Fosshotel Hekla

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Fosshotel Hekla

Interior
Aerial view
Aerial view
Bar (on property)
Double or Twin Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Brjansstadir, Skeida- og Gnupverjahreppi, Selfoss, 801
  • Skalholt Historical Site
    19 min drive
  • Skalholt Cathedral
    19 min drive
  • Secret Lagoon
    19 min drive

Room options

Single Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

  • 25.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

About the area

Selfoss

With a stay at Fosshotel Hekla in Selfoss, you'll be 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Skalholt Historical Site. .This hotel is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Skalholt Cathedral and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Secret Lagoon.

What's nearby

  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 17 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Skalholt Cathedral - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Secret Lagoon - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Kerid Crater - 35 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Laugarvatn Fontana - 36 min drive - 41.9 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Græna Kannan - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Fosshotel Hekla - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Laugagerði - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bragginn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Fosshotel Hekla

Hotel in Selfoss with 2 spa tubs and a sauna
Fosshotel Hekla offers 42 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Selfoss hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

2 spa tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Dip into one of the 2 spa tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Fosshótel Hekla Restauran, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Fosshótel Hekla Restauran - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: ISK 18 for adults and ISK 9 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Fosshótel Hekla Restauran

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 2 2023 to October 1 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ISK 3000 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 18 for adults and ISK 9 for children
  • Pet fee: ISK 3000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hekla Hotel
Hekla Selfoss
Hotel Hekla
Hotel Hekla Selfoss
Fosshotel Hekla Hotel Selfoss
Fosshotel Hekla Hotel
Fosshotel Hekla Selfoss
Fosshotel Hekla
Fosshotel Hekla Hotel
Fosshotel Hekla Selfoss
Fosshotel Hekla Hotel Selfoss

Fosshotel Hekla Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location was beautiful and remote. The rooms were lovely, clean and nicely furnished. The bathroom was nice too but the shower curtain was a little moldy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zuzanna and the whole staff treated me like royalty. Small room but great bed and chef. Will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arminas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really cosy!!! There’s also hot tub and sauna free of charge. Really recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, as expected. Great breakfast choice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very warm at night and hard to control the temperature, but overall it was a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property and the surrounding region are both beautiful and great for exploring. The hotel itself was incredible - the staff were friendly, the bed was very comfortable, the ammenities were new, and the hot tub was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Val, Montreal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, amazing breakfast, great sauna and spa. The place was well located and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hot tub for viewing the Northern Lights. The restaurant was excellent, too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Chunda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
paid for 2 nights, left after 1. Do not recommend
This hotel is in a beautiful location along the Golden Circle and close to the bigger town of Selfoss. The hotel itself is in desperate need of renovation and repair. Our room was tiny, with extremely old furniture, no bathroom space to even brush your teeth and a weird shower combination that left the entire bathroom floor wet. Just touching the greasy remote for the television was disgusting. We booked and paid for two nights and we were so unhappy that we left after the first night, losing our second night's payment. For the money, this hotel is well below the standards of any hotel we stayed in Iceland. The pictures on the website depict modern rooms with nice furniture, which was obviously nothing like our room. The breakfast was fine. The staff were not necessarily rude, but were definitely not friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it was good. The remote for the tv did not work. There should really be a phone in the rook, in case for emergencies. This is a great place to stay if you want to stay outside of the city!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our first room was older and had a bad smell. Luckily the front desk attendant moved us with no problem to another room that was newer and had no smell. Good hotel and had a nice restaurant with a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in the suite. It was fantastic. Clean. All amenities needed. Staff were extremely helpful and courteous. Even the food in the restaurant was wonderful. Location is great with horses and mountains all around. Great location for viewing northern lights!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Frustrating stay
This previously family owned property has many things in its favour but still a way to go to offer a consistent experience to its customers. It is located well to visit key local attractions, we were welcomed professionally and liked the times we used the bar area. The dining area décor is good and the evening meal menu ok (but not good enough to be tempted to eat there twice. Unfortunately the quality of the room was well below average. 1970s style work furniture and a small rather musty smelling bathroom really soured the experience, despite there being tea and coffee making facilities which was a bonus compared to other properties we used. The shower temperature was very unreliable too despite supposedly being thermostatically controlled. Breakfast was generally good but if we ate later in the morning some choices were no longer available such as fruit and yogurt. By our third and final day the only fruit on offer was rather brown-coloured apple hacked into chunks! It was a frustrating stay - hopefully, over time, they will address the issues with the hotel as it has so much potential
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great staff made a nice experience! Rooms were comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

simona, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Design hotel in the beauty of Southern Region
The hotel has a great look, positions itself beautifully within the surroundings. The design inside is sleek. The rooms are comfortable, have modern look and offer the amenities you would expect from a boutique hotel. Great communal areas, too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel in the country
Stay in the suite; it is fantastic. Hotel staff were super and friendly. Breakfast was very good. Only drawback was it is located far from the main cities in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Breakfast was very good. The rest of the stay was rather underwhelming, would have liked to know that the front desk did not have staffing after a certain hour. Also, the pictures of the rooms that were posted did not reflect the actual rooms. Would suggest also posting the rooms that aren’t updated so that guests know what they are getting in to
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with splendid breakfast
Fosshotel Hekla was a great experience - staff was friendly, rooms were large and clean albeit a bit cold. I had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and was blown away both times.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Rosila

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

8/10 Good

Bel, Bracknell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, near Kerid crater, secret lagoon and within hour and half of black sand beach , glacier walk and many waterfalls . We stayed here after doing the golden triangle and watched the northern lights from the garden and enjoyed the hot tubs .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018