The highlands A remote mountain range deep in Iceland’s central highlands, Kerlingarfjöll is an extreme paradise of steaming geothermal valleys, glacial rivers, perennial snow fields, and panoramic vistas. The hotel Operational throughout the year, Highland Base is a refuge of warm hospitality and the gateway to a mesmerizing mountain range. The newly built Highland Base Hotel is designed for total comfort. With upscale rooms, luxury suites, and private lodges, it’s the ultimate in Highland Base accommodations. The restaurant & lounge Highland Base’s 80-seat restaurant combines hearty cooking and culinary excellence, offering bistro comfort food by day and buffet dining by night. The lounge, located above the restaurant, is a place of cozy warmth and communal togetherness with captivating views of Kerlingarfjöll The adventures From skiing, and snowmobiling to hikes of all difficulties that take you deep into the wilds of Kerlingarfjöll, Highland Base opens a world of adrenalizing adventures. Inspiring, challenging, rewarding—each activity becomes a uniquely thrilling odyssey

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.8
High score for Kerlingarfjoll
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yael
    Israel Israel
    The place is quite upscale. The bed is extremely comfortable, the shower is superb, the views are incredible, but the best part are the staff. They are so nice, gave us good advice on hiking. They even suggested we borrow poles and crampons!...
  • Arvin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It's just about the only place to stay and relax if you are visiting Kerlingarfjoll and after spending a day on the F roads it's certainly nice to have a comfortable room to sleep in.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a stunning location! It’s an adventure in itself to reach the hotel. Very remote, and you need a 4x4 to reach it as the road is pretty challenging, even in the summer! It looks stunning with the mountainous landscape behind it. The staff...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 21:00 please inform Kerlingarfjöll Mountain Resort in advance.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll

  • Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Hot spring bath
    • Open-air bath

  • Room options at Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Studio

  • The prices at Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll is 5.6 miles from the center of Kerlingarfjoll. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.