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Hestheimar

South Iceland · Iceland

Hella, 851View location

9.2/10Excellent217 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.2/109.2
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Hestheimar

Set on a quiet horse farm in a rural area of Southern Iceland, Hestheimar is a family-friendly guesthouse offering rooms and cottages. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar, or relax in the outdoor hot tub. The property provides a range of activities, including horse riding and walking tours.

Accommodation options include twin/double rooms, bungalows, and one or two-bedroom cottages, with some offering garden or mountain views. All rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, and free private parking is available on the premises. The property is located 9. 6 km from the centre of Hella and 47 km from Seljalandsfoss waterfall.

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With a stay at Hestheimar in Selfoss, you'll be 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Hella Golf Course. This guesthouse is 26.8 mi (43.1 km) from Kerid Crater and 29.2 mi (47 km) from Seljalandsfoss.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open during the following times:
    • Monday - Sunday: 8 AM - 10 PM
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 23 for adults and EUR 12.5 for children
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per stay

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Icelandic

    Italian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Urridafoss Waterfall 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Caves of Hella 12.3 km / 7.7 mi
Hella Golf Course 19.4 km / 12.1 mi
Lava Centre 25.1 km / 15.6 mi
Saga Centre 26.1 km / 16.2 mi
Old Dairy Food Hall 28.6 km / 17.8 mi
Skyrland Museum 28.6 km / 17.8 mi
Selfoss Church 28.9 km / 18 mi
Keldur Turf House 33 km / 20.5 mi
Tre Og List 33.7 km / 20.9 mi
Turf House 34.6 km / 21.5 mi
Álftavatn 40.6 km / 25.2 mi
Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka 40.7 km / 25.3 mi
Húsið á Eyrarbakka 40.7 km / 25.3 mi
Listasafn Árnesinga 41.3 km / 25.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 20
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
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  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

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Room types

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Hestheimar

    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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  • Room Accessible WITH VIEWSRoom • Accessible WITH VIEWS • 1 Bedroom • 35 m²ROO.H6-WV
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    Hestheimar

    Room Accessible WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    35 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, Bunk beds
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    Accessible WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.H6-WV

    Room amenities

    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Microwave
    • Fridge
    • Kitchenette
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Housekeeping
    • Toaster
    • Soundproof room
    • Dishwasher

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Extra beds on demand

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6-1

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    Hestheimar

    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-1

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  • TWIN AccessibleTWIN • AccessibleTWN.H6

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    Hestheimar

    TWIN Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.H6

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  • Double or Twin DELUXE TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • DELUXE TWO BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 35 m²DBT.2B-DX
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    Double or Twin DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    35 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.2B-DX

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Housekeeping
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Soundproof room

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  • Cabin BASICCabin • BASICCAB.Z1-1

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    Hestheimar

    Cabin BASIC

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Cabin
    View / characteristic
    BASIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: CAB.Z1-1

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • TRIPLE AccessibleTRIPLE • AccessibleTPL.H6

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    TRIPLE Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

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    Room code: TPL.H6

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  • HOUSE STANDARDHOUSE • STANDARDCTG.ST

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    Hestheimar

    HOUSE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    HOUSE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: CTG.ST

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  • Double or Twin DELUXE ONE BEDDouble or Twin • DELUXE ONE BEDDBT.1B-DX

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    Hestheimar

    Double or Twin DELUXE ONE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.1B-DX

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXEDBT.DX

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    Double or Twin DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBT.DX

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  • TWIN Accessible WITH VIEWSTWIN • Accessible WITH VIEWSTWN.H6-WV

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    Hestheimar

    TWIN Accessible WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    Accessible WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.H6-WV

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  • QUADRUPLE DELUXE TWO BEDSQUADRUPLE • DELUXE TWO BEDSQUA.2B-DX

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    Hestheimar

    QUADRUPLE DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: QUA.2B-DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hestheimar

9.2
Excellent
217 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2026
Irene
We had a wonderful experience with Hestheimar. Even though our original trip had to be cancelled due to our flight cancellation, the staff were incredibly kind, understanding, and accommodating throughout the whole process. Their communication was prompt, and they were so considerate in helping us with our rebooking. It really showed how much they care about their guests. We truly appreciate their kindness and look forward to staying here on our rescheduled trip. Thank you again for your excellent customer service!
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Omar
Very causy and clean
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Albina
I really enjoyed my stay here! The place was clean and quiet. We got there pretty late and they were super accommodating with a late check in. Overall, I’d recommend this place for people to stay.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2026
SONNY
everything was fine
Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2026
Tiffany
Rooms are next to common area. Other guests were very loud well past midnight. No tvs in rooms to try and cover up noise. Had to contact hotel staff after midnight to ask them to come and intervene with rude and noisy guests. Rooms are not sound proof. Very difficult to sleep. Also, booking site noted breakfast to be free, but was charged for breakfast. Beds were comfortable and hotel surroundings were peaceful but due to other factors did not leave happy with stay.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
Nancy
Clean—-beautiful view——horses everywhere.
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2026
Tingting
It’s a bed and breakfast, but breakfast cost extra? We didn’t have breakfast there, but someone use our room or my name for breakfast. Staff was nice, but most amenities will cost extras. Very nice view and cute shared area and patio. Very strong sulfur smell in shower. Still like this place a lot, it was a really cute idea hotel/bed and breakfast place to stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Barbara
We totally enjoyed our stay. The staff was friendly and helpful, food delicious and room very comfortable. It was a treat to be able to watch Icelandic horses in the fields from the windows of our room.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2026
Merita
Beautiful and peaceful place !
Highly recommend
Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
Jonathan
A nice guesthouse/small boutique hotel
4/10
Poor
13 Apr 2026
Robin
Great location for exploring the southern coast, and the property is clean with beautiful views. Our cabin was sandwiched between the communal parking lot out front and an active construction site out back, complete with exposed septic infrastructure and loose wiring. The construction lights also impacted stargazing and northern lights viewing. The advertised hot tub turned out to be communal, attached to the reception building, and far enough from the cabins that you need to drive there. WiFi was weak in the cabin.

The accommodation felt tired and cramped for a family of five. Mattresses were uncomfortable, and supplies were stingy: two toilet paper rolls for five people over four nights, and no shampoo or conditioner, just body wash. Every other place we stayed in Iceland covered the basics. Extra-fee signage throughout added to a transactional feel.

The breakfast is marketed as a highlight (and priced at around $100 for five). Ours wasn’t. Tomatoes and cucumbers were past their best, bacon was undercooked and fatty, fruit was unripe, and the muffins tasted off enough that the kids each tried one and stopped. We’d had a nearly identical spread at Efstidalur that was genuinely our favorite breakfast in Iceland. Go there instead.

We left after one night of a four-night stay. The front desk comped the breakfast, which was kind. A partial refund for unused nights would have gone further, but wasn’t offered.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Andrew
Breakfast was Amazing, a lot of choices, The Room Was Warm and cozy
Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Dec 2025
Surbhi
This place was not what I expected reading about it. Check in was fine but the person at the reception insisted we leave our shoes in the front. They do not provide courtesy slippers and so we had to walk in our socks to the room. They have a motley basket of slippers, which I’m not wearing! God knows whose feet were in them before me. Half were grungy travel slippers. The room had no shampoo or conditioner. Hot water took awhile to come. As we were the only people, the staff had breakfast setup in a small frig in the dining room. We could have it anytime between 7-10 am! This place had more dos and don’t s than amenities.
At least the bed was clean and we could sleep for the night.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Oct 2025
Mohamed
Convenient
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
21 Oct 2025
Liang
Hotel is very dated. The room looks different from the photos.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Sep 2025
Steven

Beautiful but too many rules.

Beautiful setting, very nice place but too many rules. Also, be forewarned, no televisions in the room and the lounge tv is large but on such a low volume that it is practically worthless. Nice breakfast.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2025
Kathleen
The owners were so friendly and welcoming…they want you to feel like family. It was genuinely a wonderful stay!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2025
Ella
Wow. Absolutely excellent hotel. We stayed in one of the private cabins. It was clean and beautiful and had everything you could need. Bed was comfortable and great views of surrounding area. Food at main hotel was delicious. Had dinner and breakfast. Recommend both. Staff exceptional. Great stop on our trip. Highly recommend!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2025
Rene

Quaint and quiet

My family stayed here for 2 nights while we explored the South Coast. The cabin we stayed in was very cute. The farmland surrounding the property was very peaceful. My only complaint was that I breakfast was not included in our stay, even though I thought the booking said it was. Also, the management was not overly helpful with local recommendations when I reached out to them.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Aug 2025
Kumar
The AC did not work at all and we could not sleep both nights. The owners response was to leave the windows wide open. We did not feel safe. The food is terrible. They would not even give me coffee to go. Bad property. Would not stay again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2025
Douglas
Really great place. The setting is beautiful. A horse farm. The service was excellent. Didn't have dinner there but I should have because breakfast was amazing. Maybe 50 different items. Will hopefully stay again.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Ekta
Scenic and quiet
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jul 2025
Jacqueline
No AC. Shower did not have shower lip to contain water. Water went all over bathroom while showering due to slow drain. Was unable to squeegee bathroom completely, even with multiple tries. Sulfer smell throughout room due to water not draining in bathroom.

