Hótel Eldhestar
Location: Vellir, Hveragerði, is
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Surrounded by Nature in Ölfus
Escape to a tranquil eco-friendly retreat just 30 minutes from Reykjavik. Hótel Eldhestar offers a unique experience, with free outdoor hot tub use and Icelandic horse riding tours.
Cozy Rooms Inspired by Iceland's Nature
Unwind in rooms featuring quality beds, a TV, and a private entrance opening to picturesque fields. The décor reflects the stunning Icelandic landscape, creating a serene atmosphere for your stay.
Relaxation and Dining Options
Indulge in the communal fireplace lounge, the bar, or the sun terrace. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, and don't miss the daily special at the on-site restaurant.
Ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of Ölfus? Book your stay at Hótel Eldhestar now for an unforgettable experience!
Important Information
Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Hotel Eldhestar in advance.
It is recommended to pre-book the horseback riding tours during summer months.
The opening hours for the restaurant varies between September 15 - May 15. Please pre-book your food during this period.
Please note that during winter, snowstorms or heavy snowfall may prevent us from maintaining the hot tubs properlyPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Electric bicycle charging station
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Packed lunches
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Allergy-free room
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Key card access
- Happy hour
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Spa tub (surcharge)
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Covered parking
- Secured parking
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Electric bicycle charging station
- Vegetarian menu options available
Rooms Available
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Double or Twin Room
With views of the surrounding nature, this room includes a TV, seating area and desk.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Hand sanitiser
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Economy Triple Room
This room includes a TV, desk and seating area, as well as views of the surrounding nature.
Please note that 1 guest is accommodated on a fold-out bed.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Hand sanitiser
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Double Room
The double room offers a wardrobe, a tiled floor, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Window
- Hand sanitiser
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Family Room
The spacious family room features a wardrobe, a sofa, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 5 beds.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Hand sanitiser
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Superior Triple Room
The triple room offers a wardrobe, a sofa, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Gundega (10/5): - Tēja,kafija pieejama visu uzturēšanās laiku. Lieliskas brokastis. Videi draudzīga.
- Nina (8/5): -
- DarSlim (10/5): Piękne i spokojne miejsce położone w wyjątkowej okolicy. - Piękne i spokojne miejsce położone w wyjątkowej okolicy, idealne dla osób szukających odpoczynku blisko natury. Hotel oferuje bardzo komfortowe warunki, czyste i przytulne pokoje oraz przyjazną atmosferę. Obsługa była niezwykle uprzejma i pomocna, dzięki czemu od początku można było poczuć się mile widzianym. Śniadania smaczne i różnorodne, a otaczające krajobrazy dodają temu miejscu niepowtarzalnego uroku. To doskonała baza do odkrywania Islandii i jednocześnie miejsce, do którego chętnie wróciłbym ponownie. Zdecydowanie polecam. NIC.
- Donovan (8/5): If you love horses stay here. - Loved getting to see ahead of Icelandic horses and their handlers. Food was very tasty. Nice breakfast selection. Our room was so hot we couldn't sleep.
- Danielle (10/5): -
- Rubin (10/5): -
- Γιωργος (9/5): -
- Christian (9/5): -
- Ronald (9/5): Idéal pour une étape - Tout était très bien. Belle chambre et très bon petit déjeuner. Comme souvent, pas de choix pour le repas du soir.
- Stefania (8/5): -
- Mathias Marc Alain (9/5): Tout s’est bien déroulé dans l’ensemble. - Le petit déjeuner peut être mieux. Café soluble, Trop de monde en fil pour avoir les gaufres.
- Rikke R (7/5): Fint - Tæt på hestene Yoga sal op ad restaurant
- Christian (7/5): -
- Onur (9/5): -
- Matteo (9/5): - Vicino ai cavalli e con una hot-tub
- Einārs (10/5): -
- MICHEL (9/5): - L'emplacement, le cadre avec les chevaux, le petit avec café et biscuits ainsi que le restaurant sur place. Rien
- Joachim (9/5): Schönes Hotel, das Frühstück war ausgezeichnet. Es ist super, einen Pferdeausflug zu buchen. -
- Sabrina (9/5): -
- David (10/5): Peaceful estate - Quiet, great breakie and dinners.
