Fossatún Country Hotel

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.3

Impressive views of Troll Waterfalls and an extensive vinyl collection of over 3000 records are notable features of Fossatún Country Hotel. The seasonal restaurant offers Icelandic dishes and international dishes, as well as a breakfast buffet. All rooms have free WiFi, mini-fridge, microwave, and a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV. You can enjoy a view of the mountains and river from all the rooms. All rooms come with a private bathroom, shower and towels. Guests have access to the kitchen facilities. At Fossatún Country Hotel you have access to hot tubs with natural hot spring water, as well as barbecue facilities. Guests can select a vintage record to play in the dining room. Various hiking trails can be enjoyed in the surroundings including Troll and Folktale walks. The hotel is 12 mi from Borgarnes town center. Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Thingvellir National Park are about an hour's drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Jeanine
United States United States
“We loved the uniqueness of the hotel. The room was easy to access and the hiking trails/ troll garden were awesome.”
Jan
France France
“Fantastic location. Awesome view for dinner and breakfast. Nice troll garden. Pleasant hot tubs. Available staff. Good and original choices for breakfast.”
Gwyneth
United States United States
“Beautiful location, though a bit out of the way. Enjoyed the hot tubs!”
Jan
United States United States
“The view of the grounds were amazing. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was great! Good value!”
Nathanael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location, nice facilities, cute hike nearby, amazing views from the restaurant.”
Bb
United States United States
“A very nicely run family hotel with a truly beautiful and peaceful setting. The dinner and breakfast were great and the room was comfortable and cozy. We loved the view!!”
Isaac
United States United States
“Location by the falls and Trolls. Kitchen building for guest use. Delicious breakfast”
Martocello
United States United States
“Food at restaurant was good for dinner, but service was poor”
Daniel
United States United States
“Beautiful location, pleasant room, good food. Highly recommended”
Ian
United States United States
“Our room was lovely, with a view of the falls. The bed was comfortable. The hot tub was a welcome treat at the end of the day. The breakfast and dinner was delicious and convenient.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Fossatún
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Fossatún Country Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Fossatún Country Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The property has a strict nonsmoking policy. Violation of the nonsmoking policy will be subject to an additional fine of EUR 250.

Restaurant opening hours vary according to the season. Please contact Fossatún Country Hotel for further details.

Please note that the restaurant is open for dinner from Mid-May until Mid-October. Dinner at other times is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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