The family-owned Hótel Lækur is set on an Icelandic horse farm, between the Golden Circle and the south coast. Hella is 10 minutes’ drive away. It offers a sun terrace and a guest lounge.
Vigdís
Iceland
Sauna and cold tub was amaxing. Cozy lounge. Good breakfast. Dinner was alright. Short trip from Hella.
Located in Hella, 36 km from Seljalandsfoss, Tindasel Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
This is a beautiful, newly built property, with really lovely design and layout. It’s in a remote location which adds to the charm but it’s a drive to the nearest shops or restaurants. I ate before I arrived because I was unsure what food was available but there is a small menu that would have been sufficient for me. The breakfast provided was lovely. As many other reviews have mentioned, Bernat, the manager is wonderful. He really looks after his guests and he provides generouse, attentive and friendly service and brilliant information.
This modern hotel is located along the Golden Circle in the south-western town of Hella. It offers free WiFi, a buffet restaurant and bar.
Vanessa
United Kingdom
Bistro was welcoming and friendly with a nice causal vibe.
Food was good value (for Iceland!).
Buffet breakfast was good with a few hot things like bacon, scrambled egg and beans, although I prefer a continental breakfast with ham/cheese/boiled egg etc.
I didn’t use the hot tubs/sauna so can’t comment.
Rooms were modern and compact - peaceful environment
Located on Iceland’s Ring Road in the village of Hella, this hotel is 35 km from central Selfoss. It provides free Wi-Fi, as well as a restaurant with a bar.
Patricia
Germany
The room was big, everything clean and it had a refrigerator. Good breakfast.
The restaurant is very good! The fish (16) was delicious!
Close to the attractions of the Golden Circle.
Set 27 km from Hella and 12 km from Laugaland, Landhotel features a garden, bar and free WiFi. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.
Viktor
Czech Republic
Very nice staff, delicious dinner and rich breakfast. Sauna and yakuzzi on top of that. Simply great hotel to relax. If you do not speak English, the whole staff speaks Czech :)
Situated in Hella, 34 km from Seljalandsfoss, Kanslarinn Hostel features accommodation with a restaurant and free private parking. Free WiFi and a concierge service are available.
Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Beindalsholt offers pet-friendly accommodation near Hella. Free private parking is available on site. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax.
Abigail
United Kingdom
The accommodation was exactly what we were looking for. Location was great, we were looking for something remote and the size was perfect for a couple. The hosts were really lovely and even left us a gift to celebrate our engagement which happened half way through our trip. Can’t recommend enough!
Set in Hella, Loa's Nest offers a garden. Boasting a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can enjoy mountain views. At the guest house, rooms include a desk.
Yulye
United Kingdom
Great views, great beds and pillows. The hosts were amazing, super friendly and they make waffles in the morning even though breakfast is not included!
Tindasel Lodge, Hotel Vos and Hótel Lækur have received great reviews from travellers in Hella regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
What guests said about Hella:
8.0
Scored 8.0
Hella a bit sparse.
Hella a bit sparse. No good restaurants that we found and they stop serving at 9pm. Not much to Hella but it was in the countryside and we saw the Northern Lights. Our hotel was well lit so we could find it but they would not turn off the lights to view the Northern Lights better.
Gaynor
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Small central town, great for staying at the igloos, and...
Small central town, great for staying at the igloos, and great for going all round. So nice to go east to Vik for the Katla ice caves, skogafoss and the waterfall hike, and Vik beach and west for kerid crater and blue lagoon and then north for gullfoss and the geysers. The town itself has a small supermarket, nice bakery and okay places to eat. Looks pretty with the mountains to the side.
Victoria
United Kingdom
4.0
Scored 4.0
We were not happy with the accommodation.
We were not happy with the accommodation. The front desk staff were disorganized. We were told a day before check that we would have 2 cabins instead of the 2 rooms we booked in the main hotel. When we arrived we were told we would get 2 cabins. When we checked I across the street, we were told we had one cabin which was a downgrade for us. One adult had to sleep in an upper bunk bed and the cabin was smelly , some windows did not fully close and the main door did not lock. We were quite disappointed in the accommodations. The cabin was not in good shape. We specifically booked 2 rooms to get 2 bathrooms period. Based in all of this, we would like to request a partial refund.
Sheila
Canada
2.0
Scored 2.0
Extremely lousy management, relocated and downgraded to s...
Extremely lousy management, relocated and downgraded to s cabin nearby with no wifi, handwash or toiletries. Reason given- overbook, well not a acceptable reason in 2023! Avoid at any cost, overpriced for bad service
M
MOHANA LETCHUMANAN
Malaysia
10
Scored 10
Beautiful, clean, modern home with spectacular views.
Beautiful, clean, modern home with spectacular views.
Location of home is quiet, on a horse farm, about 30 minutes from the main town of Selfoss. It was a good location to explore the south. We would stay there again!
Mary
United States
2.0
Scored 2.0
Terrible relocation experience due to overbooking.
1.
Terrible relocation experience due to overbooking.
1. Unacceptable reason of overbooking in real time booking system especially we have fully paid.
2. The selection of customers for relocation is not transparent, not logical and also not acceptable, especially we have fully paid in serval months (confirmed and paid on 4 Feb 2023 for the booking on 1-3 Aug)
3. We booked 3 rooms (7 persons) for 2 nights (1-3 Aug). Maybe pre-empting us can release more rooms for others, and maximize the revenue as we might paid less (booked in 6 months in advance)
4. Very short notice ie we received the relocation message at 16:18 on 1 Aug that we were on the way to Legendary Hotel Hella. I strongly believe the overbooking happened at least a month ago but I had only 2 hours notification time
5. 2 receptionists are inexperienced to handle such disaster issue. The manager, the decision maker, was hidden and not face to or talk to the customer directly. 2 Receptionists were not able to explain the situation nor to comport their customers.