- Eugene (9/5): Decent stay, solid - Clean, great staff Simplistic room
- Tina (9/5): ein perfekter Start in unseren Island-Urlaub, gerne wieder:-) - überaus freundliche und hilfsbereite Dame an der Rezeption, super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, umfangreiches Frühstück mit frischem Obst und Gemüse kein Handtuch/Vorleger für die Dusche, hätte man aber bestimmt erfragen können; nachdem Duschen kleine Überschwemmung im Bad schwer zu vermeiden
- Marjan (9/5): - Heerlijk uitgrbreid ontbijt met echte Skyr! Alles zelf gemaakt. Top!
Hastens bedden! Grote kamer! Niks
- marco (9/5): - Struttura molto bella e moderna, staff della reception gentile. Camera grande, pulita. Ottima e abbondante la colazione. Consigliato
- Hirushi (10/5): I am. Glad I selected this hotel . Very good breakfast friendly and helpful staff . Very clean spacious rooms and the to - Located in a very convenient spot to visit the Golden circle and also to the city . Beautiful view . Quiet peaceful We loved everything
- Pavol (9/5): - Personál milý a usmiaty, čisto, kone poruke (na dohľad) a človek sa má aspoň kam prejsť. No complaints.
- DarSlim (10/5): Wspaniałe miejsce z wyjątkowym Klimatem. - Lokalizacja wspaniała, widok koni idących na pobliskie pastwiska w okien Hotelu przy śniadaniu - niezapomniany. Śniadanie bardzo smaczne jak równie wyśmienity dorsz w dwóch odsłonach podawany w restauracji hotelowej. Pokoje noszą nazwy od imion koni z firmowej hodowli. Wspaniałe miejsce - polecam Może dodatkowy ręcznik po wyjściu spod prysznica - nic wyjątkowego, a zdecydowanie byłby pomocny.
- Paulina (10/5): Świetny hotel o fantastycznym stosunku jakości do ceny - jeden z najlepszych pobytów, jakie miałam. - W tej cenie otrzymaliśmy naprawdę wyjątkowy komfort - bardzo czysty i wygodny pokój z niezwykle komfortowym łóżkiem, przepyszne śniadania oraz spokojną, cichą okolicę. Dużym atutem była również przemiła obsługa (w tym personel mówiący po polsku) oraz bardzo sympatyczna pani sprzątająca. Dodatkowym urokiem były konie w pobliżu obiektu. Trudno znaleźć realne minusy - przy tym standardzie i cenie pobyt spełnił wszystkie oczekiwania.
- Reshma (10/5): -
- Guðný (5/5): Decent - The breakfast is good. The rooms are clean. Staff are nice. The beds are not comfortable. The room does not have a fridge. The shower was not good.
- Paulus (8/5): Goed hotel, zeker als je op doorreis bent. Waar voor je geld! - Eenvoudig hotel, wel prima schoon, waar voor je geld Niets
- Bihao (1/5): #BedBugs #HygieneRisk #CompensationDelayed #Outdated #NotForFamilies - NO During our stay in Room 127 on Feb 21, 2026, we encountered live bed bugs and my child was bitten. Most shockingly, hotel staff admitted they "encounter bed bug problems every year," confirming a systemic hygiene failure, not an "isolated incident" as they claimed.
While the hotel performed emergency pest control and refunded that night's stay, they promised to reimburse our professional cleaning costs for affected belongings. As of today (April 14, 2026), we have received no compensation, nearly two months later. This delay and disregard for their commitment is unacceptable.
Furthermore, the hotel facilities are outdated and poorly maintained, offering poor value for money.
Summary & Warning:
Recurring Hygiene Risk: Staff confirmed bed bugs are an annual issue.
Broken Promises: Failed to honor compensation commitments.
Poor Value: Outdated facilities do not justify the price or the risk.
We strongly advise against choosing this hotel, especially for families.
