Loa's Nest
Road 271 Arbaejarhellir, Hella 851 Iceland
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#2 of 18 Specialty lodging in Hella
Location
4.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Service
4.9
Value
4.9
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We are a new family run guesthouse. All our rooms have private bathrooms with walk in showers. Excellent location for exploring all the mayor sites in South Iceland. We offer free home made waffles for breakfast every morning.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Patio
Walking tours
Kids stay free
Books, DVDs, music for children
Baggage storage
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Highchairs available
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun deck
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
Express check-in / check-out
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Soundproof rooms
Desk
Seating area
Separate dining area
Clothes rack
Coffee / tea maker
Walk-in shower
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
Landmark view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Icelandic, Norwegian and 1 more
Location
Road 271 Arbaejarhellir, Hella 851 Iceland
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Stayed at Loa’s Nest after starting our exploration of the Golden Loop and the place was easy to self check-in, lovely, neat, clean, modern, spacious and comfortable. The hosts cook a waffle breakfast in the dining room each morning for guests and are very friendly and accommodating. Located in a beautiful, quiet area with great views of the landscape. Definitely recommend!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: Parking is ample and right outside the guesthouse entrance. Easy drive to restaurants, stores and...
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Endless waffles with home made rhubarb jam, coffee, and all the fixings. Everything was clean. Can tell it's a family business and they really care about your time in Iceland. The hosts are super friendly and, I state again, they really care. Mother broke her leg on a hike and we had a hard time making check out due to delays getting to the hospital (eruption currently happening in Reykjavik) and they understood. Really liked the split fridge in the common area. Hella is beautiful, quiet, cannot give it enough praise.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: You can come in the side door, we thought we could only use the front door.
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Loa’s is located off the Ring Road and is nice and cozy. Our room was well-designed and had a place for luggage and to hang clothes. It has a good bathroom. The hospitable folks at Loa’s had a great rhubarb jam to go along with maple syrup (and chocolate syrup!) for their generous waffles. This is a nice place and nice people.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed at this wonderful guesthouse for two nights and loved it. The host made delicious waffles every morning and would take the time to talk with you. Our room was immaculate and comfortable. I highly recommend staying at Loa’s Nest in Helka.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We loved this guesthouse. It was close to Hella, but removed enough to feel super cozy. We enjoyed the waffles at breakfast. And the proprietors were delightful. The best bang for our buck on our trip around Iceland.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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If I could rate this accommodations 20 out of 10, I would. Absolutely loved the easy check-in, the welcome smell of meals cooked or heated up by other guests as they ate in the homey dining room. A short walk to our room (even a side door for easier unloading of luggage_-- our lovely room, clean, welcoming, cozy, safe and wonderful. A kitchen and refrigerator --- both clean --- were a great plus-factor which were not listed as facilities, but thank-you so much for the savings from not eating out. The view from our room is posted here. The breakfast was delicious, the company and chat were great!! A couple of fine young gentlemen washed our dishes for us. BEST OF ALL--- Earth-friendly recycling !! THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: There's even an oven. Bring some frozen --- you're all set for dinner, or lunch on the road ! ...
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An outstanding hotel fitted to all our needs, perfect location with easy available access too supermarkets, restaurants and gas stations to buy food: and also near too all attractions in the golden circle. Their homemade breakfast waffles were fantastic, and the staff where so friendly and helpful/ couldn’t of asked for any more! Great rooms with a nice warm temperature: Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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First of all, the location is perfect. It is within an hour's drive from all the major golden circle attractions, within 30 minutes drive from big towns for gas/grocery, and secluded enough to view northern lights (weather permitting) without any light pollution nearby. We had a room (room#7) with a private bathroom. It was clean, tidy and spacious enough compared to the European standards. There is a shared well equipped kitchen if you want to cook. The kitchen also had basic ingredients like cooking oil, salt, pepper, sugar and some spices. They also have a shared refrigerator with sections marked for each room to store your own food. Wi-Fi is decent. A big shout out for the hospitality! Unnur and Ingi are perfect hosts and they genuinely seemed to care for their guests. We got lots of tips on local things to do, restaurants to eat etc. Like Ingi gave us superglue to fix a broken wing of our drone. Unnur gave us extra towels while we were heading out because it was going to rain. There is just this one little thing about free breakfast. I would call it free waffle, jam and tea/coffee (with milk and sugar). It doesn't include typical breakfast items like eggs, toast, fruits, oatmeal etc…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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We were a group of 12 and found this place the most accommodating, clean and friendly. We made our own breakfast and the owner added his delicious pancakes. While being away for the day I called the owner asking if had glue I could use to fix my shoes . When we returned in the evening I found the glue on the table. I highly recommend this guest room
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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We stayed as a large group attending a family wedding and we had a whole corridor of rooms! I can totally vouch for the soundproofing. Every room was spotlessly clean and well serviced. The communal areas are lovely. The Hosts were SO welcoming, nothing was too much trouble, including extra waffles without even asking. Absolutely 100% recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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$154 - $174 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IcelandSouth RegionHella
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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Frequently Asked Questions about Loa's Nest
Which popular attractions are close to Loa's Nest?
Nearby attractions include Caves of Hella (3.2 miles) and Litla Lopasjoppan (3.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Loa's Nest?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Loa's Nest?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Loa's Nest?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Loa's Nest?
Conveniently located restaurants include Hekla Street Food, Restaurant Kanslarinn, and Árhús.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Loa's Nest?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Icelandic.
Are there any historical sites close to Loa's Nest?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Caves of Hella (3.2 miles).
Is Loa's Nest accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.