Blue Hotel Fagrilundur, Golden Circle

4.6 (7 reviews) · Standard
Modern family-run hotel with clean, basic rooms, self-service check-in, and outdoor hot tubs
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Kannan
Kannan M.
Aug 28, 2022
Feels remote but very peaceful. Clean rooms, comfortable. Loved having a passcode and self check in. Restaurant right across street.
Kalley
Kalley K.
Jul 31, 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Blue Hotel! The staff were incredibly welcoming and were great sources for information about the area. There is a... Read more
Michelle
Michelle L.
Jul 01, 2022
Very clean and smooth check-in. Comfortable bed and excellent blackout curtains. Would stay here again!
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Overview

Blue Hotel Fagrilundur is in the small village of Reykholt, one of the points that make up the Golden Circle. Not to be confused with the other historic Reykholt in the northwest, this village offers a few restaurants and grocery stores within two minutes walking. This modern family-run hotel is ideal for exploring sites along the Golden Circle. Geysir Hot Springs is a 15-minute drive, and the epic Gullfoss Waterfall is 25 minutes away. Reykjavík is an hour and 20 minutes away by car.

This self-service hotel offers 40 rooms that are accessible via electronic keycode. There are two room types, Double or Twin, and there are accessible options for those with those with limited mobility. The style is simple and modern, with monochrome colors and bathrooms of marble and concrete that have rainfall showers. Rooms look out over the surrounding landscape.

Relax in one of the outdoor hot tubs after a day of exploring Iceland's nature. There's a dining room and terrace to enjoy breakfast. While there's currently no on-site restaurant or bar, there's a restaurant right next door where you can get lunch or dinner.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +354 7726869
Hotel address icon Skólabraut 1 (Reykholt), Selfoss
Hotel website icon Hotel website

Traveler Reviews

7 total ratings, 5 with reviews
4.6
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.7
Location
4.5
Staff
4.7
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.5
Michael
Michael I.
Maple Grove, MN | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2023
Great Hotel. Very Quiet Location on the Golden Circle. Lack of staff onsite as this is more of a self-check in hotel, which is pretty modern. Good breakfast brunch in the morning, with outdoor hot tubs. Read more

Great Hotel. Very Quiet Location on the Golden Circle. Lack of staff onsite as this is more of a self-check in hotel, which is pretty modern. Good breakfast brunch in the morning, with outdoor hot tubs.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Lack of staff onsite. Only saw staff when we checked in and maybe once during breakfast.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Was concerned that there was large wet spot between the bathroom door to entry room door when we arrived. Not sure if it was from spillage from mop bucket? Unable to address concern with staff, which were pretty much invisible throughout our two day stay. Had to lay a couple towels down to try to absorb the water
Stayed in December 2023
John
John F.
Columbus, IN | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2022
The hotel is right on the Golden Circle, which makes it a good stop. The check-in area has a sort of family feel, while the separate building with the rooms is more like a traditional hotel. Breakfast in the morning is a continental buffet as at most places, and it was good. They have hot tubs out back in the evening to relax in. Read more

The hotel is right on the Golden Circle, which makes it a good stop. The check-in area has a sort of family feel, while the separate building with the rooms is more like a traditional hotel. Breakfast in the morning is a continental buffet as at most places, and it was good. They have hot tubs out back in the evening to relax in.

Authenticity & Character
The layout of the hotel was different, the rooms were simple and nice. It was just a pleasant place.
Location
Right on the Golden Circle. Very convenient. There is a nice restaurant "Restaurant Mica" right next door. It was very good, with a varied menu. Note that this is the only restaurant in the area, so be prepared. They're open for lunch and dinner. There was a 1 hour wait for dinner when we dropped in unannounced. Not a problem for us, but it pushed bedtime back a little.
Staff
Very friendly, helpful and nice people. Everyone in Iceland is nice.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in October 2022
Kannan
Kannan M.
South Laurel, MD | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
Feels remote but very peaceful. Clean rooms, comfortable. Loved having a passcode and self check in. Restaurant right across street. Read more

Feels remote but very peaceful. Clean rooms, comfortable. Loved having a passcode and self check in. Restaurant right across street.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Peaceful
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in August 2022
Kalley
Kalley K.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jul 31, 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Blue Hotel! The staff were incredibly welcoming and were great sources for information about the area. There is a lovely hot tub for guests to enjoy. Overall, the rooms were very comfortable and we would absolutely stay here again. Read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Blue Hotel! The staff were incredibly welcoming and were great sources for information about the area. There is a lovely hot tub for guests to enjoy. Overall, the rooms were very comfortable and we would absolutely stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
The property felt very homey with amazing Icelandic hospitality.
Location
Easy access to restaurant, gas stations, groceries, and lagoons.
Staff
The staff were great for recommendations and answered all of our questions!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was very clean and comfortable (and even had Netflix, which is always a plus)!
Stayed in July 2022
Michelle
Michelle L.
Rochester, MN | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2022
Very clean and smooth check-in. Comfortable bed and excellent blackout curtains. Would stay here again! Read more

Very clean and smooth check-in. Comfortable bed and excellent blackout curtains. Would stay here again!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2022

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +354 7726869
Hotel address icon Skólabraut 1 (Reykholt), Selfoss
Hotel website icon Hotel website

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