Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately ISK 3800 for adults and ISK 1900 for children.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms for a fee of ISK 4000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Additional details can be confirmed by contacting the property directly.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Snæfellsbær, within a 10-minute drive of Arnarstapi Cliffs and Rauðfeldsgjá. It is 6.2 miles from Vatnshellir Cave and 9.6 miles from Djupalonssandur Beach.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Fosshotel Hellnar - Stunning Views in Iceland

Average nightly price at Fosshotel Hellnar by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$460
February	US$513
March	US$501
April	US$263
May	US$220
June	US$367
July	US$374
August	US$379
September	US$308
October	US$200
November	US$575
December	US$495

What guests think

At Fosshotel Hellnar, travellers consistently praise the dramatic coastal setting and far-reaching glacier and ocean views, along with friendly, helpful staff, while also noting the property is remote with limited nearby alternatives.

Rooms are generally comfortable but often small and basic, with several mentions of thin walls, small showers, and occasional low water pressure; heated bathroom floors and good beds are appreciated. Cleanliness is frequently highlighted as very good. On-site dining is widely enjoyed yet considered expensive with a limited menu, and breakfast is sometimes not included. Expect a scenic, quiet stay with welcoming service and modest rooms.

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Facilities

On-site restaurant and inviting lobby/deck are appreciated; parking is straightforward. Amenities feel limited compared with other stays, and access can involve steps and gravel that challenge those with mobility needs.

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Yankiel

23 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, good view to the water, old fashioned lobby with outer deck to see the water. Close to views/attractions

8

Dylan

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is great, however, is not similar to other Fosshotels. The restaurant had less options and there were no spa (hot tub or sauna) amenities. The location and views were great and the rooms were clean, but if you are expecting similar amenities to other Fosshotel locations you will be a bit disappointed.

8

Sylvia

14 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was excellent. They rushed the cleaning of room to accommodate the lack of sleep we were experiencing. Not disabled friendly. No ramps and parking lot gravel. Cannot use cane in gravel, fear of falling. No space to move on either side of bed. Had to hold wall to squish thru.

8

Makayla

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There are no places to dine in the area other than the hotel. They are quite pushy to get you to eat dinner and breakfast there. There are no facilities to prepare your own food which is quite frustrating and shocking because everywhere else we’ve stayed has options. They have signs in the room telling you to not cook or else you’ll be fined. For the price you pay they really need to accommodate all kinds of travellers. You’re not going to be able to stop people from preparing their own food so help accommodate them. I don’t want to spend 7000 on some beef and potatoes. Overall check in was easy. Wish there was easy access from the outside because our room was down stairs and it was difficult to carry luggage down there. Room was a decent size wish it was a little bigger, and bathroom had a heated flood which was nice. Overall found it overpriced for what it was but it was a decent stay.

8

Brenda

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at the front desk is very friendly. The restaurant at the hotel is an excellent option if you want to stay warm and relax at dinner time. The hotel is clean but needs a few renovations. Definitely recommend the stay. The hotel is in a very remote and quiet location.

10

Jennifer

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this hotel, and the fact that it was nestled away from everything in the area. We were upgraded to an ocean room on-site, the restaurant, while expense, was delicious, the room was comfortable, and had everything we needed. Breakfast had a variety of options and the staff was friendly, too. Our own downside was that the shower was a bit small and had an all-in-one body wash/shampoo. That wouldn't stop us from staying again; we'd just bring our own next time. Out of all of the hotels on our 10-day trip, this one is definitely in our top 3 favorites.

8

Robyn

24 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location Rooms were spacious and well appointed Staff were fabulous Found the dining options way too expensive in such a remote area

10

Candice

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My spouse and I booked the Fosshotel Hellnar as a stop on our Iceland road trip. It ended up being the perfect location to stop after 1 day travel from Reykjavik and partway around the Snaefellsnes peninsula. We were cold and tired by that point and the Fosshotel was so comfortable on our arrival. The fireplace in the lobby was very inviting. The room was spacious, comfortable and the heated bathroom floor tiles were such an appreciated luxury to us that day. We enjoyed dinner at the hotel restaurant as well as their breakfast buffet. All of the food was delicious. The prices were shocking to us in Canadian dollars but we got used to that in Iceland after a while. For the large portions and great quality, the prices were comparatively fair. The hotel didn't have some of the amenities that we had in other stays during our trip but the location was beautiful. We had a gorgeous view of the glacier from our room before rain and fog settled in low for the evening.

8

Jodi

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was our smallest of the whole trip but really nice and clean. The lobby area is very nice and perfect for relaxing in. Some of the buildings need a coat of paint but interiors are very nice. Scenery around the hotel is very nice.

8

DEBRA

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great views!! Parking was easy. Breakfast was not included. Cute reception/lobby area!

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are repeatedly described as clean or spotless.

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Linda

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Remote beautiful setting. Hike right from the hotel. Immaculate hotel , excellent breakfast.

