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My 18 y.o. daughter wanted to travel somewhere there would be the possibility of seeing Northern Lights, but knowing a sighting is always subject to weather and solar activity, we also wanted a location that had other appeal. We found it in the Heydalur Guesthouse!! Clean, comfortable accommodations, beautifully prepared, delicious meals, and innkeepers who were attentive to our every need! We DID see Northern Lights, because they checked the outlook every night, made hourly observations of the night sky, and knocked on our door when lights appeared. It was our good luck to see them. They were also prepared to drive us to other locations, if necessary, to find them. We also enjoyed several guided outings to historically important sights. We learned about the Icelandic sagas and the settlement of the island, rigors of early cod fishing, practices of sheep and fish farming, as well as the customs of social life in Iceland through history. There was a hike to a nearby waterfall, multiple sits in the hotel’s own geothermal “hot pot,” and visits to the 25+ resident Icelandic horses. On our last night, there was a huge snowstorm with very heavy winds. The mountain passes toward Reykjavik were closed, and we were stranded for an extra day. NO PROBLEM! The innkeepers had us stay another night without any charge, and meanwhile, organized a snowshoeing adventure for our small group! We made it back to Reykjavik the next morning with the careful, safety- conscious driving of staff. My daughter and I could not have asked for a nicer, more welcoming or more informative first visit to Iceland. I’d give this experience 10 stars if they were available to choose! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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We so enjoyed our 3-day stay at Heydalur Guesthouse. The location is perfect for trips to the lovely Isafjordur town, seal sightings at Hvitanes (there where a lot of them!) and a warm bath in the old pool by the fjord at Hörgshlid. But mostly we just wanted to soak in the fantastic athmosphere and beauty of Heydalur. The pool in the greenhouse was paid multiple visits each day (and night) by the kids (10 and 14 yo). The apartment was bright and very clean with view of the nature, including the many beautiful horses. The hosts were very friendly and served excellent food (with plenty of alternatives for vegetarians). Thank you!
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Date of stay: May 2020
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On arrival at this property we were amazed at the full car park and all the comings and goings of guests at the campsite and the guesthouse. Busiest place we stayed at in 2 weeks in Iceland. Clearly this is because of what it offers. You are in the West Fjords and have probably driven for hours and hours so this is somewhere to relax. We loved the walk along the river bank and the rustic hot pot. We tried out the green house swimming pool. We met the horses and the local wild arctic fox. The fox tends to hang out in the upper car park area but is very shy and dashes away quickly. We had a large room with a kitchenette although the latter was minimally equipped eg one glass, one cup and would not really have worked for meal prep. We ate in the main restaurant which was hearty country cooking and very popular. Thoroughly enjoyed the sea kayaking with Andrejz the following morning and we saw lots of seals and even some puffins. The bill adds up here even just on a one night stay but it is popular for a reason.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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This one the best places we stayed in Iceland. The road there can get a bit bumpy so take care. But it is simply amazing. The restaurant serves amazing dishes at reasonable prices. Breakfast is varied and everything was just delicious. The rooms were wonderfully comfortable, spacious and the bathroom was completely equiped. I have to stress out that the price is very good given the conditions (there aren't that many places that offer rooms with private bathrooms at this price). The place is absolutely gorgeous in the middle of nature. And the staff is as friendly as can be, including the dogs. Also, as boardgame afficionados we loved to find that the dining area has a cupboard filled with boardgames for all tastes!! Just amazing all round!
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Arrived in a blizzard, relaxed in the hot spring and enjoyed the most fresh fish and a glass of white wine in the cosy main building. The breakfast buffet the morning after was of the best quality, freshly baked bread, local all kinds of delicacies, especially the cured fish and the many kinds of jam. And, I saw an Arctic fox that came and visited just outside the door.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Trip type: Traveled on business
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We did not know what to expect but thought it might be very basic. We were so wrong. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. The heating is radiant floor heating by geothermal hot water. So there is never the ''cold floor'' experience! The family that own and run Heydalur are wonderful. They made our stay, and Iceland, incredible. The tours they took us on were so interesting and fun, and the food was probably the best we've ever eaten. We even managed to see the Northern Lights. Which was completely due to their checking all night and waking us when they could be seen. In every aspect, Heydalur is absolutely Wonderful.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Coming to the westfjords on the cusp of winter there are many decisions related to weather to be made. In retrospect, I would have stayed here for two days instead of one as there are quite a few hikes and activities in the area plus this inn has their own hot pot plus a natural one across the river five minutes walk away.
