Hotel Vellir - Hafnarfjordur

3-star Hafnarfjordur hotel with Northern Lights views and complimentary Katla Fitness Centre access

Location

Hotel Vellir sits 36 km from Keflavik International Airport and 350 m from the Ásvallalaug Thermal Pool Centre. The bus stop behind the hotel connects guests to central Reykjavik in 45 minutes. Reykjanes Geopark and mountain views surround the property, offering direct Northern Lights visibility from selected rooms.

Accommodation

Guest rooms at Hótel Vellir include parquet floors, a satellite flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a rainforest shower. Selected rooms provide direct Northern Lights views through large windows with blackout curtains. Quad rooms offer four single beds, avoiding pull-out sofas, and family groups appreciate the spacious layout.

Dining

Hotel Vellir Hafnarfjordur operates an on-site bistro serving Icelandic dinners, plus a sports bar with a limited menu of bar food. Breakfast is included and features a buffet with waffles, breads, cheeses, and yogurts, with scrambled eggs and bacon on weekends. Early-departure breakfast bags are provided upon request, containing a sandwich, fruit, and juice.

Wellness & Fitness

Guests receive free entry to the Katla Fitness Centre next door, which offers a full gym, sauna, and outdoor hot tub. The centre is closed on major public holidays but operates during gym opening hours otherwise. The nearby Ásvallalaug Thermal Pool Centre, 350 m away, provides additional swimming and geothermal bathing.

Family-Friendly Features

Vellir hotel offers child-friendly amenities and meals, with spacious family rooms that include four real single beds. The staff provides recommendations for local activities and can arrange taxi or bus transport. A Bonus supermarket and a bakery are within walking distance, making self-catering easy for families.

• Location: 36 km from Keflavik Airport, bus to Reykjavik
• Rooms: Selected rooms with Northern Lights view
• Dining: On-site bistro with Icelandic dinner menu
• Wellness: Free Katla Fitness Centre (gym, sauna, hot tub)
• Family: Quad rooms with 4 single beds and child-friendly meals
• Nearby: 350 m from Ásvallalaug Thermal Pool
• Parking: Free on-site parking available