Hótel Vellir in Hafnarfjordur
✅ Great location between Reykjavik and the airport, facilitating easy travel management ✅ Spacious, clean, and warm rooms with adjustable heating and memory foam beds ✅ Fitness centre rated highly by athletic guests, exceeding typical hotel gym standards ✅ Friendly and helpful staff, with special mentions for accommodating reception personnel ✅ Free parking and convenient access to bus stops and nearby grocery stores ❌ Breakfast quality and selection received mixed reviews, with complaints about cold buffet and watered-down juices ❌ Soundproofing between rooms was noted as poor, affecting room quietness ❌ Limited restaurant evening menu with only four items, perceived as overpriced ❌ Some guests reported issues with room maintenance such as shower drainage and cleanliness of refrigerators ❌ Service inconsistency highlighted by lack of housekeeping over multi-night stays and absence of in-room tea or coffee facilities
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Description
Hótel Vellir is a modern 3-star hotel constructed in 2015, located in Hafnarfjordur, Iceland. It offers a variety of room types including Compact Double, Standard Double, Triple, and Quad rooms, many featuring soundproofing and family-friendly facilities. Guests appreciate the spacious and clean rooms with adjustable heating and memory foam beds. The hotel provides several amenities such as a fitness centre, sauna, bar, restaurant with buffet options, and free parking. It supports convenient travel with services like express check-in/out, car hire, and a tour desk. While pets are not allowed, the hotel accommodates disabled guests and offers private check-in. WiFi is complimentary, and the presence of shared lounges and lifts adds to guest comfort. Overall, the hotel rates well for cleanliness, amenities, location, and service, making it a practical choice for travelers needing easy access between Reykjavik and the airport.
Location
Hótel Vellir is situated in Hafnarfjordur on Tjarnarvellir 3, along the highway connecting Reykjavik and Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV), which is 9 km away. The hotel is about a 20-25 minute drive from the center of Reykjavik, though advertised as 15 minutes by the front desk. Nearby, guests will find a few restaurants and bars within a 5-minute drive. The Icelandic Museum of Design and Applied Art is located 4.7 km from the hotel. For beach access, Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach lies 7.8 km away. Two bus stops adjacent to the hotel provide economical public transport options to Reykjavik. The location offers ample free parking, making it convenient for those renting a car.
Tips
- Plan to use a car or local buses for convenient access to Reykjavik, as public transport stops are right next to the hotel but the location is not within walking distance of downtown.
- Bring your own tea or coffee supplies since the hotel does not provide in-room facilities for these.
- Consider requesting a room with north-facing windows for better views and quieter surroundings, as some suites at the back have less desirable views.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 16:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Express check-in/check-out
- Television in lobby
- Private check-in/check-out
- Fire Extinguisher
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Smoke Detector
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Linens
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Luggage storage
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Bar
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Packed Lunches
- Bottled water (at extra charge)
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Airport transportation
- Car rental
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Hiking
- Parking
- Beach/pool towels
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Golf course
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Sauna
- First Aid Kit
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets Not Allowed
Hotel view
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Reviews
The self check-in experience, even outside of regular hours, was perfect, and contacting the staff via message to schedule everything was very simple and efficient.
Spacious and very clean rooms, it's a shame about the poor soundproofing between rooms, which would have made the experience even better.
The only downside was the breakfast, which is very limited and the quality of some products wasn't the best (completely watered-down juices, bad coffee...).
Even so, I would easily recommend a stay here, mainly because of the convenient location.
Room is nice,clean and big
Breakfast very good with a delicious bread
It's really a good deal
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Frequently asked questions about Hótel Vellir
Does Hótel Vellir allow pets during the stay?
Pets are not allowed at Hótel Vellir, and service animals are also not permitted.
What room types are available at Hótel Vellir?
The hotel offers Compact Double rooms, Standard Double rooms, Standard Triple rooms, and Standard Quad rooms.
How far is Hótel Vellir from Reykjavik city center and the airport?
The hotel is approximately 9 km from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) and about a 20-25 minute drive from Reykjavik city center.
Is breakfast included and what can guests expect?
Breakfast is served buffet style at the hotel restaurant. Reviews mention it includes bread, cold cuts, cereals, fruit options, eggs, and salads but some guests found the selection limited and quality variable.
Are there fitness facilities at the hotel?
Yes, Hótel Vellir has a fitness centre and sauna available for guests.
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