Was unable to use hot tub due to it not being warm.

Decent breakfast - good yogurt bar.

No shoes in hotel.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
CHRISTOPHER
Amazing property/cabin, friendly staff, cats, horses, one of the horses looked at me
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Weili
The cottage is amazing. It's beautiful. You can see the horses, cats surrounding you. My family like this hotel very much. The cottage is especially fit families. The hotel is clean.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Amritmay
Very neat and clean property with breakfast . Super friendly and helpful staff ! It was great staying here.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
Laura
We had a fantastic stay here. It's peaceful and quiet. Love to watch the horses, and the absolute highlight for me was the kitties that came to greet us. Made me smile every time I saw them!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
Camilla
Very friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable room. Close to many interesting sights. Great breakfast! Would like to have a small fridge in the room but overall a wonderful place!! Would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2025
Kara
The property is ideally located and on a gorgeous farm. We loved seeing the horses (with foals!) and the cats who visited our cottage! We enjoyed the dinner on-site. The cottage was clean and basic. There are no extra frills here, but we found it to be charming for our family.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2025
Sowmya
The view from the cabin was nice. It was quiet and peaceful stay. Cabins had kitchenette and we enjoyed spending time with the family.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
Eva
The property was very quiet, peaceful and relaxing. It is in a beautiful rural setting. There are several areas around the property that invite guests to sit down and relax.

The breakfast was wonderful. There was a variety of options available and all were fresh and delicious.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Billy John
Beautiful Hotel in the countryside, owners were nice and friendly . Blown away with the breakfast in the morning
All round good experience , would recommend.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Apr 2025
Patricia

Prima voor 1 nacht

Prima plek voor één nacht. Goede bedden, prachtig uitzicht, heerlijk rustig. De finishing touch kan net wat beter. Een stoel met veel vlekken, een krom mes, een scheef gordijntje voor de keukenplank, erg veel haren overal, reservedekens in de badkamer. Maar prima voor een rondreis.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2025
Michelle
Absolutely gorgeous property. Would def stay again. Beds weren’t too hard like a lot of hotel type properties. Fully equipped kitchen and it was so nice to stay here.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2025
Josh
Beautiful location and very convenient if traveling between south coast and golden circle. Adorable cottage perfect for a family and super clean. Only thing to beware of is decision about dinner. They offer a set menu which comes out to $60 usd per person (even children). After reading other reviews, we decided to try it expecting something really amazing and Icelandic. While the food we received tasted good and there was nothing inherently wrong with it, we were absolutely shocked at the price point for what we received... chicken curry with rice (like we make in slow cooker at home) along with some basic mushroom soup and average salad. While Iceland is known to be expensive, when we spent this amount of money at restaurants all over, it was for wow-factor food and alcohol included. This was by far the most underwhelming meal of our trip and one of the most expensive. I'm sure some of their meals are sure to be worth it and taste excellent, but if you are going to commit to that amount of money on a meal (the price per plate of expensive fine dining), then it would probably be best to know what it is ahead of time. I know we would have never chosen that meal and price had we been told. Overall, this is a lovely spot and I highly recommend as a place to stay as long as you plan ahead for dinner :)
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Kara
The staff were very friendly! Signage was easy to follow. The cottage was very spacious and had a great view. We had a cat visitor during our stay. They have a hot tub which was clean and easy to access. Overall great experience and value!
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
22 Feb 2025
Marianne

Disappointing experience!

