Hotel Loa in Hvolsvollur
✅ Guests frequently mention the hotel’s modern, new facilities and very clean rooms. ✅ Many highlight the excellent location for touring the South Coast and easy parking. ✅ The staff are described as polite, helpful, and some speak Spanish. ✅ Several guests enjoyed seeing the Northern Lights from their rooms. ✅ The restaurant and bar receive positive remarks for food quality and hospitality. ❌ Some guests noted a strong new construction smell, especially near the roadside rooms. ❌ A few mentioned that the bathroom lacks sufficient water containment in showers. ❌ Breakfast was described as simple and sometimes underwhelming despite being complete. ❌ Options for dining outside the hotel are limited in the immediate vicinity.
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Description
Hotel Loa is a newly opened 3-star hotel in Hvolsvollur, Iceland, launched in July 2025. It features modern, spacious rooms equipped with Smart TVs and Nespresso machines, offering a fresh and clean atmosphere praised by guests. The hotel provides a range of room types from Run of House to Deluxe Suites, including options for singles, doubles, and triples. Guests report excellent cleanliness (rated 10/10) and service (9/10), with friendly, multilingual reception staff. The hotel includes a restaurant and bar with generally good food quality, although some guests found breakfast offerings simple but complete. Free parking and WiFi are available, and pets are allowed. The hotel’s design is contemporary, though some note a strong new-build smell especially on the roadside side. Bathrooms are spacious but could use improvements in shower water containment. Overall, Hotel Loa is highly rated at 9.4/10 and offers a comfortable, convenient stopover for travelers exploring Iceland’s South Coast.
Location
Hotel Loa is situated on Austurvegur 19 in the small town of Hvolsvollur, just off Route 1, Iceland’s main Ring Road. This location is highly convenient for self-driving visitors, with free parking onsite. The hotel is around 97 km from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV). Major attractions such as Seljalandsfoss waterfall and Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach are reachable within about an hour’s drive. Nearby dining options include Restaurant Björkin, 96 meters away, and Nesti Grill, 271 meters away. The peaceful town setting allows guests to enjoy dark skies, making it possible to see the Northern Lights from some rooms or nearby areas.
Tips
- Book a room on the back side for a quieter stay with lovely farm views and less construction smell.
- Plan to drive 1-2 km away from the hotel for even darker skies to better view the Northern Lights.
- Since dining options near the hotel are limited, consider trying the hotel’s restaurant or nearby restaurants like Björkin and Nesti Grill.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. 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: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Western [Mon - Sun] 08:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Services and facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
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Frequently asked questions about Hotel Loa
What room types are available at Hotel Loa?
The hotel offers Run of House, Standard room, Standard Triple room, Standard Double room, Superior room, Superior Triple room, Deluxe Suite, and Deluxe Double Suite.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, Hotel Loa provides free parking that is easily accessible for guests.
Can guests see the Northern Lights from the hotel?
Yes, several reviews mention that the Northern Lights can be seen from the rooms or nearby areas, especially since the location has dark skies.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hotel Loa.
What are the breakfast options and hours?
Breakfast is Western style, served daily from 08:00 to 10:00, with additional fees paid on site.
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Hotel prices for: May - June 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 208 USD The best time to book is May 25, with rates starting from 193 USD