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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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Pearl
United States“Excellent dinner, friendly and helpful staff. Ice machine. Nice location close to the 1.” - David United States“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was comfortable and the food, both breakfast & dinner dining was excellent.”
- Mintari United States“Clean, spacious and high-ceiling room with fabulous breakfast! They also have a restaurant that serves delicious dinner. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to tour Iceland: Golden Circle, Reykjavik and beyond. You do need a car.”
- Tomlinson United States“This hotel was so charming. Staff were all very friendly. Room was clean and cozy, with a big window and door out into the yard, and a great view. Location was excellent, very close to town with groceries etc but felt very quiet and secluded....”
- Jasmin United States“Location was great and breakfast very good. They had games and free coffee/tea. Rooms are very specious.”
- Walter United States“Clean. Very helpful staff. Staff even helped us figure out how to use the the electronics on our rental car. They provided tea, coffee and cookies in the lobby all the time. No stairs. They loaned us an electrical adapter”
Marian United States“I was impressed with our room. Plenty of space to spread out. Furnishings like new. Bathroom exceptional. I especially liked being able to take a walk and see all the horses. Staff friendly and very helpful and accommodating.”- Philip
Netherlands“Nice hot tubs to relax after a busy day Waffles for breakfast” - Sharon United States“Lots of space. Great breakfast. Coffee, tea, and cookies at arrival.”
- Barbara United States“Lovely location and facilities. We enjoyed dinner at their restaurant and the soak in the hot tub. Breakfast was also good”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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.
