About this property
Impressive views of Troll Waterfalls and an extensive vinyl collection of over 3000 records are notable features of Fossatún Country Hotel. The seasonal restaurant offers Icelandic dishes and international dishes, as well as a breakfast buffet. All rooms have free WiFi, mini-fridge, microwave, and a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV. You can enjoy a view of the mountains and river from all the rooms. All rooms come with a private bathroom, shower and towels. Guests have access to the kitchen facilities. At Fossatún Country Hotel you have access to hot tubs with natural hot spring water, as well as barbecue facilities. Guests can select a vintage record to play in the dining room. Various hiking trails can be enjoyed in the surroundings including Troll and Folktale walks. The hotel is 12 mi from Borgarnes town center. Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Thingvellir National Park are about an hour's drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sarah
United States“Location was convenient. Room was very comfortable and reasonably spacious. We ate at the restaurant and the food was quite good; also the view was spectacular. I wanted to try the hot tub (there are 3 for guest use) but a rain storm hit and I...” - Kimberly United States“Out of the 12 places we stayed during our 16 day stay, this was in our top 2. We loved this place so much that we hated to leave after just one night. The cabin was so nice and comfortable. The bathroom and shower were great/roomy. The restaurant...”
- Mohan
Australia“Great location with a beautiful stream and waterfalls - right next to our room. Great walk and views around Troll garden” - Alison
Spain“Everything was wonderful here. An idyllic setting, delicious food, friendly staff & a comfortable, spacious room. Great value for money!” 
Annette United States“Great place for grandmother and teen grandson to stay. Interesting walks. Beautiful scenery. Off the beaten path. Grandmother enjoyed the hot tub. Grandson enjoyed the waterfalls and troll sculptures. Excellent charcuterie board for supper!”- Strathie
United Kingdom“A great and fun place to stay. A fabulous restaurant for dinner and lovely walks on site and a fun place to learn about Iceland Troll myths. The room was big and clean.” 
Lemily United States“The location and view were phenomenal. We enjoyed walking the grounds, seeing the troll garden, and walking along the river. Dinner was excellent and the view from the restaurant was indescribable. The location exceeded my expectations.”- Wendy United States“Beautiful setting with a waterfall right outside, walking paths and mountains. Exceptional breakfast.”
- Roger United States“The restaurant and the view! The troll walk was great”
- Orrin United States“The room was superb including a comfortable bed. It was special being away from the town - the setting was so beautiful. There are hiking trails starting at this location. We loved the hot tubs filled with water from a hot spring - so relaxing...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Fossatún
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
The property has a strict nonsmoking policy. Violation of the nonsmoking policy will be subject to an additional fine of EUR 250.
Restaurant opening hours vary according to the season. Please contact Fossatún Country Hotel for further details.
Please note that the restaurant is open for dinner from Mid-May until Mid-October. Dinner at other times is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
