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Fosshotel Hellnar

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine
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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View
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Fosshotel Hellnar, an eco-certified haven in a rural setting, offers travelers a library for relaxation and a restaurant with local flavors. Enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and a comfortable stay with the help of the friendly staff, balancing relaxation and convenience.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

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Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Economy Double

Economy Double

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Economy Double

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 3
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About the area

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Brekkubaer, Hellnar, IS-356

What's nearby

  • Arnarstapi Cliffs - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Vatnshellir Cave - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Rauðfeldsgjá - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - 21 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Kirkjufellsfoss - 55 min drive - 68.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Snjófell Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arnarstapi Centre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stapinn Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fjöruhúsið - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Samkomuhúsið Arnarstapa - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Fosshotel Hellnar

Hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to a library, a bar and a restaurant at Fosshotel Hellnar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Fosshotel Hellnar offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ISK 3,500 for adults and ISK 1,750 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 30 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ISK 4000 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ISK 3500 for adults and from ISK 1750 for children
  • Pet fee: ISK 4000 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Fosshotel Hellnar Hotel
Fosshotel Hellnar Hotel
Fosshotel Hellnar Hellnar
Fosshotel Hellnar Hotel Hellnar

Frequently asked questions

Is Fosshotel Hellnar pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of ISK 4000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Fosshotel Hellnar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fosshotel Hellnar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fosshotel Hellnar?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Fosshotel Hellnar located?

Situated in Snæfellsbær, this beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Arnarstapi Cliffs and within 9 miles (15 km) of Rauðfeldsgjá and Vatnshellir Cave. Djupalonssandur Beach is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Fosshotel Hellnar Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 407 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cosy, spotlessly clean, staff extremely helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

wilfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place and very helpful staff during check-in, especially Alicia.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane

Liked: Amenities
Good staff, warn welcome and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on Snaefesnes. Amazing views. Room (we stayed in a cabin) isn’t large, but was well-appointed and very comfortable. Great included breakfast. We also enjoyed our supper at the hotel restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest staff of all the hotels we stayed at on our ten day Iceland trip. Beautiful secluded property with good dining room on site. Great for a night or two on the peninsula
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Remote beautiful setting. Hike right from the hotel. Immaculate hotel , excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water front, nice lobby and rooms. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Excellent view. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Views from the hotel are great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel by the water. Nice rooms with comfy beds. Breakfast was impressive for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod

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

Great Base For Visiting Snæfellsnes

Comfortable modern hotel with friendly staff and a good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yankiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good view to the water, old fashioned lobby with outer deck to see the water. Close to views/attractions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgene

Great beds. Nice upgrade to ocean view. Love Foss hotel chain
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at the front desk is very friendly. The restaurant at the hotel is an excellent option if you want to stay warm and relax at dinner time. The hotel is clean but needs a few renovations. Definitely recommend the stay. The hotel is in a very remote and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel! The view is spectacular and the rooms are clean and comfortable. We ate dinner in the restaurant and it was delicious. It is worth paying extra for breakfast! I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel, if quite a ways from any other location with amenities. You'll want a car for pretty much everything in the region.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Tiny rooms. Very dusty. Parking was odd, and you had to drag your suitcases through a fine gravel lot (not easy).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heated bathroom tile
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Absolutely Gorgeous Hotel

We loved this hotel, and the fact that it was nestled away from everything in the area. We were upgraded to an ocean room on-site, the restaurant, while expense, was delicious, the room was comfortable, and had everything we needed. Breakfast had a variety of options and the staff was friendly, too. Our own downside was that the shower was a bit small and had an all-in-one body wash/shampoo. That wouldn't stop us from staying again; we'd just bring our own next time. Out of all of the hotels on our 10-day trip, this one is definitely in our top 3 favorites.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was quite small and was lacking any type of non-basic amenities. The bathroom was very old and small. The restaurant was quite expensive, not much choice and rather mediocre food
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My spouse and I booked the Fosshotel Hellnar as a stop on our Iceland road trip. It ended up being the perfect location to stop after 1 day travel from Reykjavik and partway around the Snaefellsnes peninsula. We were cold and tired by that point and the Fosshotel was so comfortable on our arrival. The fireplace in the lobby was very inviting. The room was spacious, comfortable and the heated bathroom floor tiles were such an appreciated luxury to us that day. We enjoyed dinner at the hotel restaurant as well as their breakfast buffet. All of the food was delicious. The prices were shocking to us in Canadian dollars but we got used to that in Iceland after a while. For the large portions and great quality, the prices were comparatively fair. The hotel didn't have some of the amenities that we had in other stays during our trip but the location was beautiful. We had a gorgeous view of the glacier from our room before rain and fog settled in low for the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was excellent. They rushed the cleaning of room to accommodate the lack of sleep we were experiencing. Not disabled friendly. No ramps and parking lot gravel. Cannot use cane in gravel, fear of falling. No space to move on either side of bed. Had to hold wall to squish thru.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023