Hotel Varmaland
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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 features at this hotel include concierge services and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at Calor Rooftop Restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 61 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Location
With a stay at Hótel Varmaland in Borgarbyggð, you'll be 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Glanni Waterfall and 22.6 mi (36.3 km) from Hraunfossar. This hotel is 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from Vidgelmir Lava Tube.
What's nearby
Glanni Waterfall(10.2 Miles)
Deildartunguhver Hot Springs(10.8 Miles)
Grabrok(11.1 Miles)
Hredavatn(12.5 Miles)
Snorrastofa(14.3 Miles)
Skallagrimsgardur(15.7 Miles)
The Settlement Centre(15.8 Miles)
Borgarfjördur Museum(15.9 Miles)
Husafell Golf Course(16 Miles)
Puppet Museum of Bruduheimar(16 Miles)
Borgarnes Transportation Museum(16.2 Miles)
Tröllafossar(19 Miles)
Brókarvatn(21.4 Miles)
Hraunfossar(22.6 Miles)
Barnafoss(22.6 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Location
Varmalandsvegur, Borgarbyggð, Iceland
Glanni Waterfall (10.2 Miles)
Deildartunguhver Hot Springs (10.8 Miles)
Grabrok (11.1 Miles)
Hredavatn (12.5 Miles)
Snorrastofa (14.3 Miles)
Skallagrimsgardur (15.7 Miles)
Room options
4
Standard Single Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
135 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Standard Plus
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
222 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
5
Standard Double Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
182 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Economy Double
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
182 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Crib(s) (Free)
7
View Deluxe
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
222 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
6
Family Suite
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 5
464 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
4
Suite
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
287 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Crib(s) (Free)
Guest reviews of Hotel Varmaland
9.1
Superb
Based on 633 verified reviews
What guests think
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Hotel Varmaland earns strong praise for its stylish, renovated interiors, relaxing hot tubs and sauna, friendly staff, and a top-floor restaurant with sweeping views, alongside consistently clean, comfortable rooms and an impressive included breakfast.
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Hotel Varmaland earns strong praise for its stylish, renovated interiors, relaxing hot tubs and sauna, friendly staff, and a top-floor restaurant with sweeping views, alongside consistently clean, comfortable rooms and an impressive included breakfast.
The scenic, rural location is quiet and a short drive from Borgarnes, with hiking nearby and good conditions for spotting the northern lights. Common drawbacks include very small bathrooms and sinks, some rooms running hot in warmer weather due to no AC, and occasional soundproofing issues. Dinner is frequently praised but can be expensive, and a few service lapses are mentioned. Overall, expect a restful base for exploring West Iceland in a remote, nature-filled setting.
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Facilities
Popular wellness area with two outdoor hot tubs, sauna and a cold plunge; the top-floor restaurant and bar offer panoramic views. Easy on-site parking and nearby hiking are noted.
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Neal
16 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is a gem. From updated facilities to available hot tubs and an excellent buffet breakfast everything was just right. We would definitely stay here again!
This hotel is a gem. From updated facilities to available hot tubs and an excellent buffet breakfast everything was just right. We would definitely stay here again!
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Etan
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Helpful staff and nice hot tub area. Views from breakfast were amazing.
Helpful staff and nice hot tub area. Views from breakfast were amazing.
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Rebeca
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Me encantaron las instalaciones, te sientes conectado con el campo y todo muy bonito y limpio. Tienen jacuzzi lo cual es muy conveniente al llegar en la noche y muy buen desayuno. Recomiendo mucho quedarse aquí.
Me encantaron las instalaciones, te sientes conectado con el campo y todo muy bonito y limpio. Tienen jacuzzi lo cual es muy conveniente al llegar en la noche y muy buen desayuno. Recomiendo mucho quedarse aquí.
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Nikki
27 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely gorgeous hotel and we loved the 2 x thermal hot tubs kept at 2 different temperatures! Dinner was a little pricey so we make up for up at the breakfast buffet the next morning!
