Guest house
 Loa's Nest

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Árbæjarhellir 271, 851 Hella, Iceland – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 1107 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.7
Exceptional
1,110 reviews

Great location , good facilities and conmfortable rooms

Saleel United Kingdom

We spent 3 nights here and enjoyed it a lot, it felt like home. The shared space includes a well-equipped kitchen, a living room with books and games for kids and other useful facilities. The hosts are very nice and will help you with anything you need.

Sergey Israel

The breakfast was nice, the host made waffles for us and I like the homemade rhubarb jam.

Hau United Kingdom

What an absolutely magnificent place to stay. A true gem in an otherwise expensive and underwhelming landscape of lodging. The owners at Loa's nest were prompt communicators, wonderfully welcoming and lovely lovely humans. The breakfast was delicious, and they kept asking if we wanted more to make sure we were amply full before leaving. The kitchen facilities were clean, tidy and well equipped and the room was perfect. Spacious, quiet and so so comfortable. 12/10 would absolutely stay again!

Amy Iceland

Everything about this place is great. Book today!!!

Leslie United Kingdom

Nice, clean room, fully equipped kitchen and common entrance hall where wafles for breakfast are served by the owners.. Very friendly, "family" atmosphere where you can learn lot of news about Iceland and get recommendations what places to visit around. You can feel that it is not just a job for the owners but it is fun to run their own business. I can just recommend this location.

Jarda Czech Republic

Beautiful location, cozy and clean rooms. Great breakfast with waffles offered by the owners who are very nice. We would stay there again!

Sara Italy

The place was very modern and new, and the hosts were really friendly and nice. The bathroom was very new,modern and nice.

Pesteve United Kingdom

We had an incredible stay, the best so far in Iceland. Nice rooms, great location & delicious breakfast! Thank you! Ilaria, diego & Ricky

Ilaria Italy

We liked everything - private bathroom, huge window through which you can see birds running (but still with good blinds). Spacious, beautiful room. The waffles from the hosts in the morning with some tasty homemade rhubarb jam. Very good and modern kitchen what guests can use. Nice books and board games which you can use. Different teas, coffee etc. Location is just ideal. Hella is just in 6 min drive. In every detail you can feel that the hosts are really thinking about their guests. It was our last night in Iceland - and probably one of the best accommodations among all of our 11 where we have stayed.

Antons Latvia
9.7
Exceptional
1,110 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great location , good facilities and conmfortable rooms”
    Saleel Saleel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We spent 3 nights here and enjoyed it a lot, it felt like home. The shared space includes a well-equipped kitchen, a living room with books and games for kids and other useful facilities.”
    Sergey Sergey Israel Israel
  • “The breakfast was nice, the host made waffles for us and I like the homemade rhubarb jam.”
    Hau Hau United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “What an absolutely magnificent place to stay. A true gem in an otherwise expensive and underwhelming landscape of lodging.”
    Amy Amy Iceland Iceland
  • “Everything about this place is great. Book today!!!”
    Leslie Leslie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice, clean room, fully equipped kitchen and common entrance hall where wafles for breakfast are served by the owners..”
    Jarda Jarda Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “Beautiful location, cozy and clean rooms. Great breakfast with waffles offered by the owners who are very nice. We would stay there again!”
    Sara Sara Italy Italy
  • “The place was very modern and new, and the hosts were really friendly and nice. The bathroom was very new,modern and nice.”
    Pesteve Pesteve United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We had an incredible stay, the best so far in Iceland. Nice rooms, great location & delicious breakfast! Thank you! Ilaria, diego & Ricky”
    Ilaria Ilaria Italy Italy
  • “We liked everything - private bathroom, huge window through which you can see birds running (but still with good blinds). Spacious, beautiful room.”
    Antons Antons Latvia Latvia

Categories:

  • Staff9.9
  • Facilities 9.8
  • Cleanliness9.9
  • Comfort 9.9
  • Value for money 9.7
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi9.3
High score for Hella

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Set in Hella, Loa's Nest offers a garden. Boasting a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

At the guest house, rooms include a desk. Featuring a private bathroom, some units at Loa's Nest also boast a patio. At the accommodation, all rooms include a seating area.

Guests can make use of a refrigerator, kettle and coffee maker in the common area.

Reykjavík Domestic Airport is 59 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Loa's Nest has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 17 Jan 2019.

