Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Location
With a stay at Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse in Bláskógabyggd, you'll be 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Skalholt Historical Site and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Skalholt Cathedral. This family-friendly hotel is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Kerid Crater and 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Geysir Hot Springs.
What's nearby
Laugarvatn Fontana(0.2 miles)
The Cave People(6.2 miles)
Brúarfoss(11.1 miles)
Thingvallavatn(13.5 miles)
Hestvatn(14.3 miles)
Skalholt Historical Site(15.2 miles)
Skalholt Cathedral(15.2 miles)
Kerid Crater(15.3 miles)
Kiðjaberg Golf Club(17.3 miles)
Öxarárfoss(18.1 miles)
Strokkur(18.2 miles)
Geysir Hot Springs(18.3 miles)
Thingvellir Church(18.9 miles)
Almannagja(19 miles)
Álftavatn(19.9 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Location
Héradsskóli, Laugarvatn, Iceland
Laugarvatn Fontana (0.2 miles)
The Cave People (6.2 miles)
Brúarfoss (11.1 miles)
Thingvallavatn (13.5 miles)
Hestvatn (14.3 miles)
Skalholt Historical Site (15.2 miles)
Room options
15
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
140 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Shared Bathroom
7
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
139 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Shared Bathroom
5
Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
Room details
1 Full Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
140 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Shared Bathroom
16
Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom
Room details
1 Full Bed
1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 2
178 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
8
Single Room, Shared Bathroom
Room details
1 Full Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Shared Bathroom
13
Family Room, Shared Bathroom
Room details
3× Twin Beds
Sleeps 6
431 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Shared Bathroom
Guest reviews of Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 780 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
30%
Family
32%
Group
31%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse, travellers praise the scenic lakeside setting near Fontana hot springs and the Golden Circle, the building’s historic charm, and consistently friendly staff, while noting hostel-style shared bathrooms that can be few, busy, or not very clean.
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At Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse, travellers praise the scenic lakeside setting near Fontana hot springs and the Golden Circle, the building’s historic charm, and consistently friendly staff, while noting hostel-style shared bathrooms that can be few, busy, or not very clean.
Rooms are basic and vary in size, with vintage schoolhouse decor; some guests mention thin walls, bright rooms without blackout shades, or limited storage. The on-site restaurant is well regarded and breakfast generally good value, though a few found breakfast underwhelming. Expect a simple, characterful stay best for travellers comfortable with shared facilities.
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Facilities
Hostel-style setup with shared bathrooms and showers that can be insufficient for the number of rooms, and no elevator to upper floors. Self-catering options are limited, and there is no on-site pool or spa (discounts are for the neighboring baths).
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Guillaume
Oct 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Très peu de matériel pour la cuisine, pas du tout à la hauteur d’une auberge de jeunesse ou d’un guest house. Heureusement qu’il y avait un billard pour remonter le niveau
Très peu de matériel pour la cuisine, pas du tout à la hauteur d’une auberge de jeunesse ou d’un guest house. Heureusement qu’il y avait un billard pour remonter le niveau
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Wesley
Sep 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This is not a hotel and it does not have a pool. Showers are only on certain floors and usually locked. So you will have to take a shower at an odd time of day. Pics are of neighboring Lantana wellness center with pool for additional $40/ day. Worst hotel out of 500 hotels that I have ever stayed in. I asked for full refund due to fraudulent advertising, but was rejected. Motel 6 is better. Also, tiny bathroom towels.
This is not a hotel and it does not have a pool. Showers are only on certain floors and usually locked. So you will have to take a shower at an odd time of day. Pics are of neighboring Lantana wellness center with pool for additional $40/ day. Worst hotel out of 500 hotels that I have ever stayed in. I asked for full refund due to fraudulent advertising, but was rejected. Motel 6 is better. Also, tiny bathroom towels.
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Audrey
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Just be aware that this is not a hotel, it is a hostel. We booked a family room and shared a bathroom with the entire 3rd floor which meant it was occupied the majority of the time. Plus there is no shower on the 3rd floor, only on the 2nd. The building itself is nice and the restaurant was actually quite good. The accomodation itself is clean but basic and the bathroom situation is limiting.
