Located on Iceland’s Ring Road in the village of Hella, this hotel is 35 km from central Selfoss. It provides free Wi-Fi, as well as a restaurant with a bar.
Karen
Australia
Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds. It was good to have tea/coffee making facility in the room.
Featuring a stargazing observatory on site, this luxury hotel is in an idyllic remote location next to the Rangá salmon river in Hella.
Amy
United Kingdom
We loved everything about Hotel Rangá. The staff were all lovely and super helpful. The room was really comfortable with a lovely jacuzzi bath in the en-suite. We were lucky to have a north facing room so got a really good view of the Northern Lights. There is an aurora wake up service but we were already up mesmerised by the show outside. The observatory was open on the night we stayed too which was really interesting. We did not eat in the restaurant in the evening but breakfast the next day was one of the best we’ve had in Iceland. So much choice with hot and cold options. We will definitely return in the future.
Leirubakki Hotel is a small and cozy hotel that offers great personalised service and a top location in the South of Icealand, near Hekla, the volcano.
Krzysztof
Poland
Comfortable bed,
Room big enough,
Nice, hot bathtub outside,
Peaceful suroundings
Nice view
The family-owned Hótel Lækur is set on an Icelandic horse farm, between the Golden Circle and the south coast. Hella is 10 minutes’ drive away. It offers a sun terrace and a guest lounge.
Kiran
United Kingdom
The view, the cottage! Probably the best place I booked during my visit to Iceland!
Located in Hella, 36 km from Seljalandsfoss, Tindasel Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Jérémy
France
The hotel is brand new and very well located, just 10 minutes from Road 1. Bernat is a lovely, attentive host, with also good advice on things to do in the area.
The rooms are new and very comfortable. The sauna, jacuzzi and cold bath after a long day at the Golden Circle were a real treat, especially with the gorgeous view that comes with. Breakfast was also very good.
Make the most of it, prices are low at the moment! We nearly felt guilty to be the only guests during the night we stayed, we hope that a hidden gem like this will soon be fully booked everyday, that's the least we wish for all the efforts they made !
Set 27 km from Hella and 12 km from Laugaland, Landhotel features a garden, bar and free WiFi. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.
Iain
United Kingdom
Breakfast is buffet style - both hot and cold / chilled options are available. All freshly prepared and well presented.
Really good quality and included in our booking price. Bread was freshly baked and a little bit too nice for my waistline.
Zero complaints - compliments only.
Evening meals are from a fairly limited menu but the quality is fantastic (if expensive).
Rooms are best described as quirky style with a concrete, wood and tubular steel modern design. Very comfortable, clean and well presented.
Room calls for any visible aurora (regular) are optional. Dark skies make the spectacle more vivid.
Situated in Hella, 34 km from Seljalandsfoss, Kanslarinn Hostel features accommodation with a restaurant and free private parking. Free WiFi and a concierge service are available.
Hellatún Guest House! features lake views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Hella, 48 km from Seljalandsfoss. With river views, this accommodation provides a patio.
Krzysztof
Poland
The house is very comfortable, located on the edge of the village but with a beautiful endless view. the house has everything you need.
Tindasel Lodge, Hotel Vos and Hótel Lækur have received great reviews from travellers in Hella regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Fly to Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, then drive 94km southeast to Hella. Domestic travellers can take a 1.5-hour bus ride from Reykjavik. No direct water or air transport services are available.
Reykjavik Domestic Airport is the most convenient for Hella, Iceland. It's approximately 94km away, offering domestic flights and connections from Keflavik International Airport. Its proximity and connectivity make it the best choice.
Hella, Iceland, lacks public transport. However, walking is feasible due to its small size. Cycling is another option, but be prepared for variable weather. Car rental is available and recommended for exploring surrounding areas. Always check road conditions before travelling.
