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Hestheimar

Hestheimar , 851 Hella, Iceland – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 438 reviews)

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9.1
Superb
439 reviews

beautiful property. lovely and incredibly week maintained

Mariam United Kingdom

The location was perfect, we could park the car close to the cottage, the kitchen was well equiped and the view was amazing from the window.

Vlatko North Macedonia

Wonderful view on the countryside! Place to relax with a great kitchen/living room. Breakfast was also very good! Hot tub was also a plus!

Ioanna Netherlands

Nice location in the middle of nowhere. Rooms are ok and very clean as the bathroom is. You Can have a true hot shower or jump Intro a hot pot which can be used until 10pm. Very good breakfast and hot beverages all night(and day) long.

Florian Germany

Very warm cosy and clean cottages. Probably great for watching northern lights if weather conditions were favourable. Liked the coffee machine.

Stul United Kingdom

Breakfast was very good. We rented a cottage and cooked a lot. aakitchen was well equipped. Although it was very windy the cottage was warm and cosy. WLAN at the main building was good.

Sabine Germany

lovely cabins, well furnished and very comfortable.

Annabel United Kingdom

Breakfast was great, the host couple had made fresh banana bread and we're good company. Location was nice enough in winter but likely lovely in warmer weather.

Marshmarigold Canada

Amazing location, spacious cottage and incredible views. We were upgraded for free!

Heather United Kingdom

We stayed in one of the cabins on a November trip to Iceland. Easy to find location and lovely views in the daytime. The cabin was comfortable, warm and spacious for two and the kitchen well equipped (fridge and oven). It was very useful having the restaurant nearby (although we didn't eat there the night we stayed) and the staff were friendly.

Annabel United Kingdom
9.1
Superb
439 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “beautiful property. lovely and incredibly week maintained”
    Mariam Mariam United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location was perfect, we could park the car close to the cottage, the kitchen was well equiped and the view was amazing from the window.”
    Vlatko Vlatko North Macedonia North Macedonia
  • “Wonderful view on the countryside! Place to relax with a great kitchen/living room. Breakfast was also very good! Hot tub was also a plus!”
    Ioanna Ioanna Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Nice location in the middle of nowhere. Rooms are ok and very clean as the bathroom is. You Can have a true hot shower or jump Intro a hot pot which can be used until 10pm.”
    Florian Florian Germany Germany
  • “Very warm cosy and clean cottages. Probably great for watching northern lights if weather conditions were favourable. Liked the coffee machine.”
    Stul Stul United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was very good. We rented a cottage and cooked a lot. aakitchen was well equipped. Although it was very windy the cottage was warm and cosy. WLAN at the main building was good.”
    Sabine Sabine Germany Germany
  • “lovely cabins, well furnished and very comfortable.”
    Annabel Annabel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was great, the host couple had made fresh banana bread and we're good company. Location was nice enough in winter but likely lovely in warmer weather.”
    Marshmarigold Marshmarigold Canada Canada
  • “Amazing location, spacious cottage and incredible views. We were upgraded for free!”
    Heather Heather United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We stayed in one of the cabins on a November trip to Iceland. Easy to find location and lovely views in the daytime.”
    Annabel Annabel United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.1
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.4
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.6

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Located in Hella, 29.2 miles from Seljalandsfoss, Hestheimar provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 30.4 miles of Ljosifoss. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking guest house features a hot tub.

At the guest house, all rooms come with a wardrobe. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, while some rooms are equipped with a kitchenette fitted with a fridge. At Hestheimar every room comes with bed linen and towels.

A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.

Guests at Hestheimar will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hella, like hiking.

The nearest airport is Vestmannaeyjar, 44.1 miles from the guest house, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Hestheimar has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 24 Jan 2012.

