A peaceful rural retreat with mountain views, hot tubs, and Iceland's best breakfast.
Hotel Kvika sits in tranquil Ölfus countryside, offering family rooms, suites, mountain views, and free buffet breakfast. Guests unwind in the outdoor hot tub and sauna, surrounded by dark skies perfect for aurora spotting. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks available around the clock complete the experience.
A cosy 22 m² ground-floor room with a queen or twin bed configuration, mountain views, and a private en-suite bathroom. Features a flat-screen TV, sitting area, and work desk.
A spacious 35 m² private suite on the ground floor with a queen bed and sofa bed, mountain views, and premium finishes including bathrobe and slippers. Accommodates up to three guests.
A well-equipped 22 m² family room with a queen bed and bunk beds, sleeping up to four. Located on the ground floor with mountain views and a private bathroom.
Spend two nights in a Comfort Double/Twin room and wake up to Hotel Kvika's legendary buffet breakfast each morning. Use the outdoor hot tub and sauna after a full day exploring Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir — all within easy reach.
Book three nights in the Family Room and let the kids delight in Iceland's wide open landscapes. Breakfast is included every day, and families will love the hot tub, sauna, and 24/7 snack station.
Unwind in the spacious Suite for two nights, ideally positioned under dark rural skies for northern lights viewing. Breakfast, hot tub, and sauna access included — a truly romantic Icelandic getaway.
A two-night stay in a Comfort Double room including breakfast, free parking, and unlimited hot tub and sauna access. Perfect for discovering Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and the South Coast in comfort.
Acclaimed buffet breakfast with waffles, fresh fruit, bacon, and 24/7 coffee and snacks.
Best direct booking decision
Booked through Stofa and saved 22% versus Booking. Same room, free upgrade at check-in, and a handwritten welcome note. Why would anyone use an OTA again?
November 2025
Great comfort after a long drive
We came in exhausted from the Ring Road and the hot tub plus the in-house restaurant saved the evening. Bed was cloud-like.
February 2026
The bed alone is worth it
I've slept on 200+ hotel mattresses and this was top three. Add the view and the breakfast and it's a no-brainer return.
April 2026
Understated Icelandic luxury
The design is restrained and tasteful — everything has a reason to be there. Aurora wake-up call at 23:41 was magical.
December 2025
Most visitors rush the Golden Circle in a single day from Reykjavík — but staying in Ölfus lets you visit Gullfoss at dawn and Þingvellir at dusk, when the light is extraordinary and the car parks are empty.
Hotel Kvika's owner shares the story of converting a rural property into one of South Iceland's most warmly reviewed retreats — and why the hot tub under the northern lights was always part of the plan.
Far from Reykjavík's light pollution, the flat countryside around Ölfus offers some of Iceland's most accessible aurora viewing — and Hotel Kvika's staff know exactly when to wake you up.
