Hótel Eldhestar
Vellir, 816 Hveragerði, Iceland – Great location - show map
Nice location, close to Reykjavik and Golden Circle, nice breakfast, we liked restaurant on site, very convenient. most of all we liked horses riding tour we booked here at the property!
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United States of AmericaVery well appointed with comfortable rooms. Staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great!
United States of AmericaA great price for you to stay in a clean and confy room. This hotel is based on a horse ride farm. You also can do a horse ride at front desk.
United States of Americagorgeous location, nice room, manager a little brisk about removal of our shoes
United States of AmericaUniqueness, price, location. Great value and 2 super cute towns with in 5 mins to grab a nice drinks and food options.
United States of AmericaSpacious, immaculate room. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Friendly, efficient staff v
United States of AmericaWe loved the breakfast buffet. The staff were nice and the facilities were well taken care of. The horse farm is sweet. The rooms were clean and had nice light and access to the outdoors. The property itself was large and never felt too crowded, even though it was fully booked. Great location and access to the Golden Circle.
United States of Americaexceptionally clean and beds, linens were very comfortable. The room is spacious and bathroom too. Very good breakfast ( extra charge) . nice to have a hot tub ( two available) in quiet outdoor space.
United States of AmericaNice restaurant on site and horse themed decorations.
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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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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United States of America“Nice location, close to Reykjavik and Golden Circle, nice breakfast, we liked restaurant on site, very convenient. most of all we liked horses riding tour we booked here at the property!” 
LydiaUnited States of America“super friendly helpful staff and thoroughly enjoyed ride”- ToddUnited States of America“Very well appointed with comfortable rooms. Staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great!”
- ChiUnited States of America“A great price for you to stay in a clean and confy room. This hotel is based on a horse ride farm. You also can do a horse ride at front desk.”
- DawnUnited States of America“gorgeous location, nice room, manager a little brisk about removal of our shoes”
BreeaUnited States of America“Uniqueness, price, location. Great value and 2 super cute towns with in 5 mins to grab a nice drinks and food options.”
CarolUnited States of America“Spacious, immaculate room. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Friendly, efficient staff v”
EvaUnited States of America“We loved the breakfast buffet. The staff were nice and the facilities were well taken care of. The horse farm is sweet. The rooms were clean and had nice light and access to the outdoors. The property itself was large and never felt too crowded,...”
JeanneUnited States of America“exceptionally clean and beds, linens were very comfortable. The room is spacious and bathroom too. Very good breakfast ( extra charge) . nice to have a hot tub ( two available) in quiet outdoor space.”- LiUnited States of America“Nice restaurant on site and horse themed decorations.”
- Hi what time is the restaurant open in the evenings, we would be arriving around 7.30pmDear guest, our hotel restaurant is open every day from 18:00 til 21:00. We look forward to welcome you at Eldhestar. Best regards, Helena LindAnswered on September 26, 2021
- We are driving in a 2 WD vehicle. Is it possible to drive to your place using the car we will have? 2) We would like to visit Hveragerdi Springs walk..We are located close to the road number 1 so you can definitely reach us, all year around, with a 2WD car. The Reykjadalur Valley, is about 7 minutes..Answered on May 3, 2022
- Hi, are there hairdryers in the rooms?Hello, there are hairdryes in most of the rooms. If you don't find one in your room, do not hesitate to ask for one at the front desk.Answered on January 16, 2022
- How far is this from the airport ?From Keflavík international airport we are about 1 hour 20 minutes drive. From Reykjavík domestic airport we are about 45 minutes drive.Answered on August 13, 2021
- Hi, the rooms with private bathrooms or shared bathrooms?Dear guest, All our Hotel rooms are with private bathrooms. Best regards, Steinun KristínAnswered on August 10, 2022
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Children & Beds
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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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
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Hótel Eldhestar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Spa facilities
- Happy hour
- Horseback riding
- Open-air bath
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Room options at Hótel Eldhestar include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Double
- Family
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The prices at Hótel Eldhestar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Hótel Eldhestar is 1.1 miles from the center of Hveragerði.
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Check-in at Hótel Eldhestar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Hótel Eldhestar by:
- Car 1h 30min
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Guests staying at Hótel Eldhestar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hótel Eldhestar on this page.
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Hótel Eldhestar has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
