Borealis Hotel
Efri Brú, 801 Selfoss, Iceland – Great location - show map
Staff was so great! We arrived to a hand written note at checkin and was quickly greeted by the staff member. Breakfast had great selection and was delicious!
United States of AmericaAmazing breakfast and staff. Rooms were very cozy and the location was great.
United States of Americathe location was great! quiet but close to attraction’
United States of AmericaQuaint little cabins. Updated floors, shower, etc. Beds were comfortable. This was the only place during our road trip through Iceland that we saw the Northern Lights. The staff was very, very friendly and accommodating. Dinner was really good.
United States of AmericaThe rooms were clean with comfortable beds and luxurious linens.
United States of AmericaEverything was awesome! Especially we enjoyed breakfast a lot.
GermanyHOT TUB!!!!! were able to view the northern lights from the fields next to the hotel Courteous staff, breakfast was good and location was perfect
United Arab EmiratesFriendly staff, great outdoor hot tub, good beds, no light pollution for excellent northern lights viewing .
AustraliaNice breakfast. Close to many golden circle sites. The fish dinner surprised us as being the best we had in Iceland. Very delicious and highly recommended.
United States of AmericaThe room area which I had was big as it was for wheelchair people.
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Located 10 minutes’ drive from Thingvellir National Park, this hotel offers an in-house restaurant, free lakeside golfing and rooms with free WiFi access. Selfoss town center is 13 mi away.
All guest rooms at Borealis Hotel include a seating area, wardrobe and wooden floors. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower.
The restaurant at Hotel Borealis combines both modern-creative and traditional Icelandic styles of cooking, using only fresh local ingredients available. The hotel offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains. During winter it is a nice place to spot the Northern Lights.
The 9-hole Ljósafoss Golf Course is right next to the hotel. Gullfoss Waterfall is a 50-minute drive away. Reykjavik city center is 43 mi from the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Sierra
United States of America“Staff was so great! We arrived to a hand written note at checkin and was quickly greeted by the staff member. Breakfast had great selection and was delicious!”
BettingerUnited States of America“Amazing breakfast and staff. Rooms were very cozy and the location was great.”- MeganneUnited States of America“the location was great! quiet but close to attraction’”
AmandaUnited States of America“Quaint little cabins. Updated floors, shower, etc. Beds were comfortable. This was the only place during our road trip through Iceland that we saw the Northern Lights. The staff was very, very friendly and accommodating. Dinner was really good.”
VickiUnited States of America“The rooms were clean with comfortable beds and luxurious linens.”- DDenis
Germany“Everything was awesome! Especially we enjoyed breakfast a lot.” 
Srivatsa
United Arab Emirates“HOT TUB!!!!! were able to view the northern lights from the fields next to the hotel Courteous staff, breakfast was good and location was perfect”
Inge
Australia“Friendly staff, great outdoor hot tub, good beds, no light pollution for excellent northern lights viewing .”
BradyUnited States of America“Nice breakfast. Close to many golden circle sites. The fish dinner surprised us as being the best we had in Iceland. Very delicious and highly recommended.”
Yousef
Saudi Arabia“The room area which I had was big as it was for wheelchair people.”
- Hi we are a yoga group of 20-30 people. Can we come Dec 30-Jan 2 and do you have space for yoga? Dining space or conference or the reception area?Hi, great to hear from you. Yes we have very good facilities for yoga and conference :) We would be happy to have you stay with us :) Kind regards, hans and elsaAnswered on March 16, 2022
- Hi We are staying on the 10th May just wondered if you can provide dinner if so how much approx. If not do you have a kitchen we can use Thanks Steveyes ... appr. 3500 isk...Answered on September 3, 2022
- Is there a small refrigerator in the room?Good evening, unfortunately we do not have refrigerators in our rooms. Only villa and Bungalows have that service. If You wish we can keep Your items in kitchen refrigerator over the night of Your stay. Best regards, Lena Hotel BorealisAnswered on October 21, 2019
- Hi, From what time the breakfast is served?7-10 am in the summertime and 8-10 am in winter.Answered on September 3, 2022
Restaurant
Food: European
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
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prepayment
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
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.
Borealis Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Borealis Hotel
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Check-in at Borealis Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Borealis Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Karaoke
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Hot spring bath
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Room options at Borealis Hotel include:
- Twin
- Double
- Villa
- Triple
- Twin/Double
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Borealis Hotel by:
- Car 55min
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The prices at Borealis Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Borealis Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Borealis Hotel on this page.
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Guests staying at Borealis Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Buffet
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Borealis Hotel is 11.2 miles from the center of Selfoss.