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

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  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

9.7
Exceptional · 1,110 reviews
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  • Staff9.9
  • Facilities 9.8
    Kitchen
  • Cleanliness9.9
  • Comfort 9.9
  • Value for money 9.7
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi9.3
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  • Saleel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location , good facilities and conmfortable rooms”
  • Sergey
    IsraelIsrael
    “We spent 3 nights here and enjoyed it a lot, it felt like home. The shared space includes a well-equipped kitchen, a living room with books and games for kids and other useful facilities. The hosts are very nice and will help you with anything...”
  • Hau
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The breakfast was nice, the host made waffles for us and I like the homemade rhubarb jam.”
  • Amy
    IcelandIceland
    “What an absolutely magnificent place to stay. A true gem in an otherwise expensive and underwhelming landscape of lodging. The owners at Loa's nest were prompt communicators, wonderfully welcoming and lovely lovely humans. The breakfast was...”
  • Leslie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything about this place is great. Book today!!!”
  • Jarda
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Nice, clean room, fully equipped kitchen and common entrance hall where wafles for breakfast are served by the owners.. Very friendly, "family" atmosphere where you can learn lot of news about Iceland and get recommendations what places to visit...”
  • Sara
    ItalyItaly
    “Beautiful location, cozy and clean rooms. Great breakfast with waffles offered by the owners who are very nice. We would stay there again!”
  • Pesteve
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The place was very modern and new, and the hosts were really friendly and nice. The bathroom was very new,modern and nice.”
  • Ilaria
    ItalyItaly
    “We had an incredible stay, the best so far in Iceland. Nice rooms, great location & delicious breakfast! Thank you! Ilaria, diego & Ricky”
  • Antons
    LatviaLatvia
    “We liked everything - private bathroom, huge window through which you can see birds running (but still with good blinds). Spacious, beautiful room. The waffles from the hosts in the morning with some tasty homemade rhubarb jam. Very good and modern...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there any restaurant ? What about breakfast ?
    There are free waffles/coffee and tea and we have a fully equipped kitchen that you can use but we do not sell any meals.
    Answered on 27 November 2019
  • Do all the guest rooms have a private bath?
    Yes all the rooms have private en suite bathrooms with a shower.
    Answered on 27 February 2020
  • Hello, my girlfriend and I are interested in staying with you on July 17th for one night before starting a hike in Landmannalaugar. Would it be possible to leave 2 bags with you while we hike and pick them up after we finish?
    Hello Yes of course. You can leave your luggage here. best regards, Unnur
    Answered on 11 June 2021
  • Is there an option to do laundry on-site?
    No not on site but there is one very close by in Hella
    Answered on 17 June 2021
  • Hi, is your property a good place to see the Aurora?
    Yes we are in a an excellent location for the aurora.
    Answered on 23 February 2022

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Managed by Loa´s Nest Guesthouse

Company review score: 9.9Based on 1,105 reviews from 1 property
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Company information

All our rooms have private bathrooms and offer complementary coffee/tea and home waffles every morning.

Property information

Hello and welcome to our brand new family owned guesthouse with a view of the great volcano Hekla and the infamous Eyjafjallajokull. We aim to give priority to our customers and take good care of them. We offer personalized service to each guests and will do our best to make your stay with us enjoyable and unique. We offer complementary coffee/tea and home waffles every morning. You have a fully equipped kitchen for your convenience. We speak spanish, norwegian, english, danish and icelandic.

Neighbourhood information

Our favorite places to visit nearby are: Landmannalaugar, Haifoss, Gjain, Thorsmork and many more. We can even tell you about some secret gemstones.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Icelandic,Norwegian
Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
Natural beauty
  • River Ranga
    0.6 miles
Closest airports
  • Reykjavík Domestic Airport
    52.1 miles
How to get to Loa's Nest from Reykjavík Domestic Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Loa's Nest Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Snorkelling Off-site Additional charge
  • Horse riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Hiking Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Icelandic
  • Norwegian
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House rules Loa's Nest takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

17:00 - 23:30

Check-out

07:00 - 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform Loa's Nest 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply. Learn more.

FAQs about Loa's Nest

  • Loa's Nest offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Horse riding

  • Room options at Loa's Nest include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • Loa's Nest is 3.1 miles from the centre of Hella.

  • Check-in at Loa's Nest is from 17:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Loa's Nest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Loa's Nest by:

    • Car 1h 30min

  • Guests staying at Loa's Nest can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental