Guesthouse Vellir
Vellir, 871 Vík
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Why people book this hotel
“Lovely bright room with large en-suite and a fantastic breakfast room with amazi…”
“Bedroom was cozy and the sink in the room was a bonus”
“Cozy, good location,”
“Nice location too”
“The room was clean and had a sink”
“The rooms were comfy and very clean; the guesthouse is in a nice and quiet locat…”
“Quiet staff friendly”
“Loved the remoteness of the location, very friendly staff ( lady on the desk ) V…”
“Definitely overpriced for the stay, but it's a fine place to lay your head for a…”
“For sure worth recommending”
Overview
This guest house is 20 km from Vík and 1.5 km off the Route 1 Ring Road. Wi-Fi and parking are free. All rooms have a view of Pétursey Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Guesthouse Vellir’s allergy-free rooms include a wash basin. Bathroom facilities are either private or shared. A breakfast buffet is served each morning, while an evening restaurant offers a 3-course dinner menu. Guests can enjoy a drink in the small bar and sit on the furnished terrace. Staff arranges horse riding, as well as snowmobile and hiking tours around Sólheimajökull and Mýrdalsjökull Glaciers. Vellir Guesthouse is a 15-minute drive from Reynisdrangar sea stacks and the black beaches of Reynisfjara.
Traveller reviews
Angela
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“A fantastic stay and would have liked to stay longer.”
Lovely bright room with large en-suite and a fantastic breakfast room with amazing glacier and Mountain View’s.
Julie
solo_traveller
October 11, 2025
This is a very basic place to stay. Definitely overpriced for the stay, but it's a fine place to lay your head for a night.
Leonard
extended_group
October 9, 2025
“Will wanna return!!”
Cozy, good location,
Robin
solo_traveller
September 13, 2025
Quiet staff friendly.
Heidi
solo_traveller
September 7, 2025
“Good enough. But I would look for a different place next time.”
It was a nice place. Bedroom was cozy and the sink in the room was a bonus.
Jillian
couple
September 3, 2025
“Great views”
View from the accomodation was great! Nice location too.
Oihana
family_with_children
August 20, 2025
The location
Matthias
couple
August 18, 2025
The room was clean and had a sink
Jan Niclas
extended_group
August 15, 2025
“Paid a lot of money for an old and run-down accommodation. Take another accommodation!”
The accommodation is by no means worth the price paid. Everything is old and run down. The last renovation was a few years ago. There was almost no water from the shower in the shared bathroom. Relaxation on vacation looks different.
Julia
family_with_children
July 22, 2025
Really lovely place with super kind lady at the reception and nice views! The rooms were comfy and very clean; the guesthouse is in a nice and quiet location just 20 minutes from Vík. For sure worth recommending!
Ariel
couple
July 17, 2025
“Not recommended”
The room was tiny and really smelly. Both suitcases opened on the floor, and you had barely space left to walk. There were stickers on the walls as a decoration, but they were mostly loose, and someones hair was hanging there. Every time we opened the door of our room, it closed with a slam. This way, you knew about the presence of all other guests too. The shower/WC was shared with many people, and after someone showered, it was flooded because it was built so that the water couldn't flow away. From the evening till late morning there was no toilet paper in the toilets. The price was way too expensive. Breakfast was not included but could be added for about 55€ for 2 persons. There was a microwave and a little fridge at the end of a corridor and no area to prepare your own food. It's definitely the worst stay we had on our round-trip. Would recommend driving a bit further. Sellfoss has great places to stay. If you still want to visit, bring your own toilet paper.
Soumava
family_with_children
July 12, 2025
Beautiful surroundings, spacious room
Mr James H. Morris
solo_traveller
July 7, 2025
“Remote and peaceful”
Loved the remoteness of the location, very friendly staff ( lady on the desk ) Very kindly directed me to park my bike on the hard standing!
Damiano
family_with_children
June 24, 2025
“We won’t come back for sure”
Position not so comfortable, extremely expensive for a very basic service, staff nearly don’t speak and the hairdryer wasn’t working. Very low water pressure (almost not possible to take a shower), extremely overpriced.
Swarnima Chowdhury
couple
June 12, 2025
The location is perfect ,close to Vik and ideal for visiting Dyrholaey. Rooms were neat, beds were comfortable. Private parking is available.
Paul I W
couple
June 11, 2025
Wonderful remote feeling about the location but only 1 km from the main road.
Radomír
family_with_children
May 30, 2025
Very pleasant lady at reception and room was clear and tidy. Thank you very much 👍
Guest
family_with_children
May 30, 2025
“A fantastic stay and would have liked to stay longer.”
Lovely bright room with large en-suite and a fantastic breakfast room with amazing glacier and Mountain View’s.
Stacy
extended_group
May 26, 2025
“INCREDIBLE location! We were the only ones staying and it had everything we needed!”
Adalberto
solo_traveller
April 11, 2025
“$ 117 usd SCAM. Be careful.”
The owner SCAM me chargin $ 117 usd for a room key i left on the exchange bench(slipper-boots) se recovered the key and never told me. In my second stay she gave me the same room #10, i took pictures of the "New key"and guess wthat, it was the same "OLD"key. Shame on you.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Children's playground, Hiking
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Wine/champagne
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out
Superior Double Room with Sea View
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides air conditioning, soundproof walls and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Bright room with a private bathroom.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Bright room with a wash basin.
Triple Room
Bright room with a private bathroom.
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
The single room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The single room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle and mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.
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