10

Ardith

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful surroundings, clean quiet rooms, restaurant on property

10

Tracy

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and clean room

10

Susan

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We checked in a day early after an abysmal experience at our previous hotel - and we’re glad we did! Beautiful location, comfortable beds, spotless room, exceptional staff, and amazing breakfasts and dinners. This was a truly memorable place.

10

José Antonio

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Muy limpio, personal muy amable, excelente vista y alrededores. El desayuno muy rico también

8

Brenda

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at the front desk is very friendly. The restaurant at the hotel is an excellent option if you want to stay warm and relax at dinner time. The hotel is clean but needs a few renovations. Definitely recommend the stay. The hotel is in a very remote and quiet location.

10

Raymond

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was cosy, spotlessly clean, staff extremely helpful and accommodating.

10

Melinda

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room with all the basics we needed including TV. Convenient to get hot water down the hall for my coffee and tea.

8

Jodi

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was our smallest of the whole trip but really nice and clean. The lobby area is very nice and perfect for relaxing in. Some of the buildings need a coat of paint but interiors are very nice. Scenery around the hotel is very nice.

10

karen

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Water front, nice lobby and rooms. Very clean

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable with good beds, heated bathroom floors, and some great ocean or glacier views. Many note they are small with thin walls and compact showers, and a few report low water pressure and basic, dated fittings.

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Sarah

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was lovely. Bed was comfortable. The heated floor in the bathroom was awesome. Supper and breakfast were both great. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

8

Mark

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning location. Room felt very small. Excellent breakfast with good continental and cooked selection.

4

Venkata Satya Krishna

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in superior double room. It’s spacious and clean. We had zero water pressure for showers. It’s a bummer after we paid for the upgraded room.We felt it was not worth the cost. The location is also very remote. Not a great place to drive to, if you hit bad weather.

10

Danny

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had an ocean view room, great breakfast and dinner option. Room is small with a very small bathroom as well. But very clean. Great ocean view, it was very quiet and relaxing.

10

Megan

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location on Snaefesnes. Amazing views. Room (we stayed in a cabin) isn’t large, but was well-appointed and very comfortable. Great included breakfast. We also enjoyed our supper at the hotel restaurant.

4

Ramanvir

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Out of the 6 hotels we stayed in Iceland, this one had the smallest rooms. Not very soundproof. The queen and twin options are grouped together for booking however when we asked for a twin room, we were told we had to pay an upgrade fee. When I pointed that out to the receptionist, they didn’t respond. Then they looked on the computer and told me they had no rooms available for twin and asked if “is it a big deal?”.

4

Maike

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were very bare bones: small, dark cheap sheets, horrible bathroom with almost no water flow from shower. It works to spend the night but not for 350€. Other hotels in Iceland in this price range were much better. This was the worst hotel on our 2-week trip.

10

Gary

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful views and great staff! Rooms were very small, but otherwise great.

4

David

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location and friendlt staff at reseption, BUT :We had a room that was close to the washing mashines, they were noisy. Also, the door to the bathroom stuck several times, and the door to the shower didnt work properly. We told reseption immedeately, we were told they would speak with someone, nothing happend. Also the person serving in the dining room didnt know how to handle allergies, and there were no alternatives for bread and dessert for people with nut allergies. All in all: low standard compered to price: NOT worth the money

8

Casey

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is amazing, great view, nice deck, however the walls are quite thin. I could hear the people in the room next to me rustle the sheets, no exaggeration. That’s my only complaint.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. A few guests reported issues such as a brusque interaction, poor guidance during a night alarm, or unaddressed maintenance requests.

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wilfredo

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic place and very helpful staff during check-in, especially Alicia.

6

ANGELA

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is gorgeous and well-maintained. The lady who assisted me when I arrived at the hotel was impolite and provided poor service. I had to return to the registration desk after being allocated my room, and there was someone else there who was really friendly and attentive. The smell of food from the kitchen permeates all of the rooms on the right side of the property, and all of my garments smelled like food. The restaurant is neither the finest nor the worst; it is simply ok, but there are no other options available artound. The best thing about this location is the facilities, which are nicely maintained. Aside from that rude lady, everyone else was really nice and attentive.

10

Jeffery

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nicest staff of all the hotels we stayed at on our ten day Iceland trip. Beautiful secluded property with good dining room on site. Great for a night or two on the peninsula

10

Stéphane

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good staff, warn welcome and great location.

10

Sam

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property with exceptionally nice and attentive staff

10

Susan

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We checked in a day early after an abysmal experience at our previous hotel - and we’re glad we did! Beautiful location, comfortable beds, spotless room, exceptional staff, and amazing breakfasts and dinners. This was a truly memorable place.

10

Aaron

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay! The staff was wonderful, especially Eva; she arranged a hotel transfer for us and was a wealth of information about the local area. We were fortunate to see the northern lights, which were easily visible in the parking lot of the hotel. Book this hotel and don’t look back.

10

Ryan

4 Oct 2023

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We stayed in 8 different hotels during our trip to Iceland and Fosshotel Hellnar was probably our favorite. Great location, comfortable rooms, and the staff was super friendly and accommodating. We would definitely return to this hotel.