Just be aware that this is not a hotel, it is a hostel. We booked a family room and shared a bathroom with the entire 3rd floor which meant it was occupied the majority of the time. Plus there is no shower on the 3rd floor, only on the 2nd. The building itself is nice and the restaurant was actually quite good. The accomodation itself is clean but basic and the bathroom situation is limiting.
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Yuki
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stay was as expected. No elevator to 3rd floor. A couple showers on 2nd floor.
Stay was as expected. No elevator to 3rd floor. A couple showers on 2nd floor.
6
Tonani
Sep 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is a hostel. I did have a private bath but I was not expecting a hostel. It was VERY expensive and the online add was misleading with photos of a pool and hot tub. They were advertisements/photos for nearby hot springs that charge $50 per person to use and that's after the discount from the hostel. Would not return.
This is a hostel. I did have a private bath but I was not expecting a hostel. It was VERY expensive and the online add was misleading with photos of a pool and hot tub. They were advertisements/photos for nearby hot springs that charge $50 per person to use and that's after the discount from the hostel. Would not return.
8
Pui Shi
Mar 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful building with nice decoration. But there has no pantry for ppls to cook dinner/ prepare breakfast
Beautiful building with nice decoration. But there has no pantry for ppls to cook dinner/ prepare breakfast
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Doreen
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Die Lage ist schön am See. Das Personal war freundlich und das Frühstück preislich angemessen. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit Gemeinschaftsbad. Leider waren die Anzahl zum Duschen und der Toilette sehr gering im Vergleich zur Zimmeranzahl. Bei voller Belegung wäre dies zu wenig.
Die Lage ist schön am See. Das Personal war freundlich und das Frühstück preislich angemessen. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit Gemeinschaftsbad. Leider waren die Anzahl zum Duschen und der Toilette sehr gering im Vergleich zur Zimmeranzahl. Bei voller Belegung wäre dies zu wenig.
6
Chris
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Guesthouse is situated near the lake with great surroundings. The check in process is quick and the guest room is clean. The staffs we met are very friendly. The continental breakfast is decent for the price. The issues to us were 1) the shared shower rooms and bathrooms; 2) noise from next door. It looks there are only one shower for male and two for female for the entire second floor of more that 20 plus guest rooms. We feel these bathrooms and showrooms are least clean ones we encountered in Iceland. The property is a conversion of a historical building and was not fully sound proof, so you can hear what the noise from next door.
The Guesthouse is situated near the lake with great surroundings. The check in process is quick and the guest room is clean. The staffs we met are very friendly. The continental breakfast is decent for the price. The issues to us were 1) the shared shower rooms and bathrooms; 2) noise from next door. It looks there are only one shower for male and two for female for the entire second floor of more that 20 plus guest rooms. We feel these bathrooms and showrooms are least clean ones we encountered in Iceland. The property is a conversion of a historical building and was not fully sound proof, so you can hear what the noise from next door.
10
Krzysztof
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay, only the lack of elevator would be the downside.
Excellent place to stay, only the lack of elevator would be the downside.
6
Andrew
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room layout is worse than in a typical college dorm - two beds are together and not separate. Practically no closet space and drawer space. Rooms on top floor are under the roof slant that decreases room volume. But the worst thing is the scarcity of bathrooms - there is only 1 bathroom on the 3rd floor and only 2 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. Completely inadequate for the number of rooms in this guesthouse. The quality of rooms and amenities is only 2 stars (or even 1 star). The only nice thing about this guesthouse was the restaurant (good food and service, very reasonably priced) and the friendliness of staff (even though the front desk closes at 9 p.m.)
The room layout is worse than in a typical college dorm - two beds are together and not separate. Practically no closet space and drawer space. Rooms on top floor are under the roof slant that decreases room volume. But the worst thing is the scarcity of bathrooms - there is only 1 bathroom on the 3rd floor and only 2 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. Completely inadequate for the number of rooms in this guesthouse. The quality of rooms and amenities is only 2 stars (or even 1 star). The only nice thing about this guesthouse was the restaurant (good food and service, very reasonably priced) and the friendliness of staff (even though the front desk closes at 9 p.m.)
