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Hestheimar

3.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with a restaurant and a hot tub

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 20 per person)
Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom | View from room
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Garden view
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Mountain View | Garden
Terrace/patio
Hestheimar offers a tranquil retreat near Urridafoss Waterfall with a spa tub, garden sanctuary, and on-site restaurant serving Icelandic and international dishes. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected, and tour assistance is available while enjoying coffee in the lobby.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | View from room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Mountain View | Exterior

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Selfoss, Hestheimar is in a rural area. Urridafoss Waterfall and Hella Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kerid Crater and Seljalandsfoss. Hekla Volcano and Geysir Hot Springs are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, horse riding, and cave exploring.
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Ásahreppur, Hella, Selfoss, 0851

What's nearby

  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Hella Golf Course - 21 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Selfoss Church - 30 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • Turf House - 35 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • Kerid Crater - 43 min drive - 32.3 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olís Hella - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪American Schoolbus Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stracta Rótin - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kanslarinn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fjárhúsið - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Hestheimar

Family-friendly guesthouse near Urridafoss Waterfall
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library at Hestheimar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Hestheimar, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Hestheimar include perks such as separate dining areas and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Hestheimar

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8 AM - 10 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hestheimar Guesthouse Selfoss
Hestheimar Selfoss
Hestheimar Selfoss
Hestheimar Guesthouse
Hestheimar Guesthouse Selfoss

Frequently asked questions

Is Hestheimar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hestheimar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hestheimar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hestheimar?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hestheimar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hestheimar located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly guesthouse is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Hella Golf Course. Kerid Crater and Seljalandsfoss are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Hestheimar Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 171 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
The owners were so friendly and welcoming…they want you to feel like family. It was genuinely a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow. Absolutely excellent hotel. We stayed in one of the private cabins. It was clean and beautiful and had everything you could need. Bed was comfortable and great views of surrounding area. Food at main hotel was delicious. Had dinner and breakfast. Recommend both. Staff exceptional. Great stop on our trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekta

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

10/10 Excellent

Amritmay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very neat and clean property with breakfast . Super friendly and helpful staff ! It was great staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property/cabin, friendly staff, cats, horses, one of the horses looked at me
View from cabin
Cat
Horse that looked at me
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sowmya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view from the cabin was nice. It was quiet and peaceful stay. Cabins had kitchenette and we enjoyed spending time with the family.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable room. Close to many interesting sights. Great breakfast! Would like to have a small fridge in the room but overall a wonderful place!! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay here. It's peaceful and quiet. Love to watch the horses, and the absolute highlight for me was the kitties that came to greet us. Made me smile every time I saw them!
Horses
Kitty friend
Views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weili

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is amazing. It's beautiful. You can see the horses, cats surrounding you. My family like this hotel very much. The cottage is especially fit families. The hotel is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC did not work at all and we could not sleep both nights. The owners response was to leave the windows wide open. We did not feel safe. The food is terrible. They would not even give me coffee to go. Bad property. Would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous property. Would def stay again. Beds weren’t too hard like a lot of hotel type properties. Fully equipped kitchen and it was so nice to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my girlfriend stayed here and loved it. Staff are wonderful, rooms are clean, the breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay here - We love it. The cabins are comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly! Signage was easy to follow. The cottage was very spacious and had a great view. We had a cat visitor during our stay. They have a hot tub which was clean and easy to access. Overall great experience and value!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vishakh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the property and the staff was amazing! The property itself is at an amazing location and the service was top notch!

10/10 Excellent

lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED seeing all the horses and amazing view! The cabin was cozy and location can't be beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Disliked: Amenities
No AC. Shower did not have shower lip to contain water. Water went all over bathroom while showering due to slow drain. Was unable to squeegee bathroom completely, even with multiple tries. Sulfer smell throughout room due to water not draining in bathroom. Was unable to use hot tub due to it not being warm. Decent breakfast - good yogurt bar. No shoes in hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing little gem in Iceland. Located close to route 1 but feels like you are in the country side. Best place we have stayed so far.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

VENEET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property to see the northern lights in winters. The property recently built a new wing with very modern, clean and practical rooms. You can't go wrong with this property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the friendly horses and the views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay with horse riding on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dror

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very highly recommended excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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