Is parking available at the property?

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

Does the hotel allow pets?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in is from 16:00 to 23:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 68, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and public areas.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Hafnarfjordur, a 3-minute drive from Viking Village and 12 minutes from Kleifarvatn. It is 6.6 miles from Sky Lagoon and 8 miles from Hallgrimskirkja.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

What are the hotel's policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

A rollaway bed is available for a fee of EUR 50 per night, and advance request or confirmation may be required.

Hotel Vellir in Hvaleyri

Average nightly price at Hotel Vellir by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$130
February	US$135
March	US$134
April	US$115
May	US$140
June	US$192
July	US$225
August	US$282
September	US$192
October	US$164
November	US$137
December	US$137

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Hotel Vellir stands out for very friendly, helpful staff and generally well-liked breakfasts, though several guests found the continental spread basic or repetitive and a few noted issues like flies or watery juice.

Location is convenient for drivers between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavík, with easy highway access and nearby shops, but it feels far from downtown and is not ideal for walking or public transport. Guests appreciate free access to the large gym next door with sauna and hot tub, ample parking, and a small bar/restaurant, though wellness hours can be limited and the facilities are offsite. Rooms are clean and comfortable, sometimes spacious with strong showers, but some are small or warm, occasionally noisy from the road or stadium, and lack extras like a fridge or microwave. Expect a clean, car-friendly base with helpful service and straightforward comforts.

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Facilities

Free access to the large gym next door with sauna and hot tub is a common highlight, along with ample free parking and a small bar. Some note limited wellness hours and that these facilities are offsite; one review mentioned unplowed parking after snow.

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Monte

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice property that was easy to access from the highway. Local food markets and bistro/bar are right there. Access to the gym facilities next store with sauna and hot tub is part of your stay. Staff was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable of the local activities! Definitely would stay there again on our next trip!

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Natalya

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service and front desk representative was amazing! Breakfast buffet was great with variety of options and staff that was very efficient and friendly. The one thing that concerned me was the parking lot conditions. The city had a freak snowstorm a couple of days before and the parking lot was still not plowed. The driving condition in this hotels parking lot was extremely dangerous and our 4x4 vehicle with winter tires slid a few times. My husband is an excellent driver and we did not get in an accident thank God.

10

Jamie

17 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding fitness center adjoining!

10

KERLINE

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very welcoming and professional. Loved the work out facilities, sauna, cold plunge and hot-tub. Breakfast was very good with healthy options.

10

Ella

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable room and hotel looks new. Awesome water pressure in the shower which seems to be a rarity in Iceland. Very nice staff and good breakfast (the bread is excellent ). Easy to get everywhere from this hotel. Lots of parking. Would absolutely stay here again

10

Pamela

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fast and efficient at the front desk. Breakfast buffet was ample and fresh. Bar in the hotel. In person the hotel seemed on a smaller scale than pictured.

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Virginie

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast buffet included: lots of choice and good quality. Spacious and comfy room. Close to the highway entrance. The spa closes early on the weekends though.

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arthur

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good hotel. Comfortable. Radiators were noisy when turned on. Also had a well stacked gym with a sauna and hot tub but I didn’t get chance to use it. Was a bit of a distance from central Reykjavík, I had a car, there was a bus stop just outside to take you to the centre but again I didn’t use it so won’t know how long the journey would take

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Nicole

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very limited options for the continental breakfast. The hot tub, sauna and gym were not part of the hotel but next to it and a whole different facility so it felt weird going in there to use the hot tub. It did serve its purpose though and it wasn’t to far from the city center

10

Carlos

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

great pool and spa area, rooms clean and cozy.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe the property and rooms as very clean and well kept. Recurrent comments mention unpleasant odors in some corridors/floors, plus an occasional isolated lapse like a dirty bedsheet.

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Mark

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was good. There was a terrible formaldehyde-like smell on our floor. Nice hiking/running trail behind the hotel.

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Maarten

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is clean and efficient. Our room had a magnificent view. It has a pleasant atmosphere and good quality interior. Instant access to the hotel with keycard. Good breakfast and coffee. And Iceland is very beautiful.

10

SIRIPRANG

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

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kim

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Incredibly friendly staff and great, clean hotel

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Kristen

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was very clean. Breakfast was included. Lovely shower. Very clean room. Updated and modern interior. Felt better than some of the chain hotels in the USA.

6

Sunny

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Gym was great. Room was clean and well maintained. Hotel and room smelled like plastic or some sort of chemicals. Breakfast was not very good. Nearby restaurant was not very good. Location wasn’t really convenient to anything - 20 mins to Reykjavic. Staff was welcoming and friendly. Still a great value especially if you use the gym.

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Peter

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast was basic but fresh and well managed. Very convenient to main roads in and out of Reykjavik. Only complaint was a lingering barnyard(mold?) in hallways. Front desk aware of it but said nothing could be done - seems like a professional service needs to come and inspect/clean?

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Tesse

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was extremely friendly. The hotel was extremely clean. Breakfast was delicious and had several options. Only complaint would be the odd smell throughout the rooms and hallways.

