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ABOUT HOTEL SKANSEN IN BÅSTAD

THE HUB BY THE SEA

The center of events in summer, a haven of recovery in winter. With panoramic windows facing the sea, Bjäre flavors coming out of the kitchen and history echoing from the walls, a special atmosphere rests here that is sure to make you smile.

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Hotel Skansen is located between the beach and the harbor in central Båstad, with the famous center court just outside the door. Here, the hotel guests can enjoy accommodation, spa, food, and drinks in a warm atmosphere with vast ocean views. Båstad’s shops and restaurants are within walking distance, and the beach promenade invites you to long walks. All framed by the green hills of Hallandsåsen, which entice with farm shops, golf, hiking, and cycling on winding roads.

15 BUILDINGS, ONE ATMOSPHERE

Hotel Skansen is larger than you might think. Discreetly, the hotel spreads out in height and width, without a hint of it from the cobblestone street.

In the historic main building, you’ll find the hotel reception, rooms and suites, the Sand restaurant, the Mr G cocktail bar, meeting rooms, and outdoor terraces.

In the adjacent modern extension, you can sit down in the magnificent conservatory with a 12-meter ceiling, check into hotel rooms with views of the sea, relax in the spa, and take the elevator up to the rooftop to enjoy cocktails, a dip in the infinity pool, and expansive views over the Kattegat sea.

Across the street, you have two larger side buildings: the Tennis Pavilion and the Congress Building, where most of the hotel rooms are situated, along with several meeting rooms. Just behind them are seven separate villas and four apartment buildings – perfect for those who want privacy and space.

Finally, sixty meters out into the sea, refreshing cold plunges and warm saunas await in the cold bathhouse. An attraction that has drawn visitors for over a hundred years.

A WORLD OF EXPERIENCES

Come to Hotel Skansen if you want to treat yourself to an unforgettable experience – whether you visit with family, friends, or colleagues. Here, you can relax at the spa, celebrate with acclaimed food and award-winning cocktails, enjoy the location by the sea, and soak in the atmosphere embedded in the walls. Come for a moment, for the day, or stay for a few nights. There’s always something new to experience, year-round.

What would you like to do?

  • Stay overnight, have a good dinner, and go to the spa. Check out our advantageous spa packages.
  • Visit for the day and enjoy the spa, rooftop, or cold bathhouse. Take a look at our day spa packages.
  • Go out to eat. See menus and book a table at the hotel’s restaurant Sand.
  • Go out for a drink with friends. Visit the Mr G cocktail bar.
  • Shop skincare products or gifts. Visit our well-stocked spa shop.
  • Explore Båstad & the Bjäre Peninsula, play golf, or hike. Check out our active packages.
  • Just stay overnight. Take a look at our rooms and suites and book online.
  • Organize a conference, meeting, or event. Learn more.

A SPLASHING STORY

The story of Hotel Skansen is one of a small fishing village which became a resort for tennis and entertainment and eventually a year-round destination for active lifestyles.

The main building was built as a granary in 1877. In the 1920s it was converted into a hotel and meeting place for guests who came to play and swim. It was Ludwig Nobel, Alfred Nobel’s nephew, who established a tennis court in 1907 where today’s center court is located. King Gustav V was a frequent visitor who also participated in the precursor to the Swedish Open. Even before that, Båstad had created bathing history by building a cold bathhouse in the same place where today’s cold bathhouse stands.

Today, Hotel Skansen is a year-round open hotel, always available for high-class meetings, weekend trips, spa vacations and dining experiences. Conveniently located next to the harbor, tennis courts, the beach and the sea.

TRIPADVISOR, MARCH 2023

Fantastic place

It is a really nice hotel located directly to the sea. It has a nice rooftop spa, a guest house where you can take a cold dip in mornin or just relax by the fire place. The rooms are nice and clean. Some with view to the sea. It is a perfect spot if you want spring a weekend with friends and explore the coast line

Ratings

5/5

TRIPADVISOR, MARCH 2023

Excellent relaxing stay

The hotel is located in very lovely surroundings. The Spa offers a very calm and enjoyable experience. We got to enjoy a wonderful dinner and breakfast buffet. It was all in all a relaxing weekend with a quiet, comfortable and spacious bedroom.

