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Hótel Eldhestar

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

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 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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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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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

Michelle
United States United States
“We came for a convenient and reasonable stay near Reykjavík and then to ride the beautiful horses. We got in late and they were kind enough to still make us a table for dinner . Comfy beds and convenient parking. Nice seating area near lobby...”
Josh
United States United States
“We had the perfect stay at Hotel Eldhestar. The staff were very welcoming, the facilities were new and clean, the breakfast was very good and had a lot of options. The location was perfect along the Golden Circle, but near two towns. We also saw...”
Pearl
United States United States
“Excellent dinner, friendly and helpful staff. Ice machine. Nice location close to the 1.”
David
United States United States
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was comfortable and the food, both breakfast & dinner dining was excellent.”
Mintari
United States United States
“Clean, spacious and high-ceiling room with fabulous breakfast! They also have a restaurant that serves delicious dinner. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to tour Iceland: Golden Circle, Reykjavik and beyond. You do need a car.”
Tomlinson
United States United States
“This hotel was so charming. Staff were all very friendly. Room was clean and cozy, with a big window and door out into the yard, and a great view. Location was excellent, very close to town with groceries etc but felt very quiet and secluded....”
Jasmin
United States United States
“Location was great and breakfast very good. They had games and free coffee/tea. Rooms are very specious.”
Walter
United States United States
“Clean. Very helpful staff. Staff even helped us figure out how to use the the electronics on our rental car. They provided tea, coffee and cookies in the lobby all the time. No stairs. They loaned us an electrical adapter”
Marian
United States United States
“I was impressed with our room. Plenty of space to spread out. Furnishings like new. Bathroom exceptional. I especially liked being able to take a walk and see all the horses. Staff friendly and very helpful and accommodating.”
Philip
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice hot tubs to relax after a busy day Waffles for breakfast”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

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