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Hotel Eldhestar

3.5 star property
Hotel in Sveitarfélagid Ölfus with 2 hot tubs and free breakfast

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Outdoor spa tub
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Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Hotel Eldhestar offers a peaceful rural getaway with a delicious breakfast buffet each morning. Enjoy two spa tubs, a garden, and scenic surroundings. Free WiFi and luggage storage are available, with helpful staff ensuring a relaxing stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Standard Double or Twin Room with Hot Tub Access | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room with Hot Tub Access

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room with Hot Tub Access | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room with Hot Tub Access

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room with Hot Tub Access | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room with Hot Tub Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 54 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room with Hot Tub Access | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room with Hot Tub Access

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Vellir, Sveitarfélagid Ölfus, Southern Region, IS-810

What's nearby

  • Geothermal park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hveragerdi Church - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Reykjadalur Valley - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Selfoss Church - 14 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Kerid Crater - 22 min drive - 17.0 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tommi’s burger joint - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fröken Selfoss - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pylsuvagninn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Reykjadalur Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Samúelsson Matbar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Hotel Eldhestar

Hotel in a rural location
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Eldhestar. Adventurous travelers may like the horseback riding at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Eldhestar feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heated floors and free toiletries
  • 150-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 150-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Eldhestar Hveragerdi
Hotel Eldhestar
Eldhestar Hveragerdi
Eldhestar
Hotel Eldhestar Sveitarfélagid Ölfus
Eldhestar Sveitarfélagid Ölfus
Eldhestar
Hotel Hotel Eldhestar Sveitarfélagid Ölfus
Sveitarfélagid Ölfus Hotel Eldhestar Hotel
Hotel Hotel Eldhestar
Eldhestar Sveitarfelagid Olfus
Hotel Eldhestar Hotel
Hotel Eldhestar Sveitarfélagid Ölfus
Hotel Eldhestar Hotel Sveitarfélagid Ölfus

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Eldhestar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Eldhestar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Eldhestar?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Eldhestar?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Eldhestar located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from LA Art Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Geothermal park and Hveragerdi Church. Reykjadalur Valley and Old Dairy Food Hall are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Hotel Eldhestar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 451 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, nice staff, and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kees

Liked: Amenities
Nice location, comfortable hotel, kind personel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hredyesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located with excellent staff & service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for golden circle itinerary.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, Staff are very friendly and accommodating. There was free breakfast which was a big plus for us. The best bang for your buck in town. Good pricing friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, not far from main spots of the golden circle. The hot pool was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service! Breakfast is good👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sriram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodation is very calm and relaxing with beautiful views all around. Must stay place and highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Floreya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and nice facilities and very friendly staff they even spoke Spanish that was nice for my family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place with great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast! Staff were very nice, room was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a vacation in Iceland for 8 days, and this hotel is the best among all. The room is spacious. The facilitate is new and it is clean. The waffle was so good, my children ate a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice hotel close with a short drive to Selfoss or the thermal pools.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with excellent staff. Very clean and everything functions. Could use some fans for rooms when it gets hot in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARSHANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice room,very friendly people, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a clean and well-maintained facility in the middle of a rural horse ranch. Excellent restaurant on the property with a hearty provided breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good coffee 24 hrs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. hot tub was not very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and had big windows to the horse meadow. Hotel also had comfortable restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying on property where we were riding the next day. Very kind staff, delicious full breakfast, quiet, peaceful setting. Hot tubs were a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a nice friendly place away from everything to throw out the anchor for the day
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashwini

Meet the needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful staff, great breakfast, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast choice, large room compared to many Icelandic hotels. Slightly dated room but clean. Attentive staff. Good location for Golden Triangle sight seeing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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