Fosshotel Hellnar

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Free WiFi

9.7
  • Sea view
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site
  • Facilities for disabled guests

About this property

This award-winning, eco-friendly hotel is on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, 6 km from Iceland’s famous Snæfellsjökull glacier and volcano. It offers free Wi-Fi, along with hiking, horse riding and glacier tours. Smart TVs , private bathrooms and mountain or sea views are standard room features at Hotel Hellnar. Hellnar’s restaurant serves traditional Icelandic dinners and organic wines and beers. In warmer weather, guests can sit out on the terrace and admire the clear waters of Faxaflói Bay. The library lounge offers a chance for rest and reflection. Snæfellsjökull National Park Visitor Centre is next to the hotel. Hellnar Hotel is a Green Key - certified property, committed to environmental sustainability

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Islandshotel
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Yorgos
France France
“Very professional and friendly staff. Young, nice and competent. Rooms are very clean, spacious and comfortable. I did not have a view of the sea, but it doesn't really matter because there is plenty of common space outside. Breakfast buffet is...”
Anupam
India India
“I had aproblem with my car at Hellnar, both of my car tyres went flat. The staff of foss hotel Hellnar helped me a lot. Very curtsious and helpful staff.”
Natthawat
Thailand Thailand
“Nice room. Great breakfast. Good location for sea view and northern lights. Lovely dinner at the hotel restaurant.”
Andriushchenko
Ukraine Ukraine
“Good hotel with breakfasts in very beautiful location.”
Barbara
Australia Australia
“Reception staff were great. Hotel very modern and new-feeling. Breakfast great.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is a great location to begin an exploration of Snaefellsnes peninsula. The rooms are a little basic in a block that is of portacabin type construction, however, they are spotlessly clean and comfortable. The bathroom is on the small side...”
Vanda
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“We had a triple room which was sufficient for one night stay. Great location. Very nice breakfast buffet.”
Lau
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The location is beautiful and quiet just right next to the sea. The room is comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful.”
Oliver
Switzerland Switzerland
“Amazing location near the sea. Great view from the room. Really kind and helpfull staff. The waiters were professional and polite. The hotel is stylish and adapts to its environment. Modern but still maitaining tradition.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location and a great base for exploring Snaesfelljokull National Park and nearby. Food and restaurant is very good. Very pleasant reception area.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.