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Cleanliness
Guest rooms are generally clean, but shared bathrooms and showers are inconsistently maintained, with occasional odors or drainage issues reported.
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Adrian
Nov 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
El hotel es muy acogedor, el staff es increíblemente amable. La habitación fue cómoda pero el baño olia a caño y no se calentaba, por que hay un hoyo en la ventana con un tubo de extracción. Hay un spa a unos metros con agua termales y sauna. El desayuno esta muy bueno.
El hotel es muy acogedor, el staff es increíblemente amable. La habitación fue cómoda pero el baño olia a caño y no se calentaba, por que hay un hoyo en la ventana con un tubo de extracción. Hay un spa a unos metros con agua termales y sauna. El desayuno esta muy bueno.
10
Gabriel
Sep 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Historic guesthouse, friendly staff, clwan and comfortable rooms, walking distance to the Laugarvatn Fontana.
Historic guesthouse, friendly staff, clwan and comfortable rooms, walking distance to the Laugarvatn Fontana.
10
Monica
Jan 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very quiet and clean. Very nice people. Comfy bed.
Very quiet and clean. Very nice people. Comfy bed.
8
Amin
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroom is shared. But the bathroom situation should be improved. Not super clean. No bidet. No paper towel. We had to ask for it. Spiders on the ceiling. Staff were great though.
Bathroom is shared. But the bathroom situation should be improved. Not super clean. No bidet. No paper towel. We had to ask for it. Spiders on the ceiling. Staff were great though.
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Thomas
Oct 18, 2023
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Das Hotel und vor allem der Lobby Bereich sind wunderschön. Die Zimmer sind süß, jedoch waren die Gemeinschaftsbäder nicht so sauber. Dennoch top Preis-Leistung und für eine Nacht perfekt.
Das Hotel und vor allem der Lobby Bereich sind wunderschön. Die Zimmer sind süß, jedoch waren die Gemeinschaftsbäder nicht so sauber. Dennoch top Preis-Leistung und für eine Nacht perfekt.
10
Antoinette
Nov 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was clean and quiet
The hotel was clean and quiet
6
Melissa
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It it convenient and was an affordable option for the area as we stopped by on the road trip, but the bathing area was not clean and did not like the breakfast.
It it convenient and was an affordable option for the area as we stopped by on the road trip, but the bathing area was not clean and did not like the breakfast.
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lamar
Feb 22, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice room, clean. Cool building with lots of character
Nice room, clean. Cool building with lots of character
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Chris
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Guesthouse is situated near the lake with great surroundings. The check in process is quick and the guest room is clean. The staffs we met are very friendly. The continental breakfast is decent for the price. The issues to us were 1) the shared shower rooms and bathrooms; 2) noise from next door. It looks there are only one shower for male and two for female for the entire second floor of more that 20 plus guest rooms. We feel these bathrooms and showrooms are least clean ones we encountered in Iceland. The property is a conversion of a historical building and was not fully sound proof, so you can hear what the noise from next door.
The Guesthouse is situated near the lake with great surroundings. The check in process is quick and the guest room is clean. The staffs we met are very friendly. The continental breakfast is decent for the price. The issues to us were 1) the shared shower rooms and bathrooms; 2) noise from next door. It looks there are only one shower for male and two for female for the entire second floor of more that 20 plus guest rooms. We feel these bathrooms and showrooms are least clean ones we encountered in Iceland. The property is a conversion of a historical building and was not fully sound proof, so you can hear what the noise from next door.
8
Lauren
Sep 7, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
L’hôtel est charmant ! La chambre dans laquelle nous étions était assez petite mais confortable et bien décorée. Les parties communes (hall de l’hôtel, salon, salle de restauration) sont très agréables ! A noter : pas de vraie cuisine mais juste une bouilloire et un micro onde. Petit bémol pour les salles de bain des parties communes qui n’étaient pas ultra propres mais pas catastrophiques non plus !
