Hotel Hvolsvollur - Central South Iceland

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Hlíðarvegur 7-11 , Hvolsvöllur , is

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious, comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great breakfast / good restaurant
Outdoor hot tubs / jacuzzi
Convenient location (near road, supermarket, gas station)
Parking available
Cons:
Reported bedbugs/insect bites (serious cleanliness issue)
Occasional missing bath towels
Shower-in-bathtub layout causes water on floor / awkward access
A few reports of average or sparse breakfast
One report of poor welcome / reception

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Mostly reported as clean in several reviews ("très propre", "very clean"), but a serious negative report of bedbugs/parasite bites and occasional missing towels reduce the score.
Service
9
Frequently praised: friendly, helpful staff, receptive receptionists, staff made a birthday cake and provided good local advice; one report of poor welcome but overall service is a standout positive.
Location
8.7
Convenient stopover location next to Route 1 with nearby supermarket and gas station; good location for town activities and nice surroundings.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms repeatedly described as spacious, recently renovated, comfortable beds and marble bathrooms; some issues with shower-in-bathtub layout and water on the floor.
Amenities
8.9
Strong amenities presence: outdoor hot tubs/jacuzzi mentioned multiple times, parking available, restaurant and bar on site, large TVs — generally well-equipped.
Value for Money
8.3
Positive notes about good prices and suitable choice for a night/stopover; overall value seen as good though not extensively discussed.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Many enthusiastic comments about excellent food and varied, included breakfasts; a few mentions of average or sparse breakfast and one guest noting no restaurant.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests report a very positive stay (comfortable rooms, helpful staff, good breakfast, hot tubs), though isolated serious cleanliness issues and occasional service/arrival hiccups temper the overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-30 20:40

Property Description

Impressive Natural Phenomena and Attractions
Hotel Hvolsvollur - Central South Iceland offers a unique experience surrounded by stunning natural wonders like Seljalandsfoss Waterfall and views of the majestic Hekla Volcano. Guests can also relax in the village's geothermally heated outdoor pool.

Ideal Location for Day Trips
Situated in Hvolsvollur, guests have easy access to popular destinations like the Mýrdal glacier and Thorsmörk for unforgettable adventures in the southern part of Iceland.

Historical Setting and Cultural Experiences
With a rich historical background, including connections to Njal's Saga, guests can explore the Viking age at the Icelandic Saga Centre. The hotel's restaurant serves delicious Icelandic cuisine for a complete cultural immersion.

Experience the magic of Iceland at Hotel Hvolsvollur - book your stay now for an unforgettable journey!

Important information:

Guests must contact the hotel in advance for arrivals after 00.00.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KEF

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 9
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8
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David • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

All good.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
罗 • couple • cn
9
挺好的
Pros:

有早餐，而且早餐东西很多

Cons:

房间有些异味

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • it
7
Hotel lungo la ring road comodo come tappa di una notte
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Cannizzaro • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Liliya • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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M. • couple • nl
8
Ok verblijf, goed bed, vermijd de tourgroepen.
Pros:

Prijs kwaliteit verhouding. Goed bed. Prima ontbijt, als de tourgroepen zich gedragen.

Cons:

Er verblijven veel tourgroepen in dit hotel. Probeer te ontbijten wanneer zij er niet zijn (iets later op de ochtend, zij vertrekken vroeg). Dan kan het personeel de ontbijtzaal netjes houden en het buffet gevuld. Het gedrag van de groepen is minder netjes dan je zou willen.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • couple • it
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Fernanda • couple • pt
8
The best price-quality ratio so far in our trip in Iceland.
Pros:

Large and confortable rooms. Very good breakfast. Parking on site (it was full when we arrived, but there are other parking areas nearby). Useful information in the room on the several possible tours/sites to visit around Hvolsvellur and day trips.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Kristjánsson • solo_traveller • is
5
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • solo_traveller • me
9
Pros:

Čista, prostrana soba, solidan doručak

Cons:

Kao i sve drugo na Islandu-precijenjeno. Mekan krevet. Čista i opeglana ali neudobna posteljina(seersucker)

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ch
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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david • couple • de
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ar_Ciar • solo_traveller • pl
8
Pros:

Duży pokój, wygodne łóżko, duży parking, dobre śniadanie.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Einar • family_with_children • is
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Anna Hulda • couple • is
6
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Vehrun • solo_traveller • cz
8
Pros:

Pokoje byly velké 😀snídaně bohaté

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
J
Jóna • solo_traveller • is
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Mani • family_with_children • us
5
ok
Pros:

Breakfast is excellent. Bathroom Shower curtain are dirty.. We got the smelly room because of the bathroom. The staff refused to change our room and did not clean enough to get the smell go away.

Cons:

We got the smelly room because of the bathroom.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • couple • pl
7
Cons:

Śniadanie, cały widok z okna na blaszany garaż, mały parking

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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LI • solo_traveller • us
4
Total Rip Off at the Hotel Restaurant
Pros:

Hotel location is good and room size is decent, though the door lock is useless

Cons:

" Warmly invited " via message by the hotel before arrival, to visit the hotel restaurant serving " modern cuisine" by " Icelandic flavor "; e.g. " Tiger Prawn", " Shellfish Pasta ", " Cheeseburger " " Fish of the Day", " Lamb Chop ", " Beef / pork Tenderloin "; all reasonably priced between 2,000 ISK to 8000 ISK, good ! But in fact self service junk food buffet only, mainly for the budget tour groups, price ? 9000 ISK ! And no any Buffet Price sign shown there and no any waitress to tell the price when walk in ... . Just a trap ..

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee