ION Adventure Hotel
Nesjavollum vid Thingvallavatn, Selfoss 801 Iceland
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#7 of 8 hotels in Selfoss
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ION hotel is situated on Mount Hengill, 18 km from UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park. It's restaurant offers Nordic specialties and a bar with panoramic scenic views.Satellite TV, a seating area and private bathroom are featured in all guest rooms at Ion Luxury Adventure Hotel. Some also overlook Lake Thingvallavatn.Bookable facilities include an on-site spa and sauna. Ion Luxury Adventure guests can also enjoy a communal TV lounge.Reykjavík city centre is within 45 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot tub
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Bar / lounge
Hiking
Horseback riding
Business Center with Internet Access
Parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Spa
Hot spring bath
Concierge
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
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100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
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Nesjavollum vid Thingvallavatn, Selfoss 801 Iceland
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This place was so worth the trip!! Fantastic service with the most incredibly friendly staff who will go miles out of their way to help you. Food is amazing, rooms elegant and comfy and both the hot springs facility and bar area have unparallelled views that will make your mind quiet down and your soul sing with joy. Great tracking routes around. Go go go. You will not regret it
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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We stayed here for 3 nights and loved everything about it as it lived up to and exceeded our high expectations. Great location near the geothermal plant allows you to see a ‘hot river’ just a few minutes walk away. The shower does smell but it’s Iceland and part of the experience. Facilities are great with everything you need. Standard room was a good size with a great view. And there are plenty of lounge areas in reception and the bar if you want some chill out space. Hotel staff are young, but really experienced and it all runs really smoothly. From front of house, to restaurant we were made to feel welcome, and at home on Day 2&3 as we got to know them better. Some great hikes from the hotel as well as great base for exploring and doing tours from.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The building and rooms are definitely design forward. However the rooms were especially small - even by European standards. They were the smallest rooms we had stayed in during our entire trip to Iceland. There is very little room to maneuver around the room. The bathrooms have almost no shelving and places to put items down. Feels like a design flaw to not just have larger storage ideas if the room is going to be so small. Like others have said, there sometimes is a bit of a sulfur smell from the geothermal plant nearby but it wasn’t unbearable at all. We enjoyed using the large hot tub/pool and sauna area. The two story bar looked really cool although we were too tired from our journey to spend any time there. I felt that the restaurant staff could have been more friendly - we had to get up to get our own water refills at dinner. But the dinner itself was tasty - albeit expensive. The hotels around Iceland definitely are known for expensive meals and this hotel was the most expensive of all during our trip around the country. One thing that the hotel did that was awesome was that we had laundry service included in our room rate and it was so useful! Got a small bag of laundry cleaned overnight and it saved our trip. The location is great for exploring the Golden Circle as well, so yes I would recommend this hotel to others.…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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We spent one night at the Ion Adventure Hotel last week and loved our short visit there. The geothermal heated spa downstairs was the perfect way to wind down after a very adventurous day. The bar was lovely. And the breakfast buffet was great too. The lake on the drive was beautiful on our way from the Ion Adventure Hotel to Reykjavík. We weren’t lucky enough to see the Aurora that night, but we’re told the day before was spectacular.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: The rooms were decently sized. Bed was comfy. Bathroom was very nice. We loved the aesthetics of...
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This hotel is along the golden circle and the drive to the hotel is beautiful. We were excited when we arrived, but the lack of a decent lobby or an area to unload your luggage out of the rain was awful. The service is what you would expect from a basic hotel- self service. Rooms were average size with basic furniture and a bit noisy. The breakfast is not included and was the only hotel of our entire trip that made getting coffee or hot tea a chore. There was a long line for one machine that would make the coffees. The breakfast which is extra is self serve including the drinks. Dinner was nice but the restaurant ambiance is definitely lacking. It is right next to the check in area and is the same place they have the breakfast buffet. The bar at the other end of the hotel, Northern Lights bar, would be the reason to come. It is very nice with huge windows and beautiful landscape. The drinks were nice too. We were not happy with the only hot tub - it was not very big and was out in the open under the bar which made us pass on such a cold rainy day. The location on the golden circle is nice and saved us time the next morning. Overall, I believe the design of the hotel is interesting, but I would probably skip it next time we travel to Iceland. It is overpriced for the service that is provided. …
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I had been looking forward to spending a relaxing time in the middle of nowhere, but that was not the case. It began when I had to look for a check-in clerk and then wait 15 min. to be able to check in because no clerk was available. Then when I got to my room (#213) I noticed an annoying humming sound that wouldn't dissappear even when I turned off all ligths and ventilation and the clerk didn't have a clue about what it was and of course the hotel was fully booked so no other room was available. She offered me a glass of bubbly to compensate but of course a glass of bubbly doesn't turn off my hearing! I had been assured that I would be able to order room service any time and was given menus to take to my room, but when I tried to contact the front desk (there was no option for "restaurant" or "room service" on the phone) I had to try for 10 min without them answering. And of course the kitchen was out of the item on the menu that I wanted the most so I had to settle for something else. The humming sound must have been something that was turned off and on because the sound was intermittantly turned off during the evening and night, and thankfully I had earplugs with me so I was able to sleep alright although the bed was too firm for my liking. I was also dissapointed that none of the staff spoke Icelandic which I think is a shame for an Icelandic hotel (I myself am Icelandic). It was also a surprise that breakfast was not included in the price, but most Icelandic hotels include it in their price. So all in all I think that the reputation of this hotel is a hype and not at all the luxury hotel I was expecting.…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Room Tip: Just save your money and don't go there at all!
