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Featuring a hot tub, Hestheimar is located in Hella. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 47 km from Seljalandsfoss. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and outdoor furniture. With a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a patio. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including fresh pastries, pancakes and fruits is served for the buffet breakfast. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves local cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Sightseeing tours are available nearby. Guests at the guest house can enjoy hiking and walking tours nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Ljosifoss is 49 km from Hestheimar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrea
    Italy Italy
    Location Very clean, fully equipped Warm in the winter Friendly staff Even better than how it appears on booking
  • Yana
    Poland Poland
    I’m really pleased was here. Cozy home , tasty breakfast and really good owners! Thanks a lot
  • Marina
    Croatia Croatia
    Beautiful. We loved absolutely everything and the cat was an absolute star ❤️
  • Armandas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Just as described, very warm, it has everything needed, it even has dishes and coffee provided
  • Georg
    Germany Germany
    Stayed for 2 nights before christmas. Awesome lovely cottages in a beautiful snowy landscape! a lot of attractions are within 1,5 hrs driving (golden circle, waterfalls, lava center, black beach, lighthouses etc...). A perfect place to see...
  • Ange
    France France
    Everything was great. The place, the hosts, the food.
  • Blazka
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I'm still thinking about that bed, it was like sleeping on a cloud. Very cozy cottage, has a little kitchen where you can prepare your food (no microwave but has conventional oven)
  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was in the most perfect place with beautiful views. It had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. It was my partners birthday and they set up balloons for his birthday. It was just the best
  • Sophie
    Germany Germany
    The staff was very welcoming and the cabin was amazing. The views and the landscape was absolutely stunning. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. The parking lot was close by. The cabin was quite far from any civilization, just in the...
  • Petkovic
    Serbia Serbia
    It’s near all the attractions that we wanted to see. We saw polar light two times there. Has great parking. You can see the horses throw the window of the room.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sif and Hjolli and our dogs

Company review score: 9.6Based on 1,063 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our family moved to Hestheimar 2016 . It´s a family run company, which focuses on good dining, relaxed atmosphere. We love to have guests and running Hestheimar is our passion and work. All guests are welcome.

Property information

Hestheimar is brilliantly located in South Iceland, only 1 hours drive from Reykjavik, as well as from Gullfoss, Geysir, volcano Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull, Þingvellir, Westman Island and, black beach Reynisfjara, Skógarfoss, Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi and more. The surroundings are beautiful and the view outstanding. This is a friendly and homely place.

Neighbourhood information

Hestheimar offers peaceful location, yet only 3 km from Road number 1. View over volcano Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull, the Westman Islands and more. 2 hot pots outside and horses all around the premises. We are happy to assist you with our travel plans and a big map of Iceland. Short drive to the famous waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss, as well as to the ferry to the Westman Islands. Great hiking opportunities in the fields around Hestheimar.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Icelandic

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hestheimar
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Icelandic

House rules
Hestheimar takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 20:00, please inform Hestheimar in advance.

Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

FAQs about Hestheimar

  • Hestheimar offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • The prices at Hestheimar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Hestheimar is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Hestheimar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hestheimar on this page.

  • Hestheimar is 5.6 miles from the centre of Hella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hestheimar include:

    • Holiday Home
    • Twin/Double
    • Bungalow
    • Twin
    • Double
  • Hestheimar has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1