Seaside Hotel (2013)

A beloved Danish period comedy-drama set across two decades at a charming North Sea hotel, following love, class, and quiet courage.

Seaside Hotel - Series Information

  • Original Title: Badehotellet
  • First Air Year: 2013
  • Last Air Year: 2024
  • Created by: Stig Thorsboe, Hanna Lundblad
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Content Rating (US): TV-14
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 50 minutes
  • Number of Seasons: 10
  • Number of Episodes: 64
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: Danish
  • Spoken Languages: Danish
  • First Air Date: December 30, 2013 (United States - TV-14), December 30, 2013 (Germany - 12), December 30, 2013 (France - 12)
  • Networks: TV 2
  • Alternative Titles: The Seaside Hotel (US), Seebad-Saga (DE), Seaside Hotel (LT)
  • Production Companies: TV 2
  • Production Countries: Denmark

Seaside Hotel - Plot

At Andersen's Seaside Hotel by the North Sea dunes, meet three young people as they try to emancipate themselves from the plans other people have made on their behalf.

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Seaside Hotel - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Stig Thorsboe
  • Hanna Lundblad

Main Cast

  • Ulla Vejby
  • Morten Hemmingsen
  • Anette Støvelbæk
  • Mads Wille
  • Amalie Dollerup
  • Peter Hesse Overgaard
  • Cecilie Stenspil
  • Anne Louise Hassing
  • Birthe Neumann
  • Bodil Jørgensen

Writers

  • Stig Thorsboe
  • Hanna Lundblad

Executive Producers

  • Hanna Lundblad
  • Stig Thorsboe
  • Michael Fleischer
  • Lars Bjørn Hansen
  • Birdie Bjerregaard

Seaside Hotel - FAQs

Where can you stream Seaside Hotel online?

Seaside Hotel is available to stream in the United States on PBS Masterpiece via Amazon Channel, Viaplay via Amazon Channel, and WETA+. It is also accessible with ads on KQED. Availability may vary by region, so checking JustWatch is recommended for the most current options.

Is Seaside Hotel based on a true story?

Seaside Hotel is not based on a specific true story. It is an original fictional drama created by Stig Thorsboe and Hanna Lundblad, though it is grounded in the social customs, class dynamics, and historical atmosphere of Denmark from the late 1920s through the mid-1940s.

How many seasons does Seaside Hotel have?

Seaside Hotel ran for 10 main seasons plus a collection of special episodes, totalling 64 episodes. Each season is set in a specific year, spanning from 1928 to 1946, charting the lives of guests and staff at Andersen's hotel across nearly two decades of Danish history.

Who are the main actors in Seaside Hotel?

The principal cast includes Ulla Vejby as Edith, Morten Hemmingsen as Morten Enevoldsen, Anette Støvelbæk as Alice Frigh, Mads Wille as Grev Ditmar, Amalie Dollerup as Amanda Madsen, Cecilie Stenspil as Helene Aurland, Anne Louise Hassing as Therese Madsen, and Bodil Jørgensen as Molly Andersen.

What is Seaside Hotel about?

Set at Andersen's Seaside Hotel on the Danish North Sea coast, the series follows three young employees striving for independence against the expectations placed upon them. Across ten seasons, it weaves together comedy, romance, and social drama against the backdrop of Denmark from the late 1920s to the post-war 1940s.

Is Seaside Hotel cancelled or has it ended?

Seaside Hotel has officially ended. The series concluded with its tenth season, set in 1946, which aired in 2024. The show ran for over a decade on Danish broadcaster TV 2, completing a full narrative arc from 1928 through the aftermath of World War II.

What is the content rating for Seaside Hotel?

Seaside Hotel carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains mature themes related to class, romance, and wartime tension, though it is generally presented in a light, comedic tone accessible to older teens and adults.

Did Seaside Hotel win any notable awards?

Seaside Hotel earned strong recognition in Denmark, receiving multiple Robert Award nominations — the Danish equivalent of the Academy Awards for film and television. The series was celebrated for its production design, ensemble performances, and its warm, nostalgic portrayal of mid-century Danish coastal life.

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