6. We were relocated to Bru Country Estate, that required us to drive about 1 hour to there.
7. Hotel Hella booked 3 rooms for us (7 persons) in Bru Country Estate for us but there are only double rooms (no triple room) in Bru Country Estate. It created another problem during the careless relocation booking.
8. We booked a local tour to Highland on 2 Aug. The itinerary was changed and shorted due to longer travel time starting from Selfoss instead of Hella
The hotel listed a hot tub - but we were told upon arrival that it wasn't completed yet. This was a disappointment. The bed and room was comfortable and well set up. Excellent shower. The door access key was complicated and we had to go down to the front desk twice to get help. The television didn't work and the manager needed to re-boot the entire system. Food was good, though menu was the same for the two nights. Breakfast was good. Restaurant staff were very polite and helpful - but always seemed very rushed and stressed.
Everything about Hotel Ranga was wonderful. Our rooms were upgraded at check-in without asking - which was an unexpected surprise and we were thrilled with our rooms - spacious and lovely and the bathroom was very roomy and the tub was fantastic! The entire hotel was beautiful, loved the bar and the billiards room. We used the hot tubs also and that was a lovely way to end the evening. Dinner was fabulous, the staff was super friendly. The welcome cocktails were also so appreciated. I cannot say enough times how much we loved our stay.
This is the best stay we had in our 10 night tour of Iceland. A few minutes outside of Hella in a very quiet location, the duplex is updated with modern decor and very well equipped. We enjoyed the private hot tub on the private deck. Beautiful views. Kitchen is well stocked for cooking. There are plenty of pillows and extra blankets although this was not needed as the apartment was nice and warm upon arrival. Host is very attentive via messenger. Our only regret is that we didn't book two nights.
I'm amused at the (very few) bad reviews that complain and nit pick about the hotel, considering the room was only €72, which in Iceland wouldn't even get you a tent. So what do you get for your €72.
-A spacious, warm, clean room, with a powerful shower
-Friendly staff
-Plenty of parking
-Lovely lobby area
-Good location if moving between the South and Snaefellsness or Reykjanes
-Plenty of eating options nearby, incl a petrol station next door
What a find!
Beautiful location and spectacular path to the property. It was beautifully furnished and super warm. Although we did not get to see the the northern lights the rain falling on the top of the igloo made us feel really cozy and comfortable. Waking up with the sunrise was super lovely. Highly recommended stay and just an hour away from the capital region of Iceland and a short trip to Hella were you can find something to eat
Staff is great, rooms are comfortable and location is superb for having a dark sky to chase stars & northern lights. You of course need a car to reach the place and closest area with restaurants and supermarkets are around 10 mins by car. However the hotel has breakfast, dinner and a bar you can enjoy as well. Although the dinner was a bit pricey (like everything in Iceland) it was really delicious home-made food.
Great small hotel. My room was good sized, and gave me room to get set-up for racing The Rift gravel race. There was an in-room minifridge that was great to have. Breakfast in the attached restaurant was free and had plenty of options. I was able to make over-night oats and bring them back to my room for race day when I would be leaving before breakfast service started. This was extremely helpful.
Such a cosy and beautiful house. It was all nice and warm when we arrived. The bedding was super fresh. The location was beautiful, looking into a river and the village of Hella is so lovely, lots of twinkling lights. The house was also bigger than expected with very good bathroom and kitchen facilities. Amazing value for money, would definitely return.
Either a short stop on the road or a stay as starting point for excursions. A hidden gem. More family home than hotel, staff was very nice and helpful, breakfast beat everything else we experienced on the trip, great coffee (a decent plus!) and the dinner provided showed the excellent cooking skills. Go for the dessert as well! Hot tub available.
Fabulous location on the riverbank set among pine trees. Hella is on Route One (ring road) and very convenient for South Coast, Thingvellir and Selfoss. The cabins are quite basic but have a fridge, cooking hob and small kitchenette. Beds clean and comfortable - nice and warm to come back to after a late night Aurora Hunting.
Off the beaten path this charming hotel is a welcoming stop. The owners & staff are fabulous. The setting is serene, clean & green. Meals are worth staying for - with an exceptional dinner menu. It was our first night of our Iceland trip & we can’t imagine a better venue.
Worm and professional hospitality provided by the owner, spacious, clean, and fully equipped room, good free internet, as well as a cozy restaurant belonging to the hotel. The owner, without asking, also provided my wife with medicine because she had a cold earlier.
Nice accommodation, 1 km from the town of Hella. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was included and we were offered coffee, toast and cultured yogurt with muesli. The hotel overlooks a beautiful river.
We liked everything about this little hostel/hotel - the location, restaurant on site, the rooms were larger than most we stayed in, the rooms were quiet, the beds were comfortable, and the breakfast was fabulous.
This is an amazing spot to enjoy a hot tub outside watching the northern lights. The hotel has a nice restaurant and everything was very clean and comfortable. Overall, we had an great stay.
The hotel is in a beautiful location, right on the river with a great view. It has a mini kitchenette inside so if you wanted to cook your own food, you could do so.
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