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Hótel Eldhestar

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

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

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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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Nordic Swan Ecolabel

Guest reviews

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Weber
United States United States
“Clean rooms and tubs! Super comfortable accommodations.”
Michelle
United States United States
“The room was big, clean, and modern. We loved the free breakfast!!”
Melanie
United States United States
“Staff was terrific. Very close to so many wonderful sightseeing spots.”
Sing-loi
Canada Canada
“Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast and delicious dinner. Very smooth Lava beer.”
Jereme
United States United States
“It was modern, clean, comfortable and cozy. It was very quiet at night even with the hotel being full. Great breakfast too!”
Nancy
United States United States
“complementary coffee, hot water and cookies right at the check-in and lounge area. Huge relief after a day’s busy venture. The restaurant serves very good dishes. Plus excellent breakfast. I’d highly recommend.”
Cheryl
United States United States
“This is such a wonderful place to stay. Room was lovely and location perfect for day trips to Golden Circle and south coast. Staff so helpful and breakfast good. We had a last delicious dinner here before returning home”
Gajane
Latvia Latvia
“The staff were very friendly, and the interior design was stylish and full of character. We were pleasently surprised by the oportunity to enjoy tea or coffee at any time in the shared lounge area.”
Donovan
United States United States
“Loved getting to see ahead of Icelandic horses and their handlers. Food was very tasty. Nice breakfast selection.”
Hirushi
Canada Canada
“Located in a very convenient spot to visit the Golden circle and also to the city . Beautiful view . Quiet peaceful”

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, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Hótel Eldhestar takes special requests – add in the next step!
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
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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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.
Groups
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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.

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.

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