Iceland Hotels

1. Deplar Farm

Deplar Farm is a unique luxury hotel in Ólafsfjörður on northern Iceland's Troll Peninsula, housed within a converted sheep farm facility. The modern hotel is an outdoor adventurer's paradise, offering a fully-stocked gear room with equipment for skiing, surfing, hiking, and horseback riding excursions and a plethora of other outdoor sporting opportunities. Guest rooms and suites offer fine Kiehl's brand bath products and a minibar restocked daily with delicacies such as dried fruit, hummus, and housemade alcohol.

Luxurious onsite amenities include a spa and steam room, an outdoor sauna, and a fitness center with a yoga studio and flotation tanks. Floor-to-ceiling windows line the hotel's farm-to-table restaurant, which serves up splendid daily meals at breakfast and dinner prepared with locally-sourced meats, produce, and craft brews.

Deplar Farm, 570 Fljót, Ólafsfjörður, Iceland, Phone: 970-349-7761

2. Efstidalur II

Set on a property with a working dairy farm, Efstidalur II is a laidback farm stay with ten rooms and complimentary Wi-Fi.

There is an on-site restaurant that specializes in dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients; the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day, and guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet for an additional fee. There is also an ice cream bar that serves ice cream made from dairy produced right on the farm. Horseback rides can be arranged upon request, and there is an outdoor hot tub that visitors are welcome to use year round.

Efstidalur II, Bláskógabyggð, 801 Laugarvatn, Iceland, Phone: +35-44-86-11-86

3. Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Conveniently located between Skaftafell and the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon is a modern four-star hotel with more than 100 well-equipped rooms and suites for guests to choose from. Many of the rooms boast breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, and some have comfortable sitting areas with bay windows.

Breakfast is included in the room rate, and the stylish hotel restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner. If you'd like help planning your trip, the hotel staff are always happy to provide guests with information about the surrounding area and can provide assistance with booking tickets and tours.

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, Hnappavellir, 785 Öræfi, Iceland, Phone: +35-45-14-83-00

4. Grand Guesthouse Gardakot

Tucked away in the countryside only 10 minutes away from the village of Vik, the Grand Guesthouse Gardakot is a luxurious family-run guesthouse with four rooms. The house sits on a beautiful hobby farm that is home to chickens, a dog, and more than 30 sheep, and a communal kitchen and dining area are available for guests who want to prepare their own meals. Two of the rooms have private bathrooms, and all come with free Wi-Fi and satellite television. Each room can accommodate two people; groups of eight guests or fewer can rent out the entire house if desired.

Grand Guesthouse Gardakot, Garðakot, 871 Vík, Iceland, Phone: +35-48-94-28-77

5. Hali Country Hotel

Offering comfortable rooms and two-bedroom apartments, Hali Country Hotel is the closest guesthouse to the beautiful Jökulsárlón lagoon. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and in-floor heating, and they offer views of either the surrounding mountains or of the ocean. A complimentary breakfast buffet is provided every morning, and free coffee and tea are offered in the lobby all day long. Kitchen facilities are only available to guests staying in the apartments, but the hotel restaurant offers an excellent selection of traditional Icelandic dishes and is open from 7:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. every day.

Hali Country Hotel, Hali 2, Suðursveit, 781 Höfn, Iceland, Phone: +35-44-78-10-73

6. Hjardarbol Guesthouse

Situated only an hour and a half away from the airport, Hjardarbol Guesthouse is in the perfect location for people who want to enjoy the beauty of the countryside without being too far away from the amenities of Reykjavík. The rooms have either shared or private bathrooms, and all guests are welcome to relax in the communal lounge and use the complimentary Wi-Fi.

There is also a charming outdoor terrace that offers spectacular views of the nearby Ingolfsfjall Mountain. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and there is an on-site souvenir shop that sells locally made handicrafts.

Hjardarbol Guesthouse, Hjarðarból, 816 Ölfus, Iceland, Phone: +35-45-67-00-45

7. Iceland Hotels: Hotel Fljotshlio

Nestled in one of Iceland's most beautiful farming areas, Hótel Fljótshlíð is an eco-hotel located on a working horse farm that also offers horseback tours of the surrounding area. The hotel has 14 large rooms with private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and satellite television; there are no cooking facilities, but breakfast is included in the price of the room and there is an on-site restaurant that serves dishes prepared with ingredients from the farm. Several other types of accommodation are available as well, including cozy cottages and chalets, a campground, and a guesthouse with a communal kitchen.

Hotel Fljotshlio, Hvolsvöllur 861, Iceland, Phone: +35-44-87-14-16

8. Hotel Grimsborgir

A luxurious four-star hotel not far from the Sog River, Hotel Grimsborgir offers upscale rooms and suites with private terraces, flat-screen TVs, and coffee and tea making facilities. There are also two, four, and five-bedroom apartments; most have full kitchens, and many have private hot tubs. Shared hot tubs are available to guests who don't have their own, and all guests are welcome to relax in the cozy hotel lounge or to enjoy a meal at the elegant hotel restaurant. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served every morning, and free Wi-Fi is available all throughout the property.

Hotel Grimsborgir, Ásborgir 30, Iceland, Phone: +35-45-55-78-78