I stayed at this hotel in February 2025 for two nights, and unfortunately, my experience was far from pleasant.
Starting with the bad:
Broken heater in Room 6: Upon arrival, the host, Stefano, explained that the individual thermostat in the room controls the temperature, and that it takes about two hours for the room to adjust. Despite following the instructions and increasing the temperature on both nights, the room remained cold and uncomfortable. It became clear that the heater wasn't functioning properly. I informed Stefano, who came to check the room, acknowledged the coldness, and apologized for the inconvenience.
Cold and humid room: The room felt damp and uncomfortable, which made it difficult to relax.
Outdated amenities: The value for money was disappointing. The hotel charges high prices for rooms with outdated features, including a leaking sink in the bathroom, which made the overall experience feel far below expectations.
Ending with the good:
Cleanliness: The hotel places a strong emphasis on cleanliness, which I appreciated. Guests are encouraged to use slippers within the hotel, ensuring a higher standard of hygiene.
In conclusion, I had high expectations, but the combination of a broken heater, cold and damp room, and high prices made this stay incredibly disappointing. I would not recommend this hotel unless these issues are addressed. and Staff is gaslighting you after presenting excuses for the discomfort.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2025
VENEET
Great property to see the northern lights in winters. The property recently built a new wing with very modern, clean and practical rooms. You can't go wrong with this property.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2024
Lucas
Me and my girlfriend stayed here and loved it. Staff are wonderful, rooms are clean, the breakfast is good.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2024
Jennifer
A wonderful horse farm on a beautiful country road. Cute private cottages with a porch and adequate kitchen. We were there in the winter and lucky enough to see the northern lights from the porch. Easy to drive to nearby towns for sightseeing or groceries. Best breakfast buffet of the three places we stayed in Iceland.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Jennifer
This was our second stay here - We love it. The cabins are comfortable and in a great location.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Laurie
This was our favorite stay on our entire journey of 8 nights and 6 different hotels. The food was amazing! When I got home I cooked lamb goulash and scalloped potatoes. It wasn't as good as yours, but reminded me of our wonderful stay. Thanks.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
lea
Amazing and beautiful property
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Robert
We stayed in the single cabin room/suite (of which there are 8 on the hillside). You take a nice paved road in from highway 1 until you reach the guesthouse area. Everyone is super friendly and the rooms are comfortable and quaint. We purchased the breakfast add-on and that was delicious. It was a great experience as part of our travels.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
Dylan
One of our favorite stays in Iceland! The main house has great dining options (dinner and breakfast) as well as a very friendly and accommodating staff. Walking around the property and petting some of the horses completed the experience. The guest houses were beautiful, clean, and secluded from the daily hustle. Highly recommended lodging in Iceland.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2024
Laura
Amazing little gem in Iceland. Located close to route 1 but feels like you are in the country side. Best place we have stayed so far.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
john
Cabin 3 needs to have the lock replaced since the strong winds have damaged it. Otherwise, very tranquil and idyllic lands. Curious horses, cats, and farm animals will beg for food by approaching you.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2024
Hector
It was amazing, super friendly staff, we took advantage of the laundry service and breakfast. The laubdry service was quick and all our clothes were neatly packed. Breakfast was good, with several options to choose from.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Jessie-claire
We got a 2brm unit. I was really nice and staff were great. Being honest our son showered for 10mins a then the next person got a minute and it was arctic water. The three of us left had to boil pots of water and bathe. It was an experience. You need to book ahead if you want dinner on site at 7pm as there is nothing else in the area to eat or shop before you arrive and there is a little kitchen with everything you need to prepare a meal. The breakast/dinner which you have to drive too is beautiful, cosy hall and the breakfast food was great. Overall a really nice experience.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2024
John
I enjoyed our brief stay here. The hot tub was an especially nice feature. The property has a shoes off policy at the front door just to be aware.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Dahlia
Beautiful location, friendly staff, very clean. The rooms are nicely decorated and very comfortable beds. One of our favorite things is no shoes when entering the place. We would definitely recommend this place.
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2024
Mike
We enjoy our stay. We showed up later than we had hoped. We had not made reservations for dinner but were assured there was plenty for us. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2024
Clark
Beautiful surroundings!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
David
Great guest houses. Main office has a dining room that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Must reserve before the meal so they know how many to cook for. It’s a horse ranch and you can watch the horses or book a horseback trail ride. Hosts are very hospitable and units are clean and convenient for a family or a couple.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Sara
We LOVED seeing all the horses and amazing view! The cabin was cozy and location can't be beat!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2024
Michele
Loved the friendly horses and the views.
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2024
Nicolas
Nice place, particularly the common area which is very nice with a nice view. Very helpful and friendly staff. The rooms are simple, two single beds so not very comfortable for couples. Also the food is very overpriced dinner is 8K which is too much for what is very simple food, breakfast is 4K and is not included.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2024
Vishakh
We had a great time at the property and the staff was amazing! The property itself is at an amazing location and the service was top notch!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2024
Ava
Beautiful property and great cabin! We will stay here on future trips for sure! Loved the view and all the horses. Cabin had little kitchenette, but they also offered an breakfast option at the main building. Staff was very friendly. I do wish the hot tub was located closer to the cabins as it was too cold to shower, head to the main building, get in the hot tub, then head back to the cabin while in wet swimming suits.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2024
Daniel

