Fosshotel Hellnar

3.0 star property
Eco-certified beach hotel with restaurant

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Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine
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Reception
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

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

Superior Room

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

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

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

About the area

Hellnar

In Snæfellsbær .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Arnarstapi Cliffs and 6 miles (10 km) of Rauðfeldsgjá with a stay here. Vatnshellir Cave is within 9 miles (15 km) and Djupalonssandur Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Arnarstapi Cliffs - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Vatnshellir Cave - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Rauðfeldsgjá - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - 21 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Kirkjufellsfoss - 55 min drive - 68.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Arnarstapi Centre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Snjófell Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stapinn Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fjöruhúsið - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Samkomuhúsið Arnarstapa - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Fosshotel Hellnar

Eco-certified beach hotel with restaurant
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 the eco-certified Fosshotel Hellnar. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Snæfellsbær hotel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ISK 3,500 for adults and ISK 1,750 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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)!

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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

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Fosshotel Hellnar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 388 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Candice, Burnaby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My spouse and I booked the Fosshotel Hellnar as a stop on our Iceland road trip. It ended up being the perfect location to stop after 1 day travel from Reykjavik and partway around the Snaefellsnes peninsula. We were cold and tired by that point and the Fosshotel was so comfortable on our arrival. The fireplace in the lobby was very inviting. The room was spacious, comfortable and the heated bathroom floor tiles were such an appreciated luxury to us that day. We enjoyed dinner at the hotel restaurant as well as their breakfast buffet. All of the food was delicious. The prices were shocking to us in Canadian dollars but we got used to that in Iceland after a while. For the large portions and great quality, the prices were comparatively fair. The hotel didn't have some of the amenities that we had in other stays during our trip but the location was beautiful. We had a gorgeous view of the glacier from our room before rain and fog settled in low for the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Apurv

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

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

super!

Beautiful. Amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Tiny rooms. Very dusty. Parking was odd, and you had to drag your suitcases through a fine gravel lot (not easy).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was one of our favorite stays on 8 day ring road trip. Restaurant was very good too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jodi, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was our smallest of the whole trip but really nice and clean. The lobby area is very nice and perfect for relaxing in. Some of the buildings need a coat of paint but interiors are very nice. Scenery around the hotel is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay and beautiful views. Staff courteous and kind. Very professional. Restaurant a little pricey, but that’s the way things are.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024