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Hotel Eldhestar

3.5 star property
Travelers soak in two hot tubs with nature views at this country retreat, where locally-inspired flavors complement the relaxing rural experience.

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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.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is S$193
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb

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Room options

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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
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Mountain view
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

View all photos for 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Sveitarfélagid Ölfus, Hotel Eldhestar is in a rural area. Hveragerdi Church and Selfoss Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Urridafoss Waterfall and Skalafell Ski Area. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, ziplining and mountain climbing. Visit our Sveitarfélagid Ölfus travel guide
Map
Vellir, Sveitarfélagid Ölfus, Southern Region, IS-810

What's nearby

  • Driving the ring road through the mountain pass between Selfoss and Reykjavik will take you through this geothermal field. Amazing to watch the steam blast out of the ground.
    Geothermal park
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • LA Art Museum
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Listasafn Árnesinga
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hveragerdi Church
    5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kerid Crater
    16 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Reykjadalur Café
    7 min drive
  • Tommi’s burger joint
    11 min drive
  • Gróðurhúsið
    2 min drive
  • Risið Vínbar
    11 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 travellers may like the horse 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 information and a front desk safe
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Eldhestar boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heated floors and free toiletries
  • 150-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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Hotel Selfoss
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 726 reviews
The price is S$229
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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 lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Hotel Eldhestar?

As of 29 Jan, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Eldhestar on 31 Jan, 2026 start from S$193.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Eldhestar located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Listasafn Árnesinga and LA Art Museum. Geothermal park and Hveragerdi Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Eldhestar Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 486 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, excellent staff, great hot tub, easy parking and nice bar
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was perfect for our sightseeing itinerary including Golden Circle, glacier hike, Diamond beach areas. Breakfast was plentiful and the staff were attentive to our needs. Excellent hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, love the sustainability details, and the countryside was beautiful (especially with the horses)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A charming place to stay! Very clean rooms, nice guest service people and very nice breakfast. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

O.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good: staff, hot bath outside (albeit a bit too hot!), very good breakfast, tea/coffee and cooking available in the lobby at all times, but the shower floor design is flawed: the water rolls into the room from under the door. And there is no fridge. In general, very good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were ok. Pillows were great. Loved the breakfast. Staff was great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Horses are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. We were doing a road trip through Iceland and this was by far our favourite hotel that we stayed in. Beautiful room with huge amount of space. Great facilities and friendly staff. Excellent selection at the breakfast buffet.
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location to stay! It was so memorable and there are horses nearby. Clean and great condition property. So memorable thank you! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. Wonderful room - modern and clean. Daily housekeeping. Warm and cozy atmosphere. Wonderful staff. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. I'd come back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

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

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

Brendan

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

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

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

Cortney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff, good food, beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Germar

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast and friendly staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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