“A rural guesthouse and campsite in a beautiful natural setting. Rooms in the old farmhouse are simple and bright with thermally heated floors. The summer houses offer accommodation for groups in pretty pine cabins. Guests can enjoy three thermal springs and a pool. A spectacular retreat to nature.”

Hotel review

The sparsely populated Westfjords of Iceland offers visitors miles of untouched natural beauty. Heydalur is based on the site of a remote farm and blends quietly in with the splendour of its rural surroundings. The unfussy rooms and bright, traditional wood cabins offer a comfortable stay for groups or families. From the sitting room of your private apartment, you can marvel at the views through the French doors or out on the terrace. Guests can choose a quiet holiday relaxing in the thermal springs or can take up one of the many activities the hotel offers. Horse riding is a particular highlight, with professional guides taking you along the river to the fjord itself. In the oversaturated market of package Icelandic tours, this simple country retreat is a breath of fresh air.

HG Staff
HG Staff Review published: 03/07/2024

Recommended for

  • Back to Nature

    • Set in the spectacular landscape of the Westfjords of Iceland, you can cut off from everything at this back to nature retreat
  • Groups

    • The pine cabin apartments are great for groups; relax with your friends in one of the three thermal springs
  • Families

    • Families can choose between staying in the spacious summer houses or the child-friendly campsite
  • Riding

    • Horse riding is available from the guesthouse; enjoy the spectacular views while galloping across the fields
  • Trekking

    • Explore a trail through the dramatic lanscape of the Westfjords of Iceland
  • Kayaking

    • Enquire at the guesthouse to arrange a kayaking trip on the neaby lake
  • Quiet

  • Views

  • Secluded setting

  • Remote

  • Owner managed

  • Charming

  • Family Suites

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Disabled access

  • Farmhouse

  • Child friendly

  • Self catering

  • B&B

  • Self catering to rent

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    29 rooms in this hotel
  • Wifi

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge
  • No pets

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Family Suites

  • Parking

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Hot Tub

  • Views

  • Private villas

  • Disabled access

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

  • Swimming Pool

  • Self catering to rent

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Riding

    • Horse riding is available from the guesthouse; enjoy the spectacular views while galloping across the fields
  • Trekking

    • Explore a trail through the dramatic lanscape of the Westfjords of Iceland
  • Kayaking

    • Enquire at the guesthouse to arrange a kayaking trip on the neaby lake

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