Hotel Eldhestar, Hveragerdi
About the Hotel
Rooms at Hotel Eldhestar
Hotel Eldhestar offers single, twin, double, and triple rooms, plus a large family room. Each room includes a private bathroom. Amenities include a wardrobe, tiled floors, and a terrace with garden views. Some rooms feature a flat-screen TV, desk, and seating area. One guest in certain rooms is accommodated on a fold-out bed.
Dining Onsite
The onsite restaurant provides dining options. All multi-day tours include full board, starting with dinner on arrival day and ending with lunch on the last riding day. Dinner on multi-day tours features traditional Icelandic cuisine. In summer, lunch may be packed in saddle bags, or the cook meets the group. During the winter season, guests stop for lunch and to warm up at Hotel Eldhestar. All day tours include a lunch box or light lunch with options like soup and bread.
Activities and Amenities
Hotel Eldhestar is 50 km from Reykjavik. Recreational options include horseback riding tours. The hot tub is perfect for relaxation after activities. Eldhestar specializes in horseback riding tours, including half-day, day, combo, and multi-day tours, and has operated them since 1986. They breed well-gaited Icelandic horses, physically strong and full of stamina, and offer interesting visits to breeding farms. Multi-day tours range from 2-8 days, including accommodations and meals at the hotel. During the winter, the hotel provides warm overalls. Hotel Eldhestar also offers environmental guidelines for guests, preparing them for encounters with sensitive ecosystems and encouraging small-sized group tours. Guests can enjoy a relaxing bath in a warm stream.
Location Details
Hotel Eldhestar is located in Hveragerdi, 50 km from Reykjavik. Nearby landmarks include The Icelandic Horse Park Fakasel (3.5 km), Geothermal Park (2 km), and Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River (4.5 km). It is near the volcano Hengill and the plains of the southern lowlands. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from the Reykjavík Capital area.
Services
Eldhestar offers tours with English-speaking guides, with Scandinavian and German-speaking guides available upon request. The hotel provides helmets and rain gear. For multi-day tours, luggage is transported between overnight stops. Guests can store extra luggage at Hotel Eldhestar. Transportation to and from Reykjavik is included in all tours except for tour 1a. Pick-up from hotels, guesthouses, and the BSI bus station begins at 08:00 in Reykjavik and 07:45 in Hafnarfjörður, Mosfellsbær, Kópavogur, and Seltjarnanes. Every tour ends on the last riding day with a transfer back to Reykjavik.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Fishing
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa centre
- Jacuzzi
- Open-air bath
Room features
- Heating
- Patio
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
