Hotel Vellir, Hafnarfjordur
About the Hotel
Hotel Vellir is a 68-room, 3-star hotel located on the outskirts of the Reykjavik Capital Area, close to the Reykjanes Geopark, known for recent volcanic activity. This modern establishment provides convenient access to many natural attractions and is approximately 38 km from Keflavík International Airport. Guests can enjoy stunning views of low hills and the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights. With its blend of value and comfort, Hotel Vellir caters to both leisure and business travelers.
Location
Situated on the outskirts of Hafnarfjordur, Hotel Vellir is only a short 15- to 20-minute drive from downtown Reykjavik. Its proximity to the Reykjanes Geopark makes it an ideal base for exploring recently formed lava fields. The hotel offers free parking on-site and convenient access to major transport links, with Keflavík International Airport only 38 km away.
Rooms
Each room at Hotel Vellir features a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer and a rainforest shower. Guests can enjoy amenities such as free WiFi, a satellite flat-screen TV, and parquet floors in their accommodations. Selected units may include additional comforts like heating, a seating area, and soundproofing. Twin beds can be arranged as singles or pushed together to create double configurations.
Eat & Drink
Hotel Vellir offers a complimentary hot breakfast that includes scrambled eggs for guests each morning. A small lobby bar is available, serving a selection of beer, wine, and coffee with limited seating. Additionally, various restaurants and shops are located approximately a five-minute drive from the hotel, providing guests with dining alternatives.
Leisure & Business
The hotel features access to the Reebok Fitness Center, including a sauna and hot pot, enhancing guest wellness. Nearby, the Ásvallalaug Thermal Pool Centre is just 400 meters away, allowing opportunities for swimming and relaxation. The property also provides complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance for convenience.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Horseback riding
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Open-air bath
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel provides an economy room that's quite small but suitable for basic needs. However, it can get a bit warm due to the lack of air conditioning and limited ventilation. The location, while requiring a car, is industrial and far from main centers.
Staying at this hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were spacious with picture windows and a radiator which was handy for drying clothes, giving a new and quiet feeling; however, the location was not ideal as there were no restaurants within walking distance. The service was friendly, and the breakfast offerings, though limited, were good. Overall, the hotel worked well with my travel plans, outside the hustle of Reykjavik.
The hotel has decent rooms with a comfortable bed, good bathrooms, and friendly staff. However, the entry door only opens halfway due to the room size. The location is convenient from a traffic point of view, close to everything, but not near the city. The dining offers a good selection of foods, suitable for breakfast and lunch. The hotel's service is good, offering housekeeping, welcome drink, tours/ticket assistance, and happy hour.
For my last stay before flying home, the rooms were all very clean, spacious, and warm. The lack of air conditioning and limited window opening may make it get warm, though lacking cross ventilation was noticeable. The hotel's location in the industrial park had its ups and downs, from being perfectly situated between Reykjavik, Golden Circle, and Blue Lagoon to the downside of not being able to walk anywhere for lunch or dinner.
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The room was nice and big with picture windows and a convenient radiator for drying clothes, though the layout with the wall partition was a bit inconvenient for keeping noise levels down, especially for our child. The service was satisfactory overall. The location was a bit industrial but ideal for late arrivals or those planning to visit Reykjavik the next day. The dining experience was mixed, with some disappointment in the food offerings. The hotel had decent facilities to offer.
The hotel had big and comfortable rooms with a little couch, good breakfast, and friendly staff. However, it is situated next to a road which can be noisier than regular rooms.
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