Hotel Ranga
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#1 of 7 hotels in Hella
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4.6
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4.8
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4.7
Value
4.1
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Hotel Ranga is a luxury countryside hotel in South Iceland it is located about an hour from Reykjavík between the towns of Hella and Hvolsvöllur, and lies just off the main road right in the middle of South Iceland’s panoramic scenery. The resort is built in log-cabin style and has through the years acquired an excellent reputation for its food, accommodation, and service. A celebrity hot spot, top honeymoon destination and favorite hotel amongst Icelanders. One cannot miss feeling welcome entering its warm interior where relaxed countryside feeling meets the professional ambition of pleasing its entire clientele. Hotel Ranga has 52 luxuriously decorated rooms and suites. It also features an acclaimed riverside restaurant, a lounge and bar, 2 upstairs meeting rooms, a game room, massage facilities and three much beloved outdoor hot tubs heated with geothermal water - where there is an excellent chance to view the fantastic northern lights during September through April.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot tub
Free breakfast
Game room
Hiking
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Secured parking
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Horseback riding
Billiards
Fishing
Board games / puzzles
Meeting rooms
Massage
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Bathrobes
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Private balcony
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Safe
Bottled water
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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English, French, Spanish, Danish and 3 more
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Suðurlandsvegi, Hella 851 Iceland
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We stayed here for one night and it was a wonderful experience. Clean and comfortable rooms and every employee was so helpful and friendly. We ate dinner at the restaurant and enjoyed the wild mushroom soup, puffin, reindeer carpaccio, and our entrees of salmon and beef.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We LOVED our stay at Hotel Ranga! The rooms are beautifully appointed, extremely comfortable, and spacious. The restaurant has Icelandic delights to appeal to any pallet. Most importantly, the staff are so gracious, helpful, professional, and completely delightful.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: If you want to see northern lights, come from September to April. Summer is too light. We also...
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Very good hotel. Great location for everything in the south central area of iceland. Great rooms and great staff. Definitely recommended! Hotel restaurant breakfast was great and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful!
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Date of stay: May 2023
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This is a beauty of a spot on the south coast enabling day trips with a place to relax at end of day. We stayed 3 nights and really liked traveling back to the hotel and enjoying a fantastic dinner each night. The staff was engaging and wrote out places for us to visit that were not crowded. I think 3 nights stay was perfect before moving on to other areas. If you want a full week of relaxation, stay here and enjoy the hot tub and 24/7 bar and food availability. Its rustic charm was inviting and I’m already planning another trip!
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Like the owner of this hotel, I too have travelled the world on business. I have to say that hotel is the least deserving of the title ‘luxury’ that I have ever stayed in. In fact, in many respects I would place it in the ‘budget’ category. We were here for Christmas and checked out early because of our disappointment. Based on the website and an array of misleading Trip Advisor reviews, we came here with high expectations. However…….the mouldy bathroom, ancient and mismatched furniture, cheap curtains which did not fit the windows, walls so thin you could hear the next room urinate during the night, left us completely underwhelmed for the money we were paying. This hotel is comparable with a budget hotel in many ways. The one big plus was the restaurant, where we ate terrific food on every occasion. It is a shame though that the kitchen have their radio so loud that it dominates the lounge area. We checked out and went to stay at The Edition in the city, which was much more deserving of the title ‘luxury’ (and for less money too!). I genuinely do not understand why there are so many ‘rave’ reviews about this place, I can only imagine that many of the authors have not travelled the world and have the same level of expectation of ‘luxury’ that the website purports.…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Hella is a tiny place. The fact the this is the best hotel in such a small location, should not...
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Overall we had an ok stay here. As a member of the Small Leading Hotels I had expected a more elevated experience but it looked like the hotel was last renovated 30 years ago. Actually, to me, the decor is really odd and off putting. They supposedly have “theme” rooms but as far as I could tell, that just meant there were painted murals of Vikings, etc. Did not add to the ambiance. The couch in the room looked very old; the bathrooms could use a serious remodeling. In addition, the drains in all the bathrooms (our group altogether had three rooms) were incredibly slow. There was no shower curtain or glass for the large soaking tub in the room, so we stood in the shower and tried very hard not to spray everything in the bathroom. Dinner and breakfast were fine - perhaps amongst the best that we had experienced in Iceland. However, I would probably look to stay elsewhere next time. The location was convenient for exploring the South Coast, so I hope they renovate the property soon to be worthy of a “Small Leading Hotel”.…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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We loved this hotel, it is quirky and memorable with a great restaurant and breakfast included. Service was friendly also. Showers could be improved. I think it's a must stay if you're in the area, but it is pricey.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Greeted with a welcome drink and then the host gave us a local schnapps in frozen volcanic rock glasses. Room had corner jacuzzi bath. Personalised note in the room with a postcard inviting guests to write it and hotel would post it (ours was received in UK within a few days). Dinner was sensational, view over the river from the dining room. Breakfast also delicious and included champagne for those who wanted it plus a waffle maker to make your own. We visited the observatory as it was a clear night, an astronomer from Reykjavik had come out to set up the telescope's and give us some fascinating facts about Mars, Venus, Saturn, Aurora ... Then the piece de resistance was seeing the Northern lights from the comfort of our room.and after receiving the registered call from the hotel when the lights were visible. We also took advantage of 1 of the 3 outdoor spa baths heated geothermically and drank our morning coffee from the reception area upstairs. Excellent hotel. Recommend!…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Use a slow exposure when the Northern Lights come out. Visit the Observatory if it is open (must...
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We had a wonderful 2 night stay at Hotel Ranga. The hotel is located far off of the main road in a remote location and so is very peaceful and quiet. The hotel is warm and welcoming, and the staff extremely helpful and friendly. Our deluxe superior room was spacious with a view of the Ranga River and the mountains, and the beds were very comfortable. The food was excellent. There is an observatory next to the hotel where we looked at the moon through telescopes. The hotel provides wake-up calls for the Northern Lights, and a highlight of our trip was receiving a 1am wake-up call to see the Northern Lights. We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Ranga and recommend it very highly.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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This is an amazing small luxury hotel ideally suited for viewing the aurora (weather and spaceweather permitting). This is the second time we have stayed here in 10 years and it didn't disappoint. Extra bonus was delicious hot chocolate to accompany the aurora.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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PRICE RANGE
$378 - $619 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
ranga hotel hella, hotel ranga iceland
LOCATION
IcelandSouth RegionHella
NUMBER OF ROOMS
52
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Ranga
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Ranga?
Nearby attractions include Lava Centre (2.6 miles), UNA Local Product (3.0 miles), and Saga Center (3.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Ranga?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Ranga?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Ranga?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Ranga?
Conveniently located restaurants include Valhalla restaurant and saga center, Eldsto Art Cafe & Restaurant, and Rangá Restaurant.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Ranga?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Hotel Ranga offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Ranga?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Swedish, Danish, and Icelandic.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Ranga?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Keldur (7.5 miles).
Does Hotel Ranga have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Hotel Ranga accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.