L’hôtel est charmant ! La chambre dans laquelle nous étions était assez petite mais confortable et bien décorée. Les parties communes (hall de l’hôtel, salon, salle de restauration) sont très agréables ! A noter : pas de vraie cuisine mais juste une bouilloire et un micro onde. Petit bémol pour les salles de bain des parties communes qui n’étaient pas ultra propres mais pas catastrophiques non plus !
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and vary from small to spacious, featuring vintage schoolhouse decor; several mention limited storage, sloped ceilings, or quirky artwork. Some report noise from halls or neighboring rooms, and light intrusion when blackout shades are lacking.
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Abhishek
May 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spacious with clean linens
Room was spacious with clean linens
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Cynthia
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location, close to a lovely hot spring spa with a 10% discount with staying here, historic building. Downside was the bright lights outside the window without blackout shades made it difficult to sleep.
Beautiful location, close to a lovely hot spring spa with a 10% discount with staying here, historic building. Downside was the bright lights outside the window without blackout shades made it difficult to sleep.
10
Lynda
Aug 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very relaxed casual atmosphere. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and enjoyed them both. Nice blackout blinds in the room. Very close to the Fontana spa which is very convenient.
Very relaxed casual atmosphere. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and enjoyed them both. Nice blackout blinds in the room. Very close to the Fontana spa which is very convenient.
8
Erika
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff here were excellent. The property is cute, they’ve kept a lot of the historical elements. Room was small but adequate. The onsite restaurant was good (there are not many options in this small of a town). Breakfast was oatmeal, cereals, cold meats and cheeses, fruit and vegetables. And pancakes. Very walkable to the Fontana hot springs. Easy access point for the golden circle also.
Staff here were excellent. The property is cute, they’ve kept a lot of the historical elements. Room was small but adequate. The onsite restaurant was good (there are not many options in this small of a town). Breakfast was oatmeal, cereals, cold meats and cheeses, fruit and vegetables. And pancakes. Very walkable to the Fontana hot springs. Easy access point for the golden circle also.
8
Craig
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The only issue we had was the noise in the hall coming through the door and walls till everyone settled down at night. Otherwise a nice stay and location. Hot spring pool just down the street. Also several restaurants close by.
The only issue we had was the noise in the hall coming through the door and walls till everyone settled down at night. Otherwise a nice stay and location. Hot spring pool just down the street. Also several restaurants close by.
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J tuazonmccheyne
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
While the room was clean and comfortable we couldn’t sleep. Parties and loud noises all night. We wanted to rest and ended up having a terrible night. No one cared about the noise. I asked them if it’s normally like this. Terrible place to stay.
While the room was clean and comfortable we couldn’t sleep. Parties and loud noises all night. We wanted to rest and ended up having a terrible night. No one cared about the noise. I asked them if it’s normally like this. Terrible place to stay.
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Chris
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Guesthouse is situated near the lake with great surroundings. The check in process is quick and the guest room is clean. The staffs we met are very friendly. The continental breakfast is decent for the price. The issues to us were 1) the shared shower rooms and bathrooms; 2) noise from next door. It looks there are only one shower for male and two for female for the entire second floor of more that 20 plus guest rooms. We feel these bathrooms and showrooms are least clean ones we encountered in Iceland. The property is a conversion of a historical building and was not fully sound proof, so you can hear what the noise from next door.
The Guesthouse is situated near the lake with great surroundings. The check in process is quick and the guest room is clean. The staffs we met are very friendly. The continental breakfast is decent for the price. The issues to us were 1) the shared shower rooms and bathrooms; 2) noise from next door. It looks there are only one shower for male and two for female for the entire second floor of more that 20 plus guest rooms. We feel these bathrooms and showrooms are least clean ones we encountered in Iceland. The property is a conversion of a historical building and was not fully sound proof, so you can hear what the noise from next door.
