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Located in Bláskógabyggd, Torfhús Retreat is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Strokkur and Geysir Hot Springs. This luxury cabin is 27.4 mi (44.2 km) from Thingvellir National Park and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Tungufell.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.You can enjoy a meal at Torfhús Retreat serving the guests of Torfhús Retreat, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a vending machine. Planning an event in Bláskógabyggd? This cabin has facilities measuring 1076 square feet (100 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. 42-inch Smart televisions with premium TV channels provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

The size of the single room is okay, the environment is open, and it is close to the commercial facilities of the town. The big geyser is across the road from the hotel. Free parking, paid breakfast at the high-end hotel next to it, which is more abundant.

This was just ok for my husband and I while we were doing Iceland via camper-van this time around. We checked in at the restaurant and paid but service wasn’t really friendly. The next morning a man in a truck came around and asked us if we paid and left when we said yes. The pool was closed but hot tub was open. We did laundry here. There is one washing machine and one dryer. It automatically dispenses detergent, no need to bring your own. The night we checked in several couples were in the common area cooking inside even though there were signs posted no to do so. The shower room has 4 open communal showers and one toilet. Even though someone came in to “clean” while I was there there was no toilet tissue and none was placed the whole time I was there. Only trash removed. The campsite had electric, that was a plus. Expensive for what it is. Down where you camp there is only restrooms, no showers. You have to go up the hill by the restaurant to shower.

I’ve never stayed in a place like this before. We stayed in both bubble hotels, Hrosshagi and Olvisholt. Both experiences were wonderful. A few of things to note… 1. Check in times are 5-8pm. There isn’t someone on site all night. Just be aware that you cannot check in whenever you want. Plan accordingly. 2. This is a very luxurious form of “glamping”. Each bubble doesn’t have its own bathroom. However, there are two heated bathrooms as well as a common area with two more restrooms and two showers. There is a small area with a sink and coffee pot and a table to enjoy breakfast or play games with a group. I’m not particularly interested in being without good accommodations. These were excellent and there was never any issue with the restrooms or showers. 3. Bring crampons/ice spikes. It can be slippery. Now for the good stuff… The bubbles are incredibly comfortable. It was cold when we were there (around 0 C or 32 F). The bubbles are warm and cozy. The beds were comfortable and warm, as well. They have a heated pad on there that you can adjust to make sure you’re warm. The experience was just like nothing else I’ve ever done. I didn’t see the northern lights at this one (I did at the other). But the views were spectacular, nevertheless. I slept incredibly well and made sure to just enjoy the night and the morning. There are several great things to do in the area. It’s not far at all from some fantastic sights- Secret Lagoon, Gullfoss, Bruarfoss, Faxafoss, Kerid Crater. Try the food at Fridheimar and Efstidalur. It was excellent.