Basalt hotel

Hotels
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Independent
9.6 (63 reviews)
iðunnarstaðir, Borgarnes, Western Region, 311 , Borgarnes , IS
354-0-8687996

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Terrace
Continental breakfast
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Free breakfast
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great value for money
Incredible views
Cons:
One staff member seemed unknowledgeable

Categories

Cleanliness
9.49
Rooms are new and clean.
Service
9.96
Friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.5
Secluded with spectacular valley views.
Room Quality
9.45
Rooms are new and well appointed.
Amenities
9.98
Beautiful outdoor soaker tub and hot tub.
Value for Money
9.94
Great value for the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
8.99
Dinner was very delicious, breakfast acceptable.
Overall Experience
9.46
An exceptional stay in a picturesque setting.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:36

Property Description

Mountain Views and Complimentary Amenities: Take in the stunning mountain views from our terrace while enjoying free Wi-Fi and assistance with tours and tickets.

Dining and Socializing: Indulge in a delicious meal at the restaurant or grab a quick snack at our coffee shop. Join other guests at the complimentary daily reception and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Comfortable Accommodations: Relax in one of our 13 guestrooms with Smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, and cozy sitting areas. Start your day right with a complimentary continental breakfast served daily.

Don't miss out on the perfect mountain retreat at Basalt Hotel in Borgarnes. Book now to experience comfort and convenience amidst the beauty of Iceland's landscapes.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Covid

    Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 63 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.49
Service: 9.96
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 9.98
Value for Money: 9.94
Food and Beverage: 8.99
Overall Experience: 9.46
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Vels • family_with_children • dk
10
Fantastisk ro og smukt placeret
Pros:

En helt særlig beliggenhed. Hotspot var fantastisk . Servicen var Go, hyggelig og opmærksom

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • fr
9
Un hôtel isolé dans un lieu magique que l on atteind apres quelques kms de piste . Un Hot tub pour se reposer en arrivan
Pros:

La localisation, accueil par une équipe espagnole aux petits soins. Chambre comfortable , bien isolée de la lumière et du bruits .

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • ch
9
Icelandic Wilderness
Pros:

The Basalt Hotel is located in a relatively remote area and is reached via a 20-km gravel road from the east or alternatively about a 5-km gravel road from the west. My room was comfortable, but they clearly gave me the dud side facing the parking lot, which I did not particularly appreciate. The staff was exceedingly friendly and helpful, and there is a very nice warm tub behind the property with a spectacular view (equal to what is visible from the rooms on the non-dud side). The dinner at the restaurant was very tasty and the dining area is nice, with big windows. It is a bit unfortunate that this entire section of the hotel, which also contains the board games section and would generally be a nice place to hang out, gets locked up at around 10 p.m. ... And this can seem quite early, given the long bright nights in the summer. Let me not forget to emphasise that the pristine landscape surrounding the hotel is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous.

Cons:

Breakfast was very basic, with good ingredients, but I would have loved, for example, some fresh fruit, a boiled egg, and some yoghurt. Some prefab fruit juice was quickly gone, so I could not even try it. Perhaps some real fruit was hiding somewhere, who knows? In any case, there was also no staff going around the tables; they were all hidden somewhere in the back room. I think some low-cost improvements could make a big difference to that important part of my hotel experience.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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joosten • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Dagmar • couple • de
9
Es war wunderbar
Pros:

Das freundliche Personal und die Ausstattung 

Cons:

Das doch recht spartanische Frühstück

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Alain • couple • fr
9
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Bon petit déjeuner mais compliqué quand présence cars de touristes

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Nina • couple • no
10
Pros:

Quiet, clean and comfortable. Good dinner with great service.

Cons:

Breakfast was just what you needed, but not big

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • extended_group • fr
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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tnecken • couple • de
10
Ein wunderschönes Hotel, es lohnt sich, diesen Abstecher zu machen. Ggf. auch einfach zum Relaxen.
Pros:

Frühstück war sehr gut, obwohl das Hotel ja weit weg mitten im Nirgendwo lag.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Maximilian • extended_group • de
10
Perfekt für ein reset vom Alltag.
Pros:

Sehr abgeschieden, trotzdem modern und extrem sauber.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Jean christophe • solo_traveller • fr
7
Dépaysent
Pros:

Emplacement hors du temps

Cons:

Abord à finir et accès bien chaud

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Ragnhild • couple • no
10
Nydelig fint hotell
Pros:

Nytt, designen var utrolig ! De har hot tub ute man kan bruke. Rent, velholdt og veldig bra.
En perle 😊Kommer gjerne tilbake

Cons:

Frokosten var middels.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • us
10
Perfectly remote, clean, modern.
Pros:

Remotely located, which is a great thing, as it was quiet and we saw the Northern Lights with no difficulty, no crowd, and hearts full of joy. Super-clean room, modern, everything works, everything is cozy. Zero-entry shower (no tub) is a great touch. With floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides, revealing rural views, the breakfast/dining room is fantastic. My favorite Iceland hotel. Basalt Hotel is in a fine location, reasonably proximate to Thingvellier National park.

Cons:

It's not such a negative but be prepared, the road in-out that runs north-south (52) is in large part hardpacked gravel but lots of loose gravel, ruts, and potholes. A vehicle with some road clearance helps.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Angel • solo_traveller • es
9
Muy buen hotel
Cons:

Desayuno un poco justo.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Knut André • extended_group • no
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jean • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

If you are looking for a hotel off the beaten path the Basalt Hotel is for you. Clean, comfortable and a great staff. The surroundings are gorgeous. It is however a good half hour from any town.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • couple • us
10
Wonderful hotel with great staff, food, and rooms.
Pros:

The staff was very friendly, the room was very clean and spacious, the food was great, and the views were stunning. We would not have changed a thing! This was our favorite place that we stayed in Iceland.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Loin de tout, au milieu de rien, le calme absolu, et un "hot tube" avec vue sur la vallée. Un goût de paradis

Cons:

Horaire de fermeture de la cuisine pour le diner (21 H), alors que l'hôtel est situé loin de tout (et ça c'est bien) donc, il faut soit manger avant d'y aller, soit arriver avant 20 h.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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GINTARAS • family_with_children • lt
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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szerzso • couple • hu
8
2025-11-27 • via Nuitee