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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.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
5 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
9.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bill
    United States of America United States of America
    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
    United States of America United States of America
    Super clean and comfortable and a beautiful peaceful setting.
  • Arthur
    United States of America United States of America
    Spacious room, comfortable bed, nice bathroom, good breakfast
  • Joanne
    United States of America United States of America
    It was wonderful. The staff were very professional and it wasn’t very convenient to the golden circle
  • Melissa
    United States of America United States of America
    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
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice size room with desk, black-out drapes and ample storage for clothes. Nice breakfast buffet. Good location with ample parking.
  • Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice breakfast. Rooms were clean, bed and linens were comfy and rooms were large and roomy.
  • Gloria
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent breakfast choices. Great location for exploring the Circle Rd, waterfalls... Very nice, helpful staff. Room was comfortable.
  • Donald
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was excellent with many Choices Hot tubs were a treat
  • Brian
    United States of America United States of America
    Hótel Eldhestar was a great deal and provided a very comfortable stay and breakfast during my vacation in Iceland. If booking again, I would have looked into taking advantage of horse back riding during my stay.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hótel Eldhestar
Great 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 hour
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free 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/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional 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 rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-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.

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.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about Hótel Eldhestar

  • The prices at Hótel Eldhestar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hótel Eldhestar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Spa facilities
    • Happy hour
    • Horseback riding
    • Open-air bath
  • Hótel Eldhestar is 1.1 miles from the center of Hveragerði. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hótel Eldhestar include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Double
    • Family
  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hótel Eldhestar on this page.

  • Guests staying at Hótel Eldhestar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Hótel Eldhestar has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1