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Smitha

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and friendly staff

8

Marc

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Das Hotel ist in einem kleinen Industriebetrieb gelegen, der Hafen fussläufig erreichbar, ca. 25min. Mit dem Auto ist das Hotel gut angebunden, Parkplätze ausreichend vorhanden. Die Zimmer sind zwar klein aber sehr funktionell. Leider war das Bettlaken dreckig, daher ein Stern Abzug. Ebenso war ein Duschvorhang vorhanden, hier könnte man eine schöne Glasscheibe installieren. Die Matratzen waren leider sehr durchgelegen. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und ausreichend. Personal sehr nett.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and modern; some are spacious, but several are small with layout quirks, run warm, or allow road/stadium noise. Many mention the absence of in-room extras like a fridge or microwave, and a few note lighting or blackout limitations.

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Alice Karen

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

We didn't want to stay in the city so great location for us. Free parking and free breakfast saves travelers a lot of money. Gym is next door and access is included. Good Thai restaurant and grocery store within walking distance. Rooms and beds were small, but very clean. No mini fridge or microwave. Definitely recommend this hotel.

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UNMESH

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. Clean no issues. Room are a tad bit small but that's common in Iceland.

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Corey

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I felt my bed was ok but wifes comments are: The bed was worn and had a dip in it and the pillow was lumpy. Also, we could hear cars going by on the main road till about 12:30am. The breakfast was good. Also, whats with the bathrooms in iceland not having a fan?

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violet

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were spacious and clean, overall very relaxing atmosphere. Check in and out was very easy. I really liked their breakfast too. I would definitely recommend this place!

4

Kwong Luen

4 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room with double beds is too small, entry door can’t fully open because it touches the bed . Shower area without curtain , all bathroom floor wet after shower . Not enough table area .

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James

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was nice but the room was super hot and the windows dont open enough to cool it down and the stadium across the street had loud music and cheering until almost 11. Only got 4 hours of sleep before my early flight

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Kenneth

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Door didn’t open all the way, as it hit the bed… small room. Shower very good.

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CECILE

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

호텔 방 문이 침대때문에 활짝 열리지 않는 건 당황스러웠어요. 욕실도 낡은 느낌.. ㅜㅜ 하지만 직원들이 친절하고 따뜻해서 그나마 편히 잘 쉬었습니다.

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Johnni

14 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean. Just missing blackout curtains and hand sanitizer at breakfast – then I would have given top marks.

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Rob

17 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Massive comfy bed, large room, breakfast good. Needs more lights in the room as it was woefully dark!

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, accommodating and proactive, with multiple mentions of early check-ins and prepared breakfast bags for early departures. A few guests reported delayed room readiness or inconsistent front-desk presence.

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Monte

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice property that was easy to access from the highway. Local food markets and bistro/bar are right there. Access to the gym facilities next store with sauna and hot tub is part of your stay. Staff was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable of the local activities! Definitely would stay there again on our next trip!

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Hira

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We had a wonderful stay! The room was cleaned daily, the staff was very friendly and accommodating, and they even prepared us a to go breakfast since we were checking out before breakfast hours. Their attention to detail really made our trip special.

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Alena

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The breakfast selection was excellent and delicious! The front desk staff were very helpful and were always ready to answer any questions we had during our stay. I highly recommend Hotel Vellir. The rooms are quiet and comfortable, and the location is excellent. It offers easy access to the highway towards Reykjavik or to Keflavik airport, making everyday road trips a breeze.

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Claudine

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value but check in time is really late at 4pm. We didn't know about that (our fault as stated in the booking site but didn't pay attention to it). Arrived at the hotel close to 3pm (which is the check in time for almost everywhere else in Iceland) but was told the room is not ready. So we waited at the lounge and even close to 4pm, it was still not ready. The receptionist had to go to the room to check. Then it was ready. Not sure if this is a case of the cleaners not updating the system about the readiness of the room or they are really cleaning it up till the very last minute. Otherwise, room is decent and spacious. Breakfast is fairly standard.

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Cindy

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We needed to check in early due a medical issue. Our room wasn’t available but just as we were about to leave the hotel staff ran out to tell us it was available. She got us checked it, ordered a morning breakfast, and got us situated. Absolutely the BEST customer service. This was on August 12th at 3:00. She was absolutely the most kindest person during our trip.

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Dayron

13 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing customer service :-)

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Abigail

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel Vellir staff went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. Receptionist in the evening of 6/8/25 was FANTASTIC and exceptional at her job with recommendations and assistance. Convenient location to get to the airport the next AM. Gym was the best gym we’ve ever been to. The only thing I would change was this was the least eco-friendly place we stayed in Iceland. Would have been nice to have a recycling bin in hotel room. No microwave or fridge available in room.

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David

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was a little rude, cold, and stand off ish. Breakfast was okay, seemed disorganized. The deadbolt on the bedroom door didn’t work and the door didn’t seal well so it let in some hallway noise. The blackout curtains they had were insufficient and it was still fairly bright in the room

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Heather

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had an absolutely phenomenal stay, mainly due to their fantastic staff. Thank you for making a special day even more special. We will absolutely direct everybody we know to stay at Hotel Vellir in the future!