Absolutely gorgeous hotel and we loved the 2 x thermal hot tubs kept at 2 different temperatures! Dinner was a little pricey so we make up for up at the breakfast buffet the next morning!
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Lars
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel newly renovated. Fantastic restaurant with an amazing view on 4th floor. Situated rater remote in fantastic nature scenery.
Great hotel newly renovated. Fantastic restaurant with an amazing view on 4th floor. Situated rater remote in fantastic nature scenery.
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Cathi
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was friendly and helpful. The facilities were clean and the hot tubs and sauna were a nice relaxing way to unwind after traveling.
The staff was friendly and helpful. The facilities were clean and the hot tubs and sauna were a nice relaxing way to unwind after traveling.
10
Chris
21 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Super clean, modern hotel. There's a small outcropping you can take a short hike up nearby to see over the entire area. Restaurant was on the top floor, which allowed for nice views while eating. Included breakfast was great! The hotel is in an area with only some geothermal buildings and a school around it, so if you need anything, you're driving to it.
Super clean, modern hotel. There's a small outcropping you can take a short hike up nearby to see over the entire area. Restaurant was on the top floor, which allowed for nice views while eating. Included breakfast was great! The hotel is in an area with only some geothermal buildings and a school around it, so if you need anything, you're driving to it.
10
Maria
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful hotel. Perfect location with plenty of parking. This is the perfect halfway point to Akureryi. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. There also is a restaurant upstairs with a nice view. This is also where breakfast is which had a nice variety throughout the buffet. Staff was friendly as well. Thanks!
Wonderful hotel. Perfect location with plenty of parking. This is the perfect halfway point to Akureryi. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. There also is a restaurant upstairs with a nice view. This is also where breakfast is which had a nice variety throughout the buffet. Staff was friendly as well. Thanks!
10
Shannon
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was stunning and staff were friendly and accommodating. The facilities were great, with nice hiking options right behind the hotel. The hot tubs, sauna and cold plunge were clean and we were able to get drinks served right to us. The restaurant was so good and the service was outstanding. 10/10 would absolutely stay again
The property was stunning and staff were friendly and accommodating. The facilities were great, with nice hiking options right behind the hotel. The hot tubs, sauna and cold plunge were clean and we were able to get drinks served right to us. The restaurant was so good and the service was outstanding. 10/10 would absolutely stay again
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Dara
4 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location for northern lights viewing. Hot tubs were nice and they provided robes. Breakfast was great! Rooms were small with nice decor.
Good location for northern lights viewing. Hot tubs were nice and they provided robes. Breakfast was great! Rooms were small with nice decor.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe Hotel Varmaland as very clean and well maintained throughout rooms and common areas.
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OSVALDO
1 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room. Easy parking. Great breakfast.
Clean room. Easy parking. Great breakfast.
10
Georgii
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and good maintained room. Very good breakfast
Clean and good maintained room. Very good breakfast
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GUDNY S
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fallegt hótel, hreint snyrtilegt 100%
Fallegt hótel, hreint snyrtilegt 100%
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Jeanne
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a wonderful place to stay. Rooms are clean and they offer an excellent breakfast
This is a wonderful place to stay. Rooms are clean and they offer an excellent breakfast
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Siu Ming
15 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The cleanliness in the hotel was excellent. The breakfast quality was wonderful, and the servers there were extremely friendly and welcoming. We found the beds to be quite comfortable, and the hotel's on-site charging system was also very helpful to us.
The cleanliness in the hotel was excellent. The breakfast quality was wonderful, and the servers there were extremely friendly and welcoming. We found the beds to be quite comfortable, and the hotel's on-site charging system was also very helpful to us.
10
Inga Lóa
25 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Herbergið var mjög fínt, þægilegt rúm og allt mjög snyrtilegt. Morgunmaturinn var góður. Veitingastaðurinn flottur og maturinn fullkominn. Starfsfólkið var einstaklega vinalegt og glaðlegt. Frábær dvöl í alla staði.
Herbergið var mjög fínt, þægilegt rúm og allt mjög snyrtilegt. Morgunmaturinn var góður. Veitingastaðurinn flottur og maturinn fullkominn. Starfsfólkið var einstaklega vinalegt og glaðlegt. Frábær dvöl í alla staði.
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Steve
23 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
New, clean, very good hotel and very reasonable price.
New, clean, very good hotel and very reasonable price.
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Chris
21 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Super clean, modern hotel. There's a small outcropping you can take a short hike up nearby to see over the entire area. Restaurant was on the top floor, which allowed for nice views while eating. Included breakfast was great! The hotel is in an area with only some geothermal buildings and a school around it, so if you need anything, you're driving to it.
Super clean, modern hotel. There's a small outcropping you can take a short hike up nearby to see over the entire area. Restaurant was on the top floor, which allowed for nice views while eating. Included breakfast was great! The hotel is in an area with only some geothermal buildings and a school around it, so if you need anything, you're driving to it.
10
Maria
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful hotel. Perfect location with plenty of parking. This is the perfect halfway point to Akureryi. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. There also is a restaurant upstairs with a nice view. This is also where breakfast is which had a nice variety throughout the buffet. Staff was friendly as well. Thanks!
Wonderful hotel. Perfect location with plenty of parking. This is the perfect halfway point to Akureryi. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. There also is a restaurant upstairs with a nice view. This is also where breakfast is which had a nice variety throughout the buffet. Staff was friendly as well. Thanks!
10
Tara
13 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, comfortable room. Excellent dinner and service at Calor. Pleasant, helpful staff.
Clean, comfortable room. Excellent dinner and service at Calor. Pleasant, helpful staff.
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Rooms
Modern, comfortable rooms with good beds and occasional scenic views. Many mention very small bathrooms and sinks, some rooms running hot in warmer weather due to no AC, and occasional noise from thin walls or doors.
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Claudine
25 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful and modern hotel. Hot tubs are nice and not crowded. They have a lovely restaurant on the upper floor and the food is really delicious. We had dinner there and enjoyed it. Good spread of breakfast too. 1 major downside though, our quadroom only had one tiny weeny window and the room is really hot in summer. Like hot hot for Iceland, bearing in mind that there is no air-conditioning in Iceland. So after raising this, they gave us 2 small desk fans which honestly didn't really help much. I understand that buildings in Iceland are built to keep the cold out and would love to give this hotel 5 stars as I really love the look and feel but the room temperature is really a bugbear.
Beautiful and modern hotel. Hot tubs are nice and not crowded. They have a lovely restaurant on the upper floor and the food is really delicious. We had dinner there and enjoyed it. Good spread of breakfast too. 1 major downside though, our quadroom only had one tiny weeny window and the room is really hot in summer. Like hot hot for Iceland, bearing in mind that there is no air-conditioning in Iceland. So after raising this, they gave us 2 small desk fans which honestly didn't really help much. I understand that buildings in Iceland are built to keep the cold out and would love to give this hotel 5 stars as I really love the look and feel but the room temperature is really a bugbear.
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Madhu
29 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bed was great. The room was a little hot for us.
Bed was great. The room was a little hot for us.
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Einar
4 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great except for a small bathroom!
Everything was great except for a small bathroom!
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Jennifer
19 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is very pretty but the room was terribly hot and the bathroom smelled of mildew. The breakfast was great.
The hotel is very pretty but the room was terribly hot and the bathroom smelled of mildew. The breakfast was great.
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Mike
12 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Varmaland. The property was beautiful. The room was nice and spacious. The bathroom was very small. The sink was so small that it was almost unusable. The shower did have a curtain; however, the shower itself was so little that the curtain kept rubbing up against you. We loved the breakfast and it was included with the stay.
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Varmaland. The property was beautiful. The room was nice and spacious. The bathroom was very small. The sink was so small that it was almost unusable. The shower did have a curtain; however, the shower itself was so little that the curtain kept rubbing up against you. We loved the breakfast and it was included with the stay.
