Ona Havstuer – Hotel on the wild Norwegian coast

About Ona Havstuer

At the very edge of the ocean, Ona is one of Norway’s smallest fishing villages, where only a handful of people live year-round. Getting here is part of the experience itself – whether you arrive by ferry across open sea or follow the scenic Nordøyvegen as it stretches towards the horizon.

At the same time, Ona Havstuer offers something rare: a stay that feels both simple and deeply connected to its surroundings. This is a hotel on the Norwegian coast where the sea is always close, the air feels fresher, and time seems to move a little slower.

Life on the island

While winter brings dramatic storms, shifting light and near silence, summer opens the island to long days, soft evenings and life by the shoreline. As a result, Ona becomes a place of contrasts – both vivid and calm, shaped by nature itself.

Whether you come for stillness or quiet experiences, the island invites you to slow down and simply be present, surrounded by the rhythm of the sea.

SELECTED AMENITIES

5 apartments and 4 hotel rooms
Restaurant Ona
No dedicated meeting room, but the restaurant can be used
Summer open from May 1st to October 6th. Otherwise, apartments are available for self-catering rentals.

Double rooms and apartments

5 apartments
4 double rooms

Ona Havstuer offers a small and personal collection of hotel rooms and apartments, with space for up to 30 guests. The apartments are open year-round, while the hotel rooms welcome guests from May to October.

Each space reflects the character of the island, where history and simplicity meet modern comfort. Soft duvets, quality beds and carefully chosen details create a calm atmosphere after a day by the sea.

Whether you stay in a room or an apartment with your own kitchen, you are always close to nature – and to the quiet rhythm of life on the Norwegian coast.

Modern double room at Ona Havstuer with inviting atmosphere.
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Charming hotel rooms with beautiful view from your bed
Hotellrom på Ona Havstuer
Baderom på Ona Havstuer
Hotellrom på Ona Havstuer
Lune og koselige leiligheter  på fiskeværet Ona

Restaurant Ona

Restaurant Ona is a natural meeting place on the island, where meals are shaped by the sea, the seasons and the pace of life in the open landscape.

Everything is prepared from scratch, with ingredients that follow both weather and season. The menu changes throughout the summer, combining local traditions with simple, honest flavours.

The atmosphere is warm and informal, while the view towards the ocean makes every meal part of the experience. Whether you arrive for a quiet dinner or a special occasion, this is dining on the Norwegian coast at its most genuine.

Set table in Restaurant Ona
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History – life in a fishing village through the centuries

Ona is one of Norway’s most distinctive fishing villages, with a history shaped by life at the edge of the ocean. For centuries, people here have lived from the sea, and traces of this past can still be felt across the island.

While the community is small, its traditions remain present in everyday life. Walking through Ona, you sense a place where history is not only remembered, but quietly lived.

View of Ona Havstuer with lighthouse and charming summer houses by the sea

Ona Guest Harbour

Arriving by boat to Ona is a special experience in itself. The guest harbour offers a safe and calm entry to one of the most unique stops along the Norwegian coast.

From the dock, it is only a short walk to Ona Havstuer, where food, rest and a warm welcome await. After time at sea, the island invites you to slow down – whether for a meal, a walk, or an overnight stay by the ocean.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • Depth: 3.5 m at lowest tide
  • Floating dock: 48 m
  • Fuel: Finnøy Bryggehotell, Finnøya
  • Harbour fee from NOK 200
  • Short stay: NOK 50 (2–3 hours)
  • Harbour contact: +47 915 71 618

Facilities

rooms

Refrigerator
Tea or coffee maker
Own shower/toilet
Free Wi-Fi

Near by

Right by the sea
Ferry pier
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