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title: "Clarion Hotel Ernst, Kristiansand: 8.3/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "Clarion Hotel Ernst in Kristiansand: rated 8.3 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-03
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Hotel · ★★★ · Choice Hotels
# Clarion Hotel Ernst

Gravane, Kristiansand, Norway

8.3 ·  Very good 6 reviews ·  #6 #6 of 8 in Kristiansand ·  8.2 Location score
## About Clarion Hotel Ernst

Clarion Hotel Ernst is a hotel in Gravane, Kristiansand, Norway. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 6 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free breakfast, restaurant, bar, gym, free wi-fi. It is 350 m from the centre of Kristiansand. The nearest airport, Kristiansand Airport (KRS), is 8.6 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Rooms:** 199

- **Chain:** Choice Hotels

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 8

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## Live prices around Clarion Hotel Ernst

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## How Clarion Hotel Ernst scores

Compared with the average hotel in Kristiansand.

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **8.2**
-   Facilities **6.7**
-   Spa & wellness **5.5**
-   Public transport **9.2**

Kristiansand average

## Amenities

Swimming poolFree breakfastRestaurantBarGymFree Wi-FiPets allowed

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Sauna
-   Steam room
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Pets allowed

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **81**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **117**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **20**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kristiansand Stasjon</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">300 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kristiansand Airport (KRS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kristiansand</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">350 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">MENY Torvet</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">130 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Boots Apotek</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">100 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Vitensenteret Sørlandet130 m
-   Agderbilder540 m
-   Odderøya museumshavn610 m
-   Tollbodgata - Kristiansands Utelivsgate630 m
-   Kunstsilo740 m
-   Venneforeningen for Naturmuseum og botanisk hage - UiA1.7 km

## Weather in Kristiansand

[Kristiansand weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/norway/agder/kristiansand/weather)

### Compare

## Compare Clarion Hotel Ernst with nearby hotels

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-   [Comfort Hotel Kristiansand](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-hotel-kristiansand-kristiansand/) Hotel ★★★½ 190 m away
    
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-   [Thon Hotel Wergeland](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thon-hotel-wergeland-kristiansand/) Hotel ★★★ 250 m away
    
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-   [Caledonien Hotel Kristiansand](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/caledonien-hotel-kristiansand-kristiansand/) Hotel ★★★★ 250 m away
    
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-   [Thon Hotel Kristiansand](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thon-hotel-kristiansand-kristiansand/) Hotel ★★★★ 330 m away
    
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-   [Citybox Kristiansand](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/citybox-kristiansand-kristiansand/) Hotel ★★★ 400 m away
    
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## Questions about Clarion Hotel Ernst

### Does Clarion Hotel Ernst include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does Clarion Hotel Ernst have a pool?

Yes, Clarion Hotel Ernst has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Clarion Hotel Ernst from the airport?

The nearest airport, Kristiansand Airport (KRS), is 8.6 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Clarion Hotel Ernst have?

Clarion Hotel Ernst has 199 rooms.

### Are pets allowed at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Yes: MENY Torvet, about 130 m away (2 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Boots Apotek is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 100 m away (2 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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