Arnanes Country Hotel - Hofn
64.302527, -15.210748Overview
Family-run country hotel near Vatnajökull glacier in Hofn
Dining
The on-site restaurant at Arnanes Country Hotel focuses on healthy meals prepared with local produce and traditional Icelandic ingredients. Guests can enjoy their meals in an outdoor dining area that offers views of the mountains. The restaurant serves dinner starting in May and offers a breakfast buffet with options like herring and a selection of jams.
Activities
Arnanes Country Hotel Iceland provides guests with access to glacier tours and horseback riding directly from the property. The hotel is located near Vatnajökull National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, and Cape Ingólfshöfði Nature Reserve for outdoor exploration. The surrounding area has minimal light pollution, which makes it a good location for viewing the Northern Lights.
Accommodations
Arnanes Country Hotel offers 22 rooms, including private and shared bathroom options, with some located in wooden cabins. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, and parking is available directly outside each cabin. The hotel provides a Valpas certification for bed bug safety, ensuring permanent, pesticide-free protection in every room.
Location
The hotel is situated 4 miles from the town of Höfn, placing guests close to grocery stores and restaurants. The property offers direct views of Vatnajökull glacier and is located along the Ring Road for easy access to the east fjords. Arnanes Country Hotel is also near the public swimming pool with saunas and hot pots in Höfn.
Family & Pet Policies
The hotel has family rooms and an indoor play area with board games and puzzles for children. Pets are allowed at the property, and designated smoking areas are available for guests who smoke. Accessibility features include wheelchair accessible rooms, grab rails in toilets, and accessible parking.
- Location: Along the Ring Road, 4 miles from Höfn, close to Vatnajökull National Park
- Rooms: 22 rooms including wooden cabins with balconies and parking outside
- Dining: On-site restaurant with local Icelandic ingredients and outdoor dining area
- Wellness: Public swimming pool with saunas and hot pots nearby
- Family: Indoor play area with board games and puzzles, family rooms available
- Pet-friendly: Pets allowed throughout the property
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Private bathroom
Facilities
Main facilities
Internet access
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid shuttle service
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Public Bath
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Arnanes Country Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 167 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 2.7 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 1.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Hornafjordur, HFN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Restaurants
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