Hótel Eldhestar
Vellir, 816 Hveragerði, Iceland – Great location - show map
I loved the casual atmosphere. It was safe clean and quiet. The room door opened to the outside which was a treat and made ease of access to the Aurora Borealis! Breakfast was so so great.
Canada
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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.
Hótel Eldhestar has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 8, 2012- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
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- Langdon
Canada“I loved the casual atmosphere. It was safe clean and quiet. The room door opened to the outside which was a treat and made ease of access to the Aurora Borealis! Breakfast was so so great.” 
DanielleCanada“Although we are not “ horsey “ people, we enjoyed the good vibes of all the enthusiastic riders in the hotel. The decor on the theme of horses was also very pleasant.”
Astrella
Indonesia“hot tubs, breakfast is included, spacious room, and i personally love the horse name in each room with its story, beautiful. staff is really friendly and helpful, she even let us use the phone to sort out our rental car problem, thanks so much”
Carla
United States of America“Very helpful staff. Very large room with easy access. Place for luggage..Town was a very short driving distance if you wished to ho”
MyriahUnited States of America“Perfect spot after a long night of travel to Iceland and a first day of adventuring. The staff were extremely nice and welcoming”
OlegUnited States of America“everything was perfect! no need to add anything else”
BriannaCanada“There are hot tubs included. Heated flooring in the rooms and hallways. Amazing breakfast. Free parking.”- BarrieUnited States of America“Beautiful location. Complimentary excellent breakfast. Exceptionally helpful staff”
- MelanieUnited States of America“Comfortable room, amazing breakfast, and the front desk employee made my son a late night snack because we got in late. We didn’t book a ride, but were still able to visit the horses in the barn.”
- AletaUnited States of America“great hotel, super nice staff, very clean and comfortable.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi what time is the restaurant open in the evenings, we would be arriving around 7.30pm
Dear 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 26 September 2021We 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 3 May 2022Hi, 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 16 January 2022How 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 13 August 2021Hi, the rooms with private bathrooms or shared bathrooms?
Dear guest, All our Hotel rooms are with private bathrooms. Best regards, Steinun KristínAnswered on 10 August 2022Hi I’m planning to visit in early December. If the wether is in good condition, is it possible to see northern light right outside from the hotel?
Yes, it is possible to see the Northern Lights outside if the weather is goodAnswered on 7 October 2022- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Hótel EldhestarGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Garden view
- View
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
- Clothes rack
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional charge
- Hiking
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Safe
- Smoke-free property
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Spa facilities
- Open-air bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- German
- English
- Icelandic
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.
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.
Cash
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.
Please note that during winter, snowstorms or heavy snowfall may prevent us from maintaining the hot tubs properly
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 is 1.1 miles from the center of Hveragerði. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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
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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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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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Check-in at Hótel Eldhestar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Hótel Eldhestar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Room options at Hótel Eldhestar include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Double
- Family
