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10 BEST HOTELS IN THE ICELANDIC COUNTRYSIDE
The widespread prominence of hotels in Iceland accentuates the encompassing nature essence. However, the countryside is a total contrast to the bubbly life of Reykjavík. Iceland is endowed with unending space naturally decorated with valleys, fjords, rivers, black sand deserts, waterfalls, hot springs, mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, etc. At every turn, there is an awe-inspiring nature spectacle! The serenity of the Icelandic countryside is a merit that makes it worth visiting. During your Iceland tour, make memories by revelling in the beauty of the raw presentation nature has to offer! In your quest to explore the land of Fire & Ice, here is a list of the ten best hotels in the countryside to make your visit an enthralling one.
Hotel Geysir
Hotel Geysir is named after one of the main attractions in Iceland, the great Geysir. It is nearby the geothermal area of the Geysir, located at the exterior of the hotel and Strokkur in the celebrated Haukadalur Valley. The rooms and suites are brilliant and well lit with an outlook of the astonishing panorama. The rooms have wide-reaching windows and veranda; this places the beautiful scenery before you. The dining area on the first and second floors gives enchanting scenery of the hotel’s garden. There is also a rooftop porch which gives an all-round view of the environment and the herbaceous plant garden. Hotel Geysir is made up of 77 rooms and 6 suites.
Blue Lagoon Retreat
The Blue Lagoon is situated at the center of a stunning volcanic boundary. The Retreat provides guests inexhaustible admittance to the subsurface spa delicately surrounded by the Blue Lagoon’s therapeutic waters. Guests can connect with the healing effects of nature. The restaurant brings Iceland’s gourmet heritage to the fore. This hotel showcases immense opulence with 62 suites to express its grandeur; each room has a minibar, a 24-hour room and front desk service, WiFi, and concierge service.
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon is situated between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, two of Iceland’s picturesque natural allures. It is ideal for those that value the essence of nature. It provides 125 rooms with all mandatory facilities; cosy and modern rooms with wide-ranging windows that outlooks the seas or the uplands. Each room is equipped with modern amenities; visitors also have free access to WiFi and a bar.
Hotel Vik
Hotel Vik is situated on the South Coast of Iceland in the settlement of Vík Í Mýrdal, close to the beach. The strong aura of nature reflects at Black Sand Beach and Reynisdrangar. It is an ideal place for nature lovers and birders; the striking, Mýrdalsjökull glacier overlooks the town. The Hotel Vik has 86 rooms with a provision of contemporary gadgets. Some of the rooms have an awesome view of the ocean. It is a non-smoking hotel with an offering of other facilities such as a restaurant, a bar, and a fitness center; access to WiFi in communal spaces.
Torfhús Retreat
Torfhús Retreat is constructed in the standard technique of Icelandic turf houses; it is a summary of Iceland’sulture and provides visitors with a distinctive and genuine encounter; it is not far from the epochal monument, the Golden Circle. It is located in the southern part of Iceland; its harmonious merger with the terrain presents a natural beauty of its own along with the indigenously designed stones and turf roofs. This Icelandic turf house electricity is generated entirely from hydroelectrically sourced power. There are a total of 10 singular Torfhús; a palatial living area, an extensively stocked scullery, and two bedrooms each. There are exclusive pools at the exterior of each Torfhus; other fascinations of the Torfhús Retreat are the 15 Torfbaer; (3 singular apartments), which have a bigger version of the hydroelectrically heated pool. The reception and the dining area are at the Langhús, with a lavish and enthralling outlook of the vast countryside.
Sigló Hotel
Sigló Hotel was constructed by the harbour in Siglufjörður in Northern Iceland. The rooms overlook the enthralling allure of the quay and mountains. The windows provide a cinematic view of the tranquil terrain; it is a 61 first-class room hotel with window seats, 4 opulent rooms with upgraded facilities, and 3 chambers with exclusive terraces. The hotel is open throughout the year; situated in the hotel are the Lobby bar and Restaurant Sunna whilst the two other restaurants provided by Sigló Hotel, Kaffi Rauðka, and Hannes Boy, are just a stone throw away; the outdoor hot tub facilities are accessible to all visitors.
Hotel Rangá
Hotel Rangá is a high-class countryside and 4-star hotel in Southern Iceland that provides contemporary amenities. The Retreat is log-cabin constructed and is known for its distinctive gourmet meals. Hotel Rangá offers 52 tastefully furnished rooms, suites and apartments whilst its hallmarks is the restaurant by the river for excellent dining; a recreation center, a bar, and a common room, (2) conference rooms, a spa, and (3)hydro electrical powered pools.
Hotel Kea, Akureyri
Hotel Kea is a 4-star hotel with a tradition of a high degree of a blend of sophistication and classy service. Hotel Kea is located at the center of Akureyri, North Iceland, not far from restaurants, stores, and galleries. The hotel offers tastefully furnished rooms with contemporary facilities and free WiFi, 120 visitor capacity conference rooms, a bar, and a restaurant.
Hotel Húsafell
This 4-star rated hotel in western Iceland has a 48-room capacity; it is self-supportive and fuelled by thermal springs. Of the array of services provided at the hotel is the placement of calls for the sighting of the Nothern Lights. The priceless stone craft and art in the hotel are original works of Páll Guðmunðsson. The hotel offers an excellent dining experience, a lounge, and a bar; you can also explore the beauty of the Langjökull, Europe’songest man-made ice tunnel, and Viðgelmir, the country’s biggest magma tunnel.
Hotel Grimsborgir
Hotel Grimsborgir is a 5 star rated hotel situated near the bank of river Sogið in South Iceland encompassed by the captivating panorama. The hotel has an assortment of 15 houses consisting of classy home units and chambers; these rooms are fully equipped with contemporary facilities making it simply avant-garde! The hotel is in secluded and tranquil vicinity, which makes it fantastic for sighting the Northern Lights; it also provides an in-house restaurant. The Thingvellir National Park and Gullfoss waterfall are highlights worth visiting during your stay at the hotel.
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