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We stayed at Vestlia Resort only one night , in Summer, on the way to the Fiordj .It was okey , the only problem was that our room was downstairs and there was no lift for our luggages.The breakfast and dinner we had at the Hotel, were very good.I was thinking if we went in Winter for ski, the Hotel would be magic, with the fire-place,the Spa,and all this wood around.What impressed me in that Hotel were the books and the furnitures of the Scandic culture and all those Paintings of the famous painter MUNCH .

...to the lovely Vestlia. We stayed here 7 years ago when the new spa wing had just been opened and things haven't really changed. The staff in the main are hugely charming and happy to help with absolutely anything. The hotel looks good (dark woods, candles everywhere) although there are the odd signs of wear and tear in communal areas. As mentioned before if skiing convenience is what you're looking for then this is the place for you - 50 meters from the ski centre and the main lift on the Geilolia side. Food was good, although because there were so few guests (second week of Easter) there was no kids menu and our calorie burning 14 year old struggled a bit with and incessant diet of cod with a foam of cauliflower, drizzle of something else etc. We loved it and the kitchen were more than happy to bulk up his meal with sides of chips. Breakfasts were large buffets. The two gents working in the main dining room were terrific and chats with Martin about the area and the skiing etc really made the holiday.On day two of our stay, reception called to advise us that a large conference was taking place in the hotel and that our current room may be slightly noisy in the evening and would we mind moving to a bigger/better room free of charge? Of course we didn't! Not many hotels would have done this.Any criticisms of the place would be aimed at Norway rather than the hotel. Booze is still eyewateringly expensive (¿¿10.50 a pint) and a Twix at the foot of the slopes was ¿¿3.30. The slopes were eerily empty (even by Norwegian standards) and for the Mon/Tues/Weds we pretty much had the mountain to ourselves.We have stayed here before and we definitely will again.

Friendly staff starting with the lady who picked us up from the train. Enjoyed the evening skiing once a week & great location for the pistes. Large hotel with great breakfast & facilities, including the spacious spa with lovely pool. We were upgraded to a suite after a minor mix up over our booking & this was great! Although we didn't travel with kids this time, this is a great hotel for them.

We stayed in a ski wing room which are terraces of cabin style rooms separate to the main hotel.Pro's:Hall way type entrance very useful for storing ski /snowboard kitUnder floor heating throughoutSpacious (studio style separate sleeping area to living area)Literally at the foot of the slope. Only a minute walk to the chair lift (Maybe two with all your kit)Con's:No wifi in room, only in main hotel (and then we found it was only reliable in the lounge)No fridge in room (but there is a back door in the living area leading to a small decking area where we put drinks to chill. Note you cant leave things out over night or they will freeze solid)No kettle (we brought a travel kettle and tbags etc with us, as it is always nice to have a cuppa after a day's ski)The pillows were very flat (but we got round this by using the spare ones from the bunk beds)All in all the room itself was very comfortable and we managed to get round the few things that could improve it.We were staying half board and enjoyed the buffet breakfast. Quite a lot of choice, however if you got there late you were likely to miss out on some items. The dinner was a set 3 course meal each night and while the staff were helpful if you didn't like a particular dish and would arrange an alternative I would have preferred heartier fare. The food was good quality but expensive restaurant style - Roasted lamb with a swirl of sweet potato puree and a few slithers of fennel for example. I was craving a proper portion of vegetables by day 4 and was longingly looking at the kids buffet and feeling envious of the big bowl of carrots on offer! The service was very friendly but good often be quite slow due to not having many staff working at dinner time.The spa is wonderful but costs extra (100 NOK pp) and we found out the people staying in the Ski centre cabins that were not part of the hotel were able to use the facilities for the same price as the hotel guests.We really enjoyed the skiing/snowboarding here. Its great for beginners/intermediates and the location is perfect! We would definitely come here again but the hotel would not be my first choice of accommodation. Mostly because of the food!

The lounges have lovely big comfy sofa a nice warm retreat after being out in the cold. The staff in the lounge and at breakfast and evening meal were very knowledgeable and accommodating. Such a cosy place with stunning views.However, it is a pricy place, everything was extra nothing seemed to be included as such. The cleaners came in every day just to make the bed, put a new bathroom cup in and empty the bin but in the week I was there you could see no hoovering or dusting had taken place. Everyday I would need the throw on the bed and everyday the cleaner had folded and put back on the wardrobe after 3 days of this I just put the sleeping sign on the door and left it all day. The mattress was thin and the pillows were cushion size only. The lights were non existent - 2 dim lamps. I guess the lighting is in keeping with the lounges and wanting to create a relaxed atmosphere so I understood but on arrival I was looking for a switch for quite a time, it was that dim!On the whole, the resort was lovely, spacious lounges, nice staff, great ski and spa facilities and well worth a visit (if you are looking for a luxury stay as the price reflects one)