Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 3 October 2026 · How we review hotels
The Well is for guests who want the spa to be the whole point of the trip. It sits in a pine forest at Kolbotn, south of Oslo, and its 11 pools, hot spring baths and guided sauna sessions are what guests describe most warmly, along with how clean everything is. Phones stay out of the shared areas, and many say that digital detox is what lets them truly switch off. Friendly staff, a strong breakfast buffet and an excellent fine dining restaurant complete the picture. The trade-offs are mostly about cost and distance. Parking, hotel swimwear and treatments are all extra, and value for money draws the most reserved verdicts. Kolbotn is a journey from central Oslo and the airport, and on busy days the staff can seem stretched. Couples and friends looking for a weekend of pure relaxation will find what they came for; those who want the city or their phone at hand should look elsewhere.
What Guests Loved
- The spa is the reason guests come, and they describe it as huge, beautiful and everything it promises: a wide variety of pools, hot spring baths, saunas and guided sauna sessions that several wished they had more time for.
- Phones are not allowed in the shared areas, and many guests see that as the best part, describing a calm that helps them reset and live in the moment. One returning guest had already booked the next stay.
Things to Consider
- Value for money is the area guests rate least highly. Parking is charged for hotel guests, swimwear from the hotel costs extra and spa treatments are not cheap, which some guests found steep on top of the room.
- Kolbotn is a fair way from central Oslo and not the quickest to reach from the airport. One guest called that a blessing in disguise, but if you want restaurants and city life nearby, plan for the journey.
Should you book it?
The Well is worth booking for couples and friends who want a spa weekend to switch off completely — but pick somewhere else if you want to stay in central Oslo.
Book it if you want
- Couples and friends who want a spa weekend to switch off completely
- Travellers who welcome a phone-free digital detox
Pick somewhere else if
- You want to stay in central Oslo
- You want to take photos or keep your phone with you around the spa
Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate The Well?
On Booking.com it scores 8.8/10 from 1,008 guest reviews.
How many stars does The Well have?
The Well is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The Well offer?
The Well offers spa, 11 Swimming Pools, sauna, free Wifi, 2 Restaurants and bar.
Weather & sea temperature — Kolbotn
Right now: 8° air · 14° sea
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Kongeveien 65, 1412 Kolbotn, Norway