Nestled near Kerid Crater, Hotel Hjarðarból offers a tranquil escape with its garden and library. Guests can unwind at the bar, connect to in-room WiFi, or take a dip in the outdoor pool.
When visiting Sveitarfélagid Ölfus, Hotel Hjarðarból is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
What to do
Horse riding nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ISK 18 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for ISK 35.0 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Does Hotel Hjarðarból offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Hjarðarból does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Hjarðarból?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Hjarðarból?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Hjarðarból?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Hjarðarból?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Hjarðarból and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
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Reviews
Hotel Hjarðarból Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The hot tubs were a perfect way to relax, with two options available at 38C and 41C. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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Room
Hot Tub
Service staff
Bathroom
Building
Breakfast
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2025
Lovely staff, very cute dogs! The breakfast was good and so was the hot tubs!! Would definitely recommend!
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Clean, friendly place to stop when touring Iceland.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
The two local cuties (dogs) were hands down my favourite part.
Remi
Remi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2025
More of a hostel than a hotel. Breakfast is 1 slice of toast and coffee for a donation so be prepared for that. Dogs on property are super nice!
adam
adam, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 19, 2025
Pros: Friendly staff
Cons: Old building
Tiffany
Tiffany, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2025
Veronica at the front desk was very helpful. There was an issue with the room due to heat and they immediately rectified it. Amazing water pressure in the shower. It was as strong as a power washer (in a good way). Dogs were a nice touch.
Tammy
Tammy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2023
Awesome
This was a great spot - I wish we would have stayed the whole trip . The hotel dogs were a major highlight - so nice and friendly !
Jaimie
Jaimie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2023
Decent stay
Welcomed by dogs and room was decent. Nice little area for a home stay type of accommodation. Place has a little history but overall a decent stay for a night
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2024
This was a quiet place with friendly staff. There was a small area to get a cup of tea or coffee and a hot tub for a quick soak.
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2023
Lovely property surrounded by trees, providing a lot of privacy for the cabins / rooms, in a rural setting.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2023
Repurposed farm with multiple options for your stay, including onsite dining. We booked a larger quad room with private bath for our group of 3. The hot tubs were a perfect way to relax after a day of travelling
Tanya
Tanya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
I really love this hotel. Friendly staff. Easy drive to waterfalls, golden circle and reykjavik. Friendly dogs! Large rooms!
Will definitely stay here again on our next icelandic vacation.
Bethany
Bethany, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Muy bien. El personal muy amable. Instalaciones funcionales. Habitación limpia y con calefacción.
Mercedes
Mercedes, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2023
Lovely shared area with water and coffee and board games. There were also two hot tubs. The staff was very friendly and the room was just what we needed.
Alyssa
Alyssa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Nice property. But had shared bathroom. They were clean.
rajeev
rajeev, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2024
Some repairs are needed such as doors difficult to shut and bed frame squeaky though otherwise beautiful peaceful place, cute friendly staff including the fluffy dogs, had a nice stroll down a horse path which was lovely, the shower was nice and hot and the kitchen and fridge were nice. The hot pool area is clean and pleasant. I hear they continue to remodel a few rooms at a time so I expect this will only keep improving.
JILL
JILL, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 14, 2022
Fabulous hot tub. Room was fine but the bathroom had a strong musty smell. Almost got killed on the highway with the confusing construction.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2023
Several nice buildings. But not very sound proof (could hear people in the bedroom next door). Comfy and clean.
Two hot tubs: one at 38C and one at 41C. So cool.
Room to have your meals, and breakfast in case you don’t want to pay for it: hot water, coffee, cutlery, plates.
Virginie
Virginie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2023
Bon rapport qualité prix
Petit hébergement avec toiletté commune et salle de bain commune, un évier dans la chambre plutôt pratique, le gros point noir serais sur l’épaisseur des mur on a partager le logement avec 3 gars qui on écouter la musique jusqu’à 1h du matin et un autre qui a ronfler toute la nuits, donc la c’est vous et votre chance.
Le gros plus c’est la surprise d’apprendre qu’il y a un bain chaud extérieur très agréable après une grosse journée.
Quentin
Quentin, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 9, 2023
The shared bathroom was not clean.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Nice place with 2 hot tubs - Bonus!!
Very first time in a hostel type hotel. I booked a room with a 'small bathroom' heads up - that means there's a tiny sink in the room, you still share a shower/bathroom down the hall. Small kitchen to use and 2 bathrooms on the main floor. We got there and used the hot tubs had wine right away after a long day. Bring your own food so we snacked, showered before other guests arrived and made it an early night. It can get a bit noisy with other guests arriving, some making dinner etc. over all we planned it well. Breakfast option to purchase - there is common room to eat in and it was very comfortable, we had brought food a toaster was provided, games and TV in the common room.
JEAN
JEAN, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 10, 2023
Check in was ok. No bodywash provided. Lot of bugs, no window screens.
It was known that bathroom were shared but the ratio was not mentioned, so it was 6 rooms sharing 2 washrooms, which was a real inconvenience.
Harnek
Harnek, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 5, 2024
Bof … très déçue !
J’ai testé ce lieu avec 2 enfants pensant qu’il serait bien pour une famille … mais surprise que la SdB avec WC soit commune d’une part (ce n’était pas explicite dans le descriptif hotelss.com) et partagée avec 3 chambres soit 9 personnes … donc des sanitaires assez sales et une chambrée a bloqué l’accès 1h20 à 19h et idem le lendemain matin à 8h … Pas top pour aller aux toilettes !
Autre point négatif, j’ai demandé à faire un lavage de linge … normal dans une guesthouse ou hôtels mais là comme par hasard la machine venait d’être lancée pour la journée … donc pas vraiment sympa !
Dommage car le lieu etait plutôt bien placé et les chambres correctes