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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 particularly 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 (8.8)

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 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
5 single beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Emilia
    Iceland Iceland
    Close to horses, comfortable beds, ground floor with private door outside, friendly staff.
  • Aneta
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Beatiful cosy place, loads of historical photos on the hallway walls, very nice books about icelandic nature and also wonderful icelandic wool blankets on bed :) Our stay was very nice :)
  • Tracey
    Australia Australia
    We stayed here for two nights. Our room was comfortable and warm. We were situated right next to the hot tub which was an added bonus. The breakfast was fantastic.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Hótel Eldhestar
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Horse 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 menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Spa facilities
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules

Hótel Eldhestar 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Hótel Eldhestar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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

  • Room options at Hótel Eldhestar include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Double
    • Family

  • Hótel Eldhestar is 1.1 miles from the centre of Hveragerði. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hótel Eldhestar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Spa facilities
    • Happy hour
    • Horse riding
    • Open-air bath

  • Yes, there is 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: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Hótel Eldhestar has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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