The restaurant seems to serve the freshest ingredients because as I left to go around Iceland, all the salmon was labelled from westfjords but while I was there, they told me salmon season was over so I guess it got packaged and frozen for the supermarkets.
I got room 10 which had a corner window with a TV and kettle. Not really sure why they provide TVs as there were no channels that had reception. The bathroom was quite large but I kept getting trapped in the shower curtain because it wasn't weighted.
This would be an ideal inn to view the northern lights if the weather cooperates. Only by moonlight and the reflection of the road markers did I see my way there.
Staff were fluent in English. I also made a note to check out the camping showers as I read some reviews that mentioned they were disgusting. It's not heated, that's for sure but it wasn't dirty dirty, I wouldn't go bare feet though. There were two outdoor pools as others mentioned, one hotter and one cooler. I didn't check out the indoor pool with covid and all. The cat likes to hang around there to see what you're doing.
It was a harrowing drive getting in and out of westfjords so make it worth your while and stay longer.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip:Check the road conditions on safetravel.is, you'll regret it if you don't.
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My husband and I have just spent two nights with friends at Heydalur Country Hotel and we had a great time. The hotel is family run and they are very welcoming and happy to help. We had breakfast and dinner there and they were delicious with large portions and we took advantage of the horse riding trips which we highly recommend! The horses were sweet and very collaborative and the guide was very experienced and she took our group of 5 beginner riders to the very beautiful fjord nearby and to explore the area around the hotel. The pool and hot pots are great to relax. It would be a great place for longer stays there are several trails nearby and the location is very beautiful. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:The cottages are lovely although the deluxe rooms are very comfortable and roomy too with a nice...
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Overpriced and overrated. The old lady that runs the show was very nice during check-in but obviously out of touch with the real world. Room nr 5 was mediocre. Shower was terrible. Went to the restaurant for a couple of beers after dinner service and found an unwelcoming atmosphere. Checkout went awfully as the lady overcharged me and then vehemently defended the price that was much higher than had been previously quoted on the phone. This place came recommended but I certainly will not be recommending it to anyone.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My wife and I stayed only one night but wished we'd stayed more. The room we stayed in was medium sized, comfortable and clean. The breakfast was probably the best we had in Iceland; bacon and eggs were served as well as the standard fare served everywhere. It had a beautiful indoor pool and hot tub and clearly they are trying to be sustainable and environmentally conscious. The views were beautiful and the fact it was a hot, sunny day probably helped too. Dinner was good too and we were entertained by a bird that could not only say words but had a huge repertoire of noises it could mimic. We loved it!! We would have loved to have stayed longer here as there seemed to be lots of outdoor activities to do.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I would ask through AirB&B. The house is conveniently off the ring road, but involves a bit of gravel road. My guess is with a 4x4 (use Star Rental!) you should be fine as I remember little to no grade.
The thing about Iceland is that you cannot predict when the roads will or will not be open. There is a good chance that in May they will, but that’s never a given. Save a link to road Is and check daily when driving... especially in the west fjords, where some of the mountain passes are not yet paved. Also keep plans flexible. We were way up in the west fjords in late sept and they were expecting an early snow, so we bailed on our hotel a night early, to head south and not get stuck. The hotel owner, despite us being past our cancellation date and willing to pay for the night even though we weren’t going to stay, graciously removed our reservation and refunded back our money. They are aware of how the weather can cause havoc on plans. Drive carefully in the west fjords, pay attention, slow down and double or triple the time you think it’s going to take to get from one place to the next. There are a million road side waterfalls to stop and see too! Heydalur is a wonderful place to stay. We’ve been twice. Make sure to take a dip in the hot pot, and walk down to the fjord to look for seals.
It depends on when you are going. The distance is certainly not that big and it should be a great route to follow. The only question is whether the road is open.
There are more places to choose from in the Isafjordur area.
PRICE RANGE
$186 - $190 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Heydalur Guesthouse
LOCATION
IcelandWestfjords RegionIsafjordur
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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