About this property

This award-winning, eco-friendly hotel is on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, 6 km from Iceland’s famous Snæfellsjökull glacier and volcano. It offers free Wi-Fi, along with hiking, horse riding and glacier tours. Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, private bathrooms and mountain or sea views are standard room features at Hotel Hellnar. Hellnar’s restaurant serves traditional Icelandic dinners and organic wines and beers. In warmer weather, guests can sit out on the terrace and admire the clear waters of Faxaflói Bay. The library lounge offers a chance for rest and reflection. Snæfellsjökull National Park Visitor Centre is next to the hotel. Hellnar Hotel is a Green Globe-certified property, committed to environmental sustainability.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vanda
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    We had a triple room which was sufficient for one night stay. Great location. Very nice breakfast buffet.
  • Lau
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The location is beautiful and quiet just right next to the sea. The room is comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful.
  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful, cosy & quiet hotel in a stunning location. Book ocean room view if you can.
  • Thomas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great view and nice place. Friendly host and excellent dinner and breakfast.
  • Lewis
    Australia Australia
    Location, food and staff The staff were very engaging, polite and went about their work very well We felt well around them
  • Monika
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The hotel was really nice, as well as the staff and we had an excellent dinner in the restaurant. It is also quite nicely located near the sea with a nice view. If you are going around the Snaefellsnes peninsula, it is a great place to stay.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was very good and the food I. The restaurant was superb
  • Vivian
    Brazil Brazil
    Friendly staff. Clean room, comfortable beds. Gorgeous view. We loved the food served in the restaurant.
  • Samantha
    Australia Australia
    This is the second time we have stayed here. It is a gorgeous hotel in a beautiful part of Iceland. The staff are absolutely amazing! Very friendly, helpful & kind to all guest - think that what makes staying here so wonderful.. not to mention the...
  • Andy
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Excellent hotel with cozy bar area and fantastic food in the restaurant. Comfortable beds.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 12:00
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.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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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 allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.