Featuring a hot tub, Hestheimar is located in Hella. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 47 km from Seljalandsfoss. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and outdoor furniture. With a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a patio. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including fresh pastries, pancakes and fruits is served for the buffet breakfast. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves local cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Sightseeing tours are available nearby. Guests at the guest house can enjoy hiking and walking tours nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Ljosifoss is 49 km from Hestheimar.

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

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Clare
    Thailand Thailand
    Outstanding! Such a beautiful place with a fantastic breakfast and very warm welcome. The hot tub was a highlight of our trip!
  • Demirol
    Austria Austria
    The room was very modern, beautiful, extremely clean and very comfortable! So were the common areas! :) personnel was suuuper nice and welcoming. The beds were fantastic and so was the view. The breakfast wasn't cheap but very good, only it could...
  • Antje
    Germany Germany
    Spacious and cozy cottage which has everything you need - plus amazing views.
  • Yu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was prefect for Aurora. A very nice place with great furniture taste. Easy check in processes.
  • Elena
    Greece Greece
    The most magical location. So quite near horse cottages. The house is big enough. The kitchen has all the equipment to cook. In this location we see the northen lights above the house... so magical. Perfect for couples or friends.
  • Rudolf
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very good stay. Beautiful, clean, nice and spacious cottage. Nice location. You had to buy the breakfast. It was a very good breakfast with a lot of choices. There was a lovely cat outside.
  • Maxim
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Cozy cabin with horses, a cat and a dog came to visit us and got some pets. Roomy, clean and quiet with beautiful view.
  • Vita
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Everything was more than perfect! Really nice personal, super tasty breakfast and our room was clean and comfortable and I felt myself like i was at home🥰 The best hotel iʼve visited in Iceland.
  • Jazzer
    Canada Canada
    Great location. Beautiful views. Very friendly staff. Very nice water pressure and temperature. The cottages had most of what you needed.
  • Tejera
    Spain Spain
    It was a magical location, the breakfast was super complete and delicious, and the dinner was so tasty! Very friendly and attentive staff, they were the best of the experience.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property questions and answers
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  • hi, is there any other way to go there from Reykjavik besides driving with private car? thankyou

    Hi You can take bus from Reykjavík to Hella and we can pick you up there. Best regards Sif
    Answered on 15 September 2021
  • Are there laundry facilities available? What are other options for laundry nearby?

    Hi there, we do laundry here. It costs 2000 ISK. We dry with the tumbler. Not sure you'll find a laundry around here. Kindly Hestheimar Team
    Answered on 25 July 2022
  • We would like to make a booking with you but I can see that check-in is only until 8pm. Unfortunately we have a flight arriving at 8pm (on the 29th of..

    hello, the reception is open until 10 pm. If you arrive later, you'll find all the instructions to get to your room/cottage at the entrance of the hot..
    Answered on 21 June 2022
  • Do you arrange Tours?

    No, we don't. There is a horse stable in front of us that organizes horse back riding tours
    Answered on 28 January 2023
  • Approximately how much for a taxi from airport to the hotel

    We do transfer service from airport to our hotel and it costs 25.000 ISK It is to book in advance Have a good day!
    Answered on 19 September 2022
  • We are planning a trip to Iceland beginning of November - is it possible to see the Northern Lights during this time of the year from Hella?

    Yes, it's possible!
    Answered on 7 October 2022
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Hosted by Sif and Hjolli and our dogs

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Sif and Hjolli and our dogs
Hestheimar is brilliantly located in South Iceland, only 1 hours drive from Reykjavik, as well as from Gullfoss, Geysir, volcano Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull, Þingvellir, Westman Island and, black beach Reynisfjara, Skógarfoss, Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi and more. The surroundings are beautiful and the view outstanding. This is a friendly and homely place.
Our family moved to Hestheimar 2016 . It´s a family run company, which focuses on good dining, relaxed atmosphere. We love to have guests and running Hestheimar is our passion and work. All guests are welcome.
Hestheimar offers peaceful location, yet only 3 km from Road number 1. View over volcano Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull, the Westman Islands and more. 2 hot pots outside and horses all around the premises. We are happy to assist you with our travel plans and a big map of Iceland. Short drive to the famous waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss, as well as to the ferry to the Westman Islands. Great hiking opportunities in the fields around Hestheimar.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Icelandic

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hestheimar
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Icelandic

House rules
Hestheimar takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 20:00, please inform Hestheimar in advance.

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.

FAQs about Hestheimar

  • Check-in at Hestheimar is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hestheimar offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Room options at Hestheimar include:

    • Holiday Home
    • Twin/Double
    • Bungalow
    • Twin

  • The prices at Hestheimar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hestheimar is 5.6 miles from the centre of Hella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hestheimar has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hestheimar on this page.

  • Guests staying at Hestheimar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet