Loa's Nest
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$159
/ night
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 guesthouse include a communal living room and a picnic 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 guesthouse include a communal living room and a picnic area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Location
When you stay at Loa´s Nest Guesthouse in Rangárþing ytra, you'll be in the historical district and 25.2 mi (40.6 km) from Seljalandsfoss. This guesthouse is within the region of Hekla Volcano and Gjáin.
What's nearby
Caves of Hella(3.7 miles)
Hella Golf Course(8.1 miles)
Lava Centre(11.6 miles)
Saga Centre(12.2 miles)
Urridafoss Waterfall(14.4 miles)
Keldur Turf House(16.5 miles)
Old Dairy Food Hall(25.1 miles)
Skyrland Museum(25.1 miles)
Selfoss Church(25.2 miles)
Seljalandsfoss(25.2 miles)
Paradisarhellir Cave(26.1 miles)
Tre Og List(27.8 miles)
DC-3 Airplane Wreck(28 miles)
Turf House(28.8 miles)
Nauthúsagil Ravine(31.1 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Garden
Horse Riding
Hiking
Location
Árbæjarhellir 271, Rangárþing ytra, Iceland
Caves of Hella (3.7 miles)
Hella Golf Course (8.1 miles)
Lava Centre (11.6 miles)
Saga Centre (12.2 miles)
Urridafoss Waterfall (14.4 miles)
Keldur Turf House (16.5 miles)
Room options
15
Deluxe Double Or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Room details
1 Queen Bed
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
11
Deluxe Double Room
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
16
Triple Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
3× Twin Beds
Sleeps 3
215 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Loa's Nest
9.7
Exceptional
Based on 869 verified reviews
What guests think
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At Loa's Nest, guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive hosts, very clean and spacious rooms, and the welcoming shared kitchen and lounge, with many highlighting the quiet countryside location as a good base for the Golden Circle.
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At Loa's Nest, guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive hosts, very clean and spacious rooms, and the welcoming shared kitchen and lounge, with many highlighting the quiet countryside location as a good base for the Golden Circle.
Freshly made waffles with coffee or tea are a frequent highlight. Some note the breakfast is basic and the property sits a short drive off the highway, so a car helps. Expect a clean, calm, and warmly hosted guesthouse stay.
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Facilities
Guests value the well equipped shared kitchen and communal dining or lounge spaces for cooking and relaxing.
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Mark
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for the Golden Circle and Aurora hunting. Host was super helpful, friendly, and communicative. Made guests waffles in the morning. You can store food in fridge or freezer. Kitchen is great for prepping own meals. Coffee and tea is available! Rooms were clean and comfortable
Great location for the Golden Circle and Aurora hunting. Host was super helpful, friendly, and communicative. Made guests waffles in the morning. You can store food in fridge or freezer. Kitchen is great for prepping own meals. Coffee and tea is available! Rooms were clean and comfortable
10
Juan Jesús
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lugar muy bonito y limpio, alejado de toda poblacion ideal para pasar unos dias tranquilos y ver auroras boreales. Cas muy nueva y bien cuidada. Tiene cocina y se puede uttilizar. Cerca de Hella. Dueño amable aunque desayuno un poco pobre, no fruta no yogurt...
Lugar muy bonito y limpio, alejado de toda poblacion ideal para pasar unos dias tranquilos y ver auroras boreales. Cas muy nueva y bien cuidada. Tiene cocina y se puede uttilizar. Cerca de Hella. Dueño amable aunque desayuno un poco pobre, no fruta no yogurt...
10
Kari
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely well kept place to stay. Our hosts were wonderful and offered a google map with good places to stop and visit. The amenities of shared kitchen and main eating area were very nice. We highly recommend this accommodation.
A lovely well kept place to stay. Our hosts were wonderful and offered a google map with good places to stop and visit. The amenities of shared kitchen and main eating area were very nice. We highly recommend this accommodation.
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Dirk
Jun 6, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
erstklassig ausgestattete Gemeinschafts-Küche - zum Frühstück exzellente Waffeln - diverse freie Annehmlingkeiten wie Kaffee, Tafelwasser, alles was man zum Kochen braucht... von der Location sind die großen Vulkane / Wasserfälle usw gut zu erreichen... nächste Ortschaft 5 mins mit KFZ, wp man ggf alles einkaufen kann. Man hört dort wirklich nur das Vogelgezwitscher...
erstklassig ausgestattete Gemeinschafts-Küche - zum Frühstück exzellente Waffeln - diverse freie Annehmlingkeiten wie Kaffee, Tafelwasser, alles was man zum Kochen braucht... von der Location sind die großen Vulkane / Wasserfälle usw gut zu erreichen... nächste Ortschaft 5 mins mit KFZ, wp man ggf alles einkaufen kann. Man hört dort wirklich nur das Vogelgezwitscher...
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Joanne
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spotless with all the amenities you need. Shared kitchen with dining area, tea, coffee, cocoa, games and comfortable seating area for relaxing and visiting with the staff and other visitors. We especially appreciated the owners making waffles for us all in the morning, with conversation and suggestions to enhance our visit in the area. Too many stays have no contact with the owners and we have missed the personal contact in the country we are visiting. Loa's Nest was the exception to this. Thank you for one of the best stays on our visit to Iceland.
The room was spotless with all the amenities you need. Shared kitchen with dining area, tea, coffee, cocoa, games and comfortable seating area for relaxing and visiting with the staff and other visitors. We especially appreciated the owners making waffles for us all in the morning, with conversation and suggestions to enhance our visit in the area. Too many stays have no contact with the owners and we have missed the personal contact in the country we are visiting. Loa's Nest was the exception to this. Thank you for one of the best stays on our visit to Iceland.
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Roderick
May 1, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Loa’s Nest was perfect for our stay. Very nice clean, modern rooms and a great shared kitchen we could use for meal prep. The hosts made waffles for breakfast with their homemade rhubarb jam. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Location is good for exploring the golden circle and southern Iceland.
Loa’s Nest was perfect for our stay. Very nice clean, modern rooms and a great shared kitchen we could use for meal prep. The hosts made waffles for breakfast with their homemade rhubarb jam. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Location is good for exploring the golden circle and southern Iceland.
10
Jennifer
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice guesthouse- extremely clean. The kitchen is small but very well equipped. Waffles and interaction with the staff in the morning is a nice touch. Hosts are very friendly and love to share information about Iceland. Definitely recommend and I would book again.
Very nice guesthouse- extremely clean. The kitchen is small but very well equipped. Waffles and interaction with the staff in the morning is a nice touch. Hosts are very friendly and love to share information about Iceland. Definitely recommend and I would book again.
10
Sian
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stopover! Well equipped kitchen to cook your own food and convivial dining room to meet other guests. Surprise bonus - the owner comes in to cook waffles for breakfast.
Great stopover! Well equipped kitchen to cook your own food and convivial dining room to meet other guests. Surprise bonus - the owner comes in to cook waffles for breakfast.
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Regina
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We said here two different nights and it was perfect! Big rooms, access to kitchen. One of our favorite stays
We said here two different nights and it was perfect! Big rooms, access to kitchen. One of our favorite stays
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Darragh
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are clean, comfortable and affordable. The waffles for breakfast were delicious. This guesthouse is stocked with anything you need, including a communal kitchen and living space. We only had one hiccup when checking out of the accommodation but it was minor. We were in a rush to catch a ferry so I was a little stressed. Be prepared to show your Expedia full payment receipt.
The rooms are clean, comfortable and affordable. The waffles for breakfast were delicious. This guesthouse is stocked with anything you need, including a communal kitchen and living space. We only had one hiccup when checking out of the accommodation but it was minor. We were in a rush to catch a ferry so I was a little stressed. Be prepared to show your Expedia full payment receipt.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe the property and rooms as very clean and well maintained.
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Mariel
Jul 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and fresh. Rooms larger than average on Iceland, so it’s very price worthy compared to other places we stayed at. Very kind and friendly staff. Thanks for having us!
Very clean and fresh. Rooms larger than average on Iceland, so it’s very price worthy compared to other places we stayed at. Very kind and friendly staff. Thanks for having us!
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Bryan
May 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful place. Clean, spacious, quiet, and very comfortable. Excellent beds. Plenty of electrical outlets.
Wonderful place. Clean, spacious, quiet, and very comfortable. Excellent beds. Plenty of electrical outlets.
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Tamara
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great stay here and absolutely would try to stay again if we found ourselves back here. Hosts were very engaging and available. Self check-in easy. Rooms super clean and comfy.
We had a great stay here and absolutely would try to stay again if we found ourselves back here. Hosts were very engaging and available. Self check-in easy. Rooms super clean and comfy.
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Mel
Jan 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Owners are very friendly and attentive to guests. Great breakfast. Very clean property and spacious rooms. You have to drive to get to the area as it is a little off the hiway, but mostly everyone drives and does an roadtrip anyway in Iceland. Overall Great value for money.
Owners are very friendly and attentive to guests. Great breakfast. Very clean property and spacious rooms. You have to drive to get to the area as it is a little off the hiway, but mostly everyone drives and does an roadtrip anyway in Iceland. Overall Great value for money.
10
Nicole
Dec 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room, extremely clean, and friendly hosts! The coffee and waffles were amazing! Note: We had excellent pizza about 10 minutes away for dinner- Gallery Pizza!
Beautiful room, extremely clean, and friendly hosts! The coffee and waffles were amazing! Note: We had excellent pizza about 10 minutes away for dinner- Gallery Pizza!
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Vincent
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loa's Nest was excellent. Clean, well organized and overall a great stay. Would definitely recommend.
Loa's Nest was excellent. Clean, well organized and overall a great stay. Would definitely recommend.
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Michael
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very knowledgable and friendly. Very clean, and well maintained.
Very knowledgable and friendly. Very clean, and well maintained.
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emilie
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Tout est super. Les hotes hypers agreables, d'une gentillesse incroyables. Tout le confort est là. Super bien situé pour voir des petites cascades mais bien puissantes. Chambre propre. On est autonome et on croise un tas de gens. Cuisine a disposition. On a tout sur place. Je reviendrai ici cest sur.
Tout est super. Les hotes hypers agreables, d'une gentillesse incroyables. Tout le confort est là. Super bien situé pour voir des petites cascades mais bien puissantes. Chambre propre. On est autonome et on croise un tas de gens. Cuisine a disposition. On a tout sur place. Je reviendrai ici cest sur.
10
Farrah
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice accommodation, well located near Hella. The owner arranged for a late arrival. The room was clean, spacious, and the bed was comfortable. Highly recommended.
Very nice accommodation, well located near Hella. The owner arranged for a late arrival. The room was clean, spacious, and the bed was comfortable. Highly recommended.
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Michelle
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean guesthouse! As soon as you walk in you get such a pleasant smell. The kitchen has some stuff you can use. The check in process was so easy. They don’t offer breakfast but they do offer free waffles, coffee and tea. Highly recommend this spot, I was very impressed. We stayed at other guesthouses and this one is the top one!!
Very clean guesthouse! As soon as you walk in you get such a pleasant smell. The kitchen has some stuff you can use. The check in process was so easy. They don’t offer breakfast but they do offer free waffles, coffee and tea. Highly recommend this spot, I was very impressed. We stayed at other guesthouses and this one is the top one!!
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, comfortable and quiet, with modern en suite bathrooms and strong showers.
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Bryan
May 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful place. Clean, spacious, quiet, and very comfortable. Excellent beds. Plenty of electrical outlets.
Wonderful place. Clean, spacious, quiet, and very comfortable. Excellent beds. Plenty of electrical outlets.
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Natasha
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved our stay at Loa’s Nest! Only a short drive from the Golden Circle, this place was a great spot to escape the tourists and see more of the quiet Icelandic countryside. Rooms were spacious and quiet. Staff were lovely, greeting us with homemade waffles for breakfast in the morning. This was our first stop on our ring road tour and we would highly recommend to anyone passing through.
