Reviews of Hellatún Guest House!
hellatún guest house hellatún, 851 Hella, Iceland

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Reviewed: 25 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewLovely house. Everything is great !
Reviewed: 22 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewHouse was very spacious. The beds were the most comfortable I’ve had in Iceland. Location was great for northern lights.
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Reviewed: 4 October 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis was our favorite stop on our trip! We stayed here 3 nights, and it was the perfect base to explore the Golden Circle and Heimaey Island. The apartment was clean and spacious. The beds were comfortable, and it was wonderful having the washer/dryer. The bathroom was large and had a nice shower. Hot tub was relaxing. Grocery store and restaurants are nearby.
Nothing. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat place and host.
The shower room is outdated
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRemoteness was fab. Loved hot tub and the few items in cupboard. Great location for touring.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful quiet location with a hot tub with a nice view. The kitchen had lots of amenities
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe jacuzzi , spacious, view , terrace
All good
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBest kitchen during our trip in Iceland. We have everything to cook up a storm. Beds are comfy and place is clean. Sunset was beautiful.
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHellatún Guest House was in a picturesque setting out in the countryside of Hella. The view of the grasses and horses in the distance was peaceful. The beds were comfortable. The hot tub was relaxing but wish it had a view of the countryside. Negatives out way the positives.
Very disappointing stay. The building itself (paint, windows) and decking is not being maintained. The pictures must have been taken years ago. The house needs an overall deep clean, fresh paint and furniture update. The unit is not worth the cost. The host was responsive and offered to clean it again but that would not have been enough. Upon entering the unit, it smelled of cooked fish which lasted our entire 4 night stay. The kitchen was not functional or clean- the dishwasher wasn't emptied and "cleaned" dishes in there were still dirty. Waste basket had a bag in it that was too small to fit around the can opening. Flies were present so its hard to open the windows to air the place out and owner asks that the doors remain shut because of mice. Mice? And yet, the bottom drawer in the kitchen has opened bags loosely closed with flour, sugar and the like. The bathroom smelled musty and was missing a sink drain plug. The shower fixtures were covered in soap scum. There was no proper ventilation and towels and swimsuits wouldn't dry. Its was a lot of showering for 4 people in one bathroom to shower both before the hot tub and for regular showering. The vacuum cleaner and floor duster were left out in the open. Small hard pullout couch and dirty Ikea chair were all that we had to sit on besides the dining table. Couldn't get the TV to work - no instructions given. The hot tub was nice but the deck was covered in algae and hasn't been cleaned in a long time. Would be nice if the deck had a glass railing so you could see the view out back. If you only have one night and you don't plan on cooking, the place might be tolerable since the beds were comfortable. But with a dirty kitchen, we found ourselves spending a lot more on food than we had planned. The unit has potential, but it needs some major upkeep.
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWell equipped kitchen. Spacious living room and bedrooms. Large bathroom. Kids loved the hot tub. Netflix on the TV.
Bathroom could have been cleaner. Quite a few hairs stuck to walls or on the floor.
Reviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewCute little house which was in a great location for our stopover from the south coast to the golden circle. The beds were so comfortable and the towel warmer in the bathroom was a great surprise.
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFriendly and helpful host. The place is beautiful and quiet. It has amenities to make your life easier especially if you stay a little longer than one night.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewlovely home with everything that you would need
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Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThey are very cosy n comfortable although it’s a bit far from the town. It’s good for family n all the facilities provided are good. The host Linda is good n accommodating as we forgot to inform her earlier of our arrival. Would definitely recommend to my friends back home. Would book again if coming back here again
Reviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewHellatun hosts were very responsive and helpful. The hot tub was nice. Everything was newer/modern in the inside.