Lovely place

Lovely cottages with great facilities inc kitchenette.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2024
Andrew

Great spot!

Perfect cabin! Fantastic spot. Beautiful views!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Dec 2023
Junho
Beautiful cottage, stayed at cottage #1. Radiator worked fine to warm us up over night with extra blanket and pillows backed up. Cute furry friends (1 dog and 1 cat) may want to say hi outside of your doorstep.

Shower was only inconvenience as water was flooding outside of shower booth as the water stopper broken and no other water outlet available except shower booth. There was one floor wiper equipped there so for you to wipe the floor by yourselves.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2023
Dorothy
Nice property. The only issue was that we were asked to take our shoes off when entering which made it quite inconvenient if we had left something out in the car. The cost to have laundry done was quite high so we opted not to have it done. The rooms were well appointed. I wanted to take advantage of the hot tub but the weather prevented using it.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2023
Judith
The property was bit hard to find with Google, but the picture of the main house helped. We opted for dinner and spent $57.00 US on a soup, salad, chicken leg, potatoes and dessert. That was much more than an equivalent meals elsewhere in the country. There were no options as the food was prepared for the group and served all at one time. The food was okay, but not worth the price.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2023
Dror
very highly recommended excellent place
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2023
Juan Manuel
Beautiful cottages to stay in comfortably
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 Aug 2023
Lilly

Not too convenience to dining at facility

Price for dinner is kind of expensive and have to take the shoe off to step in hotel.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2023
Darren
Nice place to stay with horse riding on site.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2023
Chen
This is one of the best accommodations we stayed in Iceland during our weeklong trip. The cabins are located on a beautiful hill overlooking a neighboring horse farm. Horsing are roaming around. When weather is good, it looks like a dream. The cabins are simple and basic but kept very clean. Check-in was super smooth. Be sure to pre-book your dinner or breakfast to enjoy the family style meals provided by the hotel. My group thoroughly enjoyed the stay here and our teens wanted to go back again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2023
JULIAN
Stay here after your Golden Circle day trip if you plan to continue east the next day. The property is incredible, serene, and the staff is wonderful. Make sure to include yourselves for the meals!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2023
Alexander
It was very difficult to find the hotel. We were calling to the hotel for directions several times and were very patiently guided. Eventually the staff member drove to meet us and escorted to the hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2023
Michelle
Our family of five had a great night at Hestheimar. Even though it was -10C we braved the hot tub and had a wonderful evening. The staff provided us each with bathrobes to use at the hot tub and showed up with wool hats to keep our heads warm - which we definitely needed. The cabins were compact but had everything we needed. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2023
Stephanie

Northern Lights magic

We watched a show if the Northern Lights dance across the sky directly above us. It was magical! The quiet landscape of the horse farm lent itself to our sense of wonder.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Nov 2022
Farah
Good stay
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2022
Rona
The staff was very nice and the facility was beautiful. Love the quietness of the cottages.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2022
Joanne M.
Gorgeous scenery with the horses on the property and the hot tub for patrons' use was an added bonus. Staff were super friendly, and great decor of the dining room/kitchen and lounge area. Wish i stayed more than 1 night.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2022
Verified traveler

Hestheimar Overnight stay

This was a rural property and very nice. It would have been our best place we stayed in to see Northern lights but the weather did not cooperate. They had food available for
purchase but we got on the road early and didn't buy breakfast. Again we had to remove shoes at front door, but slippers were provided.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2022
Nicole
The property sat on a hose farm. there were icelandic horses everywhere and it was just gorgeous. The cottages were lovely and clean. I will stay here again. The breakfast in the morning was really good
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Really beautiful and pastoral setting. Simple, nice accommodation. Friendly staff. Thanks!
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2019
Oded