We loved our stay at Loa’s Nest! Only a short drive from the Golden Circle, this place was a great spot to escape the tourists and see more of the quiet Icelandic countryside. Rooms were spacious and quiet. Staff were lovely, greeting us with homemade waffles for breakfast in the morning. This was our first stop on our ring road tour and we would highly recommend to anyone passing through.
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DeAnna
Jul 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Our party consisted of six people in three rooms, and each room was warm and welcoming, a pleasant size, and with gorgeous views. The beds are comfortable, and while my pillows were not great for me, I cannot say that that is a problem of the hotel, as it is an issue I have everywhere I go. The bathrooms are a good size, and the showers are spacious, clean, and have fantastic water pressure. The kitchen and public lounge area is comfortable and conducive to conversation, and while it wasn’t until the last day of our stay here that we met our hosts, they were thoroughly friendly and welcoming. Being served cute waffles by Inge as he made them right in front of us was such a homey way to enjoy our breakfast, too. Honestly, we were gone all day and only returned to plop off to sleep, but this guesthouse made it truly feel like being at home, and we loved it. The only minor concerns one or two members of our group had were that there were no face clothes in the bathrooms, nor were there facial tissues. Quite minor issues, really. I would love to tell the world that this is a great place to stay, but part of me also wants to keep it “our wonderful secret,” it is that good.
Our party consisted of six people in three rooms, and each room was warm and welcoming, a pleasant size, and with gorgeous views. The beds are comfortable, and while my pillows were not great for me, I cannot say that that is a problem of the hotel, as it is an issue I have everywhere I go. The bathrooms are a good size, and the showers are spacious, clean, and have fantastic water pressure. The kitchen and public lounge area is comfortable and conducive to conversation, and while it wasn’t until the last day of our stay here that we met our hosts, they were thoroughly friendly and welcoming. Being served cute waffles by Inge as he made them right in front of us was such a homey way to enjoy our breakfast, too. Honestly, we were gone all day and only returned to plop off to sleep, but this guesthouse made it truly feel like being at home, and we loved it. The only minor concerns one or two members of our group had were that there were no face clothes in the bathrooms, nor were there facial tissues. Quite minor issues, really. I would love to tell the world that this is a great place to stay, but part of me also wants to keep it “our wonderful secret,” it is that good.
10
Mel
Jan 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Owners are very friendly and attentive to guests. Great breakfast. Very clean property and spacious rooms. You have to drive to get to the area as it is a little off the hiway, but mostly everyone drives and does an roadtrip anyway in Iceland. Overall Great value for money.
Owners are very friendly and attentive to guests. Great breakfast. Very clean property and spacious rooms. You have to drive to get to the area as it is a little off the hiway, but mostly everyone drives and does an roadtrip anyway in Iceland. Overall Great value for money.
10
lynn
Jun 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a lovely and relaxing place to stay! The room was clean and comfortable, and the host was so friendly and helpful. We were pleased to find a large meeting/dining area where we could play cards, and also enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by our host in the morning. The area is beautiful and bucolic. We enjoyed our stay here very much!
What a lovely and relaxing place to stay! The room was clean and comfortable, and the host was so friendly and helpful. We were pleased to find a large meeting/dining area where we could play cards, and also enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by our host in the morning. The area is beautiful and bucolic. We enjoyed our stay here very much!
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Farrah
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice accommodation, well located near Hella. The owner arranged for a late arrival. The room was clean, spacious, and the bed was comfortable. Highly recommended.
Very nice accommodation, well located near Hella. The owner arranged for a late arrival. The room was clean, spacious, and the bed was comfortable. Highly recommended.
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Regina
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We said here two different nights and it was perfect! Big rooms, access to kitchen. One of our favorite stays
We said here two different nights and it was perfect! Big rooms, access to kitchen. One of our favorite stays
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Sigrun
Sep 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Tastefully decorated, including art pieces, especially also the towels folded beautifully. Super breakfast (fresh waffles with rhubarb jelly or other options). Friendly hosts (family business), who are interested in their guests. Super location. Well equipped kitchen. Excellent shower, en-suite bathroom. Best place we stayed in in Iceland.