Keywords: #BedBugs #HygieneRisk #CompensationDelayed #Outdated #NotForFamilies
- Barbora (9/5): - Vysoký počet pokojů, dobrá snídaně, hot pot
- Igors (9/5): - Нереально быстрое заселение. Бесплатное кофе, чай и печенье после долгой прогулки, очень приятный комплимент. Скрипучие кровати.
- khalid (7/5): Très bien situé pour circuit cercle d'or. - Chambre bien aménagé, literie correct.
Petit déj correct pour les leve tôt. 😊
Très bien situé pour le circuit cercle d'or.
- Soraia Ceia (9/5): - Staff were super friendly. Good size rooms, loved the big windows. Bathroom was good too. No fridge, and yes, although it's mostly cold through the year, it's outside the room, the rooms are usually pretty warm. Beds not very comfortable but not bad either.
- Tarja (10/5): - Ystävällinen ja huomaavainen henkilökunta. Huone oli hyvin siisti. Sänky oli hyvin mukava, siinä nukkui sikeästi. Maukas aamiainen. Kaikki toimi hyvin ja oli odotusten mukaista.
- Pascal (8/5): Etape très sympa et originale - Déjeuner copieux, chambre sympa, dinner parfait.
- Krzysztof (10/5): - Lokalizacja, miły i bardzo pomocny personel. -
- Cris (7/5): Great location, especially if you will be horse riding - Proximity to the horses was great! Rigid rules about using a table during non-dining hours. The staff could've been a little more relaxed about using the dining room table during off hours.
- Kamila (9/5): Przyjemnie - Bardzo przyjemny hotel. Pokoje czyste, duży plus za możliwość wyjścia z pokoju bezpośrednio do „ogrodu”. Dostępny zestaw kosmetyków. Suszarka do włosów dobrej jakości - doceniam jako posiadaczka długich i gęstych włosów. Pyszne śniadanie w formie bufetu. Obsługa bez problemu napełniła nam termosy gorącą wodą. Podwójne łóżko złączone z dwóch pojedynczych. Nie było by problemu gdyby nie fakt, że się rozsuwały.
- Marta (9/5): Jacuzzi a 2 pasos de la habitación - Teníamos una puerta que conectaba directa a la zona donde estaba el jacuzzi que es gratuito. Nos bañamos en plena tormenta de nieve y fue increíble aunque el agua estaba demasiado caliente.
- Janine (6/5): - Friendly staff, good breakfast. The german girl at the reception was amazing. Smell from bathroom pipe was terrible. Outdated facilities. Bed wasn’t too comfortable.
- Christian (8/5): -
- Frederika (9/5): -
- Maria Dolores (8/5): -
- Robin (9/5): Très bon séjour d’une nuit - Hot tub
Literie très confortable
Gaufre le matin Manque une bouilloire un radiateur et un mini frigo dans la chambre qui aurait été un vrai +
- Derek (10/5): -
- Ivana (10/5): - Good place, friendly staff, tasty breakfast and hot tub as nice surprise.
- Audrey (8/5): -
- Woanyuh (10/5): Excellent with a charming Icelandic touch! - Dinner was excellent! Still cannot forget the dinners we had there. Everything we ordered were mouth-watering delicious and iconic Icelandic dishes. It may look simple but each dish was done with perfection, even the grilled carrots sourced from local green house was so tender and delicious, it almost tasted like a dessert!
All staffs were so nice and friendly, taking great thoughts in caring for the guests. The lady at the reception has extremely good memory and remembered every inquiries and timings. The lady who picked me up made me felt warm at arrival, as well as the day we went out horse-riding in heavy snow, she wrapped me up with everything possible to make sure I am warm enough.
I stayed on the ranch for fours days and joined two days of the horse-riding excursions. It was a fun and special experience tölting with Iceland horses. The tours were well-arranged and the horses are super calm and cute. Though time were tight, it would have been nice to have a bit more informative introduction to Icelandic horses before we set off, as they are so unique to Iceland and the world! With its convenient location, great value of stay and large capacity, it is unavoidably one of the top choices for group booking. However, when there are crowds, it would be loud and noisy at times. During breakfast, groups were arranged in another hall but it is still a contrast to my otherwise very peaceful, calming stay.
