Hotel Fljotshlid in Hvolsvollur
✅ Self-serve check-in on an iPad at reception open until 2200, allowing flexible arrival times ✅ Spacious, clean rooms with mountain views and comfortable beds described as warm and homely ✅ Buffet breakfast praised for variety, homemade bread, and local specialties like home-cured lamb ✅ Well-equipped communal kitchen for campers to prepare full meals with dishwashing facilities ✅ Friendly and helpful staff who assisted with booking issues and provided dining recommendations ✅ Quiet location with gorgeous mountain and glacier views, suitable for peaceful sleep ✅ On-site restaurant offers quality meals and a three-course chef’s dinner at reasonable prices ❌ Some guests experienced unclean rooms with dust and hairs, and reported rude staff responses ❌ Limited bathroom facilities for campers, especially only one toilet and two showers, sometimes dirty ❌ Reception area often closed in the evenings, restricting access to lounge amenities like pool table ❌ Mattresses on some beds described as lumpy and in need of replacement ❌ Confusing parking signage for campers and lack of staff presence at arrival and departure times ❌ Electric vehicle charging was promised but not effectively available or only low power
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Description
Hotel Fljotshlid is a 3-star property in Hvolsvollur, Iceland, offering a mix of guesthouse and campsite facilities. It features various room types including Standard Single rooms with mountain views and Standard Triple rooms. Guests can enjoy a well-equipped shared kitchen, a bar, restaurant, and a games room with billiards and chess. The hotel supports self-serve check-in for campers using an iPad at the hotel reception, which is open until 22:00. Free parking and WiFi are available on site. The hotel emphasizes a farmstay experience with stunning mountain views and access to outdoor activities like fishing and horse riding. While the rooms are described as spacious and clean, some guests note furniture and mattresses show signs of age. Breakfast is served buffet style daily, featuring homemade bread and local products. The hotel also offers meeting facilities and massage services. Note that pets are not allowed, and children of all ages are welcome with additional fees possibly applying for extra beds or cribs.
Location
Located at 861 Hvolsvelli in Hvolsvollur, Hotel Fljotshlid is approximately 109 km from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV). The hotel is close to notable natural attractions such as nearby quiet waterfalls and is about a 5-minute drive from the Lava Centre, a local landmark. The surrounding area offers scenic mountain views and glacier landscapes, making it suitable for exploring the South Coast of Iceland. Guests mention the peaceful countryside location with clear air and proximity to national waterfalls and glacier walking spots.
Tips
- If arriving late, use the self-serve iPad check-in at reception which stays open until 22:00.
- Campers should carefully follow parking signs as some guests found them confusing, and note that bathroom facilities are limited.
- Breakfast is not included in the room rate, so budget for it separately.
- If you drive an electric vehicle, contact the hotel directly before arrival as charging availability may be limited.
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: For all room types, cribs can be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 08:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets 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: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Express check-in
- Outdoor furniture
- No elevators
- Reception desk
- Electric car charging
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
- Laundry
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Common kitchen
- Restaurant
- Packed Lunches
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- German
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Billiards
- Hiking
- Picnic area
- Fishing
- Barbeque
- Parking
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Massage
- Pets Not Allowed
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Reviews
There is a nice WC and shower building close to the parking lot. Everything is very well labeled to what is private and what is for guests. The guesthouse also has a very well-equipped kitchen to make meals and relax in!
Gorgeous views of the mountains are visible and the wind wasn’t as bad here! The dog and cat were also very cute! :)
The common room / kitchen was really well equipped. You could cook a full meal in there and I think there was a full oven. They had dish washing as well. There is a washroom inside.
Outside there is one of those portable bathroom / shower setups with a 2 of a bath / shower combo. I didn't love these on our trip because some places people lock the outside for the washroom and the shower at once. Can you use the washroom while someone is in the shower? I am not sure.
Later in the evening they locked one of them so we had 1 washroom / shower for the full campground of like 12 - 15 campers. One of the campers had like a family of 8 in it so one washroom isn't really sufficient. That washroom still wasn't open the following morning. Also to note - I know it's more eco friendly but towels for drying your hands doesn't feel clean to me. Especially when I didn't see one person working here - who changes these towels?
When we went to leave I went into the hotel and still no one on the desk in the morning. I hit the door bell, yelled out for someone. There couldn't have been any one staying in this hotel. I had to walk around the entire hotel yelling out for someone. I really didn't want to leave and not pay but I had to work to find someone to take my money. Finally I found a man cleaning a room and he thanked me for coming to find him and pay. I get the feeling people just don't always pay here.
This was a real mixed experience for me. Fine for a night if you are in the area but I'd probably look elsewhere.
Unfortunately the resturant was closed, but we were directed to one nearby and given a 10% discount code. The room had tea and coffee making facilitates, with tea bags, coffee and sugar, but no milk. It was disappointing that the reception area was closed every evening as there was seated areas, a pool table, chess set etc.
Frequently asked questions about Hotel Fljotshlid
What types of rooms are available at Hotel Fljotshlid?
The hotel offers Run of House, Standard room, Standard Single room, Standard Single room with mountain view, Standard Triple room, and Standard Double room.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Fljotshlid?
Breakfast is served buffet style every day from 08:00 to 10:00, but additional breakfast fees are not included in the total price and must be paid at the property.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Fljotshlid?
Pets are not allowed at this hotel.
Can campers stay at Hotel Fljotshlid and what facilities are available for them?
Yes, campers can stay with self-serve check-in on an iPad at reception. They have access to a well-equipped shared kitchen, a common room with games, labeled parking areas, and shower and toilet facilities, though the number of bathrooms is limited.
How far is Hotel Fljotshlid from Reykjavik Domestic Airport?
The hotel is approximately 109 kilometers from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV).
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Hotel prices for: May - June 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 225 USD The best time to book is May 25, with rates starting from 225 USD