10
Reiko
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A striking building on a large property with a beautiful lake view. Parking and check in was super easy. The shared bathrooms were well maintained and not too hard to find a free shower or toilet. Rooms were huge but the artwork is vintage and could be unsettling for some. Our rooms had an embroidered clown wall hanging… This was a great stay for my group as it was close enough to popular attractions.
A striking building on a large property with a beautiful lake view. Parking and check in was super easy. The shared bathrooms were well maintained and not too hard to find a free shower or toilet. Rooms were huge but the artwork is vintage and could be unsettling for some. Our rooms had an embroidered clown wall hanging… This was a great stay for my group as it was close enough to popular attractions.
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Lauren
Sep 7, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
L’hôtel est charmant ! La chambre dans laquelle nous étions était assez petite mais confortable et bien décorée. Les parties communes (hall de l’hôtel, salon, salle de restauration) sont très agréables ! A noter : pas de vraie cuisine mais juste une bouilloire et un micro onde. Petit bémol pour les salles de bain des parties communes qui n’étaient pas ultra propres mais pas catastrophiques non plus !
L’hôtel est charmant ! La chambre dans laquelle nous étions était assez petite mais confortable et bien décorée. Les parties communes (hall de l’hôtel, salon, salle de restauration) sont très agréables ! A noter : pas de vraie cuisine mais juste une bouilloire et un micro onde. Petit bémol pour les salles de bain des parties communes qui n’étaient pas ultra propres mais pas catastrophiques non plus !
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Andrew
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room layout is worse than in a typical college dorm - two beds are together and not separate. Practically no closet space and drawer space. Rooms on top floor are under the roof slant that decreases room volume. But the worst thing is the scarcity of bathrooms - there is only 1 bathroom on the 3rd floor and only 2 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. Completely inadequate for the number of rooms in this guesthouse. The quality of rooms and amenities is only 2 stars (or even 1 star). The only nice thing about this guesthouse was the restaurant (good food and service, very reasonably priced) and the friendliness of staff (even though the front desk closes at 9 p.m.)
The room layout is worse than in a typical college dorm - two beds are together and not separate. Practically no closet space and drawer space. Rooms on top floor are under the roof slant that decreases room volume. But the worst thing is the scarcity of bathrooms - there is only 1 bathroom on the 3rd floor and only 2 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. Completely inadequate for the number of rooms in this guesthouse. The quality of rooms and amenities is only 2 stars (or even 1 star). The only nice thing about this guesthouse was the restaurant (good food and service, very reasonably priced) and the friendliness of staff (even though the front desk closes at 9 p.m.)
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Service
Staff are consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-ins and attentive service noted.
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James
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Fantastic staff.
Great location. Fantastic staff.
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Sharun
Jul 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great room and very friendly staff. Requested for two twin beds and staff were very prompt with getting back to me.
Great room and very friendly staff. Requested for two twin beds and staff were very prompt with getting back to me.
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Halldor
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Móttökurnar voru mjög hlýlegar, skemmtilegar og fræðandi. Fengum áhugavert yfirlit yfir söguna og gaman að sjá stílinn og yfirbragðið á þessari gömlu og virðulegu byggingu. Prýðis kvöldverður og morgunmatur.Takk fyrir okkur
Móttökurnar voru mjög hlýlegar, skemmtilegar og fræðandi. Fengum áhugavert yfirlit yfir söguna og gaman að sjá stílinn og yfirbragðið á þessari gömlu og virðulegu byggingu. Prýðis kvöldverður og morgunmatur.Takk fyrir okkur
10
Patrycja
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful and friendly staff, delicious food and very comfortable stay. They make you feel so welcome
Wonderful and friendly staff, delicious food and very comfortable stay. They make you feel so welcome
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Nicole
Jul 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient location if you are visiting sights along the Golden Circle. The staff were friendly, and the check-in process was very smooth. The restaurant was great - our pizza was delicious! Would recommend to anyone traveling along the Golden Circle!
Very convenient location if you are visiting sights along the Golden Circle. The staff were friendly, and the check-in process was very smooth. The restaurant was great - our pizza was delicious! Would recommend to anyone traveling along the Golden Circle!