- Esperanza (9/5): Comodidad - Cómodo Algo caro
- Sara (10/5): Excellent price location a big 10 overall - Every thing was excellent Na
- Camille (7/5): - La taille de la chambre et accès extérieur. Le petit déjeuner. 3 ème lit était un lit d'appoint.
- Anne (7/5): -
- Jose Carlos (10/5): - Desayuno, hot tube, personal.
Dejamos olvidados un libro y una chaqueta y nos lo guardaron para recogerlo unos dias despues
- marjolein (8/5): - Mooie ligging. Mooi centraal tiv Golden cirkel Wat stijfjes met kaarsrechte gangen en veel kamers
- Max (8/5): - Location, clean.
- Gianmario (10/5): - Tutto, ambiente bellissimo con filosofia green. Mi è piaciuto moltissimo. Nulla
- Carmi Wood (8/5): Great stay! - Staff was quick to reply for a late check in as we booked it last minute. The breakfast was lovely and the room was spacious and comfortable! The rooms were very hot during the night even though we tried to turn off the heating. Ended up sleeping with the window open while it was snowing outside which was nice!
- Adam (6/5): - Nice and secluded. Away from main Reykjavík Un comfy beds.
- Raphaëlle (9/5): Très bon séjour - Le très bon repas servi le soir Un peu éloigné du village
- Carol (10/5): -
- Ula (8/5): -
- Rocio (9/5): -
- Odd Arne (8/5): -
- Aase (8/5): Godt vejledning fra receptionen; Hot tops, hyggelig lobby, rent og roligt. - Rettelig havde vi 3. nætter til og med 7. april. Den ekstra overnatning skyldes, at vejene til til Keflavik og Reykjavik blev lukket grundet sne fra om formiddagen.
En usædvanlig fin service blev udvist af alt personalet.
Vi havde forladt værelset - blev henvist til lobbyen, hvor vi blev serviceret med kaffe og the indtil der om eftermiddagen kom en ny opdatering om vejsituationen. Her blev det klart, at vejene fortsat ville være lukket indtil kl. 2100. Vi valgte at forlænge opholdet og kørte den næste morgen kl. 0545. På egen foranledning oplyste receptionisten, at vi kl. 2000 ville få udleveret en pose indeholdende "morgenmad - take - away". Meget fin service og morgenmaden velsmagende.
- Ivy (7/5): We stayed for one night but it was a great location in the golden circle. - Free breakfast, and it had plenty of food options. The staff was friendly, and the rooms were clean. We were allowed to go to the stable to visit the horses, which was the highlight of my child's stay since he isn't able to go horseback riding. It's a good option if you want to stay overnight along the Golden Circle. Perhaps it's an anomaly, but a group of teenagers also stayed at the hotel the night we were there, and they were pretty loud late at night (past 10 pm). Doors were loud when opening/closing, so it may not be great if you are a light sleeper.
- Mateescu (9/5): -
- Francesca (6/5): Hotel medio ma tranquillo e economico (per gli standard islandesi), colazione ok - Tranquillo,camera spaziosa,colazione a buffet piuttosto fornita.Rapporto qualità/prezzo buono,per gli standard islandesi è stato l'hotel con il prezzo più basso tra tutti quelli in cui abbiamo soggiornato. L'hotel ha uno stile piuttosto datato e sciatto che scivola sul kitsch (ferri di cavallo ai porta-asciugamani e ai ferma-tende,colori e quadri di dubbio gusto) e al tempo stesso gli spazi sono sguarniti,consumati,poco funzionali e mancano cose essenziali (in camera la scrivania aveva il vano porta-frigo vuoto,con dentro solo le istruzioni del frigo..mancano adeguati porta-asciugamani e altre piccole comoditá).Letto scomodissimo e corto,cuscini spessi come un foglio di cartone.La cosa più grave è che l'acqua calda della doccia durava davvero poco,forse perché è un hotel molto grande,sembra molto frequentato da comitive.Ho scoperto grazie ai commenti che hanno due hot tubs gratuite,di cui ho chiesto alla reception,altrimenti loro non me le avrebbero proposte.Per una notte e a un buon prezzo comunque può andare.
