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Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Local Historical Centre, connected to the convention center

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ovre Vei 1, Horten, N-3183
  • Place, Tivolistranda
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Midgard Historical Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Borre Church
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sandefjord (TRF-Torp)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Horten

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Local Historical Centre and Vollane. Midgard Historical Centre is within 6 miles (10 km) and Edvard Munch House is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Tivolistranda - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Midgard Historical Centre - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Borre Church - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Borrestranda - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Oslofjord - 27 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Skoppum Station - 12 min drive
  • Sandefjord (TRF-Torp) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saxon King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Løytnant Dons Pianobar & Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Horten Mikrobryggeri - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Golden Crown - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - Linden Park - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Local Historical Centre, connected to the convention center
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1615 square feet (150 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Horten hotel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1615 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1883
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund offers 45 accommodations. Televisions come with satellite channels. This Horten hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Pro golf shop
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 21 2025 to January 2 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 600.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NOK 500.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 500.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 600.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotell Sjomilitaere Samfund
Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund Hotel
Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund Horten
Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund Hotel Horten

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund to the airport?

Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund is 24.7 mi (34-min drive) away from the Sandefjord (TRF-Torp) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund?

As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund on Oct 25, 2025 start from $201.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund.

How close is Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund offer free breakfast?

Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund offers free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund have a pool?

Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund to downtown Horten?

Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund is 0.6 mi away from Horten.

Reviews

Hotel Karljohansvern, Sjømilitære Samfund Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

VIDAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leif Thore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ina Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025