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Borealis Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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House | View from room
BBQ/picnic area
Superior Double or Twin Room | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
House | Private kitchen | Electric kettle
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Efri-Brú, Selfoss, Southern Region, 801
  • Nesjavellir
  • Kerid Crater
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Thingvellir National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)

Room options

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Superior Triple Room | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 174 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Selfoss

In Selfoss .Stay at this Selfoss hotel and you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Kerid Crater and Thingvellir National Park. Nesjavellir is within 12 miles (20 km) and Almannagja is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Kerid Crater - 15 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Selfoss Church - 22 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Thingvellir National Park - 23 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Reykjadalur Valley - 36 min drive - 25.2 miles
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 41 min drive - 30.0 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barton and Guestier - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Borealis Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Borealis Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Selfoss hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Borealis Hotel offers 40 accommodations with hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Borealis Hotel Hotel
Borealis Hotel Selfoss
Borealis Hotel Hotel Selfoss

Frequently asked questions

How close is Borealis Hotel to the airport?

Borealis Hotel is 36.2 mi (64-min drive) away from the Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Borealis Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Borealis Hotel.

Does Borealis Hotel offer free breakfast?

Borealis Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Borealis Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Borealis Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Borealis Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Borealis Hotel have a pool?

Borealis Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Borealis Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Borealis Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Borealis Hotel to downtown Selfoss?

Borealis Hotel is 11.6 mi away from Selfoss.

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 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to check in and breakfast was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist, Roe, was outstanding. Grand welcome, very attentive & friendly. Decor is wonderful, arty. Dinner was outstanding. Grounds beautiful surrounded by mountains with wide open fields. Room was clean & comfortable. Loved the dogs who loved to play fetch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A special atmosphere because of antique furniture. Very rich breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kengo

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hailee

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Alexa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
food was amazing and the staff and people were very nice! the area around is beautiful as well with easy access to cool destinations
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a OK hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was delicious, and gave me ideas for new meals at home.

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JINHE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dinner and breakfast are very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A warm welcome and ideal location

We had a wonderful stay at the Borealis. Our hosts could not have made us feel more welcome. The room was clean, cozy and comfortable. The location of the hotel within the Golden Circle is ideal--just 10 minutes from Kerid crater and 15 min or so from Thingvellir National Park. We also enjoyed a very nice buffet dinner in the dining room and a great breakfast in the morning. An extremely convenient place to stay and a great experience with wonderful hosts!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, excellent dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dol Bahadur

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie, Altrincham

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly staff, good breakfast and a hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Wim

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soutsakhone, Alexandria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the black dog!

10/10 Excellent

Indira

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great staff. Very clean. Enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Grace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was very clean and charming, and I'd like to think my experience was an anomaly, but it was extremely understaffed the night I was there. The same man (who was clearly trying his best, so I don't fault him) seemed to function as front desk receptionist, waiter, and cook. I waited over 10 minutes to check in because the front desk wasn't staffed; it turned out the man was tending to the guests in the dining room. Dinner was also obscenely overpriced for a poorly cooked, dried out chicken breast. Finally, a fuse blew when I was there, leaving me to navigate my room with my cellphone flashlight all night. I also couldn't charge my phone, so I had to keep it on battery saver and charge it in the car the next morning. There was no staff member around at night to ask about the blown fuse, but they restored power the next morning. Overall, a disappointing stay because of staffing reasons. Hopefully they improve on that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay in the area of Golden Circle

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 Excellent

JINGWEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

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