10
Gabriel
12 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very small room but very comfy and clean.
Very small room but very comfy and clean.
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Samuel
30 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great bed, plenty of amenities. Only issue was the ultra thin walls. Still managed a good night of sleep, but you could hear everything in the hallway, above, and behind!
Great bed, plenty of amenities. Only issue was the ultra thin walls. Still managed a good night of sleep, but you could hear everything in the hallway, above, and behind!
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Robert
1 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The only complaints i have are the size of the bathroom. Very snug hard not to have shower get everything wet and sink basen way to small.
The only complaints i have are the size of the bathroom. Very snug hard not to have shower get everything wet and sink basen way to small.
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Leza
12 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I would have given it 5 out of 5 if it wasn’t for the ridiculously small bathroom sink, a cloakroom sink really…with nowhere to put your toiletries next to it…and the shower is equally a silly design; too small, shower curtain sticks to you and the water goes everywhere. BUT the staff are great, communal areas are great, the buffet breakfast is excellent and the breakfast dining room is a lovely space. Comfortable bed, had to ask for extra pillows…Icelandic hotels only seem to give one pillow each on the beds which is weird. It’s not as soundproofed as they make it out to be…we could hear people talking in the next room and people walking around in the room above…and doors opening and close. BUT (!) everyone went to sleep early because they’re all sightseeing in the nearby national park so luckily it wasn’t a big deal. Bring ear plugs just in case.
I would have given it 5 out of 5 if it wasn’t for the ridiculously small bathroom sink, a cloakroom sink really…with nowhere to put your toiletries next to it…and the shower is equally a silly design; too small, shower curtain sticks to you and the water goes everywhere. BUT the staff are great, communal areas are great, the buffet breakfast is excellent and the breakfast dining room is a lovely space. Comfortable bed, had to ask for extra pillows…Icelandic hotels only seem to give one pillow each on the beds which is weird. It’s not as soundproofed as they make it out to be…we could hear people talking in the next room and people walking around in the room above…and doors opening and close. BUT (!) everyone went to sleep early because they’re all sightseeing in the nearby national park so luckily it wasn’t a big deal. Bring ear plugs just in case.
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Kit Man
26 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The interior design is nice, but the washroom is very small. The soundproofing is also lacking—we kept hearing doors shutting throughout the night, even at midnight and early in the morning. Breakfast is just okay, and overall, the hotel could use a lot of improvement.
The interior design is nice, but the washroom is very small. The soundproofing is also lacking—we kept hearing doors shutting throughout the night, even at midnight and early in the morning. Breakfast is just okay, and overall, the hotel could use a lot of improvement.
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Service
Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and proactive. Occasional issues include brusque or absent front-desk service and inconsistent information at check-in.
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Anthony J
11 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
On the positive, this hotel seems quite new and is very clean. Customer service was not as good. Additionally, while they had hot tubs, you have to pay to use a robe and towel for the hot tubs. If I had to do again, I might have just drove and stayed in Borgarnes. We picked this hotel because it was closer to the lava cave and glacier tours we were taking the following day.
On the positive, this hotel seems quite new and is very clean. Customer service was not as good. Additionally, while they had hot tubs, you have to pay to use a robe and towel for the hot tubs. If I had to do again, I might have just drove and stayed in Borgarnes. We picked this hotel because it was closer to the lava cave and glacier tours we were taking the following day.
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DAVID
28 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and courteous.
Enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and courteous.
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Matthew
22 May 2024
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Just wanted to say the staff here made our trip memorable. The breakfast was fantastic. Prior to arriving I let the staff know we would be arriving early due to a early flight and needed to freshen up due to me proposing. They made the accommodation. I asked while we were at dinner if they could do something special in the room and they did. The host at the restaurant was very suave with letting me know that everything in the room was ready. The restaurant was an absolute treasure and I will be eating there for sure on our next visit. The rooms were super clean and beds were very comfortable
Just wanted to say the staff here made our trip memorable. The breakfast was fantastic. Prior to arriving I let the staff know we would be arriving early due to a early flight and needed to freshen up due to me proposing. They made the accommodation. I asked while we were at dinner if they could do something special in the room and they did. The host at the restaurant was very suave with letting me know that everything in the room was ready. The restaurant was an absolute treasure and I will be eating there for sure on our next visit. The rooms were super clean and beds were very comfortable
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Robert S
28 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel off the beaten path so not a lot of outside dining options near by. Bathroom was pretty small. Biggest complaint was trying to get anyone to check you in or out. There never seemed to be anyone at the desk. Had a number you were suppose to call but it went to a voicemail.
Nice hotel off the beaten path so not a lot of outside dining options near by. Bathroom was pretty small. Biggest complaint was trying to get anyone to check you in or out. There never seemed to be anyone at the desk. Had a number you were suppose to call but it went to a voicemail.
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Diane K.
17 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The gentleman at the reception desk offered to knock on our door if the northern lights made an appearance. That way we didn’t need to stay awake into the night for no reason. He knocked - and we were not disappointed! Thank you!
The gentleman at the reception desk offered to knock on our door if the northern lights made an appearance. That way we didn’t need to stay awake into the night for no reason. He knocked - and we were not disappointed! Thank you!
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Krista
11 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We loved our stay here; everything was seamless, from the check-in to the delicious breakfast the next morning. Hotel Varmaland was one of our favorite places to stay during our ten days in Iceland.
We loved our stay here; everything was seamless, from the check-in to the delicious breakfast the next morning. Hotel Varmaland was one of our favorite places to stay during our ten days in Iceland.
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Sharon
7 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Did not get the vip, front desk wasn't familiar with the program or benefits Only stayed one night it was fine for what we needed , dinner and breakfast were great
Did not get the vip, front desk wasn't familiar with the program or benefits Only stayed one night it was fine for what we needed , dinner and breakfast were great
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Christy
9 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
After driving just over 4 hours from the Westfjords, we realized that we left behind a carry on. We approached the front desk and asked if he could help us reach the inn we were staying at. It turns out the police had our bag and he called the police and asked them to put the bag on Iceland air cargo and we could have it by the time we went to Reykjavik, the next day! He ended up being the assistant manager. Sure enough we got our bag when we arrived in Reykjavik. We were soooo thankful that we did not have to make the drive back to the Westfjords to pick up our bag! Service was fantastic, the food was excellent in the hotel with great views, and the hot spring bath was relaxing. Theodore at the restaurant also gave us excellent service! Stay where the locals stay! : ) Thank you Arnar for your outstanding service!
After driving just over 4 hours from the Westfjords, we realized that we left behind a carry on. We approached the front desk and asked if he could help us reach the inn we were staying at. It turns out the police had our bag and he called the police and asked them to put the bag on Iceland air cargo and we could have it by the time we went to Reykjavik, the next day! He ended up being the assistant manager. Sure enough we got our bag when we arrived in Reykjavik. We were soooo thankful that we did not have to make the drive back to the Westfjords to pick up our bag! Service was fantastic, the food was excellent in the hotel with great views, and the hot spring bath was relaxing. Theodore at the restaurant also gave us excellent service! Stay where the locals stay! : ) Thank you Arnar for your outstanding service!
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Lucinda
20 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay at Hotel Varmaland as we drove the Ring Road. Friendly staff, comfortable beds, easy parking and clean room. We enjoyed the dinner and breakfast from their hotel restaurant. I recommend making dinner reservations if you have a preference of time.
Great stay at Hotel Varmaland as we drove the Ring Road. Friendly staff, comfortable beds, easy parking and clean room. We enjoyed the dinner and breakfast from their hotel restaurant. I recommend making dinner reservations if you have a preference of time.
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Shilpa
21 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel! Loved our stay. Clean and nice. The staff especially front desk personnel were very helpful.
Great hotel! Loved our stay. Clean and nice. The staff especially front desk personnel were very helpful.
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Location
Scenic, rural setting about 15–20 minutes from Borgarnes, quiet with hiking and northern-lights viewing. Isolated area with limited nearby dining, so many guests dine on-site.
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Sasha
17 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great value for the price! The hotel has a nice building in the very quiet area, though it takes only 20 minutes to get to the nearest Bonus or gas station. They have 2 free Hot tubs, which are pleasant addition when the weather is cold.
Great value for the price! The hotel has a nice building in the very quiet area, though it takes only 20 minutes to get to the nearest Bonus or gas station. They have 2 free Hot tubs, which are pleasant addition when the weather is cold.
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Sudershan
13 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Although isolated from the main highway 1, this is a hidden gem. From check-in to staff at the restaurant, everyone was so accommodating and helpful. This was also the place we were able to see the Northern lights. They have a 4th floor viewing balcony.
Although isolated from the main highway 1, this is a hidden gem. From check-in to staff at the restaurant, everyone was so accommodating and helpful. This was also the place we were able to see the Northern lights. They have a 4th floor viewing balcony.
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Philippe
21 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A bit isolated but nice. The hotel has a nice restauran and there are no real food options anywhere close, except at a gas station and at the Krauma hot baths. Note that the hotel operates it's own green house to grow vegetables and that this green house is brightly lit 24hrs a day.
A bit isolated but nice. The hotel has a nice restauran and there are no real food options anywhere close, except at a gas station and at the Krauma hot baths. Note that the hotel operates it's own green house to grow vegetables and that this green house is brightly lit 24hrs a day.
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Lars
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel newly renovated. Fantastic restaurant with an amazing view on 4th floor. Situated rater remote in fantastic nature scenery.
Great hotel newly renovated. Fantastic restaurant with an amazing view on 4th floor. Situated rater remote in fantastic nature scenery.
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Kimberly
26 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great Location for seeing the Northern Lights; which we did while we were there; Fantastic!! Daniel at the reception was terrific offering up suggestions for seeing them; and for other site seeing as well. Restaurant Calor on the top floor offers terrific views; and delicious dinners. Breakfast buffet was included. Free on site parking. Hotel does have elevator. TV in the room...this was only location where we received more than one channel. Rooms were comfortable---my only negative is a "double room" is actually 2 twin beds pushed together...that gap between the two gets wider with tossing and turning; so that woke me up a few times. We had two nights at this location. Would stay again.
Great Location for seeing the Northern Lights; which we did while we were there; Fantastic!! Daniel at the reception was terrific offering up suggestions for seeing them; and for other site seeing as well. Restaurant Calor on the top floor offers terrific views; and delicious dinners. Breakfast buffet was included. Free on site parking. Hotel does have elevator. TV in the room...this was only location where we received more than one channel. Rooms were comfortable---my only negative is a "double room" is actually 2 twin beds pushed together...that gap between the two gets wider with tossing and turning; so that woke me up a few times. We had two nights at this location. Would stay again.
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Alecia
10 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was located in a relatively remote area in a beautiful setting. The hotel itself was gorgeous and tranquil.
The property was located in a relatively remote area in a beautiful setting. The hotel itself was gorgeous and tranquil.
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Kristie
6 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location with beautiful view.
Great location with beautiful view.
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Chris
21 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Super clean, modern hotel. There's a small outcropping you can take a short hike up nearby to see over the entire area. Restaurant was on the top floor, which allowed for nice views while eating. Included breakfast was great! The hotel is in an area with only some geothermal buildings and a school around it, so if you need anything, you're driving to it.
Super clean, modern hotel. There's a small outcropping you can take a short hike up nearby to see over the entire area. Restaurant was on the top floor, which allowed for nice views while eating. Included breakfast was great! The hotel is in an area with only some geothermal buildings and a school around it, so if you need anything, you're driving to it.
