Hótel Hvítserkur

Property class: 3
Riverfront Hvammstangi hotel with bar/lounge

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Hótel Hvítserkur puts you 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Vesturhópsvatn and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Borgarvirki. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Garden
  • Free self parking
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Children's toys
  • Children's dinnerware
$148 nightly
The total price is $171
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden door, a white sink, and a mirror.

Standard Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a hanging clothes rack, and a sloped ceiling.

Standard Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a painting of a red flower, and a window with curtains.

Basic Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall art piece above the bed.

Basic Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Thorfinnsstadir, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region, 531

What's nearby

  • Lake Vesturhópsvatn - 10 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Borgarvirki - 18 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Vatnsdalur Valley - 53 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Kolufossar Falls - 57 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum - 59 min drive - 49.4 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 152 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 120.4 miles/193.8 km

Restaurants

  • Snackbar De Dobbe

About this property

Hótel Hvítserkur

  • Hótel Hvítserkur puts you 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Vesturhópsvatn and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Borgarvirki. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Beach access
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1959
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Travel crib
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Special features

Dining

Hotel Hvítserkur Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Café Hvítserkur - Overlooking the garden, this café serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel
Hótel Hvítserkur Hvammstangi
Hótel Hvítserkur Hotel Hvammstangi

Frequently asked questions

Is Hótel Hvítserkur currently open?

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Does Hótel Hvítserkur offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hótel Hvítserkur does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hótel Hvítserkur?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hótel Hvítserkur?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hótel Hvítserkur?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

What is there to do at Hótel Hvítserkur and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Hótel Hvítserkur like?

Hótel Hvítserkur is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Hvitserkur, which is 19 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Hótel Hvítserkur Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

We did not realize that this hotel was not in fact in Hvammstangi, but rather a 30 minute drive on a dirt road. However, the location was really beautiful, with horses in the pasture next door, and water views. We had a room with a private bath. We ate dinner in Hvammstangi proper (the restaurant above the Seal Museum), and then drove to the hotel and had late check in at 9:30pm. Breakfast was solid. The room was sparse, but adequate. We just needed a place to sleep, shower, and get breakfast, and this placed sufficed.
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6/10 Good

Very clean,much better on the inside than outside. Be prepared it is in the middle of no where.
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was effortless and staff was very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay. It was very quiet and close to the sites we wanted to see. Good dinner menu with a nice range of options - the lasagne was delicious!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good stay

We stayed at the Hvitsekur Hotel just overnight. Stuff was so nice, helpful and friendly. I will recomend this hotel for Round Trip in Iceland.
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8/10 Very good

Very quite area, horses nearby, dinner option was good. Simple and clean accomodations.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Simple, comfortable, clean and quiet rooms in a beautiful and remote location (unpaved road). The breakfast was superb and the host was unusually helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really close to the Hvitserkur, you can wake up, take a coffee and a waffle and go visit. The staff was super nice and welcoming!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The property was clean and very reasonable. The proprietors provided a lovely breakfast and clean sheets and towels.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Quiet location, nearby horses to see across the fence, friendly staff, but description needs to be changed/updated to reflect that dinner is available, not just breakfast. We tried to message the hotel the day before to confirm dinner availability but did not receive a response. I do admit I should have called instead of using Travelocity's method of communication and was sorry to have missed dinner which sounded very good. Also, the hotel is nearly 2k walk to the lake, 9k to Hvitserkur.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, warm, and quiet with very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast selection with fresh made waffle batter and freshly baked bread. Also is located right next to a horse farm! Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling in the area
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Incredibly quiet and isolated (in a good way). Great building - interesting history with original features. Very comfortable and friendly stay. Many thanks.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Place

The check in was a breeze. Happy Hour was great. The dinner selection was good and tasty food!! The morning breakfast buffet was a delight as well!! Very friendly staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay here, staff were super nice. We didnt have the evening meal, but they did offer several options. Breakfast was basic, however staff had other options to add upon request, (scramble some eggs etc)without extra cost as well which was nice!
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10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful

Stunningly beautiful. Loved walking nearby. Service excellent, friendly and loved breakfast. Very peaceful
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stop if you’re driving the ring road and don’t want to do Reykjavik to Akureyri in 1 day! We were the first to arrive for the night so we were a little worried because it didn’t look open from the road but once inside, it’s clean, cozy and the views are great—Open/dark skies for northern lights viewing close to a beautiful black sand beach! Would definitely stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff and food. Facilities may be up for some upgrading, but this is compensated largely by the quietness and the hospitality. The waffles at breakfast are very nice. On top of this comes a ride with a fantastic horse in avnice scenary. Waaw!
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10/10 Exceptional

Just a few minutes away from the hvitserkur, perfect to see it first thing in the morning. The breakfast was really good, try the waffles! The staff was sweet and accomodating (we arrive in the middle of the night due to a snow storm, they left the key for us at the reception) Bonus point for the cute islandic blanket over the bed, keeping us really warm, even with the snow storm outside ^-^
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6/10 Good

It’s a relatively long drive on gravel roads to get here. For positives, they have the friendliest staff ever who provided great recommendations for things to do in the area and their breakfast was great. The room was also quite big! On the downside, the shower water was freezing, and the curtains didn’t fully cover windows, and the beds were quite uncomfortable.
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8/10 Very good

It's a good place to be isolated. Maybe in winter will be ideal to see the northern lights. The road to get there is not paved, so it takes longer than the calculated route. Showers and toilets are shared. Includes complimentary breakfast
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Challenging drive - great place to stay

It was a solid place to stay. The reason minus one star - the drive to get there is not for all drivers, as it is an unpaved road. We did it in the rain, and our car was nearly covered in road dirt from head to toe from all the potholes we drove - around 16km from Hwy 1, if you take the shorter route, on 717 - if you take 711, it is a much longer route. The hosts and the guesthouse were great. We would love for all to be as they were. A testament to why people love to visit Iceland - the people here are very gracious and do all they can to be helpful.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Place was clean but did not have a full bar. The staff was helpful and able to round up some gin to make me a proper drink. Not what I had expected
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable for one night and nice breakfast room and breakfast provided
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Remote, no frills accommodation. No complaints
Verified review

6/10 Good

A fine spot to stay for a night while passing through.