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Kerlingarfjöll, 801 Kerlingarfjoll, Iceland

#1 of 2 hotels in Kerlingarfjoll

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 44 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    8.0
    Did not meet expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cost does not match the offer.

    Great location and nice place but hotel is very over rated. Cost is not justified except by the fact that this is the only place available in the area.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2024

    10
    Highlight of our 10 day trip. Incredible hotel, facilities and meals
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing. Everything was well thought out and amazing

    This hotel and our adventures here were the highlight of our 10 day Iceland trip. The rooms are great. The meals are fabulous. Buffet style and delicious. So much care goes into each facet of the hotel. The sauna and hot springs also amazing. And the hikes from here are suburb. They also got us a guide for a half day trip way into the highlands . The staff are friendly and care about making this the special place it is. Like no other place in Iceland!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    9.0
    Great Hotel in the Highlands, beautiful location, nice food and super nice hot pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dinner not included and quite expensive but very good!!

    Very nice room and facilities, nice hot pools included, beautiful location, breakfast was very good, staff very nice and helpful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautifully located, very comfortable hotel, with outstanding baths, delicious food and very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is an amazing location and concept, however, our visit was ruined because the property hosted an ultra race with booming club music all morning. This did not befit and respect the sense of place that the landscape deserved and it was very much a surprise. We had booked a special stay for my wife’s 50th birthday months in advance and we were informed only a few days before our arrival of this unexpected and disruptive event. It was not at all the advertised or bargained for experience but we were halfway around the world. I hope the management takes this to heart and better respects the proper sense of place and guest expectations. The resort is a very nice and promising destination, but this was a poor choice poorly executed by management.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2024

    9.0
    Remarkable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Lodge
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit pricy

    Great setup

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just perfect, especially the nature

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    9.0
    Magic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Be aware that if your room it is not at the top floor from 6.30 it is very noisy. The room was also overheated even with the heat off. There is not enough staff at the reception so the service there is not good. Although they have been helpful to send me my jacket that I forgot to Reykevik. The people working for kitchen and service very nice. Only staff at the reception are too stressed and not very helpful

    Amazing location for the beautiful views you can get just a nice walk away. If you are lucky with the weather it is an unforgettable experience. The hot springs of the hotel are lovely. The food amazing. I highly recommend the experience

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    10
    We will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe family room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel in the middle of nowhere! It was amazing!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The doors slam loudly. There is only a buffey option at dinnertime, I would have like to order from a menu for the kids because the ate very little and I paid around 12.000 kr for the dinner per person, that was a bit of a waste of money with the kids, one 12 year old and one 16 years old.

    The arcitecture was superb, the location is beautiful, everything clean. The food was good.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The baths could have been a little warmer

    The staff was exceptional nice and helpful. The room cozy and with a nice view. Good food. Iverall good atmosphere

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great experience, must see in the middle of nowhere. The room was very peaceful.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    10
    Exceeded our expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing - was flawless.

    Beyond expectations. Luxury, spa like resort in the middle of a remote and gorgeous part of Iceland. Couldn’t recommend enough!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional stay in the remote highlands
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe family room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More dinner option than buffet

    Everything. The location, great staff, great rooms. Exceptional stay in an adventure environment

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2024

    8.0
    Incredible location, comfort and design but a few minor aspects still need improving.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was very average for the price of the hotel! Also warm white wine served at the hotpool bar which is bot major but when you are paying super high prices a bit more staff attention to detail would be expected!

    Amazing setting and design of room. Very comfortable with a great buffet dinner and hotpools included in the price.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unique location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The reception was hidden, they could use some signs to better indicate where it was and there was still construction happening outside the rooms which was obstructing the overall view.

    It's just about the only place to stay and relax if you are visiting Kerlingarfjoll and after spending a day on the F roads it's certainly nice to have a comfortable room to sleep in.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    9.0
    Upscale resort in the most beautiful location, very kind staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe family room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The buffet dinner was ok, not more than that.

    The place is quite upscale. The bed is extremely comfortable, the shower is superb, the views are incredible, but the best part are the staff. They are so nice, gave us good advice on hiking. They even suggested we borrow poles and crampons! Thanks to those we felt much safer on Kerlingarfjöll’s most famous hike.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect stay for those who like adventure with a touch of luxury.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel wasn’t quite finished, the Bath facilities were not open and there was still some construction and landscaping work on going during our stay. Not the end of the world, but something to bear in mind if you’re thinking of staying in the near future. All of the main hotel accommodation was finished and very nice!

    What a stunning location! It’s an adventure in itself to reach the hotel. Very remote, and you need a 4x4 to reach it as the road is pretty challenging, even in the summer! It looks stunning with the mountainous landscape behind it. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Very personable and made the stay feel special. Food was buffet only (understandably!) - very delicious and excellent options for all dietary requirements. Room was wonderfully decorated and comfortable - the bathroom in particular was gorgeous!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great breakfast ad restaurant. Nice room with a good view. The heater doesnt go over 21.00 degree celsius, but it was enough. Great position. a bit expensive, but u get what u pay for.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    7.0
    We stayed one night so that we could travel and experience the Highlands. The stay was very luxurious. Kind of pricey,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lunch and dinner menu is very expensive and not exceptional in flavor. It would be nice to have more casual, simple, less salty options.

    Beautiful decor, beautiful location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Highland Base Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Food is very average

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    6.0
    V expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food v expensive and v few options for vegetarians. Also dinner only buffet and same daily

    Location and rooms and baths

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    1.0
    He robbed our hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Terrible... The hotel subtly steals from you. They don't inform you that you can't get there in a conventional car (it's a very bad dirt road) and since you've already paid, they just tell you that it's not their problem.

    Nothing, it is located in a place without a road and we could not get there.

    Stayed in July 2024

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