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Maria
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful hotel. Perfect location with plenty of parking. This is the perfect halfway point to Akureryi. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. There also is a restaurant upstairs with a nice view. This is also where breakfast is which had a nice variety throughout the buffet. Staff was friendly as well. Thanks!
Wonderful hotel. Perfect location with plenty of parking. This is the perfect halfway point to Akureryi. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. There also is a restaurant upstairs with a nice view. This is also where breakfast is which had a nice variety throughout the buffet. Staff was friendly as well. Thanks!
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Carl
13 Aug 2023
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This was a wonderful place to stop on our drive from the Westman Islands to Borganes! Very cozy & quiet! Plus, it’s only a 15 minute drive from Borganes!
This was a wonderful place to stop on our drive from the Westman Islands to Borganes! Very cozy & quiet! Plus, it’s only a 15 minute drive from Borganes!
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Dining
Restaurant Calor and the included breakfast earn strong praise for quality, views, and variety. Several guests note high dinner prices and occasional breakfast limitations or slow replenishment.
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AARON
7 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent restaurant at the top of the hotel. Bathroom is a bit small, but the rest of the room is clean and pleasant. Would recommend!
Excellent restaurant at the top of the hotel. Bathroom is a bit small, but the rest of the room is clean and pleasant. Would recommend!
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Heather
26 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Chef Theodore in Restaurant Calor was amazing! The food was excellent and he shared interesting details about the food and his travels. We enjoyed Calor very much!
Chef Theodore in Restaurant Calor was amazing! The food was excellent and he shared interesting details about the food and his travels. We enjoyed Calor very much!
10
OSVALDO
1 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room. Easy parking. Great breakfast.
Clean room. Easy parking. Great breakfast.
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mishaal
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Loved that the property was hidden away from the main town but close enough to get to the town for food. Bedding was comfortable and clean. Breakfast area was beautiful but very limited breakfast options for those who don’t eat pork. The eggs were sweet and didn’t taste great. Every other options was a sweet option. Would be nice if they had some potatoes at least and changed their scrambled egg recipe. The boiled eggs were pretty much raw.
Loved that the property was hidden away from the main town but close enough to get to the town for food. Bedding was comfortable and clean. Breakfast area was beautiful but very limited breakfast options for those who don’t eat pork. The eggs were sweet and didn’t taste great. Every other options was a sweet option. Would be nice if they had some potatoes at least and changed their scrambled egg recipe. The boiled eggs were pretty much raw.
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Morten
16 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
In general very nice stay. Restaurant was very pricy… we got a rip eye steak with a very strong seasoning and broccoli that had seen very hot pan for a little to long. Price was for 2x rip eye and 1 beer 16500 isk !!! If we come again we eat elsewhere
In general very nice stay. Restaurant was very pricy… we got a rip eye steak with a very strong seasoning and broccoli that had seen very hot pan for a little to long. Price was for 2x rip eye and 1 beer 16500 isk !!! If we come again we eat elsewhere
10
Raymond
2 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel and fantastic dining options
Great hotel and fantastic dining options
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Pamela
2 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel. Restaurant overrated and overpriced
Great hotel. Restaurant overrated and overpriced
10
Kimberly
26 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great Location for seeing the Northern Lights; which we did while we were there; Fantastic!! Daniel at the reception was terrific offering up suggestions for seeing them; and for other site seeing as well. Restaurant Calor on the top floor offers terrific views; and delicious dinners. Breakfast buffet was included. Free on site parking. Hotel does have elevator. TV in the room...this was only location where we received more than one channel. Rooms were comfortable---my only negative is a "double room" is actually 2 twin beds pushed together...that gap between the two gets wider with tossing and turning; so that woke me up a few times. We had two nights at this location. Would stay again.
Great Location for seeing the Northern Lights; which we did while we were there; Fantastic!! Daniel at the reception was terrific offering up suggestions for seeing them; and for other site seeing as well. Restaurant Calor on the top floor offers terrific views; and delicious dinners. Breakfast buffet was included. Free on site parking. Hotel does have elevator. TV in the room...this was only location where we received more than one channel. Rooms were comfortable---my only negative is a "double room" is actually 2 twin beds pushed together...that gap between the two gets wider with tossing and turning; so that woke me up a few times. We had two nights at this location. Would stay again.
