Romantic Hotels in Hella

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.

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Annet

From

Netherlands

The junior suite was a lovely little private yellow cabin with views over the snowy surroundings and a little river. The dinner was just perfect and they were so helpful with allergies, same for the breakfast.

Featuring a stargazing observatory on site, this luxury hotel is in an idyllic remote location next to the Rangá salmon river in Hella.

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Stanisław

From

Poland

Hotel Ranga is truly a one-of-a-kind place. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed — the owner personally greeted guests, there were welcome drinks, handwritten greeting cards, and even a direct phone line in the room to listen to Icelandic poetry! The hotel’s cozy, characterful design is full of thoughtful details that create a warm and memorable atmosphere. The staff were exceptional — always polite, helpful, and attentive, including the housekeeping team. Our bed was incredibly comfortable, with a variety of pillow types to choose from, and we were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary room upgrade. Having a private entrance directly to the outside turned out to be a very practical feature during our stay. The location was exactly what we hoped for: remote, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful open landscapes — yet still well-placed for day trips, being about an hour from both Vík and iconic spots like Geysir, the volcanic crater, and one of Iceland’s major waterfalls. A quiet river runs near the property, and we often spotted swans drifting nearby — a lovely bonus. Breakfast deserves a special mention. The selection was impressive, but more importantly, every item was of excellent quality and clearly chosen with care. It’s rare to find a place where so much thought is put into every detail — from design to service to dining. We would absolutely return and can wholeheartedly recommend Ranga to anyone seeking a peaceful, atmospheric stay with outstanding service.

Located in Hella, 47 km from Seljalandsfoss, Hestheimar offers accommodation with a hot spring bath, a hot tub and an open-air bath.

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Clare

From

Thailand

Outstanding! Such a beautiful place with a fantastic breakfast and very warm welcome. The hot tub was a highlight of our trip!

Boasting mountain views, Beindalsholt offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 48 km from Seljalandsfoss. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

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Maria

From

Poland

Great place with beautiful views, nice and cozy house, great hosts and comfortable self check-in. We were there in winter and there were huge winds but it was still warm inside. We really enjoyed our stay.

Welcome to Aurora Lodge Hotel, where adventure awaits! Our complex of 8 charming buildings sits right on the banks of the East Rangá River, just a stone's throw from the Icelandic Route 1 (Ring Road)...

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Diogo Ferreira

From

Portugal

Extremely friendly staff. Although we arrived very late we could still have a drink at the very charming bar. The lodge is very beautiful and is located by beautiful surroundings. The room is very cosy and comfortable. Breakfast is really good.

Featuring mountain views, Heima Holiday Homes provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 42 km from Ljosifoss.

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Helena

From

Czech Republic

Very spacious, clean and quiet place, well equiped with all you need.

Spói Guesthouse is a recently renovated guest house in Hvolsvöllur, where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

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BINGQING

From

China

i love this guesthouse very clean and cosy. living room is super pretty they have multiple kitchens

Peacefully situated by Lake Villingarholt, Vatnsholt Bed & Breakfast is 16 km from Selfoss town centre. Impressive mountain views are featured.

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Nikhita

From

India

The location is beautiful and the host were great. Lovely people and amazing hospitality. I would recommend this place to everyone who wants to stay close to golden circle. Additionally the hot chocolate and chocolate coffee was best.

Set in Lindartún and only 27 km from Seljalandsfoss, Lindartún Guesthouse offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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Z John

From

Singapore

The size of the house and rooms were good

Located on a goat farm, Skálatjörn Guesthouse offers homestay rooms and self-catering apartment options in Skálatjörn. This property is located 20 km from Selfoss, while Lake Kerid is 35 km away.

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Youri

From

Belgium

Fantastic host and great location. Super clean and calm.