Hella, a small town in Iceland, doesn't have distinct neighbourhoods. However, the town centre is ideal for visitors, offering convenient access to local amenities, restaurants, and the stunning Ranga River. It's also a perfect base for exploring the Golden Circle and South Coast attractions.
Hella, Iceland experiences a subarctic climate with cool summers and cold winters. The average temperature ranges from -2°C in winter (December to February) to 11°C in summer (June to August). The town doesn't have distinct dry or wet seasons, but precipitation is relatively higher from October to February. Despite the cold, Hella doesn't experience extreme weather conditions like monsoons or hurricanes.
What guests said about Hella:
8.0
Scored 8.0
Hella a bit sparse.
Hella a bit sparse. No good restaurants that we found and they stop serving at 9pm. Not much to Hella but it was in the countryside and we saw the Northern Lights. Our hotel was well lit so we could find it but they would not turn off the lights to view the Northern Lights better.
Gaynor
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Small central town, great for staying at the igloos, and...
Small central town, great for staying at the igloos, and great for going all round. So nice to go east to Vik for the Katla ice caves, skogafoss and the waterfall hike, and Vik beach and west for kerid crater and blue lagoon and then north for gullfoss and the geysers. The town itself has a small supermarket, nice bakery and okay places to eat. Looks pretty with the mountains to the side.
Victoria
United Kingdom
4.0
Scored 4.0
We were not happy with the accommodation.
We were not happy with the accommodation. The front desk staff were disorganized. We were told a day before check that we would have 2 cabins instead of the 2 rooms we booked in the main hotel. When we arrived we were told we would get 2 cabins. When we checked I across the street, we were told we had one cabin which was a downgrade for us. One adult had to sleep in an upper bunk bed and the cabin was smelly , some windows did not fully close and the main door did not lock. We were quite disappointed in the accommodations. The cabin was not in good shape. We specifically booked 2 rooms to get 2 bathrooms period. Based in all of this, we would like to request a partial refund.
Sheila
Canada
2.0
Scored 2.0
Extremely lousy management, relocated and downgraded to s...
Extremely lousy management, relocated and downgraded to s cabin nearby with no wifi, handwash or toiletries. Reason given- overbook, well not a acceptable reason in 2023! Avoid at any cost, overpriced for bad service
M
MOHANA LETCHUMANAN
Malaysia
10
Scored 10
Beautiful, clean, modern home with spectacular views.
Beautiful, clean, modern home with spectacular views.
Location of home is quiet, on a horse farm, about 30 minutes from the main town of Selfoss. It was a good location to explore the south. We would stay there again!
Mary
United States
2.0
Scored 2.0
Terrible relocation experience due to overbooking.
1.
Terrible relocation experience due to overbooking.
1. Unacceptable reason of overbooking in real time booking system especially we have fully paid.
2. The selection of customers for relocation is not transparent, not logical and also not acceptable, especially we have fully paid in serval months (confirmed and paid on 4 Feb 2023 for the booking on 1-3 Aug)
3. We booked 3 rooms (7 persons) for 2 nights (1-3 Aug). Maybe pre-empting us can release more rooms for others, and maximize the revenue as we might paid less (booked in 6 months in advance)
4. Very short notice ie we received the relocation message at 16:18 on 1 Aug that we were on the way to Legendary Hotel Hella. I strongly believe the overbooking happened at least a month ago but I had only 2 hours notification time
5. 2 receptionists are inexperienced to handle such disaster issue. The manager, the decision maker, was hidden and not face to or talk to the customer directly. 2 Receptionists were not able to explain the situation nor to comport their customers.
6. We were relocated to Bru Country Estate, that required us to drive about 1 hour to there.
7. Hotel Hella booked 3 rooms for us (7 persons) in Bru Country Estate for us but there are only double rooms (no triple room) in Bru Country Estate. It created another problem during the careless relocation booking.
