Impressive views of Troll Waterfalls and an extensive vinyl collection of over 3000 records are notable features of Fossatún Country Hotel. The seasonal restaurant offers Icelandic dishes and international dishes, as well as a breakfast buffet. All rooms have free WiFi, mini-fridge, microwave, and a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV. You can enjoy a view of the mountains and river from all the rooms. All rooms come with a private bathroom, shower and towels. Guests have access to the kitchen facilities. At Fossatún Country Hotel you have access to hot tubs with natural hot spring water, as well as barbecue facilities. Guests can select a vintage record to play in the dining room. Various hiking trails can be enjoyed in the surroundings including Troll and Folktale walks. The hotel is 20 km from Borgarnes town centre. Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Thingvellir National Park are about an hour's drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Fossatún
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sebastian
    Germany Germany
    Very nice surroundings. Near the river. Quiet rooms. Restaurant near by. Buffet breakfast. Hot tubs are available for relaxing.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Don't hesitate to book. Do it now. Fantastic place to stay in Iceland.
  • Jitka
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Everything. The room. The place with own waterfall. Troll's garden and the stories in it. The owner. ...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Fossatún
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Fossatún Country Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Fossatún Country Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 20

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Cash Fossatún Country Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property has a strict non-smoking policy. Violation of the non-smoking policy will be subject to an additional fine of EUR 250.

Restaurant opening hours vary according to the season. Please contact Fossatún Country Hotel for further details.

Please note that the restaurant is open for dinner from Mid-May until Mid-October. Dinner at other times is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

FAQs about Fossatún Country Hotel

  • Check-in at Fossatún Country Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Fossatún Country Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Fossatún

  • Fossatún Country Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Spa facilities

  • Fossatún Country Hotel is 250 yards from the centre of Fossatún. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Fossatún Country Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Double

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Fossatún Country Hotel on this page.

  • The prices at Fossatún Country Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.