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To be honest, we expected the hotel and amenities to look more luxurious. The architecture is very special but the materials used (mainly concrete) are not very special. The lobby is like 4*, the restaurant looks a bit basic but the food and breakfast were actually excellent. The room was nothing special and is like a 3* hotel room but you have all you need it in the room (bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, coffee machine etc). The outdoor pool is nice and warm. very shallow so you cannot swim. it's more of an outdoor heated spa. Would we come back? no. we feel it is overpriced for what the hotel offers and it did feel like a 3* hotel. But that said we enjoyed our time at the hotel. All the staff were very friendly.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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It’s a striking looking hotel, but the location is in the middle of nowhere. The main road from Reykjavík was closed so it took a good hour and a half to get there from the airport. You have to have a car to stay here as there is nothing near by and you have to drive everywhere. One of the things we really disliked was the hideous smell of sulphur coming from the next door power station. Whilst the power station itself isn’t a problem in terms of visually, the smell it omits is awful! Overpowering rotten egg aroma for the whole of our stay. It actually made me feel nauseous. The hotel itself is nice. The rooms are tiny though. The bathroom is ridiculously small. The bed was very comfortable. The towels were minute. The restaurant was very nice. The food was very good. Very little choice on the menu however. Fish of the day, beef or a vegan option. The staff were very good and friendly, especially the restaurant staff. The gym is very small and the pool is too small to swim in. We did get a wake up call at 1.30am to let us know that the Aurora had made an appearance which was a nice touch. Overall it was a disappointing stay sadly. We’d seen the hotel on ‘Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby’ and had high hopes, but sadly it didn’t live up to expectations, so wouldn’t return.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: You need a car and beware of the sulphur smell!
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Hi, Please feel free to use this review accordingly: “I stayed at the Ion adventure hotel for 3 nights in a deluxe room. Correspondence prior to arrival was great and check in was smooth with a welcome glass of Prosecco. The hotel is small but perfectly formed. Ideally placed near the golden circle about an hour from Reykjavík. In bad weather, if you are driving yourself, a 4x4 is most appropriate! The room was beautiful with everything you could need with great furniture and furnishings. The view was spectacular and the bed was particularly comfy! Breakfast was buffet style and had a good selection of high quality food. Dinner was equally as tasty with a small menu of very good dishes. The outdoor thermal pool and sauna were a real treat when you have been out in the cold all day! I also managed to see a glimpse of the northern lights from the hotel thanks to a wake up call at midnight! Overall, a great stay - highly recommended!” Thanks, Zara Sent from my iPhone…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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spent one night here and it was such a beautiful experience, I and my boyfriend showed up around 8 pm but that was no problem and we were met with a lovely lady with a big welcoming smile, the food was good but a bit overpriced tbh, but our waiter Hashu took really good care of us. later on, after dinner, we tried out the little spa on the lowest floor but wanted a drink first, Ivana at the reception helped us out and got us swimwear for the pool, the biggest thank you to her for really good service and being so nice<3 recommend this to everyone I'm a local but I've never seen northern lights like these
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: other tourist will not respect that you might also want a picture in the pool by the lights and...
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PRICE RANGE
$310 - $475 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Icelandair Hotel Hengill
LOCATION
IcelandSouth RegionSelfossMiðborg
NUMBER OF ROOMS
46
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Frequently Asked Questions about ION Adventure Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to ION Adventure Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Hallgrimskirkja (0.2 miles), Mink Viking Portrait Studio (0.1 miles), and Ring Road (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at ION Adventure Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at ION Adventure Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to ION Adventure Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Braud & Co, Mama Reykjavik, and Old Iceland Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at ION Adventure Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a heated pool, a sauna, and locker rooms available in the fitness center during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at ION Adventure Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Lithuanian, and Icelandic.
Are there any historical sites close to ION Adventure Hotel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting The settlement exhibition (0.5 miles), The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) (0.2 miles), and Videy Island (2.5 miles).
Does ION Adventure Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is ION Adventure Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.