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Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mariam
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “beautiful property. lovely and incredibly week maintained”
  • Vlatko
    North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia
    “The location was perfect, we could park the car close to the cottage, the kitchen was well equiped and the view was amazing from the window.”
  • Ioanna
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Wonderful view on the countryside! Place to relax with a great kitchen/living room. Breakfast was also very good! Hot tub was also a plus!”
  • Florian
    GermanyGermany
    “Nice location in the middle of nowhere. Rooms are ok and very clean as the bathroom is. You Can have a true hot shower or jump Intro a hot pot which can be used until 10pm. Very good breakfast and hot beverages all night(and day) long.”
  • Stul
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very warm cosy and clean cottages. Probably great for watching northern lights if weather conditions were favourable. Liked the coffee machine.”
  • Sabine
    GermanyGermany
    “Breakfast was very good. We rented a cottage and cooked a lot. aakitchen was well equipped. Although it was very windy the cottage was warm and cosy. WLAN at the main building was good.”
  • Annabel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “lovely cabins, well furnished and very comfortable.”
  • Marshmarigold
    CanadaCanada
    “Breakfast was great, the host couple had made fresh banana bread and we're good company. Location was nice enough in winter but likely lovely in warmer weather.”
  • Heather
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Amazing location, spacious cottage and incredible views. We were upgraded for free!”
  • Annabel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We stayed in one of the cabins on a November trip to Iceland. Easy to find location and lovely views in the daytime. The cabin was comfortable, warm and spacious for two and the kitchen well equipped (fridge and oven). It was very useful having...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Are there laundry facilities available? What are other options for laundry nearby?
    Hi there, we do laundry here. It costs 2000 ISK. We dry with the tumbler. Not sure you'll find a laundry around here. Kindly Hestheimar Team
    Answered on 25 July 2022
  • We would like to make a booking with you but I can see that check-in is only until 8pm. Unfortunately we have a flight arriving at 8pm (on the 29th of..
    hello, the reception is open until 10 pm. If you arrive later, you'll find all the instructions to get to your room/cottage at the entrance of the hot..
    Answered on 21 June 2022
  • hi, is there any other way to go there from Reykjavik besides driving with private car? thankyou
    Hi You can take bus from Reykjavík to Hella and we can pick you up there. Best regards Sif
    Answered on 15 September 2021
  • We are planning a trip to Iceland beginning of November - is it possible to see the Northern Lights during this time of the year from Hella?
    Yes, it's possible!
    Answered on 7 October 2022
  • Do you have kitchen facilities available for guest?
    All the cottages have a fully furnished kitchen. The hotel rooms don't have any facilities, but there is a coffee machine available in the living room..
    Answered on 23 September 2022
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Hosted by Sif and Hjolli and our dogs

9.6
Host review score
Sif and Hjolli and our dogs
Hestheimar is brilliantly located in South Iceland, only 1 hours drive from Reykjavik, as well as from Gullfoss, Geysir, volcano Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull, Þingvellir, Westman Island and, black beach Reynisfjara, Skógarfoss, Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi and more. The surroundings are beautiful and the view outstanding. This is a friendly and homely place.
Our family moved to Hestheimar 2016 . It´s a family run company, which focuses on good dining, relaxed atmosphere. We love to have guests and running Hestheimar is our passion and work. All guests are welcome.
Hestheimar offers peaceful location, yet only 3 km from Road number 1. View over volcano Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull, the Westman Islands and more. 2 hot pots outside and horses all around the premises. We are happy to assist you with our travel plans and a big map of Iceland. Short drive to the famous waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss, as well as to the ferry to the Westman Islands. Great hiking opportunities in the fields around Hestheimar.
Languages spoken: English,Icelandic
Property surroundings *
1 restaurant on site

    Restaurant

    Cuisine: Local

    Menu: Buffet

Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Facilities of Hestheimar
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Fold-up bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules

Hestheimar takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 20:00

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.

Children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 38 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 38 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Hestheimar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

If you expect to arrive after 20:00, please inform Hestheimar in advance.

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.

FAQs about Hestheimar

  • Check-in at Hestheimar is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Hestheimar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Hestheimar has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hestheimar on this page.

  • Hestheimar offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Themed dinner nights

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

  • Room options at Hestheimar include:

    • Holiday Home
    • Twin/Double
    • Bungalow

  • Hestheimar is 5.6 miles from the centre of Hella.