Stufvenäs Gästgifveri

we were passing through sweden en route to finland with friends, staying here one night only. i've rated lour stay as "good" but in fairness i think this hotel is better than "good" but also not "excellent". if you stay here over the summer months you're allowed fee access to their spa, which features dry and wet saunas, as well as spa baths - very well worth indulging in. the grounds really are beautiful - you're pretty much in the middle of nowhere surrounded by mother nature. there are walks to be had and a beautiful old oak tree nearby rumoured to be around 800 years old. whilst we were simply passing through, we did wish we could spend a few days there. as others have said, breakfast is bountiful. unfortunately we had mixed results at dinner. the food was delicious, but the service was very hit and miss, leaning more towards miss. food on the menu was available and then not available, as was champagne. we were brought and served the wrong bottle of wine and eventually given the wrong bill. there were other errors too but i'm not wanting to shame them as they were very nice people and mortified by the series of blunders. the problem lies with the prices they charge, and at those prices it's fair as diners to expect a better result. enough said. we didn't stay in the new accommodation so cannot comment on that. our room was a little small and pokey. there was no drain in the bathroom beyond the one in the shower, but with a half-open shower recess it was impossible to keep water off the bathroom floor. and with no drain the bathroom floor was almost one big puddle, for which we needed to sacrifice floor and hand towels. it's quite likely we'll never find ourselves in that part of sweden again, but should we ever be lucky enough to we certainly stay again and enjoy the serenity.

THIS IS PUNISHMENT, NOT A VACATION. This is the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Even though I called twice to inform that I was vegan, they didn’t even have vegan butter for my breakfast!!! I stayed here for two nights in the Christmas of 2024, and while everybody else got a terrific julbord, I got fried cabbage. And I payed just as much as the others. And it’s not like I can step out and go to another restaurant, you’re trapped in the middle of the woods! I wouldn’t come back if you payed me. Well, I might if you payed good money and gave me a vegan picnic basket

Here you really get spoiled! Fantastic restaurant and very kind people ensuring you are always served. Outside infinity spa and a beautiful nature just outside really makes a stay perfect. The restaurant is a bit expensive but the food and wine surely is worth the money. I'll be back!

Beautifully located hotel with nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Nice cafe in the garden for enjoying fika. Our room was small but clean and with good beds. The bathroom was very small and definitely needs an update. We couldn't open the window because of the mosquitos, an insect screen would be a solution. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. The restaurant terrace was nice for enjoying breakfast in the morning sun. We didn't use the wellness facilities, we preferred a dive into the sea. Visiting the beach via a short and nice walk through the forest. Kalmar castle is only 30 minutes by car.