Ratings

5/5

TRIPADVISOR, FEBRUARY 2023

Great service – great facilities

Hotel Skansen was a pleasure from check-in to check-out. We enjoyed the ample facilities and the wonderful service. The restaurant is excellent – from the food menu to the impressive wine list at reasonable prices.

Ratings

5/5

TRIPADVISOR, JANUARY 2023

Excellent spa, hotel & food package

Excellent Spa hotel (great spa facilities, nice room), restaurant (very good dinner and breakfast) and environment (nice setting at the coastline in Båstad), plus parking with charging facilities for electric vehicle.

Ratings

5/5

TRIPADVISOR, DECEMBER 2022

Great getaway with wonderful spa area

Wonderful service, location and luxurious spa, especially the sauna on the sea. Room was very comfortable, and nice to have a soft high quality pillow rather than the oversized hotel pillows. Food outstanding and personnel was professional as well as friendly.

Ratings

5/5

TRIPADVISOR, OCTOBER 2022

Great value for money

Hotel Skansen at Bastad offers great value for money and a relaxing spa experience. Absolutely loved it, particularly the saunas and restaurant sand. The location of the hotel was wonderful and scenic, adjacent to the sea.

Ratings

5/5

white guide 2018: restaurang sand

”Serve ace” at Laholm bay”

”Through the large windows of the restaurant you can see the water of Laholm Bay. Sometimes it is still and sparkles like a mirror, sometimes you can see its wild rhythms. In the summer, the Restaurant Sand is packed with guests; for the rest of the year, there is a mix of full events and quiet evenings. But it’s not just the atmosphere that attracts people; the food is gorgeous and delicious. Crispy and inviting salad, tasty fish cakes with coriander and fresh bean sprouts — and get ready for the peanut sauce at the end. I heard over at a nearby table: ‘I could eat ten more’. The Bjäre chicken just melts in your mouth and pairs perfectly with the risotto. The local cheese and starters were absolutely brilliant. The grilled Swedish entrecôte is perfectly grilled with an excellent sauce, all resting on a mountain of buttery chanterelle mushrooms. And finally, the chocolate mousse, with its dark, melting filling is the crown jewel of the meal.”

– White Guide 2018

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GRAM HOTELS CORONA VIRUS SAFETY MEASURES (COVID-19)

Safety measures

Due to the new Corona virus (COVID-19) we have enhanced the hotel’s cleaning and desinfection routines, we take extra safety measures and follow the guidelines and recommendations from the Swedish Public Health Agency.

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TRIPADVISOR, AUGUST 2022

Golf holiday

Excellent location – excellent golf courses in the area – ideal for a relaxing get away or re-charging your batteries. Also perfect for walking along the beach or taking bike rides. The Spa facility is excellent especially Kallbadhuset

Ratings

5/5

TRIPADVISOR, JULY 2022

Lovely lively breakfast and excellent staff

The breakfast was top-notch! The staff were friendly, polite and efficient; a credit to the establishment! Highly recommend the restaurant. It’s beautifully situated a stone-throw from the water. It’s got it all😊

Ratings

5/5

TRIPADVISOR, MAY 2022

Everything that we …

…expected, were full filled. Went here for a “coast to coast”stay. It basically means that you stay at two Hotels in two days and walk between them. 24 kilometres, from Hotel Skansen to Torekov Hotell. The room, the service, the Spa, the Restaurant, everything is just to come back for. The service from Alex at the dinner, were outstanding. The girl at the rooftop bar, provided great sincere positive service. Tip: After 15:00 the rooftop pool gets pretty packed. We arrived at 14:00, and practically got for ourselves.

Ratings

5/5

TRIPADVISOR, AUGUST 2022

Exceptional

Great hotel at a great location. Service excellent. Nice spa facilities: indoor, rooftop and one cold spa at see. Our family travel here every year since 14 years back. We can give our best recommendations!