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Erika
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff here were excellent. The property is cute, they’ve kept a lot of the historical elements. Room was small but adequate. The onsite restaurant was good (there are not many options in this small of a town). Breakfast was oatmeal, cereals, cold meats and cheeses, fruit and vegetables. And pancakes. Very walkable to the Fontana hot springs. Easy access point for the golden circle also.
Staff here were excellent. The property is cute, they’ve kept a lot of the historical elements. Room was small but adequate. The onsite restaurant was good (there are not many options in this small of a town). Breakfast was oatmeal, cereals, cold meats and cheeses, fruit and vegetables. And pancakes. Very walkable to the Fontana hot springs. Easy access point for the golden circle also.
10
Jean-Francois
Mar 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Très agréable, bel rencontre, personnel très accueillant
Très agréable, bel rencontre, personnel très accueillant
10
Serguei
Dec 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfest was great. Host was super nice.
Breakfest was great. Host was super nice.
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Genevieve
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was convenient. Staff was nice.
It was convenient. Staff was nice.
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Piotr
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay. Very friendly folks.
Great place to stay. Very friendly folks.
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Location
Scenic lakeside setting within easy walking distance of Laugarvatn Fontana, and a convenient base for Golden Circle sights.
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Leandro
Dec 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lugar muito encantador na beira do lago. Recomendo com certeza! A casa é muito agradável, aconchegante e bem decorada. Fica muito perto do Golden Circle, então pode fazer o passeio e dormir lá depois. Eu com certeza voltaria. Alem de tudo, a equipe é muito simpatica e gentil. Vimos aurora boreal há 5 minutos de carro do hotel. Sonho!
Lugar muito encantador na beira do lago. Recomendo com certeza! A casa é muito agradável, aconchegante e bem decorada. Fica muito perto do Golden Circle, então pode fazer o passeio e dormir lá depois. Eu com certeza voltaria. Alem de tudo, a equipe é muito simpatica e gentil. Vimos aurora boreal há 5 minutos de carro do hotel. Sonho!
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Denis
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful view and walks near lake.
Beautiful view and walks near lake.
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Kabir
May 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location next to bread baking and hot spring
Great location next to bread baking and hot spring
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Cynthia
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location, close to a lovely hot spring spa with a 10% discount with staying here, historic building. Downside was the bright lights outside the window without blackout shades made it difficult to sleep.
Beautiful location, close to a lovely hot spring spa with a 10% discount with staying here, historic building. Downside was the bright lights outside the window without blackout shades made it difficult to sleep.
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Erika
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff here were excellent. The property is cute, they’ve kept a lot of the historical elements. Room was small but adequate. The onsite restaurant was good (there are not many options in this small of a town). Breakfast was oatmeal, cereals, cold meats and cheeses, fruit and vegetables. And pancakes. Very walkable to the Fontana hot springs. Easy access point for the golden circle also.
Staff here were excellent. The property is cute, they’ve kept a lot of the historical elements. Room was small but adequate. The onsite restaurant was good (there are not many options in this small of a town). Breakfast was oatmeal, cereals, cold meats and cheeses, fruit and vegetables. And pancakes. Very walkable to the Fontana hot springs. Easy access point for the golden circle also.
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Camille
Mar 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bon hotel idealement situé a littéralement 2 pas des sources fontana, et proche des points d'intérêts du golden circle que sont pingvellir ou geysir
Bon hotel idealement situé a littéralement 2 pas des sources fontana, et proche des points d'intérêts du golden circle que sont pingvellir ou geysir
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susan
Jun 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely setting with a beautiful view of the lake.
Lovely setting with a beautiful view of the lake.
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Doreen
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Die Lage ist schön am See. Das Personal war freundlich und das Frühstück preislich angemessen. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit Gemeinschaftsbad. Leider waren die Anzahl zum Duschen und der Toilette sehr gering im Vergleich zur Zimmeranzahl. Bei voller Belegung wäre dies zu wenig.
