Hotel Vellir Hafnarfjörður, Hafnarfjörður
About the Hotel
Hotel Vellir is a 68-room, 3-star hotel located on the outskirts of the Reykjavik Capital Area. Situated near the Reykjanes Geopark, guests can observe lava from recent volcanic eruptions. The hotel is 23.5 miles from Keflavík International Airport, making it a convenient stop for travelers. The property offers amenities suitable for both relaxation and exploration near natural attractions.
Location
Positioned 12.5 miles from downtown Reykjavik, the hotel is within a short drive to several attractions. It offers convenient access to both the Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon, enhancing relaxation opportunities. Nearby natural sites include mountains and lakes, with potential views of the Northern Lights during winter. It is also well-connected for guests traveling between Reykjavik and Keflavík International Airport.
Rooms
Each room features a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer and a rainfall shower. Units include amenities such as free WiFi, a satellite flat-screen TV, and parquet floors. Selected guestrooms offer added comforts like heating and soundproofing for a restful night. Most accommodations have twin beds, either as singles or pushed together to form doubles.
Eat & Drink
Guests enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast featuring scrambled eggs each morning. The hotel includes a small lobby bar that serves beer, wine, and coffee. The lounge area showcases colorful furnitures, offering a relaxed setting for guests. Dining options are located approximately five minutes away by car along the waterfront.
Leisure & Business
The hotel provides easy access to Ásvallalaug Thermal Pool Centre, located just 0.2 miles away. Guests can take advantage of free parking and complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the property. A fitness center is also part of the hotel's facilities, enhancing the leisure experience. Various activities such as golfing and horseback riding are available nearby.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Elevator
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Horseback riding
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cribs
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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