Tastefully decorated, including art pieces, especially also the towels folded beautifully. Super breakfast (fresh waffles with rhubarb jelly or other options). Friendly hosts (family business), who are interested in their guests. Super location. Well equipped kitchen. Excellent shower, en-suite bathroom. Best place we stayed in in Iceland.
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Jamie
Sep 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is one of my favourite places I’ve ever stayed on any trip. Very comfortable. Amazing showers. Comfortable beds. Access to amenities to cook own food and make coffee and tea. My daughter said it was the best hot chocolate ever. In morning you have awesome waffles made for you. I am excited to come visit again!
This is one of my favourite places I’ve ever stayed on any trip. Very comfortable. Amazing showers. Comfortable beds. Access to amenities to cook own food and make coffee and tea. My daughter said it was the best hot chocolate ever. In morning you have awesome waffles made for you. I am excited to come visit again!
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Carol
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful room in a wonderful location!
Wonderful room in a wonderful location!
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Service
Hosts are consistently friendly, welcoming and helpful with local tips; communication is good and they accommodate late arrivals and respond quickly to issues.
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deborah
Jun 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Unlimited waffles were a real treat. The owner was very helpful
Unlimited waffles were a real treat. The owner was very helpful
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Tamara
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great stay here and absolutely would try to stay again if we found ourselves back here. Hosts were very engaging and available. Self check-in easy. Rooms super clean and comfy.
We had a great stay here and absolutely would try to stay again if we found ourselves back here. Hosts were very engaging and available. Self check-in easy. Rooms super clean and comfy.
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Mark
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for the Golden Circle and Aurora hunting. Host was super helpful, friendly, and communicative. Made guests waffles in the morning. You can store food in fridge or freezer. Kitchen is great for prepping own meals. Coffee and tea is available! Rooms were clean and comfortable
Great location for the Golden Circle and Aurora hunting. Host was super helpful, friendly, and communicative. Made guests waffles in the morning. You can store food in fridge or freezer. Kitchen is great for prepping own meals. Coffee and tea is available! Rooms were clean and comfortable
10
Kari
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely well kept place to stay. Our hosts were wonderful and offered a google map with good places to stop and visit. The amenities of shared kitchen and main eating area were very nice. We highly recommend this accommodation.
A lovely well kept place to stay. Our hosts were wonderful and offered a google map with good places to stop and visit. The amenities of shared kitchen and main eating area were very nice. We highly recommend this accommodation.
10
Mel
Jan 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Owners are very friendly and attentive to guests. Great breakfast. Very clean property and spacious rooms. You have to drive to get to the area as it is a little off the hiway, but mostly everyone drives and does an roadtrip anyway in Iceland. Overall Great value for money.
Owners are very friendly and attentive to guests. Great breakfast. Very clean property and spacious rooms. You have to drive to get to the area as it is a little off the hiway, but mostly everyone drives and does an roadtrip anyway in Iceland. Overall Great value for money.
10
Nicole
Dec 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room, extremely clean, and friendly hosts! The coffee and waffles were amazing! Note: We had excellent pizza about 10 minutes away for dinner- Gallery Pizza!
Beautiful room, extremely clean, and friendly hosts! The coffee and waffles were amazing! Note: We had excellent pizza about 10 minutes away for dinner- Gallery Pizza!
10
Tracey
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff at Loa’s were very accommodating and friendly. Very clean common area and rooms. Great waffle breakfast. A great stay overall!
Staff at Loa’s were very accommodating and friendly. Very clean common area and rooms. Great waffle breakfast. A great stay overall!
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James
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Reasonable place overall. The hosts were kind and communicated well. Even though there wasn’t an on-site office, we had an issue in our room and they showed up within 5 minutes of reaching out about it. Was a great location for seeing the northern lights, we actually drove down the road a mile or two and sat by a waterfall and watched it. The morning breakfast was great. Overall, the setup is very basic, but it was a good value. We would stay again.
