Hotel Laekur - Hella

Icelandic horse farm hotel between the Golden Circle and south coast

Amenities

Hotel Laekur offers a hot tub and sauna, both available for guest use after a day of exploring. A shared lounge and TV area provide a space for relaxation, and a sun terrace overlooks the surrounding farmland. The property also features free parking and complimentary refreshments on arrival.

Rooms

Guests stay in distinctive cottages or rooms with wooden floors and private bathrooms, some including a terrace or balcony. The cottages offer scenic views of the river and pastures, with Icelandic horses visible from the windows. Laekur Hotel Iceland provides suites with a loft bedroom and a skylight for northern lights viewing.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves a simple à la carte menu using local ingredients, with dinner available in winter by advance order. Breakfast includes homemade items such as overnight Icelandic oats and traditional rye bread. The dining room has large windows providing views of the Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes.

Location

Hotel Laekur is situated on a working Icelandic horse farm, 10 minutes from Hella and 100 km from Reykjavík. Seljalandsfoss Waterfall is within a 25-minute drive, and Skógafoss Waterfall is 20 minutes further. The rural setting has minimal light pollution, making it a spot where staff call guests when the northern lights appear.

Family-Friendly

The property has board games and puzzles available for children, and outdoor space with friendly farm dogs. Families can book the quadruple rooms or the suite with river view, which sleeps up to six. Staff arrange activities like hiking and horseback riding, and the hotel provides a complimentary late check-out when conditions allow.

• Setting: Family-owned Icelandic horse farm between the Golden Circle and south coast
• Rooms: Distinctive cottages with river views and skylight lofts
• Northern Lights: Staff call guests when aurora appears, with minimal light pollution
• Dining: À la carte restaurant with local ingredients, homemade breakfast including rye bread
• Wellness: Hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge barrel
• Family: Quadruple rooms, board games, and farm dogs