Borealis Hotel

Uncomfortable experience because of the owner. The shower drain was completely clogged and it overflowed the bathroom and bit of the room. I stepped on glass in the bathroom and needed a bandage for the blood. When stated the above to the owner, we got into a discussion which got us nowhere. Moreover but "less" important; The dinner was a small portion and not warm. Ordered the same and got 2 different dishes. There was only 1 overworked chef for the whole hotel, had to wait 50 minutes for only mains. We were still hungry but staff said we couldn't order another dish. The breakfast was minimal. Draw your own conclusions :)

The best hotel I have stayed in. The beds are super comfy. The breakfast buffet is varied and delicious. The lounge is decorated beautifully. Theres a nice hot tub outside for the guests. Definitely worth staying longer.

First things first, do not miss the dinner. You don't get much detail on what will be served and then they start bringing out this incredible buffet spread - beautiful salads, breads, meat, fish, potatoes, etc. And you sit in this dining area with all kinds of antiques and eclectic décor. The rooms are small but very comfortable and clean. We met the owner, who just bought the place and she was lovely and very accessible. Oh, and the breakfast that's included is also delicious. This place is quirky and fun and definitely worth it. Did I mention how good the dinner was?

We enjoyed our stay here. We didn't know at first if we were at the right place, seeing as Selfoss was much further south on the map & that the building was white in the pictures, but when we got here it was black. Staff at check in was helpful (we arrived a bit early and had to wait for our room, but they made sure to have it ready as soon as possible). Take a dip in the hot tub, it's really hot and refreshing! Had a good chat with the staff that served us some drinks, very friendly people here. Shower was a nice size and not super crammed. Missing soap in soap dispenser next to sink. Beds were comfy. Ours had lights above the bed that I kept bumping into and was afraid I'd break upon waking up and stretching. Would be better if they were over the nightstands instead. Curtains didn't help with the light outside at all. We would definitely stay here if we came back in the winter, seems like a good shot at seeing the Northern Lights. Breakfast was alright.

What a wonderful location: the decor is a unique, and considered blend. The accommodation is of a high standard, and the food is…fantastic! This is a highly recommended location, and the views from the hot tub (free to use) are lovely. Thank you!! *C4ERT 2024 :-)

We had a wonderful stay here. Our room was very comfortable, and even a bit trendy with unpolished concrete floors. We had dinner (a buffet of Icelandic specialities) and breakfast in the hotel restaurant and enjoyed them very much. Our hosts were extremely friendly and could not have been more welcoming and friendly. Excellent location in the Golden Circle; close to everything. Would definitely return.

30 mins drive from Selfoss - actually a good spot for visiting the Golden circle. Excellent panoramic view of mountain from the hotel area. Room was simple but user friendly. The bathroom was a bit dark and the bed was a bit too narrow and short. There are 3 cute dogs in the hotel and the lobby & restaurant were nicely decorated.

This hotel is quirky and comfortable and is ideal for hikers and backpackers on their way to the Golden Circle or wanting to view the Northern Lights. Staff are welcoming and friendly and there are several playful dogs around the place. Rooms are clean but a little dated and a good assortment of breakfast food is available from the buffet. Chess and other games can be played in the bar. There were some issues with the fire alarm system while we were there and the outdoor hot tub wasn't particularly inviting.