- Randy (6/5): -
- Tania Pedersen (10/5): -
- Savannah (10/5): -
- Edyta (10/5): - Restauracja na wysokim poziomie. I oczywiście cisza ....
- Frank (9/5): -
- Katy (9/5): - Really nice stay. Clean, quiet, nice bathroom, good good for dinner and decent breakfast. Friendly staff Nothing.
- Victor (7/5): - Buena relación calidad precio , habitación limpia Las fotos de las habitaciones no se corresponde con la habitación que nos dieron (habitación muy antigua y básica). El agua caliente no funcionaba bien. Desayuno básico
- Akshat (10/5): -
- Francisco Javier (10/5): - El personal que lo gestiona es maravilloso. Volveríamos sin duda alguna
Mil gracias por todo
- Pierfrancesco (5/5): Passabile, per una notte - Pulizia camera Colazione scarsa
- Guido (10/5): Ottimo soggiorno - La gentilezza della ragazza alla reception. Buona la cena, camere spaziosa, ampio bagno. Tutto pulitissimo. Poca scelta dolce a colazione, solo waffle.
- Alessandra (10/5): - La posizione, la pulizia, il ristorante per cena Niente
- Morena (9/5): - Ottima colazione ma soprattutto ottima cena, un plauso allo chef. Camere spaziose, parcheggio davanti alla struttura. Nulla
- Anna (10/5): - Bardzo dobry hotel. Super lokalizacja na 3-4 dni wycieczek po okolicy. Czysto, ładny pokój, dobre śniadanie i super obsługa.
- Aleksandra (10/5): -
- Janina (9/5): -
- Hannes (8/5): -
- Gergő (9/5): -
- Jasper (8/5): -
- CLAUDIO (9/5): -
- Jaime (10/5): -
- Belinda (10/5): Für Pferdefreunde ideal -
- Gabriele (9/5): - Ristorante con ottima cucina
- Halldór Áki (8/5): -
- Paweł (9/5): malowniczno położony wszystkomający hotel na Islandzkim pustkowiu - bardzo klimatyczny hotel z dobrym śniadaniem i świetną lokalizacją na wyprawy do Gorącej Rzeki /polecam, świetna sprawa i to zupełnie za darmo/, jak i na Złoty Krąg, dużo bliżej niż z Reykyaviku, tak samo bliżej do Lodowców na południu, w zasięgu jazdy 15min jest też piękny zwłaszcza zimą Tunel Lawowy. Za Hotelem 2 wanny z gorącą geotermalną wodą, śniadanie dostępne od 7:00, a wieczorami można zamówić proste dania z Karty, drugie danie od 3500 ISK, porcje spoko, smak też, jest też tańsza opcja zupy dnia za ok 1300ISK, też smacznej, do tego pieczywo i masło. W hotelu dostępna też kawa, herbata, kakao, ciasteczka i jakiś owoc praktycznie przez całą dobę, jest też kostkarka do lodu, gdyby komuś było mało za oknem ;) Przyjazny częściowo polski personel, codzienne sprzątanie, przestronne lobby z książkami, wygodnymi miejscami do siedzenia i pianinem, szkoda, że nie było gitary, jak na zdjęciach reklamowych :(, za oknem dziesiątki koni, można się umówić na przejażdżkę hotel ma swoje lata, więc meble, okna, ściany, płytki nie są najnowsze, ale funkcjonują znakomicie, w naszym pokoju były dwa złączone łóżka, nie jedno duże, kawa z termosu, szkoda że nie ma ekspresu...
- Sarah (8/5): -
- Sam (10/5): -
- Juana M (8/5): -
- Torsten (9/5): - Sauber, sehr gut von der gesperrten Ringstraße als „Notunterkunft“ zu erreichen. Gutes Preis/Leistung. Keine Kaffee- oder Teekocher auf dem Zimmer - jedoch in der Lobby.
- Jorid (8/5): One of the Best Restaurants of the Island - Very nice and welcoming Place. We would stay here any time again. The food in the Restaurant was beyond our expectation and phantastic! You should definetly eat here. One of the best in iceland!
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