About this property
Impressive views of Troll Waterfalls and an extensive vinyl collection of over 3000 records are notable features of Fossatún Country Hotel. The seasonal restaurant offers Icelandic dishes and international dishes, as well as a breakfast buffet. All rooms have free WiFi, mini-fridge, microwave, and a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV. You can enjoy a view of the mountains and river from all the rooms. All rooms come with a private bathroom, shower and towels. Guests have access to the kitchen facilities. At Fossatún Country Hotel you have access to hot tubs with natural hot spring water, as well as barbecue facilities. Guests can select a vintage record to play in the dining room. Various hiking trails can be enjoyed in the surroundings including Troll and Folktale walks. The hotel is 20 km from Borgarnes town centre. Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Thingvellir National Park are about an hour's drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carlotta
Italy
“the view was amazing the troll garden was beautiful and very fun to walk through the staff was very kind I would have personally just cleaned the rooms a little bit better but apart from this everything was perfect the food at the restaurant...” - Lau
Hong Kong
“The room Is well-equipped with fridge and the guests could use the shared kitchen and the hot tub. The restaurant just next to the river. The view is nice. The food is delicious too.” - Colleen
Canada
“The breakfast was great variety. Staff was friendly with great service.” - Lenka
Czech Republic
“We stayed in a room with a bathroom for two nights. The room had a small fridge, microwave and kettle with coffee, tea and wine glasses :-). Breakfast was delicious, on a beautiful glassed-in terrace overlooking the waterfall. It's amazing that...” - Bergeron
Germany
“Very good value for money. The location next to the river is wonderful.” - Glen
Canada
“The overall experience, room staff and meals were great” - Street
United Kingdom
“Everything. The waterfall location, the food at breakfast and in the evening, the decor and the atmosphere in the quirky restaurant and the friendly, professional staff.” - Green
United Kingdom
“Great location, facilities and comfortable rooms. Beautiful surroundings, and walks.” - Jane
United Kingdom
“Location was wonderful, rooms were comfortable, warm and clean.” - Lucie
United Kingdom
“Nice breakfast, great and very helpful staff, clean and comfortable room. Kitchen and hot tub available.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Fossatún
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
The property has a strict non-smoking policy. Violation of the non-smoking policy will be subject to an additional fine of EUR 250.
Restaurant opening hours vary according to the season. Please contact Fossatún Country Hotel for further details.
Please note that the restaurant is open for dinner from Mid-May until Mid-October. Dinner at other times is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.