Fosshotel Hellnar

3.0 star property
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Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine
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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

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Brekkubaer, Hellnar, IS-356
  • Place, Snaefellsjokull
  • Place, Kirkjufell Mountain
  • Place, Djupalonssandur Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
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Room options

Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Economy Double

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View Double Or Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Double

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Or Twin Plus Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

Fosshotel Hellnar

Beach hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library and tour/ticket assistance are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fosshotel Hellnar offers 39 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Snæfellsbær hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Fosshotel Hellnar. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Arnarstapi Cliffs. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 6 minutes by car from Arnarstapi Cliffs and 7 minutes from Rauðfeldsgjá
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Fosshotel Hellnar. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Snæfellsbær hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ISK 3,500 for adults and ISK 1,750 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: ISK 4000 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 3500 for adults and ISK 1750 for children
  • Pet fee: ISK 4000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Fosshotel Hellnar Hotel
Fosshotel Hellnar Hotel
Fosshotel Hellnar Hellnar
Fosshotel Hellnar Hotel Hellnar

Fosshotel Hellnar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 407 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great coastal location in Hellnar. Excellent for coastal walks and exploring the Peninsula. Great breakfast. Cod liver oil a brilliant idea!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Travis, SPRINGFIELD

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location near the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scenic and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning location

Stunning location. Room felt very small. Excellent breakfast with good continental and cooked selection.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli Joe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has very nice scenery. You can see the beach below. Its very refreshing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wilfredo

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place and very helpful staff during check-in, especially Alicia.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, St Augustine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful hotel, nice breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water front, nice lobby and rooms. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery, Pewaukee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest staff of all the hotels we stayed at on our ten day Iceland trip. Beautiful secluded property with good dining room on site. Great for a night or two on the peninsula
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with exceptionally nice and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Remote beautiful setting. Hike right from the hotel. Immaculate hotel , excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Checked in and took a wonderful hike along the water. Room overlooked the ocean and dining also. Food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice and helpful. Staff super friendly, even left my daughter a birthday card!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ardith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings, clean quiet rooms, restaurant on property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique, Hoboken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful property, dim bathroom

Beautiful property and large comfy room. Bathrooms a bit dim. Neither staff nor documents to explain how to lock icelandic deadbolts (you must turn key and handle at same time).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Rooms were spacious and well appointed Staff were fabulous Found the dining options way too expensive in such a remote area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIOLETTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything .. delicious dinner , front desk staff - very nice . Beautiful location . Quiet and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Lake Elmo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Excellent view. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025