Hotel Laekur - Hella

Family-owned hotel on an Icelandic horse farm between the Golden Circle and the south coast

Location & Setting

Hotel Laekur Hella sits on a working Icelandic horse farm, 10 minutes' drive from Hella and easily accessible from the main road. The surrounding views take in the Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes. Seljalandsfoss Waterfall is within 25 minutes' drive, while Skógafoss Waterfall is a further 20 minutes away.

Rooms & Accommodations

Hotel Laekur offers bright rooms with wooden floors and private bathrooms; some rooms include a terrace or balcony. Distinctive cottages provide scenic views of a river and surrounding farmland, with a loft bedroom for families. Guests in the cottages can watch the Northern Lights from the deck or through the folding window in the loft.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves a simple à la carte menu using quality local ingredients during the summer; winter meals can be ordered in advance. Breakfast includes home-baked goods, Icelandic barley porridge, skyr, and hot dishes. Complimentary refreshments are offered on arrival.

Wellness & Activities

A hot tub and electric sauna are available for guest use, with the hot tub offering a prime spot for Northern Lights viewing. The staff can alert guests when the aurora appears and arrange activities including hiking and horseback riding. Board games and puzzles are provided in the shared lounge.

Family & Additional Services

Laekur Hotel Iceland is family-friendly, with board games, outdoor space, and two friendly border collies on the property. The staff provides personalized local recommendations and can arrange late check-out on request. Guests can feed the Icelandic horses and explore walking trails along the river.

• Location: Between Golden Circle and south coast, 10 min from Hella
• Rooms: Bright rooms with wooden floors, private bathrooms, cottages with river views
• Dining: Summer à la carte restaurant with local ingredients, home-baked breakfast
• Wellness: Hot tub and sauna with Northern Lights viewing
• Activities: Hiking, horseback riding, aurora alerts
• Family: Board games, outdoor space, friendly dogs