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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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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Triple Room with Hot Tub Access

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
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room with Hot Tub Access

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
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Hot Tub Access

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
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Satellite channels
  • 54 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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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
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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
  • ‪Reykjadalur Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fröken Selfoss - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pylsuvagninn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ölverk - Pizza & Brewery - ‬3 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, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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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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Reviews

Hotel Eldhestar Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 475 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kees

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

10/10 Excellent

Alaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel with gorgeous views and horses. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant on site was fantastic. shower and hot water with pressure was also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient hotel at the end of the Golden Circle. Comfortable ensuite room. Good restaurant with many dinner choices. Good breakfast buffet. Horseback riding available to book.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Philipp

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located right on the ring road but far enough removed that you don't hear any traffic. Parking is not a problem as there is a lot of space available. The staff is friendly and the rooms are spaceous. The only thing we missed in the room is a kettle but in the lobby you can get your own coffee, tea or hot chocolate and you can take the cup back to your room which solves the missing kettle. We would definitely recommend this location as a quiet place to spend the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we booked was massive and had a private deck where we could watch horses.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natima Raymonde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very helpful front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced hotel with free breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it, spacious rooms as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for first night, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Icelandic horses were close by. The food was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a lovely stay. The horses were a highlight of our trip. Upon having to leave a bit early the staff made us breakfast bags for the next day. That was so wonderful and ended up being our biggest meal of the next day due to travel issues. Highly recommend and wish we could of stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze. The room and bathroom were very clean. The blankets on the bed were super warm. I did not come for the horseback riding experience, but i think anyone who loves to ride horses would be happy here.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Overnight stay at Hotel Eldhestar

We enjoyed our one-night stay at Hotel Eldhestar. Our room was clean, staff were friendly, and the overall atmosphere was very cheerful. We went riding the next morning (my husband is not a rider!), which was also fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is close to the Route 1 which is very convenient. The staff was very nice and welcoming The rooms and the main hall were clean. There was a pretty view of the ranch around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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