Basalt hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.6 (63 reviews)
iðunnarstaðir, Borgarnes, Western Region, 311 , Borgarnes , IS

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
J
Julie
10
Pros:

This property is a gem! It’s a small country hotel with spectacular valley views! There is a beautiful outdoor soaker tub and the rooms are new and clean. It’s a bit off the ring road but well worth getting away from the city lights for a chance to see the Aurora which we did! Great value for money!

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
C
Chi Lun family
10
Pros:

In a secluded location but the environment and surrounding is fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff, dinner was very delicious.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
J
julia partner
10
Pros:

Hotel was beautiful and most of staff was very friendly. The one girl in restaurant seemed to not know her much about wines etc. Asked her what a delicious wine was and she said just some Iceland wine. Asked her in the morning about some delicious wafers and she seemed put off and she didn’t know. The place is down a pretty rough road is come from the national park. If coming from Bogarnes not bad. Highly recommend!

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Lois friends
10
Pros:

The hot tub was perfect after a day or exploring the region. View from the room was incredible.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Ella partner
10
Pros:

In the middle of nature, there was this nice, quiet place! We enjoyed it!

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer partner
10
Pros:

Excellent stay with clean quiet room, great view, dining in hotel. Well stay here again.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
P
Pere partner
10
Pros:

Una maravilla en plena montaña si os gusta la tranquilidad. Tendreis una grata sorpresa para relajarse un poco de los kilometros. Buena cena y un desayuno aceptable.

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
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Wendy partner
10
Pros:

This small hotel is picturesque and perfect for a quiet stay on a driving itinerary in Iceland. The view from hot tub is spectacular and the rooms new and well appointed

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
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Shannon
10
Gorgeous relaxing retreat
Pros:

This is a gem of a hotel! The views were absolutely spectacular. It was so relaxing to check in, unpack and have a lovely dinner right there. The hot tub experience is unparalleled!!! You have to see it to believe it. The complementary breakfast was delicious and the staff friendly. I would definitely return here if in the area!!

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pros:

The start of our stay was very good. Friendly and helpful service and we could even borrow slippers to go out to the hot tub. The room was very spacious and even the bathroom was large. We had a nice time in the natural spring hot tub with a calming view.

Unfortunatly our stay went downhill when it came to dinner. We ordered fish and one of them came with bones in it, which got stuck in the throat and coughed up. It’s a very serious and dangerous situation. We informed the staff, but still had to pay full price for the fish, and the rest of the night was ruined. This incident required an assesment at the hospital the following day by a specialist to make sure there wasn’t anything still stuck and to access the damge done to the esophagus.

2025-07-01 via Nuitee
E
Erin partner
10
Pros:

Helpful staff, beautiful setting,excellent restaurant

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
H
Hana family
10
Pros:

Amazing stay. Perfect place to relax after a day of outdoor activities or riding in the car.

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
N
Nikolas family
10
Pros:

One. Of. The. Best. Hotels. In. Iceland. You MUST stay here. A bit of a drive off the ring road, but it is well worth it. The staff are outstanding. The food is delicious. The rooms are spacious. And the outdoor hot pool and view is out of a magazine. I will tell everyone I know who is going to Iceland to stay here.

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Great place to stay. Stunning location, nicely appointed hotel and really friendly staff.

2024-10-30 via Nuitee
A
Anna
10
Beautiful off the beaten path stay!
Pros:

We loved our stay! Recommend staying here to experience Iceland off the beaten path. You can have dinner here. Breakfast is included. Enjoy the tub outside! Very stunning views.

2024-10-10 via Nuitee
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Araceli partner
10
Pros:

La atención y la comida son excelentes. Nadie nos consintió tanto durante nuestro viaje en Islandia.

2024-10-06 via Nuitee
S
Sebastian
10
Pros:

Clean and nice. Recommended. Great sleep.

2024-10-05 via Nuitee
D
Diana
10
Pros:

beautiful hotel, hidden away. If you want to relax and just get away. Breakfast was great as well!

2024-10-03 via Nuitee
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Lisa family
10
Pros:

Unique great room with beautiful view

2024-09-30 via Nuitee
J
Julie family
10
Pros:

Great hotel. Everything was very modern and well kept. Service and food was also great. We enjoyed our dinner there. Breakfast buffet had enough choices to keep us full.

2024-09-16 via Nuitee