Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel offers free on-site parking. However, parking is limited, so it is advisable to arrive early.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is provided daily for guests.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is available from 15:00 until 22:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early check-in or late check-out may be requested, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Accessible rooms are available, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is situated in a rural area of Sveitarfélagid Ölfus, close to local landmarks such as Hveragerdi Church and Selfoss Church. It is also near Urridafoss Waterfall and Skalafell Ski Area, making it ideal for outdoor activities like fishing, cave exploring, and mountain biking.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

The hotel features two hot tubs for relaxation, but does not have a traditional swimming pool.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Yes, children are welcome at the hotel. There is no specific minimum age for children to stay for free.

Hótel Eldhestar - Immaculate Rooms in Iceland

Average nightly price at Hótel Eldhestar by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$119
February	$168
March	$150
April	$140
May	$172
June	$209
July	$228
August	$243
September	$171
October	$179
November	$133
December	$120

What guests think

At Hótel Eldhestar, travelers highlight friendly, accommodating staff, spacious and generally clean rooms, and a peaceful horse-ranch setting in a convenient location for the Golden Circle and Ring Road explorations.

Facilities include hot tubs, an on-site restaurant and bar, lobby coffee and tea, ample parking, and horseback riding, though hot tub hours are limited and occasional maintenance or cleanliness issues are reported. Rooms are comfortable and often spacious with countryside or horse views, but some guests note thin walls and hallway noise, temperature control challenges, and limited in-room amenities like weak blackout curtains and no kettle or fridge. Dining is widely praised for breakfast variety and quality, with several compliments for dinner, but vegetarian or vegan choices can be limited and some find prices high. Expect a relaxed rural base with welcoming service and convenient access for Golden Circle touring.

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Facilities

Hot tubs, on-site restaurant and bar, lobby coffee/tea, ample parking, and horseback riding are appreciated. Some note limited hot tub hours, occasional maintenance or cleanliness issues, and at times only one tub operating.

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Tim

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is located right on the ring road but far enough removed that you don't hear any traffic. Parking is not a problem as there is a lot of space available. The staff is friendly and the rooms are spaceous. The only thing we missed in the room is a kettle but in the lobby you can get your own coffee, tea or hot chocolate and you can take the cup back to your room which solves the missing kettle. We would definitely recommend this location as a quiet place to spend the night.

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Kathleen

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved staying on property where we were riding the next day. Very kind staff, delicious full breakfast, quiet, peaceful setting. Hot tubs were a bonus!

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Brandy

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean property and rooms / friendly and helpful staff / access to hot tub does not start until 4pm

10

Dennis

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a great medium sized hotel, centered on horses but great for anyone, very near a great hotsprings hike. Excellent food. comfy lobby with coffee, tea, cookies. Very friendly staff

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Cynthia

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All the rooms are on the ground level, which makes it easy to come and go. Wonderful breakfast with many options, even dried fruit. We enjoyed seeing the horses. Downside is the halls are tile, which was extremely noisy for rolled suitcases. Even with earplugs, I did not sleep well. Hot tub was not open during convenient hours.

10

David

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a clean and well-maintained facility in the middle of a rural horse ranch. Excellent restaurant on the property with a hearty provided breakfast.

10

Debra

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, excellent staff, great hot tub, easy parking and nice bar

10

Isahea

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

2nd time staying here, so I knew what to expect. The only difference this time was that one out of the 2 hot tubs was working. It was open from 4pm-10pm and was being used, i didn’t use it though. I would stay again.

10

Susan

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were lovely. hot tub was not very clean.

8

Christopher

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clear instructions, generous size of room, clean. The hot tub was such a great bonus! Restaurant was excellent and offered a generous selection for the free breakfast (TIP: book a dinner reservation before checking in, if you can). Tea and coffee station was appreciated. The pillows and towels were less than stellar and the window coverings are not blackout. Note: there was no microwave or fridge in the room (which was tough if you have a cooler full of food for the rest of your travels).

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally very clean and well maintained. A few guests reported missed details or limited housekeeping service.

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Juana

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the breakfast! Staff were very nice, room was very clean!

8

Allison

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Older hotel, well cared for. Clean rooms, clean hotel. Staff were amazing. We were exhausted after our flight and drive and were able to check in early. This meant the world to us. Breakfast was great, wide variety of any breakfast item you could think of.

8

John A

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was wonderful with many options! The room could have been a bit cleaner. There was hair on the blanket and also on the shower wall, as if this had not been cleaned so well. The walls are also a bit thin, so make sure to bring ear plugs or use a white noise machine. The hot tub was a nice amenity as well. Overall a decent stay.

