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Hótel Eldhestar

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Hótel Eldhestar
1 / 61
Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Superior Triple Room
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 1 double bed , 1 sofa bed
Non-refundable
Pay online
Breakfast included
We have 3 left
US$292 per night
Original price
US$1,032.35
Late Escape Deal
- US$157.47
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$874.88
US$292 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
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About this property

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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Buffet

Rooms with:

  • Garden view

  • Terrace

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Superior Triple Room
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 1 double bed , 1 sofa bed
Non-refundable
Pay online
Breakfast included
We have 3 left
US$292 per night
Original price
US$1,032.35
Late Escape Deal
- US$157.47
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$874.88
US$292 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
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Double or Twin Room
  • Non-refundable
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Buffet breakfast included
US$555 for 3 nights
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Superior Triple Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 3 left
  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
323 feet²
Garden view
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 3
US$292 per night
Original price
US$1,032.35
Late Escape Deal
- US$157.47
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$874.88
US$292 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: € 5.5 City tax per night, 11 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$232 per night
Original price
US$822.40
Late Escape Deal
- US$125.97
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$696.44
US$232 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: € 5.5 City tax per night, 11 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Double or Twin Room
Free cot available on request
237 feet²
Garden view
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$185 per night
Original price
US$655.68
Late Escape Deal
- US$100.96
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$554.72
US$185 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: € 5.5 City tax per night, 11 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Nordic Swan Ecolabel
    Nordic Swan Ecolabel

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was very good for where we wanted to be. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The food (both evening meal and breakfast) was tasty and plenty to choose from.”
  • Heidi
    Denmark Denmark
    “Nice hotel, friendly staff Dinner and breakfast was nice Good facilities, with hot tubs Amazing pressure on the water in the shower Cute with horse names for all rooms We had a great riding tour too :-)”
  • Zarena
    Canada Canada
    “The staff are amazing💓. They even squeezed me on to their bus going back to Reykjavik.”
  • June
    Australia Australia
    “The hotel was an hour or so easy drive from Reykjavik and easy to locate. The parking was accessible to the rooms which were spacious, warm and comfortable. The restaurant was fully booked as a number of tour groups were staying. However the...”
  • László
    Hungary Hungary
    “Very clean and modern with great meals at the restaurant. Also loved the hot tubs outside! The personnel is really kind.”
  • Jan
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “Quiet place to stay. Very good restaurant for dinner. We stayed in the new rooms, equipment was nice and clean.”
  • Bálint
    Hungary Hungary
    “Clean, modern, amazing staff. Our stay was excellent highly recommended.”
  • Lucie
    France France
    “We had a perfect stay at this guest house! The room was beautiful, very comfortable, and offered a lovely open view — perfect for relaxing. The breakfast was exceptional, made with delicious local products. The hosts were kind, welcoming, and...”
  • Maurogreenita
    Italy Italy
    “The hotel is beautiful and very easy to reach, right on the Ring Road. Breakfast is very nice, just like other breakfasts we had around Iceland. The room is large and comfortable and I liked the window/balcony with direct access on the parking...”
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A great place to stay outside of Reykjavik before we started our small road trip along the south coast. Room was clean and comfortable and staff were welcoming. The breakfast was ok and there was plenty of choice. There’s also a supermarket...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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

Please inform Hótel Eldhestar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.