Borealis Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Kerid Crater

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
BBQ/picnic area
House | Private kitchen | Electric kettle

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Efri-Brú, Selfoss, Southern Region, 801

What's nearby

  • Kerid Crater - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Selfoss Church - 22 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Thingvellir National Park - 23 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Geothermal park - 31 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Reykjadalur Valley - 36 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barton and Guestier - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Borealis Hotel

Hotel near Kerid Crater
Consider a stay at Borealis Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Borealis Hotel feature comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English, Icelandic

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Borealis Hotel Hotel
Borealis Hotel Selfoss
Borealis Hotel Hotel Selfoss

Frequently asked questions

Is Borealis Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Borealis Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Borealis Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Borealis Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Borealis Hotel located?

Situated in Selfoss, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Kerid Crater, Thingvellir National Park, and Nesjavellir. Almannagja and Reykjadalur Valley are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Borealis Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 138 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful location, friendly staff, good breakfast and a hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Great stay, and location for the golden circle. Staff very friendly and helpful and food available very good. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Friendly staff, excellent dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Such a pleasant surprise of a hotel! Gorgeous location, friendliest staff and the dinner is not to be missed!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

A special atmosphere because of antique furniture. Very rich breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

The food was delicious, and gave me ideas for new meals at home.

10/10

This was a fantastic place to stay in Iceland! The place was very clean and the staff was super nice. Good breakfast options as well. Would highly recommend staying here and I would come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Lovely hotel, great staff. Very clean. Enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

I think the Borealis Hotel is a gem. It has a very nice sitting area in the main house; the restaurant was good, and the room we had was clean and comfortable. The staff was good and the service excellent. I also enjoyed the fact that the hotel had a bar. I highly recommend this hotel. WBW
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

This location was extremely quiet, unique and has a pretty scenery. The included breakfast was AMAZING!! They did an absolutely fantastic job with the food. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Top service and very friendly :-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Great double cabin. Spacious and warm. Comfortable beds. Very nice dinner at a reasonable price. Lovely gentlemen on reception who were very helpful and friendly. Good continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Love the black dog!

10/10

Wonderful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Very secluded property. In the middle of nayire. Very friendly staff and good breakfast. A perfect gateway to escape and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Superb. Good food Personale Owner😉👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

The hotel is simple, but efficient at what it is providing: a clean, hospitable place to crash for the night. The staff were more than accommodating, and we particularly enjoyed seeing the family-style way the business was run, where the staff were taking care of many things and were personable and friendly. The location is stellar for people with a car to get to many popular sights in Iceland. We enjoyed our stay, and would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

Our room was spacious and comfortable. It was clean and well prepared for our arrival. Location of the hotel is excellent, in the heart of Golden Circle so all interesting places are close and to be reached easily by car. Breakfast very good. There is also a hot tub but we did not try it. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Close to Pingvellir NP, cute lodge-looking hotel with large rooms ( compared to other similar priced rooms in Iceland). Delicious Large buffet breakfast ( continental breakfast means no hot items, but still many fresh items to choose from). Small hot tub outside. And we saw the Northern Lights!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Our view was a pile of woodplanks. Not really inviting. Otherwise it is a good place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

We stayed for a night and it was pleasant. Nice staff and allowed early checkin. Breakfast was good. Our only concern was the shower in the washroom. Drainage was slow and you literally stand in a pool of water while taking the shower. I think it should not be a big concern if you want to stay at this beautiful place.👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10

Cozy hotel but very basic. No TV, black out curtains, wash cloths, bar soap, conditioner, kleenex (just little things I like to see in my room). Had to search for front desk help as he was also the waiter. Checked out day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10

The hotel did not match the photos posted on the internet. The Superiorzimmer so small that one could hardly move. The same goes for the bathroom. It is absolutely impossible for dogs to run around in the dining room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10

The property itself was great but I was double charged by the property and Expedia. Expedia is saying that it was a fraudulent charge not by the hotel but how is that possible when I paid at the hotel lobby and received a receipt from the business? Unfortunately, neither Expedia or the property feel that they need to refund the double charge of 525$ and I had to contact visa to get my money back. Property is nice, but double check your bank statements after your stay here or you might be charged 1000$ dollars for a two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022