Hotel Hótel Eldhestar
Vellir, 816 Hveragerði, Iceland – Great location - show map
Nice place, friendly staff. Great place if you are booking horseback riding trips.
United States of AmericaCentrally located. good breakfast. comfy beds. 10% discount for guests on horse rides. And great hot tub.
United States of AmericaGreat value hotel just off Highway 1 near Selfoss. Very clean, excellent breakfast, good location, great value! I've stayed here three times and will stay again on my next visit to Icleand.
United States of AmericaVery quiet room. Lovely view of the field and horses. Coffee and tea are available in the lobby. The breakfast buffet is pretty good.
United States of AmericaClean and quiet. Nice breakfast provided. Easy access to Golden Circle sights, grocery store and dining options.
United States of AmericaVery large room and bathroom, heated floors were very nice, reception was excellent and the woman at the front desk went above and beyond to find dinner for us since we came in late (tip - eat before arriving if after 20:00!). Room was clean and breakfast was great.
United States of AmericaThey were super friendly and accommodating, I booked the night prior since my flight arrived early but I had to quarantine so couldn’t go get breakfast, they were great and prepared me a breakfast package that I got on arrival.
United States of AmericaThe best thing is the hot tub, which can be used until 10 pm. It's a shared hot tub though, but we had it in front of our room, which was nice. The rooms are big, breakfast is really good and varied, and the staff is super friendly.
GermanyCool experience staying at a horse farm and doing one of the horse tours. The facility was very clean and the staff very helpful. Very close to a Viking restaurant as well. Great breakfast!
United States of AmericaRoom was bigger than expected. Very clean, breakfast was great. Good spot to start golden circle trip after coming back from the south coast. Wish we could have spent some time with the horses they had there. Would definitely stay again!
United States of America
- What guests loved the most:
-
Charles
United States of America
-
Leamons
United States of America
-
Rebecca
United States of America
-
Erik
United States of America
-
Sean
United States of America
-
Christina
United States of America
-
Ellen
United States of America
-
Miriam
Germany
-
Christina
United States of America
-
Rachel
United States of America
Categories:
This eco-friendly hotel, 30 minutes’ drive from Reykjavik, is surrounded by nature in the town of Ölfus. It offers free use of an outdoor wooden hot tub and arranges Icelandic horse riding tours on site.
Quality beds, along with a TV, desk and seating area are provided in all Hótel Eldhestar rooms. Décor is inspired from Iceland’s nature. Each room has a private entrance with direct access to the surrounding fields.
Guests can relax in the communal fireplace lounge, in the bar or on the sun terrace during nice weather. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Eldhestar also has a restaurant with a daily special.
The Blue Lagoon with its hot springs and spa, as well as Reykjavik Airport, are both 40 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
We speak your language!
What would you like to know?
No thanksThank you for your time
Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers
CloseWe're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again.
RetryMost popular amenities
Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Breakfast Info
Continental
Free private parking available at the hotel
| Sleeps | Room Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max adults: 2 |
Double or Twin Room
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 2. Max children: 1 |
Economy Triple Room
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 2 |
Double Room
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 5 |
Family Room
|
|||
|
|
||||
See what guests loved the most:
-
Charles
United States of America“Nice place, friendly staff. Great place if you are booking horseback riding trips.”
-
Leamons
United States of America
“Centrally located. good breakfast. comfy beds. 10% discount for guests on horse rides. And great hot tub.”
-
Rebecca
United States of America
“Great value hotel just off Highway 1 near Selfoss. Very clean, excellent breakfast, good location, great value! I've stayed here three times and will stay again on my next visit to Icleand.”
-
Erik
United States of America
“Very quiet room. Lovely view of the field and horses. Coffee and tea are available in the lobby. The breakfast buffet is pretty good.”
-
Sean
United States of America
“Clean and quiet. Nice breakfast provided. Easy access to Golden Circle sights, grocery store and dining options.”
-
Christina
United States of America
“Very large room and bathroom, heated floors were very nice, reception was excellent and the woman at the front desk went above and beyond to find dinner for us since we came in late (tip - eat before arriving if after 20:00!). Room was clean and breakfast was great.” Read more
-
Ellen
United States of America
“They were super friendly and accommodating, I booked the night prior since my flight arrived early but I had to quarantine so couldn’t go get breakfast, they were great and prepared me a breakfast package that I got on arrival. ”
-
Miriam
Germany“The best thing is the hot tub, which can be used until 10 pm. It's a shared hot tub though, but we had it in front of our room, which was nice. The rooms are big, breakfast is really good and varied, and the staff is super friendly.”
-
Christina
United States of America
“Cool experience staying at a horse farm and doing one of the horse tours. The facility was very clean and the staff very helpful. Very close to a Viking restaurant as well. Great breakfast!”
-
Rachel
United States of America
“Room was bigger than expected. Very clean, breakfast was great. Good spot to start golden circle trip after coming back from the south coast. Wish we could have spent some time with the horses they had there. Would definitely stay again!”
Didn't find your answer? Ask a question about the property
Booking.com questions and answers guidelines
Questions and answers should be property- or room-related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Don’t include any personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed. Issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be directed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Avoid using profanity or approximations of profanity with creative spelling – in any language. Comments and media that include hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit language, violence, or the promotion of illegal activity are not allowed.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make efforts to obscure email addresses, phone numbers, websites, social media accounts, and similar details.
Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any question or answers. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these questions and answers. Booking.com may—at its own discretion—alter, modify, delete, or otherwise change these Guidelines.
Got a question?
Find more info in the questions and answers. Need something else? Send your own question to the property below.
About Hótel Eldhestar
Welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 8, 2012
We speak your language
Thanks! You'll receive an email as soon as the property answers your question.
-
Ljosifoss8.2 miles
-
Mountain Hengill1.9 miles
-
Ocean/Sea Atlantic Ocean12.4 miles
-
River Varmá0 miles
-
Reykjavík Domestic Airport25.5 miles
-
Reykjavík Keflavík Airport44.1 miles
What would you like to know?
No thanksThank you for your time
Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers
CloseWe're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again.
Retry4 reasons to choose Hótel Eldhestar
Why book with us?
Prices you can't beat!
Manage your bookings online
The staff speaks English
Booking is safe
Amenities of Hótel Eldhestar
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
-
Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Horseback riding Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
-
Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Tour desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Safe
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Icelandic
Thanks for your help!
Your opinion helps us figure out what kinds of info we should ask properties for.
Back to propertyWhoops! It looks like something went wrong submitting this. Try again?
RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Electric car charging station
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 7 and above are considered 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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Hótel Eldhestar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Hotel Eldhestar in advance.
It is recommended to pre-book the horseback riding tours during summer months.
The opening hours for the restaurant varies between September 15 - May 15. Please pre-book your food during this period.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Please inform Hótel Eldhestar of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Hótel Eldhestar
-
Room options at Hótel Eldhestar include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Double
- Family
-
Hótel Eldhestar has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
-
Check-in at Hótel Eldhestar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
-
Guests staying at Hótel Eldhestar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
-
Hótel Eldhestar is 1.1 miles from the center of Hveragerði.
-
Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hótel Eldhestar on this page.
-
From the nearest airport, you can get to Hótel Eldhestar by:
- Car 1h 30min
-
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hótel Eldhestar (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
-
Hótel Eldhestar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Horseback riding
-
The prices at Hótel Eldhestar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
