It is located in the village of Hamnvik in eastern part of the island of Rolla.

It is the main church for the Ibestad parish which is part of the Trondenes prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland.

During the 17th century, the church was described as having a small tower on the roof over the west part of the nave.

The new church has a large steeple on the west end of the building, above the main entrance.

The exterior is plastered white over the stone with ashlars showing on the corners of the building.