Best Spa and Hot Tub Stays in Hella

Nest Retreat Iceland is an adults-only lodge stay in Hella, near the Rangá river and a few kilometres from Route 1. The evenings centre on an outdoor hot tub, a sauna and an outdoor fireplace, with a garden, a sun terrace and a barbecue area for meals outside. Free WiFi and private parking are included, and Seljalandsfoss is 37 km away. Guests rate it 9.9 across 33 reviews. Children are not accepted.

I recommend Guest House Svetlana to families and couples who want spacious family rooms with their own kitchenette in Hella. Each room has a private bathroom, a kitchenette, a dining area and a work desk, with balconies or patios looking over the sea, the garden or the mountains. There is a sun terrace, a garden and free WiFi, and pets are welcome. Seljalandsfoss is 44 km away. Guests rate it 9.5 across 160 reviews.

I recommend Hellatún Guest House to families and couples who want comfort and a kitchen in the Hella area. Rooms have private bathrooms and kitchen facilities, and there is a hot tub, a sun terrace and a garden, plus free WiFi and free private parking. An EV charging station helps electric-car travellers, and pets are welcome. Seljalandsfoss is 48 km away. Guests rate it 9.5 across more than 360 reviews, a very high score.

ÖÖD Hekla Horizon is a set of four-star mirror houses with a distinctive design. Rooms are family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, a refrigerator, a tea and coffee maker, parquet floors and mountain views. Guests can use a sauna, a hot tub and a seating area, and WiFi and private parking are free. The listing puts it 25 km from Thjofafoss. Guests rate it 9.5, though only 161 have reviewed it so far.

Laxá Lodge is a spacious five-bedroom villa in Hella, 36 km from Seljalandsfoss, with a private entrance, a fully equipped kitchen, and a garden with a terrace. A hot tub, free WiFi and on-site parking are included. Five bedrooms make it a fit for a large family or a group sharing the cost. Its 9.4 rating rests on only 8 reviews, so treat it as promising rather than proven.

I recommend Margrétarhof to families and couples who want a private holiday home with a hot tub in the Hella area. It stands in Krókur, with a garden, a terrace, garden views and free WiFi, and inside there is a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a fireplace. The hot tub and the fireplace make it a good choice for cool evenings. Guests rate it 9.3 across more than 200 reviews, a top score.

Borgarbæli is a two-bedroom holiday home near Hella with two ways to soak outside: a hot spring bath and a separate hot tub. Children get an outdoor play area and a playground, and the fireplace sets the tone indoors once the light goes. The fully equipped kitchen and dining area cover every meal, with lake, garden and mountain views. My suggestion for a day out is Þjófafoss waterfall, 23 km away. Guests rate it 9.3 from 17 reviews.

Jóhönnu Hús is a spacious holiday home in Hella, 49 km from Seljalandsfoss, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has a private garden, a terrace with outdoor seating, a fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi and a hot tub. Pets are welcome. Guests rate it 9.2 across 66 reviews, and the space suits families or a group travelling together. The hot tub is private, not shared.

Landhotel works as a calm country base rather than a town stay: it lies 27 km from Hella, with a garden, a bar and a restaurant on site. Rooms have a private bathroom and a seating area, breakfast is a daily buffet and the front desk is staffed around the clock, handy after a late drive. Families and couples both suit it. Plan on a car, since nothing else is within walking distance.

Glacial Glass Cabin is a country house near Hella with a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a spacious terrace facing the river, plus a hot tub for the evening. For a family, the kitchen and terrace make meals and fresh air easy, and private parking helps with south coast day trips, with Þjófafoss waterfall 25 km away. The description does not state the number of bedrooms, so I would confirm the layout before booking with children.

I would choose Tindasel - The Farm for a family that wants a spa after a day of driving. The family rooms have private bathrooms and face the garden or the mountains, and the spa facilities include a sauna, a hot tub and a heated pool. A modern restaurant serves dinner and a buffet breakfast. Seljalandsfoss is 36 km away. Guests rate it 8.8 across 130 reviews, and I would pick it for quiet evenings rather than for a lively town.