ION Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels
Nesjavellir
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff were friendly and helpful, and the dinner we had in the evening was lo…”
“Perhaps staff and quality of breakfast”
“The rooms were a good size and the bathrooms had good storage for wash bags etc,…”
“Room was beautiful, we were upgraded and much appreciated”
“View, location, staff, food, spa”
“The small spa area was sweet, but I wouldn't call it a spa - it's a large hot tu…”
“Geothermal hot pool & sauna room were enjoyable to relax in”
“Loved the food in the restaurant, the location, outdoor geothermic pool and the …”
“Everything so aesthetic and very clean and beautiful”
“Very clean, lovely rooms, great staff”
“Breakfast is not included in the room rate but available at the hotel as an extr…”
Overview
This hotel is situated on Mount Hengill, 18 km from UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park. Its restaurant offers Nordic specialities and a bar with panoramic scenic views. Free WiFi, satellite TV, a seating area and private bathroom are featured in all guest rooms at ION Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels. Some also overlook Lake Thingvallavatn. Bookable facilities include an on-site spa and sauna. Ion Adventure guests can also enjoy a communal TV lounge. Reykjavík city centre is within 45 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
Traveller reviews
Daryl
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
“Great we will return”
As previous ion review
Daryl
extended_group
May 27, 2026
“Great start to our family holiday. Excellant food and service would love to go back.”
View, location, staff, food, spa
Cheyanne
extended_group
May 18, 2026
“Enjoyable stay, overall a quite a good experience”
The small spa area was sweet, but I wouldn't call it a spa - it's a large hot tub with a small sauna, but still in a nice location and feels very remote which I loved. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the dinner we had in the evening was lovely. The rooms were a good size and the bathrooms had good storage for wash bags etc, and I loved that you could just grab a robe from your room and go straight to the spa without any complications.
Peter
couple
May 18, 2026
“Amazing place to stay in remote area but if you have a car it's close enough to go to great places”
Room was beautiful, we were upgraded and much appreciated. Dinner lovely and lucky to see and take photos of the northern lights from the bar, outside reception and from outside the back of our room.
Michal
couple
May 7, 2026
“Too expensive for the price paid, overrated on Booking.com”
Not too many things to highlight. Perhaps staff and quality of breakfast
Reginald owus
couple
May 1, 2026
Everything so aesthetic and very clean and beautiful
Jodi
couple
April 23, 2026
“Lovely design hotel with geothermal pool & sauna facilities a short drive from Selfoss.”
Well designed rooms. Great to have the patio room to enjoy the northern lights each night. Enjoyable dinner. Breakfast is not included in the room rate but available at the hotel as an extra charge. Geothermal hot pool & sauna room were enjoyable to relax in. Communal lounge space above was nice. Lovely small walks outside the hotel. Great base to explore all the golden circle sites. We enjoyed the new Laugarás geothermal spa & pools.
Maksim Peretiazhko
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
Such a great hotel. We were here for the 2nd time. Sure not the last One of the best hotels we have ever visited. Every detail has been through through. Very remote, very stylish, very comfortable. Must have to visit
Felix
couple
April 6, 2026
“Great staff and location”
Great nature
Lisa
couple
April 6, 2026
So beautiful and comfortable, a real treat once we arrived. Very helpful staff which made us feel welcome after a hard drive. We hit bad snow conditions and would caution drivers to check local apps regularly, the hotel is very remote - which is part of the charm, but you need to be prepared for rapidly changing weather and harsh winter conditions. We were lucky to catch an amazing night of northern lights which was an extraordinary experience out in the middle of nowhere of this hotel!
Sarah
couple
April 6, 2026
“Lovely hotel in good location for the golden circle”
Very clean, lovely rooms, great staff
Sarah
couple
April 5, 2026
“The most incredible place to stay for the most phenomenal holiday”
Everything. The views and the relaxation were incredible.
Tania
couple
April 4, 2026
“Highly recommended!”
Such an amazing place!!!!
Marius
solo_traveller
March 31, 2026
The location is wonderful set into the hillside. Great views . Very nice contemporary spaces with minimal fuss.
Susan
couple
March 28, 2026
“Don’t miss this hotel.”
The setting is fabulous, the restaurant food, bar, spa and view was exceptional. The reception staff were super helpful, flexible and accommodating when our plans were disrupted by a storm.
Coenraad
extended_group
March 26, 2026
“Disappointing stay”
The setting is great
Fiona
solo_traveller
March 20, 2026
“An unforgettable stay in a unique setting, but there’s room for improvement.”
The architecture and accommodation in this unique setting are truly unparalleled. It is unapologetically Instagrammable, dinner at the restaurant is delicious, and the staff are lovely. If you’re looked for a secluded and stylish stay in Iceland, this is the place to be!
Jo
couple
March 16, 2026
“Fabulous - would definitely stay again!”
Loved the food in the restaurant, the location, outdoor geothermic pool and the views. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and a beautiful location and thank you for the upgrade of the room - a lovely surprise.
Carly
couple
March 13, 2026
“The most perfect hotel and location for a winter Iceland trip”
The lava pool was incredible. The champagne welcome drinks. Rooms were beautiful. The late night access to the hot tub
一粒秋果
couple
March 12, 2026
Everything is great
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Hot spring bath, Open-air bath, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Parking, Free parking
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key card access
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Fax/photocopying, Tour desk, Packed lunches
Classic Double or Twin
Offering bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room offers a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV.
Standard Double or Twin Room
Includes wooden furnishings, satellite TV and a private bathroom.
Deluxe Double Room
Features modern furnishings and decor, as well as satellite TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes. Also includes free access to the on-site spa with hot tubs and a sauna.
Double Room with Patio
Offering bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Boasting a patio, this triple room also offers a minibar, a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Aurora suite
This spacious suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and bathrobes. The suite features a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.
Junior Suite
This suite is comprised of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite offers a minibar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Lava suite
This spacious suite includes 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite offers a minibar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.
Thermal suite
The only suite at the hotel is named after its surroundings and view. The Thermal suite features views across a lava field, with hot boiling water, and towards the dormant volcano Mount Hengill. The Nasjavellir geothermal powerplant, which supplies Reykjavik with hot water and green energy, is plaved below Mount Hengill. The Thermal Suite sleeps 3 people, and is opening in June 2019.
Single Sub-parterre Room
This single room features views across the field to Lake Thingvellir.
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