6

Marco

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 19,345 nights

The room had a particular smell. The breakfast (included) was OK, but the lunch option was basically the leftovers of the breakfast plus one soup and the dinner was just crazy expensive and very limited. I will not recommend this place.

10

Yvonne

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A charming place to stay! Very clean rooms, nice guest service people and very nice breakfast. Would definitely recommend!

10

Pieter

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean spacious rooms, helpfull staff, good free breakfast and great dining options

10

Po Yick

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Area is quiet; room is spacious and clean. Service is excellent and staff are friendly.

8

Caroline Julie

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

On arrival, the rooms were spotless, and the beds were comfortable. There is no coffee or tea in the rooms, but they are available for free (with cookies :-) ) at the reception seating area. Housekeeping is limited to asking if you need any clean towels, rooms aren't cleaned, and beds aren't made, which is a bit strange for a hotel. We asked if there was any service to inform us of the Northern lights. We were only told that the reception closes at 10 PM and that they might appear and disappear very quickly. The next morning at breakfast another guest told us he had seen the lights, and an app had alerted him... we now have that app, bit disappointed that the reception didn't suggest this.

10

Andrea

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. Wonderful room - modern and clean. Daily housekeeping. Warm and cozy atmosphere. Wonderful staff. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. I'd come back for sure!

10

Celina

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Zimmer waren sehr sauber und das Personal sehr freundlich. Das Frühstück bot eine große Auswahl. Gerne wieder!

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, many with countryside or horse views. Recurring downsides include thin walls or hallway noise, heat control issues, weak blackout curtains, and lack of in-room kettle or fridge.

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Tim

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is located right on the ring road but far enough removed that you don't hear any traffic. Parking is not a problem as there is a lot of space available. The staff is friendly and the rooms are spaceous. The only thing we missed in the room is a kettle but in the lobby you can get your own coffee, tea or hot chocolate and you can take the cup back to your room which solves the missing kettle. We would definitely recommend this location as a quiet place to spend the night.

8

Floor

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Vriendelijk Kregen zelfs een welkomstdrankje Ruime kamer Wel erg warm op de kamers

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John A

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was wonderful with many options! The room could have been a bit cleaner. There was hair on the blanket and also on the shower wall, as if this had not been cleaned so well. The walls are also a bit thin, so make sure to bring ear plugs or use a white noise machine. The hot tub was a nice amenity as well. Overall a decent stay.

10

lisiane

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

All was Good, Just we Did not find the instructions to regulate the Heater, the room was very hot!

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Julie

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is centered around equestrian life. It rained most of the time we were there so we didn’t see much of the area. The hotel is heated with geothermal. Our room was hot with no way to cool it. We couldn’t leave the door open because of the rain and the possibility of unwanted entry by humans or animals. The window would not stay open. Other than the heat issue, the hotel was good for our purposes.

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Cynthia

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All the rooms are on the ground level, which makes it easy to come and go. Wonderful breakfast with many options, even dried fruit. We enjoyed seeing the horses. Downside is the halls are tile, which was extremely noisy for rolled suitcases. Even with earplugs, I did not sleep well. Hot tub was not open during convenient hours.

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William

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was cold. The heat did not work despite claims by the staff that by turning up the thermostat, the floor would heat up. It did not. We had to leave the door open so that the heat from the hallway would warm the room but this was limited since everyone who walked by would look into our room. We were located as the first room down the hallway next to the lobby.

10

Mira

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and had big windows to the horse meadow. Hotel also had comfortable restaurant and bar.

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David

Sep 7, 2023

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Very noisy slamming doors. Reception does not put travelers at ease.

8

Christopher

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clear instructions, generous size of room, clean. The hot tub was such a great bonus! Restaurant was excellent and offered a generous selection for the free breakfast (TIP: book a dinner reservation before checking in, if you can). Tea and coffee station was appreciated. The pillows and towels were less than stellar and the window coverings are not blackout. Note: there was no microwave or fridge in the room (which was tough if you have a cooler full of food for the rest of your travels).

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with early check-ins and prepared breakfast bags noted. There are isolated reports of a rude check-in.

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Allison

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Older hotel, well cared for. Clean rooms, clean hotel. Staff were amazing. We were exhausted after our flight and drive and were able to check in early. This meant the world to us. Breakfast was great, wide variety of any breakfast item you could think of.

10

Jennifer

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable hotel. Very helpful and nice staff. Breakfast has a ton of options including more traditional American options (eggs).

10

sheldon

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beds were ok. Pillows were great. Loved the breakfast. Staff was great to deal with.

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Thomas

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Mycket trevlig och tillmötesgående personal

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Alaa

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charming hotel with gorgeous views and horses. Lovely staff

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Kyle

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was such a lovely stay. The horses were a highlight of our trip. Upon having to leave a bit early the staff made us breakfast bags for the next day. That was so wonderful and ended up being our biggest meal of the next day due to travel issues. Highly recommend and wish we could of stayed longer.