Reasonable place overall. The hosts were kind and communicated well. Even though there wasn’t an on-site office, we had an issue in our room and they showed up within 5 minutes of reaching out about it. Was a great location for seeing the northern lights, we actually drove down the road a mile or two and sat by a waterfall and watched it. The morning breakfast was great. Overall, the setup is very basic, but it was a good value. We would stay again.
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Tirso
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had an awesome stay! My pictures look like it’s in the middle of nowhere. Very kind hosts- even gave us tips on how to check the roads for our travel. We made new friends as we eat together. Yummy waffles and homemade jam. 👍
We had an awesome stay! My pictures look like it’s in the middle of nowhere. Very kind hosts- even gave us tips on how to check the roads for our travel. We made new friends as we eat together. Yummy waffles and homemade jam. 👍
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Farrah
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice accommodation, well located near Hella. The owner arranged for a late arrival. The room was clean, spacious, and the bed was comfortable. Highly recommended.
Very nice accommodation, well located near Hella. The owner arranged for a late arrival. The room was clean, spacious, and the bed was comfortable. Highly recommended.
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Location
Quiet countryside setting near Hella that works well for exploring the Golden Circle and southern sights; it is a short drive off the highway and good for aurora viewing.
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Mark
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for the Golden Circle and Aurora hunting. Host was super helpful, friendly, and communicative. Made guests waffles in the morning. You can store food in fridge or freezer. Kitchen is great for prepping own meals. Coffee and tea is available! Rooms were clean and comfortable
Great location for the Golden Circle and Aurora hunting. Host was super helpful, friendly, and communicative. Made guests waffles in the morning. You can store food in fridge or freezer. Kitchen is great for prepping own meals. Coffee and tea is available! Rooms were clean and comfortable
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Natasha
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved our stay at Loa’s Nest! Only a short drive from the Golden Circle, this place was a great spot to escape the tourists and see more of the quiet Icelandic countryside. Rooms were spacious and quiet. Staff were lovely, greeting us with homemade waffles for breakfast in the morning. This was our first stop on our ring road tour and we would highly recommend to anyone passing through.
We loved our stay at Loa’s Nest! Only a short drive from the Golden Circle, this place was a great spot to escape the tourists and see more of the quiet Icelandic countryside. Rooms were spacious and quiet. Staff were lovely, greeting us with homemade waffles for breakfast in the morning. This was our first stop on our ring road tour and we would highly recommend to anyone passing through.
10
Juan Jesús
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lugar muy bonito y limpio, alejado de toda poblacion ideal para pasar unos dias tranquilos y ver auroras boreales. Cas muy nueva y bien cuidada. Tiene cocina y se puede uttilizar. Cerca de Hella. Dueño amable aunque desayuno un poco pobre, no fruta no yogurt...
Lugar muy bonito y limpio, alejado de toda poblacion ideal para pasar unos dias tranquilos y ver auroras boreales. Cas muy nueva y bien cuidada. Tiene cocina y se puede uttilizar. Cerca de Hella. Dueño amable aunque desayuno un poco pobre, no fruta no yogurt...
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Heinrich
Feb 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Das Hotel ist ziemlich neu, sehr gemütlich, liegt ganz ruhig mitten in der Lanfschaft, netter Vermieter, gute Küche zur Benutzung und ein sympathisches Frühstück mit Waffeln.
Das Hotel ist ziemlich neu, sehr gemütlich, liegt ganz ruhig mitten in der Lanfschaft, netter Vermieter, gute Küche zur Benutzung und ein sympathisches Frühstück mit Waffeln.
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Dirk
Jun 6, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
erstklassig ausgestattete Gemeinschafts-Küche - zum Frühstück exzellente Waffeln - diverse freie Annehmlingkeiten wie Kaffee, Tafelwasser, alles was man zum Kochen braucht... von der Location sind die großen Vulkane / Wasserfälle usw gut zu erreichen... nächste Ortschaft 5 mins mit KFZ, wp man ggf alles einkaufen kann. Man hört dort wirklich nur das Vogelgezwitscher...
erstklassig ausgestattete Gemeinschafts-Küche - zum Frühstück exzellente Waffeln - diverse freie Annehmlingkeiten wie Kaffee, Tafelwasser, alles was man zum Kochen braucht... von der Location sind die großen Vulkane / Wasserfälle usw gut zu erreichen... nächste Ortschaft 5 mins mit KFZ, wp man ggf alles einkaufen kann. Man hört dort wirklich nur das Vogelgezwitscher...