Die Lage ist schön am See. Das Personal war freundlich und das Frühstück preislich angemessen. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit Gemeinschaftsbad. Leider waren die Anzahl zum Duschen und der Toilette sehr gering im Vergleich zur Zimmeranzahl. Bei voller Belegung wäre dies zu wenig.
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Shannon
Jan 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful unique building right next to the hot springs. A great stop on the ring road!
Beautiful unique building right next to the hot springs. A great stop on the ring road!
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Toulon
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful guesthouse next to a fantastic hotsprings. Very quiet and peaceful with easy access to NP and other sites. Highly recommend!
Wonderful guesthouse next to a fantastic hotsprings. Very quiet and peaceful with easy access to NP and other sites. Highly recommend!
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Dining
Restaurant food is widely praised (including pizza and dinners), and breakfast is generally good value; a few guests found breakfast underwhelming.
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Kayla
Jan 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I’m sure this guesthouse is quite busy in the summer but it was so quiet and nice this winter! The room was bigger than expected and the bathrooms and showers were clean. It was nice having everything to ourselves. We also had a vegan lasagna in the restaurant area and it was delicious. Thanks for a great stay!
I’m sure this guesthouse is quite busy in the summer but it was so quiet and nice this winter! The room was bigger than expected and the bathrooms and showers were clean. It was nice having everything to ourselves. We also had a vegan lasagna in the restaurant area and it was delicious. Thanks for a great stay!
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Nicole
Jul 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient location if you are visiting sights along the Golden Circle. The staff were friendly, and the check-in process was very smooth. The restaurant was great - our pizza was delicious! Would recommend to anyone traveling along the Golden Circle!
Very convenient location if you are visiting sights along the Golden Circle. The staff were friendly, and the check-in process was very smooth. The restaurant was great - our pizza was delicious! Would recommend to anyone traveling along the Golden Circle!
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Melissa
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It it convenient and was an affordable option for the area as we stopped by on the road trip, but the bathing area was not clean and did not like the breakfast.
It it convenient and was an affordable option for the area as we stopped by on the road trip, but the bathing area was not clean and did not like the breakfast.
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Erika
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff here were excellent. The property is cute, they’ve kept a lot of the historical elements. Room was small but adequate. The onsite restaurant was good (there are not many options in this small of a town). Breakfast was oatmeal, cereals, cold meats and cheeses, fruit and vegetables. And pancakes. Very walkable to the Fontana hot springs. Easy access point for the golden circle also.
Staff here were excellent. The property is cute, they’ve kept a lot of the historical elements. Room was small but adequate. The onsite restaurant was good (there are not many options in this small of a town). Breakfast was oatmeal, cereals, cold meats and cheeses, fruit and vegetables. And pancakes. Very walkable to the Fontana hot springs. Easy access point for the golden circle also.
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Khrishma
Mar 23, 2023
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Stayed 19,320 nights
The food was the delicious. Had to wait awhile, but definitely worth the wait. We walked around the school, looked at all of the historical pictures, and loved it. It was great to be apart of that.
The food was the delicious. Had to wait awhile, but definitely worth the wait. We walked around the school, looked at all of the historical pictures, and loved it. It was great to be apart of that.
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Jacqueline
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved this cute, historic guesthouse. It was cosy and inviting and the food in the restaurant was good.
We loved this cute, historic guesthouse. It was cosy and inviting and the food in the restaurant was good.
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Serguei
Dec 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfest was great. Host was super nice.
Breakfest was great. Host was super nice.
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Tim
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is a unique and interesting place to spend the night. Beautiful location by the lake and walk to Fontana geothermal area. Our room was small, clean and comfortable. Restaurant has delicious pizza. Shoes off at the door, shared bathrooms were not a problem. We would definitely recommend it.
This is a unique and interesting place to spend the night. Beautiful location by the lake and walk to Fontana geothermal area. Our room was small, clean and comfortable. Restaurant has delicious pizza. Shoes off at the door, shared bathrooms were not a problem. We would definitely recommend it.
