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Hótel Hvítserkur

3.0 star property
Nature sets the stage for active adventures at this peaceful retreat, where kids enjoy a playground while adults can relax with complimentary coffee in the lobby.

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Located near Borgarvirki and Hvitserkur, this modern hotel offers fishing, hiking, and biking. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, relax in the garden, and use the outdoor entertainment area. Multilingual staff and high-speed WiFi enhance the experience for all ages.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hvammstangi, Hótel Hvítserkur is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Borgarvirki and Hvitserkur are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Vesturhópsvatn and Kolufossar Falls. Vatnsdalur Valley and Thingeyrar are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with canoeing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing. Visit our Hvammstangi travel guide
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Thorfinnsstadir, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region, 531

What's nearby

  • Lake Vesturhópsvatn
    10 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Borgarvirki
    17 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Kolufossar Falls
    50 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum
    57 min drive - 30.7 miles
  • Thingeyrar
    59 min drive - 29.0 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY)
    152 min drive

Restaurants

  • Snackbar De Dobbe

About this property

Hótel Hvítserkur

Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Lake Vesturhópsvatn
Located close to Borgarvirki and Hvitserkur, Hótel Hvítserkur provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like fishing and hiking/biking at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a playground and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A reception hall, outdoor furniture, and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, coworking spaces, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Showers and soap
  • Wardrobes/closets, art supplies, and travel cribs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Café Hvítserkur
  • Hotel Hvítserkur Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel
Hótel Hvítserkur Hvammstangi
Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel Hvammstangi

Frequently asked questions

Is Hótel Hvítserkur pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hótel Hvítserkur?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hótel Hvítserkur?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Hótel Hvítserkur located?

This family-friendly Hvammstangi hotel is located on the waterfront, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Vesturhópsvatn, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Borgarvirki and Hvitserkur. Kolufossar Falls and Vatnsdalur Valley are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hótel Hvítserkur Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good stay

We stayed at the Hvitsekur Hotel just overnight. Stuff was so nice, helpful and friendly. I will recomend this hotel for Round Trip in Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was effortless and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. It was very quiet and close to the sites we wanted to see. Good dinner menu with a nice range of options - the lasagne was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

AnitaMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quite area, horses nearby, dinner option was good. Simple and clean accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margreta de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, comfortable, clean and quiet rooms in a beautiful and remote location (unpaved road). The breakfast was superb and the host was unusually helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to the Hvitserkur, you can wake up, take a coffee and a waffle and go visit. The staff was super nice and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beveridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Incredibly quiet and isolated (in a good way). Great building - interesting history with original features. Very comfortable and friendly stay. Many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and very reasonable. The proprietors provided a lovely breakfast and clean sheets and towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay here, staff were super nice. We didnt have the evening meal, but they did offer several options. Breakfast was basic, however staff had other options to add upon request, (scramble some eggs etc)without extra cost as well which was nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGKYU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, warm, and quiet with very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast selection with fresh made waffle batter and freshly baked bread. Also is located right next to a horse farm! Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Place

The check in was a breeze. Happy Hour was great. The dinner selection was good and tasty food!! The morning breakfast buffet was a delight as well!! Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stop if you’re driving the ring road and don’t want to do Reykjavik to Akureyri in 1 day! We were the first to arrive for the night so we were a little worried because it didn’t look open from the road but once inside, it’s clean, cozy and the views are great—Open/dark skies for northern lights viewing close to a beautiful black sand beach! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful

Stunningly beautiful. Loved walking nearby. Service excellent, friendly and loved breakfast. Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VANAUDENAERDE

Very nice staff and food. Facilities may be up for some upgrading, but this is compensated largely by the quietness and the hospitality. The waffles at breakfast are very nice. On top of this comes a ride with a fantastic horse in avnice scenary. Waaw!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a few minutes away from the hvitserkur, perfect to see it first thing in the morning. The breakfast was really good, try the waffles! The staff was sweet and accomodating (we arrive in the middle of the night due to a snow storm, they left the key for us at the reception) Bonus point for the cute islandic blanket over the bed, keeping us really warm, even with the snow storm outside ^-^
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a relatively long drive on gravel roads to get here. For positives, they have the friendliest staff ever who provided great recommendations for things to do in the area and their breakfast was great. The room was also quite big! On the downside, the shower water was freezing, and the curtains didn’t fully cover windows, and the beds were quite uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a good place to be isolated. Maybe in winter will be ideal to see the northern lights. The road to get there is not paved, so it takes longer than the calculated route. Showers and toilets are shared. Includes complimentary breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Challenging drive - great place to stay

It was a solid place to stay. The reason minus one star - the drive to get there is not for all drivers, as it is an unpaved road. We did it in the rain, and our car was nearly covered in road dirt from head to toe from all the potholes we drove - around 16km from Hwy 1, if you take the shorter route, on 717 - if you take 711, it is a much longer route. The hosts and the guesthouse were great. We would love for all to be as they were. A testament to why people love to visit Iceland - the people here are very gracious and do all they can to be helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fine spot to stay for a night while passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aaron J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly staff and helpful. Simple rooms, but very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pushkar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay.. Will plan to come back next time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judith

Breakfast was good. Basement smell. Would have been ok we we didn’t get a room in basement.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hosts!! Early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel and rooms are very basic but it was still quite pricey although there were hardly any other guests. It seems as though the owners are still only part way through renovating it. The location is beautiful & very peaceful. Breakfast was minimal but we had a good dinner the night before about 30 minutes away in Hvammstangi at Sjavarborg restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025