10
Mel
Jan 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Owners are very friendly and attentive to guests. Great breakfast. Very clean property and spacious rooms. You have to drive to get to the area as it is a little off the hiway, but mostly everyone drives and does an roadtrip anyway in Iceland. Overall Great value for money.
Owners are very friendly and attentive to guests. Great breakfast. Very clean property and spacious rooms. You have to drive to get to the area as it is a little off the hiway, but mostly everyone drives and does an roadtrip anyway in Iceland. Overall Great value for money.
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Farrah
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice accommodation, well located near Hella. The owner arranged for a late arrival. The room was clean, spacious, and the bed was comfortable. Highly recommended.
Very nice accommodation, well located near Hella. The owner arranged for a late arrival. The room was clean, spacious, and the bed was comfortable. Highly recommended.
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Gudmundur
Jul 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect stay in the country side of iceland so many amazing places to see
Perfect stay in the country side of iceland so many amazing places to see
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Carol
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful room in a wonderful location!
Wonderful room in a wonderful location!
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Raymond
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A wonderful, quiet location with welcoming hosts who were so helpful in pointing out things to see and places to go! I would stay again!
A wonderful, quiet location with welcoming hosts who were so helpful in pointing out things to see and places to go! I would stay again!
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Dining
Freshly made waffles with coffee or tea in the morning are widely praised; the offering is simple, and a few guests wished for fruit or more protein.
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Cheuk Ling
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hosts were so kind. They woke up early to cook waffles for all the guest. Felt just like home!
The hosts were so kind. They woke up early to cook waffles for all the guest. Felt just like home!
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Juan Jesús
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lugar muy bonito y limpio, alejado de toda poblacion ideal para pasar unos dias tranquilos y ver auroras boreales. Cas muy nueva y bien cuidada. Tiene cocina y se puede uttilizar. Cerca de Hella. Dueño amable aunque desayuno un poco pobre, no fruta no yogurt...
Lugar muy bonito y limpio, alejado de toda poblacion ideal para pasar unos dias tranquilos y ver auroras boreales. Cas muy nueva y bien cuidada. Tiene cocina y se puede uttilizar. Cerca de Hella. Dueño amable aunque desayuno un poco pobre, no fruta no yogurt...
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Kenneth
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay at Loa’s Nest was memorable, especially our conversation with the delightful owners, so hospitable and informative. The advertised waffles were delicious, but the menu could have been expanded a bit.
Our stay at Loa’s Nest was memorable, especially our conversation with the delightful owners, so hospitable and informative. The advertised waffles were delicious, but the menu could have been expanded a bit.
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Line
May 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The guesthouse was very clean and our host were very kind and gave us useful information. The waffles were great ! The only reason it did not get top rating is that the breakfast could include fruits and a bit of proteins (for example, cheese).
The guesthouse was very clean and our host were very kind and gave us useful information. The waffles were great ! The only reason it did not get top rating is that the breakfast could include fruits and a bit of proteins (for example, cheese).
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Stacy-Jo
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was great. All one level and the waffles at breakfast - amazing! Easy parking and great restaurant not far with great pizza.
Room was great. All one level and the waffles at breakfast - amazing! Easy parking and great restaurant not far with great pizza.
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Nicole
Dec 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room, extremely clean, and friendly hosts! The coffee and waffles were amazing! Note: We had excellent pizza about 10 minutes away for dinner- Gallery Pizza!
Beautiful room, extremely clean, and friendly hosts! The coffee and waffles were amazing! Note: We had excellent pizza about 10 minutes away for dinner- Gallery Pizza!
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Tracey
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff at Loa’s were very accommodating and friendly. Very clean common area and rooms. Great waffle breakfast. A great stay overall!
Staff at Loa’s were very accommodating and friendly. Very clean common area and rooms. Great waffle breakfast. A great stay overall!