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Christian
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice historic place very close to allot of tourist attractions. The hotel is an old school. It looks beautiful and the people working there was very nice. The shared space is very cozy and the room was an OK size. The breakfast could be better but the dinner was good.
Nice historic place very close to allot of tourist attractions. The hotel is an old school. It looks beautiful and the people working there was very nice. The shared space is very cozy and the room was an OK size. The breakfast could be better but the dinner was good.
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Andrew
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room layout is worse than in a typical college dorm - two beds are together and not separate. Practically no closet space and drawer space. Rooms on top floor are under the roof slant that decreases room volume. But the worst thing is the scarcity of bathrooms - there is only 1 bathroom on the 3rd floor and only 2 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. Completely inadequate for the number of rooms in this guesthouse. The quality of rooms and amenities is only 2 stars (or even 1 star). The only nice thing about this guesthouse was the restaurant (good food and service, very reasonably priced) and the friendliness of staff (even though the front desk closes at 9 p.m.)
The room layout is worse than in a typical college dorm - two beds are together and not separate. Practically no closet space and drawer space. Rooms on top floor are under the roof slant that decreases room volume. But the worst thing is the scarcity of bathrooms - there is only 1 bathroom on the 3rd floor and only 2 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. Completely inadequate for the number of rooms in this guesthouse. The quality of rooms and amenities is only 2 stars (or even 1 star). The only nice thing about this guesthouse was the restaurant (good food and service, very reasonably priced) and the friendliness of staff (even though the front desk closes at 9 p.m.)
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Tessa
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful old school house. In a great location not too far from Thingvellir National Park.
Beautiful old school house. In a great location not too far from Thingvellir National Park.
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Carmela
Jul 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Property was clean and staff was helpful. Basic amenities. Soundproofing not so great, the people above us were so loud we did not get good sleep. This is a hostel/guesthouse so some rooms have shared bathrooms, fyi. Make sure you know what room type you booked. It’s walking distance to Laugarvatn Fontana.
Property was clean and staff was helpful. Basic amenities. Soundproofing not so great, the people above us were so loud we did not get good sleep. This is a hostel/guesthouse so some rooms have shared bathrooms, fyi. Make sure you know what room type you booked. It’s walking distance to Laugarvatn Fontana.
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Dylan
Jul 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic stay at this lovely old world style guesthouse - breakfast was a highlight as were the common sitting areas. Very bright and clean rooms and an attentive and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
Fantastic stay at this lovely old world style guesthouse - breakfast was a highlight as were the common sitting areas. Very bright and clean rooms and an attentive and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
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Kristin
May 21, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Extremely clean. fun quirky common areas and game room downstairs. staff are nice but could not help resolve that the family room we booked did not match photos from expedia. They have 2 family rooms. first person to book gets the one in the photos with the extra lounge area. 2nd person to book gets a plain 6 bed dorm room. Staff said their IT guy needs to fix expedia photos but nothing they could since the other room was already occupied. It was disappointing that we did not get the room we thought we had booked.
Extremely clean. fun quirky common areas and game room downstairs. staff are nice but could not help resolve that the family room we booked did not match photos from expedia. They have 2 family rooms. first person to book gets the one in the photos with the extra lounge area. 2nd person to book gets a plain 6 bed dorm room. Staff said their IT guy needs to fix expedia photos but nothing they could since the other room was already occupied. It was disappointing that we did not get the room we thought we had booked.
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Colin
Apr 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Super cute! Historic, easy parking. Lovely concierges and staff.
Super cute! Historic, easy parking. Lovely concierges and staff.
FAQs about Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately ISK 2450 for adults and ISK 1250 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but it is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Bláskógabyggd, approximately 11.4 miles from Thingvellir National Park and 15.2 miles from Skalholt Historical Site. Nearby attractions include Laugarvatn Fontana, just 0.2 miles away, and Kerid Crater, about 15.3 miles away.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Up to 6 children can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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- 2026-10-11: 110.14189349212647USD
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- 2026-10-31: 106.65972653045654USD
- 2026-11-01: 105.79029719238281USD
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The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Up to 6 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 2450 for adults and ISK 1250 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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