The Well Spa & Hotel in Oslo
✅ Spacious and clean spa facilities with multiple saunas and pools, including a jungle sauna and outdoor heated pool ✅ Rooms with forest views, comfortable beds, and well-stocked bathrooms ✅ Friendly and attentive staff, including spa reception and waiting staff ✅ Breakfast buffet with good variety and attention to dietary requirements ✅ Bar with creative cocktails and a varied brasserie menu catering to vegetarians and vegans ✅ Free sauna classes and 24-hour spa access for hotel guests ❌ Strict sauna etiquette including restrictions on swimwear leading to guest dissatisfaction ❌ Housekeeping inconsistencies such as occasional dirty towels, missing towel replenishments, and leftover bottles in rooms ❌ Room fridge not refrigerated properly, limiting drink options ❌ Some noise disturbances near elevators due to poor sound insulation ❌ Limited food options in the late evening and a lack of nearby dining alternatives outside the hotel ❌ Incidents of rule-breaking guests affecting spa atmosphere, including use of phones and swimwear violations
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Description
The Well Spa & Hotel in Oslo is a four-star property known for its expansive spa and wellness facilities covering over 10,000 m². The hotel offers a variety of room types, including Signature and Executive Suites, many with forest views that guests praise for their tranquility and comfort. Spa amenities include multiple saunas, steam rooms, cold and hot pools, an outdoor heated pool, and professional massage treatments. The on-site restaurant serves a varied brasserie menu with vegetarian and vegan options, and the breakfast buffet caters well to dietary needs. Although some guests noted strict sauna etiquette and occasional housekeeping lapses, the majority highlight the cleanliness, friendly staff, and relaxing atmosphere. Pets are allowed for an additional fee, and free parking is available. The hotel enforces a digital detox approach in its spa experience, enhancing the sense of escape from everyday stress.
Location
Located at Kongeveien 65 in Oslo, The Well Spa & Hotel sits about 48 km from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL). The hotel is approximately 7.35 km from Katten beach, offering a nature-rich setting just outside the city. Guests report a 40-50 minute commute from central Oslo, typically by bus, with public transport connections facilitating access to the city center within 30 minutes. The hotel is surrounded by forest, providing a peaceful environment distinct from the urban center, which many guests appreciate for its natural ambiance.
Tips
- Check the spa schedule for swimwear-only hours if you prefer to wear swimwear, as some sauna areas require nudity.
- Booking a multi-night package allows early spa access and more time to explore the extensive facilities.
- Use public transportation; buses drop you about 300 meters from the entrance, and the hotel is well connected to Oslo Central Station within 30 minutes.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Fri] 07:30-10:00 Open
[Sat - Sun] Closed Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property. - Pets: Pets are allowed Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats Fee: NOK 300.00 (approx. US$32.63) per pet per night
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, MasterCard, Visa
Services and facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Garden
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Sun Deck
- Parking
- Business center
- Conference Hall
- Fitness facilities
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Spa
- Pets Not Allowed
Hotel view
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Reviews
Firstly, the spa facilities are plentiful, clean, and genuinely relaxing. I particularly enjoyed the jungle sauna and outdoor heated pool. We also had a massage treatment, which was very professional and attentive. I would recommend reading the spa guidance on etiquette/swimwear before booking, in case the local spa/sauna traditions (nudity or use of a towel in steam and sauna) come as a shock, but honestly it's barely noticeable after time.
The food was also top-class. The brasserie menu was varied and fairly vegetarian/vegan friendly, and everything we ordered was really tasty. The breakfast buffet was better than many standard hotel offerings, with good catering again towards dietary requirements. The bar mixologists also produced tasty and creative cocktails.
Finally, the rooms were in immaculate condition, and ours came with an amazing view of the surrounding forest. Beds were comfy, bathrooms well-stocked, and the hotel so peaceful.
Left feeling relaxed and wishing I had booked a second night. The digital detox recommended by the hotel was really worth leaning into, it did feel like an escape from the real world.
Positives
-Spa was open all day including a 2-hour morning session for hotel guests only.
-Loads of saunas and pools to choose from
-Great room shower and bed facing out towards the window
-Waiting staff and spa reception were really friendly and asked about my trip.
-Great buffet selection for breakfast
Negatives
-Room bottled water was not complimentary
-Room fridge was warm so other drinks were not worth paying for
-Sauna etiquette too strict, I was told off for putting my feet on the wood despite sitting on a towel
-Evening meal (sirloin steak) was average, not worth the price
Given the price, staying at The Well and visiting the spa is unbelievable value. The facility is huge and in really good condition, and the free sauna classes aren’t to be missed.
Really can’t speak highly enough, thank you!!!
Everything is very clean and the style of the facility is very calming. The layout, check-in and amentities at the spa are wonderful.
If you don't have a car, check the bus lines as you can be dropped about 300m from the entrance to the spa.
I'd highly recommend for any visitors to Olso. A great opportunity to spend time quietly to unwind. There are several sauna options, and plenty of space in the large pool. Be advised, there are swimsuit only hours, but otherwise you may be relaxing alongside some sans swimsuit if you are one to prioritize modesty double check the schedule.
Food options a little limited in late evening, you need to eat early otherwise you are stuck with room service and there is nothing outside the Hotel nearby.
Spa experiences throughout the day are incredible. One guy was doing balletic towel spinning whilst singing in the most amazing voice. It was all very moving and spiritual.
Frequently asked questions about The Well Spa & Hotel
Are pets allowed at The Well Spa & Hotel?
Yes, pets such as dogs and cats are allowed for an additional fee of NOK 300 (approx. US$32.63) per pet per night.
What types of rooms are available at The Well Spa & Hotel?
Room types include Signature Double room, Signature Cove Double room, Signature View Double room, Superior Double Suite, Superior Corner Double Suite, Executive Double Suite, Executive Corner Double Suite, and The Well Double Suite.
Is there free parking at the hotel?
Yes, The Well Spa & Hotel offers free parking for guests.
What are the spa swimwear policies at The Well?
Swimwear is optional in the spa, but some saunas and steam rooms require guests to be without swimwear for sanitary reasons. Swimwear can be purchased at the spa.
Are children allowed to stay at the hotel?
Children are not permitted to stay at this property.