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Sian
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stopover! Well equipped kitchen to cook your own food and convivial dining room to meet other guests. Surprise bonus - the owner comes in to cook waffles for breakfast.
Great stopover! Well equipped kitchen to cook your own food and convivial dining room to meet other guests. Surprise bonus - the owner comes in to cook waffles for breakfast.
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Christopher
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Well built accommodations in quiet area with great night sky viewing opportunity. The breakfast waffles were delicious and the homemade rhubarb jam was the best!!
Well built accommodations in quiet area with great night sky viewing opportunity. The breakfast waffles were delicious and the homemade rhubarb jam was the best!!
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Michelle
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean guesthouse! As soon as you walk in you get such a pleasant smell. The kitchen has some stuff you can use. The check in process was so easy. They don’t offer breakfast but they do offer free waffles, coffee and tea. Highly recommend this spot, I was very impressed. We stayed at other guesthouses and this one is the top one!!
Very clean guesthouse! As soon as you walk in you get such a pleasant smell. The kitchen has some stuff you can use. The check in process was so easy. They don’t offer breakfast but they do offer free waffles, coffee and tea. Highly recommend this spot, I was very impressed. We stayed at other guesthouses and this one is the top one!!
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Laverne
Aug 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I’ve now visited Iceland 10 times, and I’ve stayed at a variety of hotels, guesthouses, Airbnb’s, etc., and Loa’s Nest is by far the best combination of room comfort, cleanliness, cooking amenities, staff communication and kindness that I’ve experienced. The single story guesthouse is extremely well designed with obvious soundproofing, as I didn’t hear a single other person while I was in my room despite the place being full. The clean and convenient refrigerator and the full kitchen take the best of a guesthouse experience and combines it with your own room and spacious bathroom. In the morning, they serve waffles that are delicious! I highly recommend it!
I’ve now visited Iceland 10 times, and I’ve stayed at a variety of hotels, guesthouses, Airbnb’s, etc., and Loa’s Nest is by far the best combination of room comfort, cleanliness, cooking amenities, staff communication and kindness that I’ve experienced. The single story guesthouse is extremely well designed with obvious soundproofing, as I didn’t hear a single other person while I was in my room despite the place being full. The clean and convenient refrigerator and the full kitchen take the best of a guesthouse experience and combines it with your own room and spacious bathroom. In the morning, they serve waffles that are delicious! I highly recommend it!
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Tirso
Aug 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very homey feeling and the owners are so nice.
Very homey feeling and the owners are so nice.
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Stephanie
Jul 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Loa’s nest was an excellent place to stay! Room was clean and guest area to cook was nice as well. The family who own the property were so sweet! Thank you for having us!
Loa’s nest was an excellent place to stay! Room was clean and guest area to cook was nice as well. The family who own the property were so sweet! Thank you for having us!
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Jack
Jul 3, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent waffles, wonderful hosts, and great rooms. We highly recommend this place.
Excellent waffles, wonderful hosts, and great rooms. We highly recommend this place.
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Catherine
Jun 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This was a favorite stay during our travels in Iceland. The location was so pretty and quiet, the rooms and common spaces were clean, and Unnur provided a lot of useful travelling tips and local knowledge. There were games available in the common area, and free breakfast waffles in the morning. The hosts were very friendly. I only wish we could have stayed longer!
This was a favorite stay during our travels in Iceland. The location was so pretty and quiet, the rooms and common spaces were clean, and Unnur provided a lot of useful travelling tips and local knowledge. There were games available in the common area, and free breakfast waffles in the morning. The hosts were very friendly. I only wish we could have stayed longer!
FAQs about Loa's Nest
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including some accessible facilities. Guests should contact the property in advance for specific needs.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Hella, approximately 25 miles (40.2 km) from Seljalandsfoss and within proximity to attractions such as the Caves of Hella (5.5 km), Hella Golf Course (12.6 km), and the Lava Centre (18.3 km).
What are the 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 policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or infant beds. Extra beds may incur additional charges, and availability is not specified.
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The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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