Ratings

5/5

NEW SPA EXPERIENCES 2020

Spa reopening 28/2

Our classic spa reopens on Friday 28 February, after having been closed for renovation and re-decoration. Now you are welcomed into a brand new spa lobby with a large shop. Enjoy refurbished and improved facilities throughout the spa.

Construction continues on top of the roof, where a new rooftop spa will open 1 July 2020.

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MSD

“Would very happily return!”

I would like to thank you for your tremendous cooperation! It has been a pleasure right from the start. Good communication and service when it came to activities, catering, the premises, and other aspects of the planning.
A big thank you especially to Åsa, Jessica and Marina who did a great job, they really helped me immensely. They truly made me feel confident and I knew that with them, everything was under control. Your level of service is first-rate and you really understand your customers. Also a thank you to the ladies at the front desk who were extremely understanding and provided excellent service to all of my colleagues, helping them with their many questions and requests.
We had a couple of wonderful days and would love to come again.
Mange hilsner Tina Heyde, Event & Marketing Coordinetor, MSD

ASTELLAS PHARMA A/S

”Incredibly flexible”

Dear Hotel Skansen!

Thank you for all your help with our conference. Everything worked very smoothly and you were so incredibly flexible and accommodating every time we came up with a new request. I have received a great deal of positive responses from many of the participants throughout the week, and it is clear that we will return to your lovely hotel, great meeting facilities and fantastic surroundings.

Thank you once again.

Lene Freij, Marketing Coordinetor, Astellas Pharma A/S

PLANDENT FORSSBERGS DENTAL AB

”In a class of its own!”

Thank you very much for the beautiful flowers. So glad I came!!! Would also like to express our warmest thanks to Jessica, Åsa, and all the other staff at Hotel Skansen for an absolutely fantastic reception during our entire time with you. We have been to several facilities with championships, and we can say that Hotel Skansen is definitely in a class of its own!
Best regards to all of you!
Birgitta Edwall, Market Assistant, Plandent Forssbergs Dental AB

NEW SPA EXPERIENCES 2020

We are building a rooftop spa

We are building a new spa on the roof of the main building with pools, relax and bar and sweeping views of the Kattegatt sea. Read more

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TRIP ADVISOR REVIEW JULY 2018

”A wonderful weekend!”

We had a wonderful weekend at Hotel Skansen. We upgraded to the five course dinner both evenings as well as brunch on Saturday, the food was amazingly good! The breakfast is top notch! The cold bath house was wonderful, and the quiet section of the spa with its swinging chairs was a great place to relax.

-Jörgen

Ratings

5/5

TRIP ADVISOR REVIEW JULY 2018

”World class”

In combination with the cold bath house, this is really a world-class hotel. The location is fantastic and the building is quite nice, very well thought out and designed. The rooms are good and are comfortable and spacious. The staff was nice and caring.

– Mikael

 

Ratings

5/5

TRIP ADVISOR REVIEW JULY 2018

”Excellent relaxation”

An amazing location for this hotel and spa. Offers the chance for lovely walks along the sea as well as a shopping trip around town. Nice, fresh rooms with good products in the bathrooms as well as comfortable beds.

-Plingeling

 

Ratings

5/5

TRIP ADVISOR REVIEW JULY 2018

”Everything just suited us perfectly”

We were so pleased and satisfied all throughout our stay, as was our little dog that came along. The cold bath house is so nice and relaxing. It’s a real treat to go down there in your robe and slippers. In general everything was very clean and it was a really nice environment. We were also quite happy with the breakfast in the room and the friendly hotel staff.

– Jaqueline

Ratings

5/5

A PART OF GRAM GROUP

Hotel Skansen is part of GRAM Group, along with Torekov Hotel and Hotel Riviera Strand, as well as the restaurants Pepe’s Bodega, Papas, and Mamas. Each with its own personality and character but sharing the same common feeling. A feeling created by atmosphere, passion, and personality in a strong destination that attracts both individual guests and businesses, all year round.

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