Fosshotel Hekla offers a rural retreat with authentic Icelandic character. Rejuvenate in the sauna or spa tubs after exploring. Enjoy breakfast and regional specialties at the restaurant. Relax in the garden or library. Free WiFi aids trip planning.
Located in Selfoss, Fosshotel Hekla is in a rural area. Skyrland Museum and Tre Og List are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Urridafoss Waterfall and Laugarvatn Fontana. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Selfoss travel guide
Brjansstadir, Skeida- og Gnupverjahreppi, Selfoss, 801
What's nearby
Secret Lagoon
15 min drive - 23.1 km
Urridafoss Waterfall
16 min drive - 22.5 km
Skalholt Historical Site
19 min drive - 22.2 km
Skalholt Cathedral
19 min drive - 22.2 km
Selfoss Church
26 min drive - 37.6 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
Herbert & Hommarnir
8 min drive
Bragginn
12 min drive
About this property
Fosshotel Hekla
Hotel in a rural location
At Fosshotel Hekla, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the 2 hot tubs. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Fosshótel Hekla, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and a computer station
Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Fosshotel Hekla boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ISK 18 for adults and ISK 9 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Fosshótel Hekla
Things to do
2 hot tubs
Library
Sauna
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business center
Computer station
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
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
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 floors
3 buildings
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free crib
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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Fosshotel Hekla Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fosshotel Hekla pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of ISK 3000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Fosshotel Hekla?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Fosshotel Hekla?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Fosshotel Hekla located?
Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Urridafoss Waterfall, Skalholt Historical Site, and Skalholt Cathedral. Secret Lagoon and The Stone Carvings of Páll Guðmundsson are also within 20 mi (32 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Fosshotel Hekla Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 115 reviews
10 - Excellent
49
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 115 reviews
8 - Good
45
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 115 reviews
6 - Okay
14
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 115 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
Reviews
8/10 Good
Guy, Paris
23 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
L’ hôtel est bien situé agréable pour voir aurores boréales, petit déjeuner parfait’ les chambres sont un peu vieillottes et bruyantes.
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
Einfache, gepflegte Unterkunft. Nicht sehr modern aber in Ordnung. Liebevoll gemachte Schlüsselanhänger.
Für die reine Übernachtung ausreichend und mehr wollten wir nicht daher total ok. Aufgrund sehr hoher Preise des Restaurants haben wir dort nicht gegessen und Vorräte mitgenommen. Es gibt einen kühlschrank und einen wasserkocher.
In der Umgebung ausschließlich Natur, man sollte seine Einkäufe daher planen.
Restaurant kann ich nicht bewerten da wir es weder zum frühstücken noch zum Abendessen genutzt haben. Tolle Aussicht auf den Vulkan Hekla.
Hotel se situant au sud du Cercle d'Or, idéal point de chute pour combiner le Cercle d'Or et la cote sud en deux jours. Parfaitement isolé, idéal pour voir des aurores boréales, si vous avez de la chance d'y séjourner au bon moment.
Etablissement qui mériterait peut être un petit rafraichissement, mais c'est propre et fonctionnel, c'est ce que nous recherchions. Petit déjeuner copieux et avec beaucoup de choix. La personne à la réception a été très avenante lors de notre départ, en nous avertissant de fortes rafales de vents sur la cote Sud,.. petite attention très appréciée si vous rencontrez une tempête de vent comme celle que nous avons vécue.
Sehr gute Lage im Süden von Island. Wir hatten 2 Familiensuites. Die Zimmer und Badezimmer waren sehr gross. Bequemes Bett. Wasserkocher mit Tee und Kaffee, kleiner Kühlschrank im Zimmer. Badezimmer mit Dusche und Fön. Leider ohne Schminkspiegel.
Frühstücksbuffet mit Salzigem und Süssem (auch Waffeln zum selber machen :-)). Selber gemachter Hauskuchen und Brot. Feine Butter.
Abendessen à la carte ziemlich teuer und kleine Auswahl.
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!
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.
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!
Agradable y tranquilo hotel cerca de el Circulo Dorado , la habitación impecable, la mas grande de todo mi circuito que agradezco sobre manera al ser tres personas. Habitacion calentita con buen baño- El personal atento y agradable, el desayuno bueno. Para nosotros lo catalogamos en 2º lugar de nuestra visita a la isla, el primero el fosshotel Myvatn.
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 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!
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
29 August 2018
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
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
5 August 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great staff made a nice experience! Rooms were comfortable and spacious.
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.
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.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
24 May 2018
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
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.