lodge consisted of 3 different stews and some bread. Very basic and bland. Also overly priced at almost 30€ per person.

    Fabulously helpful staff. Devid went out of his way at meeting customer needs. Cottage was spacious enough for two people. Easy access to the woods and the waterfall. Self service sauna and bbq facilities brilliant.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff, good breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    8.0
    Good value for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Toilet in the cabin was quite small. The road which leads to the fells goes across the yard and there is some traffic during the high season.

    Very friendly staff and good breakfast! Nice small cabin(s) located in the middle of nature, very close to the Alta Canyon route starting point. Cabin equipped with needed appliences such as fridge, kettle etc. Cabin was very clean and the yard was very well kept as well. Accommodation for people who love nature and cozy feeling.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No nets on windows from mosquitos

    Calm, cozy place..

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    dirty dishes were left in the dishwasher, which really shouldn't be...

    Delicious breakfast and very nice staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    9.0
    Good stay in the countryside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The walks nearby were good, but the flies and mosquitoes were troublesome.

    The location, surrounded by nature (but easy-to-drive road from Alta) was very scenic. The wi-fi worked well, The room had character. THere is convenient food available for many hours starting in the late afternoon. This was a buffet of three casseroles (we liked all three, so that was good), with good bread. Beer etc. available. Silent at night.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Place was clean and nice. Cabin was comfortable with fully equipped kitchen and shower. Outside was fire place and sauna for free use.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    9.0
    Must visit if in Alta😀
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is expensive to both stay there and to get a transfer from Alta if needed. However it is worth the experience and it is also cheaper than some other options within the general area.

    Great location, with nature and walks available from the lodge. The scenery on the drive to the lodge is fantastic. Great area for northern lights viewing if you have clear skies. Staff were friendly and the room was comfortable. Good breakfast in a nice environment. I got to see great northern lights, stunning snowy landscapes and even some Moose😀😀

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2022

    9.0
    brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    relaxing

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    9.0
    Beautiful, quiet place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Price for a small cabin without a kitchen was quite high.

    Beautiful, quiet place. Nearby waterfall was great.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The cabin we stayed in didnt have a working stove which was a bummer but not a deal deal breaker.

    Breakfast was great and so was the staff. Everyone was so friendly and nice. Made you feel right at home. The location is a bit far from town but its worth it if you're looking to be immersed in nature. The lodge offers lots of tours and activities.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Sauna and dinner buffet.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    10
    Highly recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremly friendly and helpful staff, very clean accomodation and a very good breakfast! Nice location a bit outside the city!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast could be better since the options were very limited.

    Great location in nature. The scenery was captivating. The cottage is very cosy. The staff is very helpful. Overall, it was a great place!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    10
    Honeymoon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in the dome at gargia Lodge as part of our honeymoon. We only stayed one night due to time constraints but we absolutely loved it. The staff could not have done more for us and made an extra effort to add some lovely touches to our room to celebrate our honeymoon. They also collected us at last minute from elsewhere in alta as we could not get transport to them. The area is beautiful and the dome was a wonderful experience with northern lights right outside. We would definitely stay again and thank you so much !

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    6.0
    Ideal location close to canyon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    During our stay, there was only summer helper available: he couldn’t answer any questions, dinner requests or anything else. The room was not clean and the smell in the room was not what expected.

    Location is ideal visiting Alta Canyon and waterfall. Still it’s in the middle of nowhere with no possibility to buy any extra food etc.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe little thicker curtains in the summertime :)

    Wonderfull staff, very nice location near the Orvvosfossen and Alta canyon. Dinner was exellent. Our room had a floor heating int the bathroom wich was nice. We really enjoyed our stay!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived Late at night but found the keys and instructions to enter our apartment. This lodge is located in the middle of nowhere, bull moose that cried loud in the night and husky dogs all around, it was really what we looked for.. unfortunately We spent just one night and couldn't Walk around for a hike in this beautiful place..

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2021

    10
    Great place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, we really enjoyed our stay

    Fantastic place! Since we were there outside the main season and there were few visitors due to Covid, without having asked for it we got un upgrade to a very nice room inside the big house, with an additional bedroom on top. Since we were in Alta to do the hike to Sautso Canyon, the location couldn't have been better! It is only a 4 km drive to the starting point. The area is very quiet and in the room everything you might need is available: the seating area is spacious and comfortable, the kitchen fully equipped with a large dining table, and the shower is perfect. Perfect value for money!

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2021

    10
    Very nice place. Away from the crowd.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great quite place. Very nice land lord. Upgraded us to bigger place without extra cost. I recommend this place highly. Kids friendly too.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • People with friends
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's a Husky Farm next door and the dogs were very loud in the night and early in the morning.

    The cabin was very spacious since we got an upgrade for free which was so kind of them. Perfect location to see the Northern Lights.

    Stayed in September 2021

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