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 12 mi from Borgarnes town center. Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Thingvellir National Park are about an hour's drive away.

Couples in particular 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 twin beds
1 queen 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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  • Jeannine
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff is super friendly! Breakfast was great and eating on the solarium overlooking the river waterfall was the perfect wake up! Hot tubs filled with water from the hot spring down the street pumped over was so relaxing at night! Then the...
  • Danielle
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean and larger room than others we stayed. Breakfast was great.
  • Allison
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing!!! What a wonderful spot to enjoy Iceland and very comfortable rooms and beds and a wonderful breakfast! The waterfall and amenities just made the experience they much better and we had the best northern lights viewing here. 10/10+ will...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Sitting 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

Property practice

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

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

The property has a strict nonsmoking policy. Violation of the nonsmoking 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 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

  • Room options at Fossatún Country Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Double

  • The prices at Fossatún Country Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Fossatún Country Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Fossatún

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Spa facilities

  • Fossatún Country Hotel is 800 feet from the center of Fossatún. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.