Hótel Eldhestar
Hótel Eldhestar
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This eco-friendly hotel, 30 minutes’ drive from Reykjavik, is surrounded by nature in the town of Ölfus. It offers free use of an outdoor wooden hot tub and arranges Icelandic horse riding tours on site. Quality beds, along with a TV, desk and seating area are provided in all Hótel Eldhestar rooms. Décor is inspired from Iceland’s nature. Each room has a private entrance with direct access to the surrounding fields. Guests can relax in the communal fireplace lounge, in the bar or on the sun terrace during nice weather. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Eldhestar also has a restaurant with a daily special. The Blue Lagoon with its hot springs and spa, as well as Reykjavik Airport, are both 40 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
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SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Germany“The breakfast was nice. They had scrambled eggs an bacon and also waffles.”- Jonathan
the United States“The breakfast was great, parking was easy, staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, and amenities provided went above and beyond!” 
Susan the United States“This isn't the 1st time at the hotel. The staff and facilities are fantastic, especially if you ride horses.”- Elizabeth the United States“We were greeted by friendly staff who welcomed us to hang out in the lobby until our room was ready. There was always coffee, tea and cookies available there and a comfortable place to read, journal or play a game. Daily breakfast was a highlight...”
Bill the United States“Clean, comfortable hotel. The included breakfast was well maintained by the staff and provided an array of options. The hot tub was a nice feature to relax at the end of a hard traveled day.Some family took part in horse riding and others were...”- Kendra the United States“Super clean and comfortable and a beautiful peaceful setting.”
Arthur the United States“Spacious room, comfortable bed, nice bathroom, good breakfast”
Joanne the United States“It was wonderful. The staff were very professional and it wasn’t very convenient to the golden circle”
Melissa the United States“We loved that the rooms all had glass walls and a glass door out to a little patio. This was excellent for watching the aurora. Our room was clean, spacious and very comfortable!”
Geoffrey the United States“Nice size room with desk, black-out drapes and ample storage for clothes. Nice breakfast buffet. Good location with ample parking.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Hótel EldhestarGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional charge
- Hiking
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
- Spa facilities
- Open-air bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Icelandic
House rulesHótel Eldhestar takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
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.
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Hotel Eldhestar in advance.
It is recommended to pre-book the horseback riding tours during summer months.
The opening hours for the restaurant varies between September 15 - May 15. Please pre-book your food during this period.
Please note that during winter, snowstorms or heavy snowfall may prevent us from maintaining the hot tubs properly
Please inform Hótel Eldhestar of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about Hótel Eldhestar
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Check-in at Hótel Eldhestar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hótel Eldhestar on this page.
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Guests staying at Hótel Eldhestar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Hótel Eldhestar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Spa facilities
- Happy hour
- Horseback riding
- Open-air bath
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Hótel Eldhestar is 1.1 miles from the center of Hveragerði. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Hótel Eldhestar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Hótel Eldhestar include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Double
- Family
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Hótel Eldhestar has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