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Laura

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk staff very friendly and accomodating. Breakfast was good and put out gluten free food for my food allergy. Welcoming lobby with coffee, tea and snacks. Beds were very comfy and bathroom was spacious.

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Adema

Jun 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very helpful front desk.

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Abigail

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, the front desk evening liaison was very helpful and sweet. Gave us a lot of ideas for our trip. She even got us a packed breakfast ready for the next day since we were leaving before the normal breakfast! The food in the hotel was delicious!

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Randy

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

checking in staff was rude.

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Location

Convenient for the Golden Circle and Ring Road, set in quiet countryside near Selfoss with scenic horse views. Easy access while remaining peaceful.

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Tim

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is located right on the ring road but far enough removed that you don't hear any traffic. Parking is not a problem as there is a lot of space available. The staff is friendly and the rooms are spaceous. The only thing we missed in the room is a kettle but in the lobby you can get your own coffee, tea or hot chocolate and you can take the cup back to your room which solves the missing kettle. We would definitely recommend this location as a quiet place to spend the night.

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Denise

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The location was perfect for our sightseeing itinerary including Golden Circle, glacier hike, Diamond beach areas. Breakfast was plentiful and the staff were attentive to our needs. Excellent hotel.

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Kumar

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for golden circle itinerary.

8

Steven

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice hotel close with a short drive to Selfoss or the thermal pools.

8

Miguel Ángel

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel de camino entre Reikiavik y Selfos. Buen sitio para ver auroras.

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Diviya

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stop by the Route 1

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Bernhard

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sehr freundlicher Empf, gute Information über das Hotel. Das Frühstück war reichhaltig. Für uns war die Lage ideal für Ausflüge nach Thingvellir und zum Gullfossvegur.

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Cathleen

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient hotel at the end of the Golden Circle. Comfortable ensuite room. Good restaurant with many dinner choices. Good breakfast buffet. Horseback riding available to book.

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Tanja

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay with Eldhestar! Lovely hotel with super friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant serves delicious authentic food and the surroundings are beautiful. The hotel and facilities are well kept. Location is remote enough to be quiet and peaceful, especially in the evenings, but still close to a village where you can go shopping, find alternative restaurants and sightsee.

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CHRISTINE

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Sehr zentral gelegen für Sternfahrten. Zusätzlich super zum Reiten.

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Dining

Breakfast earns frequent praise for variety and quality, and many enjoyed dinner at the on-site restaurant. However, vegetarian or vegan choices can be limited and some found dinner pricey or late-morning replenishment lacking.

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Allison

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Older hotel, well cared for. Clean rooms, clean hotel. Staff were amazing. We were exhausted after our flight and drive and were able to check in early. This meant the world to us. Breakfast was great, wide variety of any breakfast item you could think of.

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Marco

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 19,345 nights

The room had a particular smell. The breakfast (included) was OK, but the lunch option was basically the leftovers of the breakfast plus one soup and the dinner was just crazy expensive and very limited. I will not recommend this place.

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Pieter

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean spacious rooms, helpfull staff, good free breakfast and great dining options

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Cathleen

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient hotel at the end of the Golden Circle. Comfortable ensuite room. Good restaurant with many dinner choices. Good breakfast buffet. Horseback riding available to book.

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NIKUNJ J

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very limited dinner and breakfast options for vegetarian and vegan. We ended up paying for an extra room even though my family members were comfortable to stay in the same room, this costs us extra money.

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Amanda

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast was great, love the sustainability details, and the countryside was beautiful (especially with the horses)

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Jieying

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great property for one night stay. The staff is very friendly and the free breakfast was great with lots of options. We also ate dinner at the in-hotel restaurant—it was delicious and we particularly enjoyed the dessert.

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David

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a clean and well-maintained facility in the middle of a rural horse ranch. Excellent restaurant on the property with a hearty provided breakfast.

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Abigail

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, the front desk evening liaison was very helpful and sweet. Gave us a lot of ideas for our trip. She even got us a packed breakfast ready for the next day since we were leaving before the normal breakfast! The food in the hotel was delicious!

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Christopher

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clear instructions, generous size of room, clean. The hot tub was such a great bonus! Restaurant was excellent and offered a generous selection for the free breakfast (TIP: book a dinner reservation before checking in, if you can). Tea and coffee station was appreciated. The pillows and towels were less than stellar and the window coverings are not blackout. Note: there was no microwave or fridge in the room (which was tough if you have a cooler full of food for the rest of your travels).

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4 $152	5 $164	6 $161	7 $150	8 $168	9 $126	10 $168
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