Landhotel - Hella

Countryside hotel in South Iceland with a Northern Lights wake-up service and views of Hekla volcano

Location & Surroundings

Landhotel sits 27 km from Hella and 12 km from Laugaland, surrounded by farmland with minimal light pollution. The hotel offers direct views of Mount Hekla, 50 km away, and is a short drive from Vik Black Sand Beach, Seljalandsfoss, and Skógafoss waterfalls. Landhotel Hella is also a base for accessing the Landmannalaugar geothermal area, with horse riding and river rafting available in the local area.

Accommodations

Rooms at Landhotel Iceland include spacious double or twin rooms and deluxe family rooms, all with soundproof walls and en suite bathrooms with shower or bath. Each room has a seating area, refrigerator, safe, ironing board, and tea/coffee maker, plus blackout curtains. The hotel offers family-friendly rooms that comfortably sleep two adults and two children, with a cot available upon request.

Dining & Cuisine

Landhotel Hella Iceland's on-site restaurant, Tindur, serves dinner with dishes such as smoked lamb carpaccio, Atlantic wolffish, and chocolate lava cake. A high-quality breakfast buffet is included, featuring hot items like scrambled eggs, bacon, a DIY pancake station, and local Icelandic delicacies. For group dining, the hotel offers tailored menus and a happy hour with wine and champagne.

Wellness & Spa

Landhotel provides a spa and wellness center with a sauna, outdoor hot tub, and an infrared sauna, all set against the mountain landscape. Guests can book full body, head, neck, and foot massages, and use the fitness center with locker rooms and spa lounge. Daily yoga sessions are offered, along with access to a fitness/spa locker room and relaxation area.

Entertainment & Activities

The hotel has a game room with billiards and darts, and organizes walking tours and classes on local culture. A Northern Lights wake-up call service alerts guests when auroras are visible, with live webcams streaming the sky in the bar. Nearby activities include hiking, horse riding, and river rafting, with free parking and electric vehicle charging stations on-site.

• Location: 27 km from Hella, near Hekla volcano, Seljalandsfoss, and Landmannalaugar
• Rooms: Soundproof twin/double rooms and family suites with Hekla views
• Dining: Tindur restaurant with Icelandic lamb and fish, buffet breakfast included
• Wellness: Sauna, outdoor hot tub, infrared sauna, and daily yoga sessions
• Activities: Billiards, darts, walking tours, horse riding, river rafting
• Special Service: Free Northern Lights wake-up call with live webcam
• Parking: Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging stations