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Lorraine
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful area and grounds. Courteous and helpful staff. King room had an amazingly comfortable bed and pillows. Complaints are: even though it was "cold" for our August trip (low 50 F during day) and we had the window cracked open as much as possible; it was impossibly hot in the room at night. No ventilation or AC. Front desk was apologetic but could do nothing but supply a small fan (which then kept us up all night with the noise). Fancy restaurant was.... meh, okay considering the very expensive prices. Kind of disappointed in the experience despite the beautiful place.
Beautiful area and grounds. Courteous and helpful staff. King room had an amazingly comfortable bed and pillows. Complaints are: even though it was "cold" for our August trip (low 50 F during day) and we had the window cracked open as much as possible; it was impossibly hot in the room at night. No ventilation or AC. Front desk was apologetic but could do nothing but supply a small fan (which then kept us up all night with the noise). Fancy restaurant was.... meh, okay considering the very expensive prices. Kind of disappointed in the experience despite the beautiful place.
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James
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was modern and nice. We were impressed by the restaurants dinner, and the pleasant servers. It was probably the best food I have had on our vacation across Iceland. Breakfast was also great.
The room was modern and nice. We were impressed by the restaurants dinner, and the pleasant servers. It was probably the best food I have had on our vacation across Iceland. Breakfast was also great.
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George
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel - one of the best we have stayed in in Iceland. Really helpful and friendly staff. Nice touches like help yourself coffee in the downstairs lounge. Sinks in the rooms are too small but that is the only negative we had. Highlight, however, is the restaurant! The views are good but the food is fantastic - easily the best we had in Iceland! There is a very talented chef at work here and you can see the care taken in the quality of the end product. Complemented nicely by the excellent serving staff, this is a place to remember for all the right reasons! Thank you.
Lovely hotel - one of the best we have stayed in in Iceland. Really helpful and friendly staff. Nice touches like help yourself coffee in the downstairs lounge. Sinks in the rooms are too small but that is the only negative we had. Highlight, however, is the restaurant! The views are good but the food is fantastic - easily the best we had in Iceland! There is a very talented chef at work here and you can see the care taken in the quality of the end product. Complemented nicely by the excellent serving staff, this is a place to remember for all the right reasons! Thank you.
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Eva
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice and helpful staff, beautiful surroundings, nice sauna and hot tubs. Very nice room.
Very nice and helpful staff, beautiful surroundings, nice sauna and hot tubs. Very nice room.
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Effie
4 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great. place. We did not have advanced reservations but were needing a place to stay. Beautiful grounds. Has a sauna which was great. A lot of parking in the front.
This is a great. place. We did not have advanced reservations but were needing a place to stay. Beautiful grounds. Has a sauna which was great. A lot of parking in the front.
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Pamela
3 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived late, after the hot tubs closed. We took advantage of then the next morning though before breakfast. It was a great way to start our day! We hope to return. Thank you for taking care of us.
We arrived late, after the hot tubs closed. We took advantage of then the next morning though before breakfast. It was a great way to start our day! We hope to return. Thank you for taking care of us.
10
Jill
17 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Super clean little hotel in a rural setting. Fun hot pools and cold plunge. Surprising great restaurant at the hotel! Best food we had in Iceland
Super clean little hotel in a rural setting. Fun hot pools and cold plunge. Surprising great restaurant at the hotel! Best food we had in Iceland
FAQs about Hotel Varmaland
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, with limited spaces.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Borgarbyggð, approximately 10.2 miles (16.5 km) from Glanni Waterfall and 22.6 miles (36.3 km) from Hraunfossar.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Up to 2 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of ISK 80.0 per day, and advance request or confirmation is required.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: ISK 80.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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