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Hasnat Zami

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff were very helpful! The receptionist helped us with an early check in which we’re so grateful for! I wish I had her name to call out to appreciate her assistance. That made our overall stay an incredible experience.

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Location

Convenient base between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavík with easy highway access, free parking and nearby essentials; many guests recommend having a car. Less suitable for walking or quick trips into downtown.

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Alice Karen

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

We didn't want to stay in the city so great location for us. Free parking and free breakfast saves travelers a lot of money. Gym is next door and access is included. Good Thai restaurant and grocery store within walking distance. Rooms and beds were small, but very clean. No mini fridge or microwave. Definitely recommend this hotel.

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gabriella

25 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel for a quick overnight stay. Good location (between the airport and city), great size room & bathroom, easy check in, breakfast included.

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Saeed

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice property located next to HW 41, about 40 mins from AP. You will need taxi or rental car to reach Hotel. Rooms are typical like any 2- 3 Star hotels with average bathroom.

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Manuel

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Middleway between Keflavik and Reykjavik, so walking anywhere is not an option. If not with a car, its going to be a problem. Good breakfast, big room for two people. Everything was correct. Weird smell in the hallway which moved to our room though. Sports bar had nice food aswell.

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Michael

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Easy access to airport.

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Alena

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The breakfast selection was excellent and delicious! The front desk staff were very helpful and were always ready to answer any questions we had during our stay. I highly recommend Hotel Vellir. The rooms are quiet and comfortable, and the location is excellent. It offers easy access to the highway towards Reykjavik or to Keflavik airport, making everyday road trips a breeze.

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Alexei

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good location if you rent a car for travel in Iceland. Hotel is close to Reykjavik, has convenient access to major roads and directions, and not far from the airport. Very easy to plan your trips and schedule.

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Mandisa

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was OK for one night. Close to buses.

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David

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location if you want to be away from the city. Easy access to volcano hikes and blue lagoon.

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arthur

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good hotel. Comfortable. Radiators were noisy when turned on. Also had a well stacked gym with a sauna and hot tub but I didn’t get chance to use it. Was a bit of a distance from central Reykjavík, I had a car, there was a bus stop just outside to take you to the centre but again I didn’t use it so won’t know how long the journey would take

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently enjoyed and included, but feedback varies: many liked the continental spread, while others found it basic, repetitive, or lacking hot options, with occasional reports of flies. Bar/restaurant food ranges from good to average, with one illness report.

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Natalya

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service and front desk representative was amazing! Breakfast buffet was great with variety of options and staff that was very efficient and friendly. The one thing that concerned me was the parking lot conditions. The city had a freak snowstorm a couple of days before and the parking lot was still not plowed. The driving condition in this hotels parking lot was extremely dangerous and our 4x4 vehicle with winter tires slid a few times. My husband is an excellent driver and we did not get in an accident thank God.

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Shamsiddin

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The breakfast was good and the staff were very friendly and helpful, though the scrambled eggs didn't change throughout our four-night stay.

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Yolanda

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean. The staff were excellent. The breakfast offered was the the best we've ever had.

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Carla

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

So this is not close to downtown Reykjavík. By bus it is 45 minutes away by care 20-25 online and at the front desk it is advertised as 15 minutes. The hotel breakfast was beyond basic but overall poor quality. The juice machine was giving watery juice and there were flies around. Nothing tasted fresh but rather made the day before. The rooms are cheaply furnished like dorm room furniture and the black out curtains aren’t long enough to be funny black out but the building is mostly glass so it makes me think it must have been an office before. I went to three different hotels in Iceland and this was the worst but prices similar so I’m disappointed. The front desk personally were nice but not there often. I wouldn’t come back and I wouldn’t recommend this hotel. Pictures are much nicer online.

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Mindie

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t spend much time here but sports bar food was ok. Breakfast was included more of continental style with local flare. It is all pretty pricey in Iceland already and then add on hotel mark up for food but price of the hotel was decent for the quality.

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Alena

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The breakfast selection was excellent and delicious! The front desk staff were very helpful and were always ready to answer any questions we had during our stay. I highly recommend Hotel Vellir. The rooms are quiet and comfortable, and the location is excellent. It offers easy access to the highway towards Reykjavik or to Keflavik airport, making everyday road trips a breeze.

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KERLINE

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very welcoming and professional. Loved the work out facilities, sauna, cold plunge and hot-tub. Breakfast was very good with healthy options.

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James P

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and staff were great. However, I apparently got food poisoning from eating food (most likely culprit - chicken wings) in the bar. Beer also tasted a bit off, so there could have been disinfectant left in the glass when it was filled. I vomited the next mrning. Than symptoms gradually decreased.

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Anam

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was average. Room was extremely small. Not much dining options available nearby. Not much breakfast options for vegetarian customers as well. Room was clean though and customer service was good.

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Andrea

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel and convenient location for a quick business trip as it’s near both the airport and the city, but breakfast was disappointing: no hot food and very limited options.

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