Amazing stay

Amazing! We stayed for 3 nights - Staff very friendly and helpfull. Free coffee and tea. big comfotable rooms. clean/ situated on a horse farm- horses all around. lovely lounge. great breakfast and dinner for extra, a bit expensive. hot tub outside. A great stay!
Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Pillow and blankets literally dont smell clean. Did not use the pillows since smell like previously used pillow by person body hair odor. No soap at all in shower to use for 3 adults to wash. We paid alot of money to stay.1 night and was not what we expect from a guesthouse rated at 3 stars on expedia. N o r value for money spent. We will have to wait.for morning to see how breakfast included is of quality and if clean dining experience.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2019
gunnar

Wake up fresh

Great place in the country side view to mount hekla hoses around you just great
Family
4/10
Poor
21 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
This was certainly the low point of our journey around West and South Island. We stayed at guest houses and luxury cottages and smaller cottages. This place left a terrible impression. This place is a fair distance from both Selfoss and Hella so not convenient. As a previous reviewer commented, we entered the reception area and a young man in a small office brusquely pointed to a map indicating where our unit was and that the key was on the table inside. He asked if we wanted breakfast for a large additional fee, and when we hesitated he asked “is that a yes or no?” That was it. We also did not experience the hospitality others had. I would have preferred a polite email indicating the unit number and instructions rather than this terrible exchange. The unit was spacious but not well equipped and the mattresses were past their prime. There are so many amazing places to stay in Iceland, with pleasant and engaging hosts. Spend your money elsewhere.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
We loved our one night stay! We only wish that we could have stayed longer. The cabin was delightful. It was spacious, comfortable, clean, and had a wonderful view of the horse farm. The staff was super friendly. See you next time!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
i prefer the cabins but the guest house is nice,typical size hotel type room, nice outdoor jacuzzi and friendly horses. the property is easy to find.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2019
Kyparissia
Everything perfect!The cottages are the perfect choice!Delicious breakfast! Only internet connection was a bit poor.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Feb 2019
Verified traveler

Not Worth the Money

Lots of snow to go through and climb a hill with luggage. Lots of snow at front door. No shower gel in bathroom. No one at the horse Ranch for riding horses. It was misleading and ranch is operated by a different company. Not worth the money we paid. Didn’t feel very safe in remote location.
Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Feb 2019
Filip

Romantic gateway

We had an amazing experience at this guesthouse. Excellent service, nice room. Hot tub with awesome view. Hosts we more than friendly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2018
Mark

Cozy welcoming cabin

Great place to stay and visit. Easy check in, friendly service. Highly recommend this place!!!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
Amazing staff, looks a ton better in person, very spacious
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
See northern lights on bed!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2018
Neil
Our family of four stayed in one of the individual guest houses. The location is close to many of the golden circle sites. The view from the guesthouse is FANTASTIC!!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2018
Verified traveler
Hot tub, place was really clean and well maintained. Free coffee machine definitely came in handy when driving in the morning!
6/10
Pleasant
07 Oct 2018
Verified traveler
Cool location and horse farm.. room was freezing.

We ran into a very nice lady who showed us the horses on our way out.. don't believe the hotel staff was very friendly.. maybe Russian.

Must get dinner at the town and not many places to choose from.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2018
Wai Chi

A home away from home .

Though we stayed there for just one night we were impressed . It is one of the cottage rooms in the country side in the south coast . The scenery is beautiful around the cottage . The room we stayed was clean and well kept and spacious not to mention the clean spacious private bathroom . The kitchen in the cottage for tenants to share was also clean and well equipped . We cooked breakfast and dinner in the kitchen in order to save our cost of travelling .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2018
Shaun

Great choice!

Great views all around the property of mountains and horses in rolling fields. Clean, warm rooms, delicious Icelandic Breakfast, and easy access from Ring Road though feels rural. Even saw the Northern Lights!
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2018
Qi

Very nice hotel

nice hotel staff, very nice restaurant, quiet...
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2018
Elke
Gorgeous place , peaceful, beautiful!!! Stayed only one night but loved it. Only the bathroom was disappointing
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2018
Bastien

Beautiful Iceland

Amazing experience!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2018
Natthwut

Wonderful cottage with a peaceful location !!!

We are a group of family. 4 people stay at the property and 2 stay at the cottage. We love the kitchen and the peaceful view from the cottage.

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Hestheimar
Hella, 851, Hestheimar, Iceland

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