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Smarthotel Forus

3.0 star property
3-star hotel with free WiFi, connected to a shopping center

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26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Staircase
Single Room
26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Luramyrveien 12, Forus, Sandnes, 4313
  • Place, Kvadrat Shopping Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kvadrat Tourist Information
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The North Sea Road
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Stavanger (SVG-Sola)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(55 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Sandnes

Close to airport.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Kvadrat Tourist Information and Kvadrat Shopping Center. The North Sea Road and Actionball Event are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kvadrat Shopping Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kvadrat Tourist Information - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The North Sea Road - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Actionball Event - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Forusstraen - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Gausel Station - 4 min drive
  • Stavanger (SVG-Sola) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sabi Sushi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lura Turistheim - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Østrems Pils, Pus og Pannekaker - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Mexicana - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Smarthotel Forus

3-star hotel with free WiFi, connected to a shopping center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Smarthotel Forus. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sandnes hotel.

  • 154 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2003
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Smarthotel Forus offers 154 accommodations. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Sandnes hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NOK 195 for adults and NOK 89 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NOK 300

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NOK 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 195 for adults and NOK 89 for children
  • Pet fee: NOK 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: NOK 300 (subject to availability)

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Smarthotel Forus Hotel Sandnes
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Smarthotel Forus Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely recommend this hotel. The room was the perfect size for one person and it was so clean in the hotel and there is always a worker there to help if you need anything.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was good for work and close to shops
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phetcharat, long beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A confiable stay. Staff was helpful. A good business hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Close to work
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and a great breakfast experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel in the past, and overall, I found it to be a better experience than my previous visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Erlend

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfasts!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Aidan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Carl, Eagle River

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Fjords adventure

Good location, good breakfast for a reasonable price in Norway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bjørn

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Torstein

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Conwy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
I stayed in small double room, which was really small. I noticed all rooms are small for this chain hotel. 20min walk from train station, which I find quite far. Not 24 hr reception.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023