10

Raymond

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was cosy, spotlessly clean, staff extremely helpful and accommodating.

10

CHRISTINE

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the most beautiful hotel that have stayed in. Love it for the hospitality and views are breathtaking especially the sea+morning sunrise. Receptionists were very helpful and friendly - they knocked on our door to let us know on the aurora sighting as was awaiting it. Recommend to stay 2 nights or more as our 1 night was too short. Breakfast was lovely & night having a cold Iceland beer was great! Thank you so much for the experience & warm welcome!

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Location

Scenic, quiet coastal setting ideal for Snaefellsnes exploring and coastal walks, with views of the ocean or glacier and occasional northern lights. The area is remote, so a car is useful.

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BALDEV

5 Jun 2024

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Beautiful location.

10

Linda

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Remote beautiful setting. Hike right from the hotel. Immaculate hotel , excellent breakfast.

10

Kirk

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful location near the ocean

10

Anja

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great views to the sea, both from the room and from the restaurant, wonderfully located between the Snaefellsnes glacier and ocean, calm room, really sympathetic personnel, floor heating in the bathroom, however, rather small room. Good food, especially the cheesecake was great 😊

10

Leif

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A good hotel, if quite a ways from any other location with amenities. You'll want a car for pretty much everything in the region.

8

Saugar

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location, we had a family room with two beds and a sofa. It was large and clean. Restaurant is expensive and only option in Hellnar, but a short drive or hike to Arnarstapi you have a lot more options.

10

Elia

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, quiet and scenic area.

10

Eve

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Scenic and friendly staff.

10

Candice

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My spouse and I booked the Fosshotel Hellnar as a stop on our Iceland road trip. It ended up being the perfect location to stop after 1 day travel from Reykjavik and partway around the Snaefellsnes peninsula. We were cold and tired by that point and the Fosshotel was so comfortable on our arrival. The fireplace in the lobby was very inviting. The room was spacious, comfortable and the heated bathroom floor tiles were such an appreciated luxury to us that day. We enjoyed dinner at the hotel restaurant as well as their breakfast buffet. All of the food was delicious. The prices were shocking to us in Canadian dollars but we got used to that in Iceland after a while. For the large portions and great quality, the prices were comparatively fair. The hotel didn't have some of the amenities that we had in other stays during our trip but the location was beautiful. We had a gorgeous view of the glacier from our room before rain and fog settled in low for the evening.

10

Jonathan

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great coastal location in Hellnar. Excellent for coastal walks and exploring the Peninsula. Great breakfast. Cod liver oil a brilliant idea!

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Dining

Breakfast and the on-site restaurant receive frequent praise for quality and views. Several guests find prices high, menu options limited at times, and note breakfast may not be included; with few nearby alternatives, dining can feel like the only option.

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Sarah

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was lovely. Bed was comfortable. The heated floor in the bathroom was awesome. Supper and breakfast were both great. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

8

Mark

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning location. Room felt very small. Excellent breakfast with good continental and cooked selection.

8

Laurie

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The price point is high and I felt breakfast could have been complimentary at that rate.

10

Megan

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location on Snaefesnes. Amazing views. Room (we stayed in a cabin) isn’t large, but was well-appointed and very comfortable. Great included breakfast. We also enjoyed our supper at the hotel restaurant.

8

Dylan

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is great, however, is not similar to other Fosshotels. The restaurant had less options and there were no spa (hot tub or sauna) amenities. The location and views were great and the rooms were clean, but if you are expecting similar amenities to other Fosshotel locations you will be a bit disappointed.

6

Martin

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was quite small and was lacking any type of non-basic amenities. The bathroom was very old and small. The restaurant was quite expensive, not much choice and rather mediocre food

10

Susan

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We checked in a day early after an abysmal experience at our previous hotel - and we’re glad we did! Beautiful location, comfortable beds, spotless room, exceptional staff, and amazing breakfasts and dinners. This was a truly memorable place.

8

Robyn

24 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location Rooms were spacious and well appointed Staff were fabulous Found the dining options way too expensive in such a remote area

10

Candice

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My spouse and I booked the Fosshotel Hellnar as a stop on our Iceland road trip. It ended up being the perfect location to stop after 1 day travel from Reykjavik and partway around the Snaefellsnes peninsula. We were cold and tired by that point and the Fosshotel was so comfortable on our arrival. The fireplace in the lobby was very inviting. The room was spacious, comfortable and the heated bathroom floor tiles were such an appreciated luxury to us that day. We enjoyed dinner at the hotel restaurant as well as their breakfast buffet. All of the food was delicious. The prices were shocking to us in Canadian dollars but we got used to that in Iceland after a while. For the large portions and great quality, the prices were comparatively fair. The hotel didn't have some of the amenities that we had in other stays during our trip but the location was beautiful. We had a gorgeous view of the glacier from our room before rain and fog settled in low for the evening.

10

Jonathan

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great coastal location in Hellnar. Excellent for coastal walks and exploring the Peninsula. Great breakfast. Cod liver oil a brilliant idea!

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