ARENDAL HERREGAARD SPA & RESORT, Faervik

Rooms at Arendal Herregaard Spa & Resort feature designer furniture, luxury beds, and minibars. Some rooms offer balconies with sea views. The hotel is decorated with the world's largest collection of paintings by Norwegian artist Carl B. Hestman.

Guests can access spa facilities including a Turkish steam bath, hot tub, and sauna. The spa offers massages, skin care, and body treatments in a relaxation area with tropical showers. The property has two swimming pools-an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor salt-water pool-both with sun loungers.

The on-site restaurant serves a menu with options for special diets and kids' meals. The hotel arranges outdoor activities such as kayaking, sailing, and fishing upon request. More adventurous guests can try mountain climbing, paintball, or sea rafting during their stay.

The hotel is 250 metres from Spornes Beach and 8 km from Arendal city centre. RAET National Park and Hove strand are nearby for outdoor recreation. Business facilities include meeting rooms with AV technology and a 24-hour front desk.

Private cabins are available for a secluded getaway in nature. The property has a garden, BBQ facilities, and a picnic area on the sun terrace. Families can use badminton equipment and bicycle rental on site.

Location: 250 metres from Spornes Beach, 8 km from Arendal city centre

Rooms: Designer furniture, sea-view balconies, largest Carl B. Hestman collection

Spa: Turkish steam bath, hot tub, seasonal outdoor salt-water pool

Dining: In-house restaurant with special diet menus and kids' meals

Activities: Kayaking, sailing, fishing, mountain climbing, paintball, sea rafting

Business: Meeting rooms with AV technology, 24-hour front desk