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Hótel Eldhestar

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

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About this property

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 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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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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Sustainability

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

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tolga
Ireland Ireland
“Great location - it was our starting point for the golden circle.”
Maria
Ireland Ireland
“The staff was super friendly. A nice welcome with tea and lovely cookies. The breakfast was complete and had all the items a breakfast should have. The rooms were nice and cozy. Very relaxing and chill throughout our stay.”
Marco
Italy Italy
“Hotel Eldhestar was our first stop on our South Iceland tour, just a few minutes from Selfoss and surrounded by beautiful green fields. The property offers extra activities such as organized horse-riding tours, which is a great plus. We were...”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was very good for where we wanted to be. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The food (both evening meal and breakfast) was tasty and plenty to choose from.”
Anastasiia
Ukraine Ukraine
“Big, comfortable rooms, nice beds, good breakfast options”
Graham
Australia Australia
“Lovely big hotel in the countryside. Good breakfast supplied. Hot drinks and biscuits available in the communal lounge area.”
Keith
Australia Australia
“Room was clean & spacious Saw the horses in the morning after been told the afternoon before that I wasn’t able to go to the stables”
Heidi
Denmark Denmark
“Nice hotel, friendly staff Dinner and breakfast was nice Good facilities, with hot tubs Amazing pressure on the water in the shower Cute with horse names for all rooms We had a great riding tour too :-)”
Zarena
Canada Canada
“The staff are amazing💓. They even squeezed me on to their bus going back to Reykjavik.”
June
Australia Australia
“The hotel was an hour or so easy drive from Reykjavik and easy to locate. The parking was accessible to the rooms which were spacious, warm and comfortable. The restaurant was fully booked as a number of tour groups were staying. However the...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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.