Fosshotel Vatnajokull

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Ring Road base with glacier views

Fosshotel Vatnajökull keeps things easy for southeast Iceland road trips, just 2 km off Route 1 with big views built into the setting. The look is contemporary but warm, with polished timber floors and custom furniture that nod to the landscape. Evenings can start in the lounge bar with cocktails and ambient music before turning in.
VIP Access

  • Dining with the scenery

    The on-site restaurant pairs modern Nordic cooking with panoramic glacier and fjord views.

  • Northern Lights wake-up calls

    Opt in at check-in for a winter alert when the aurora shows.

  • Tour desk adventure planning

    Arrange partner-led trips to Jökulsárlón boat tours and Skaftafell hikes.
$199 nightly
The total price is $227
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Rooms oriented to glacier or mountain vistas.
  • In-room fridge, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee.
  • Suites with separate sitting areas and patios.
  • Green Key certified hotel chain commitment.
  • Free parking plus on-site electric vehicle charging.
  • Conference room with Bose sound and projector.
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Room options

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A hotel room with two single beds, a large window with curtains, a radiator, and a patterned wallpaper.

Economy Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a headboard, a wall with a subtle shell pattern, and a framed picture of a mountain scene.

Economy Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a patterned wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Family Connecting Rooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Family Connecting Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Lindarbakki, Höfn, 781

What's nearby

  • Silfurnes Golf Course - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum - 15 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Huldusteinn Stone Museum - 15 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Pakkhús Harbour - 16 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Ósland Nature Reserve - 16 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) - 11 min drive

About this property

Fosshotel Vatnajokull

  • Enjoy your visit to Höfn with a stay at Fosshotel Vatnajokull. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 66 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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

Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: ISK 800.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ISK 3800 for adults and ISK 1900 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of ISK 5000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ISK 5000 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 2 and January 25.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ISK 4000 per pet, per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards 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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club

Also known as

Fosshotel Hotel Vatnajokull
Fosshotel Vatnajokull
Vatnajokull Fosshotel
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Hotel
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Höfn
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Hotel
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Hotel Höfn

Frequently asked questions

Is Fosshotel Vatnajokull currently open?

The property is closed between December 2 and January 25.

Does Fosshotel Vatnajokull offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Fosshotel Vatnajokull 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 Fosshotel Vatnajokull?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of ISK 4000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Fosshotel Vatnajokull?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Fosshotel Vatnajokull?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of ISK 5000 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of ISK 5000 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Fosshotel Vatnajokull and nearby?

Fosshotel Vatnajokull has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Fosshotel Vatnajokull?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Reviews

Fosshotel Vatnajokull Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent food, with many guests praising the delicious dishes, especially the lamb and seafood options. (33 reviews)
  • Breakfast offered a wide variety of fresh options with great value. (31 reviews)
  • The hot tubs were a nice end to a long day of hiking and a wonderful way to relax. (3 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

We had a nice stay at Fosshotel Vatnajökull. The hotel is in a great location, conveniently close to Vestrahorn and perfect for exploring the surrounding area. Our room was cozy, and comfortable, and the breakfast offered a decent selection to start the day. Overall, a pleasant stay and a great base for exploring southeast Iceland!
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it! Still close enough to Hofn to grab groceries/gas/food but beautiful scenery and lovely hotel!
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8/10 Very good

good view.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel. 15 min driving distance to Hofn. Sits at the base of a mountain. Views are beautiful. Restaurant and bar were terrific. Would stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

We love Foss hotels. The friendly staff, happy hours, breakfasts, optional dinners, locations with stunning views, and overall comfort of the rooms were all perfect. So quiet! I also like the values of the island hotels chain, of which Foss hotels is the biggest, are portrayed in our experiences with each stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and staff were helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, the landscape is breathtaking. Hotel is modern, nice and clean. Very helpful and kind hotel staff. Great food. I would stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The scenery is stunning. Great views of the glaciers and mountains. Warm friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

If you’re traveling the ring road this place is a must! The staff, location and surrounding beauty is amazing. We love every minute.
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10/10 Exceptional

Idyllic setting! Nicely appointed like-new rooms with comfortable mattresses, new pillows, well-functioning blinds & drapery.
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10/10 Exceptional

Receptionist was very polite.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location - beautiful hotel in an incredible spot
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is located right of ring road, couldn't ask for better location. The front desk receptionist was very accommodating, kind and professional, fast check-in. We had drinks at the bar and a dinner.in the restaurant. Service was superb. Food was delicious, seafood soup best ever had. It was a very enjoyable evening. It's a new hotel, very modern, very clean, comfortable and we had a very good night sleep. Highly recommend this wonderful hotel and if ever in the area would definitely stay here.
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8/10 Very good

Good property, clean, but need improvement with the staff specially the ones at the breakfast. Seems that they feel the customer is the enemy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, awesome views, very pristine and excellent staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Economy room perfect for our short stay. Dinner and breakfast services were fantastic!
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and a nice place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

We surprisingly got upgraded to suites on the ground floor. The room was huge with two walls of windows looking out to the mountains. They were understaffed but the staff that works there was working very hard and were very nice. It is a little far from the glacier. I couldn't figure out the weird glass hallway at first but it is the perfect place to see the Northern lights.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms with beautiful view
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, well managed, nice staff, comfortable bed, nice views.
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, good experience
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very helpful and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great food nice views super welcoming and helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is about a 10 minute drive to Hofn but the views are absolutely breathtaking, the hotel is clean and comfortable and has a bar and restaurant in case you don’t want to drive to Hofn.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, convenient and beautiful location