Hotel Selja - Hvolsvollur

Family-run hotel in rural South Iceland with direct views of Seljalandsfoss and Eyjafjallajökull

Accommodations & Rooms

Hotel Selja offers 12 spacious non-smoking rooms with premium bedding and custom furniture. Each room includes a private bathroom with emergency cord in bathroom and grab rails, plus a minifridge and kettle. Guests can select rooms with mountain views overlooking Seljalandsfoss waterfall.

Dining & Breakfast

The on-site restaurant serves a breakfast buffet with a waffle station, scrambled eggs, bacon, and pistachio cream. Dinner is available by reservation and includes braised beef cheek, lamb fillet, and salmon dishes. Guests have 24/7 access to an espresso coffee machine and hot beverages in the lobby.

Location & Surroundings

Hotel Selja Hvolsvollur sits 2 km from the Ring Road on a gravel road, surrounded by lupine fields. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from Seljalandsfoss and 30 minutes from Skógafoss waterfall and Sólheimajökull glacier. This remote location has minimal light pollution, making it a prime spot for Northern Lights viewing.

Accessibility & Parking

The hotel provides free private parking with an electric vehicle charging station and accessible parking. Wheelchair accessible facilities include ground-floor rooms, lower bathroom sinks, raised toilets, and wide doorways. Late check-ins are accommodated with self-check-in and key access, plus 24-hour security alarms.

Family & Outdoor Activities

Hótel Selja is a family-friendly accommodation with kids' meals and special diet menus available at the restaurant. Guests can join bike tours or walking tours from the hotel, and the tour desk helps arrange super-jeep trips to Þórsmörk. The hotel also offers packed lunches for early departures and luggage storage for late guests.

• Location: Remote countryside near Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls
• Rooms: 12 spacious rooms with premium bedding and mountain views
• Dining: Breakfast buffet with waffle station, dinner by reservation (lamb, salmon)
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with EV charging station
• Northern Lights: Minimal light pollution for optimal aurora viewing
• Family: Kids' meals, early breakfast, and packed lunches available