8. We booked a local tour to Highland on 2 Aug. The itinerary was changed and shorted due to longer travel time starting from Selfoss instead of Hella
I loved the place! It was our favourite house in our Icelandic trip. We were family of 5 and this house outside of Hella is just a paradise. Hot-tub is just lovely to have and Linda is wonderful to talk, very quick in replying. All was just perfect and I would love to come back! Kitchen is so stylish, Kjarval book of paintings was great to read and bathrobes were a cherry on top. I highly recommend this oasis. Takk fyrir!
We had a great stay at the Stracta Hotel in Hella. The room was everything we expected. The best part of our stay was the evening buffet. It was outstanding and the staff worked really hard to please us and make us feel at home. The food was so good and plentiful. There was a lot of choices for a very reasonable price. We recommend the Stracta hotel and especially the dinner buffet!
So welcoming, warm and comfortable coming in from a freezing cold day! Our barman was so friendly and told us about Icelandic Brinnavin and even made me a cocktail not on the menu, which was amazing! Dinner in the restaurant was delicious. Staff directed us to a different hot pot when the usual ones were a bit cool. Breakfast was also exceptional and kept us going nearly all day!
We loved staying at Landhotel. The rooms were comfortable and cozy with lots of space to organize all of our hiking clothing each day. We were able to see the northern lights while we were there (great location off of the road and away from other properties). The hotel was easy to get in and out of and was a nice base for our adventures. Loved it!
Detail-oriented, luxury hotel, with outdoor hot tubs, excellent restaurant, wake up call for Aurora Borealis sightings, and a telescopic observatory. The owner himself was on sight, and helped facilitate the excitement of the Northern Lights that came out to greet us. All staff was friendly and welcoming. Everything added up to a memorable stay.
We stayed in one of the cabins on a November trip to Iceland. Easy to find location and lovely views in the daytime. The cabin was comfortable, warm and spacious for two and the kitchen well equipped (fridge and oven). It was very useful having the restaurant nearby (although we didn't eat there the night we stayed) and the staff were friendly.
I cannot say anything about the Hella Legendary Hotel because one day before my arrival they sent me a message to inform me that, due to overbooking, I was moved to another hotel (The South Coast Hotel) 30 km far from it. The South Coast Hotel was a good hotel, but it was not in the place I had previously chosen for my stay. It is not serious!
The property was amazing. The rooms were nice and cozy. Best I’ve slept while being in Iceland! Stu, one of the family members, was great! He made us an entire list of “things to see”. And added a few extras. Also, the “greeter”, Ilva (Border Collie) met us at our car to say hi.
Highly recommend this hotel!
Easy to find, right on Ring Road 1 in Hella, lots of parking. Spacious room, very comfortable beds, very nice shower. Excellent breakfast included, served at the attached restaurant -- bacon, fried eggs, lots of choices of cheese, cold meat, fruit, yoghurt. Highly recommended.
It's located right next to the Caves of Hella. The people who worked in the caves do not own this house, but they helped us more than once when we got stuck in the snow while in the driveway. We adore them. But there are lots of other, better places nearby. Skip this one.
The hotel was perfect to see the Northern Lights, which we managed the first night, so we were lucky. Wish we stayed longer since the location was helpful for all the driving we did around Iceland. Really cozy and friendly staff.
Very nice and helpful staff. Best breakfast we had within 2 weeks on Iceland. Fresh, delicious, homemade / local products. Way better than in other 4 star hotels on the island. Cuty sauna and hot tub in the garden.
Great hotel. The people are really nice, the rooms are great, the view from the hot tub is spectacular and the restaurant was really good. Would recommend this hotel if you are ever near Hella!
Amazing location in Hella - clean, cozy, nice view and caring hosts. Hot outdoor show was a nice treat. Make sure to stop by at the Audkula cafe for a cup of coffee and a sandwich.
We had 3 rooms booked at the hostel and we ended up staying in the hotel! Restaurant was convenient and breakfast was great. Room was clean, bathroom was clean
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