Review Had a fabulous time at Aurora lodge. Fantastic location for visiting the the south coast waterfalls, glaciers and black beach, horse riding at the Hestheimar. Easy to get to Golden Circle. Close to a supermarket and couple of restaurants. There are a number of self service petrol stations along the way. The lodge itself has ovely cosy feel. Nice relaxing areas with great views. 2 hot tubs with choice of temperature. Views over Hekla volcano. Rooms are a decent size. Comfy beds, the room is clean and warm. Toiletries and kettle provided. (Only one tea and coffee though. Sure I could have asked for more but I felt awkward. Just wish they would put a few out) Breakfast was lovely. Cereals, breads, pastries, pancakes, yoghurts, jams, bacon, sausage, egg and beans. Tea, coffee and fruit juice. I really really enjoyed my time here the staff are lovely. I have two issues for feedback and they are NOT complaints. The road to the lodge is about a mile on a dirt track. In the dark you had to go very slowly for potholes. I was probably being extra careful as in a hire car. Secondly I booked way in advance and asked if I could guarantee a room with a north facing view (I was willing to pay) I was told there were no rooms specifically facing north all rooms would have good view of the Aurora if it were to appear. On arrival there were many rooms that were facing north and by then all were full. The Aurora did appear but too many lights on the cabin doors that spoil a weak display and make it hard to see. I ended up sat at the side of my lodge to see the Aurora with a coat over the light to try and darken the area I was in. Overall fantastic stay and I will return! Had a fabulous time at Aurora lodge. Fantastic location for visiting the the south coast waterfalls, glaciers and black beach, horse riding at the Hestheimar. Close to a supermarket and couple of restaurants. There are a number of self service petrol stations along the way. The lodge itself has ovely cosy feel. Nice relaxing areas with great views. 2 hot tubs with choice of temperature. Views over Hekla volcano. Rooms are a decent size. Comfy beds, the room is clean and warm. Toiletries and kettle provided. (Only one tea and coffee though. Sure I could have asked for more but I felt awkward. Just wish they would put a few out) Breakfast was lovely. Cereals, breads, pastries, pancakes, yoghurts, jams, bacon, sausage, egg and beans. Tea, coffee and fruit juice. In the evening they had an option to buy a soup and bread. Huge portion (would have liked more bread, again I’m sure I could have asked) I really really enjoyed my time here the staff are lovely. I have two issues for feedback and they are NOT complaints. The road to the lodge is about a mile on a dirt track. In the dark you had to go very slowly for potholes. I was probably being extra careful as in a hire car. Secondly I booked way in advance and asked if I could guarantee a room with a north facing vie
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The Bru Guesthouse was absolutely charming! It is the perfect place to stay if traveling and sightseeing on the southern part of Iceland. You are within a few hours of magnificent waterfalls, the Vatnajokull glacier (3rd largest in the world) the charming town of Vik, the black sand beach, and the Jokulsarlon lagoon full of icebergs which is a MUST SEE!! We loved the Bru Guesthouse which was well appointed, has great Wi-Fi, and some of the most comfortable beds you will ever sleep on! The kitchen comes equipped with everything you need and overall the guesthouse is very clean and well cared for. I would be remiss if I did not mention that the view from the living room and deck is breathtaking. And a special shout-out to the owners who took the time to track me down after I absentmindedly left our passports behind by mistake.
This hotel remembered me of a military barrack in the middle of nowhere. You have to drive 2 or 10 kilometers (depending on the direction you come from) of unpaved road to reach it. The lobby simply doesn’t exist, you only see the reception desk and some white tables and chairs, the style of a hospital cafeteria. Not a sofa or even an armchair. Rooms are minimal but comfortable, except the floor wiper present in the bathroom, that you have to use to dry the tiles since the shower is completely open. If you are really motivated you can have dinner - mainly with hamburgers - that need to be ordered in advance. Otherwise you have to drive about 20 kilometers to reach the nearest café or small restaurant. Definitely not the right place to stop if you are already a bit tired.