Small Boutique hotels in SOUTH

Recently having undergone a thorough renovation and rebuild, Fosshotel Vatnajökull is set in a purpose built design hotel, offering fabulous views of the Vatnajökull glacier and the surrounding landscape. With a new, avant-garde building, opened in late 2014, Fosshotel Vatnajökull offers luxurious boutique accommodation and fine cuisine in a spectacular, secluded setting. Perfect for relaxing, carefree visits to this beautiful region, Fosshotel Vatnajökull features avant- garde architecture and natural materials - carefully polished timber floors, cosy fabrics and custom built furniture. Guests can take guided trips to the glacier, or go on boat trips to Jökulsárlón, with its spectacular glacier and lagoon. Featuring floor to ceiling panoramic windows, Fosshotel Vatnajökull's restaurant serves a fascinating range of Icelandic and international cuisine, all with the splendid backdrop of the glacier. For moments of quiet relaxation, guests can enjoy a fine range of spirits, wines and beers in the elegant, comfortable lounge bar, while business visitors are sure to appreciate the hotel's fully equipped conference room and auditorium.

Modern minimalist style Hotel Berg by Keflavik Airport is located on the outskirts of the city near the marina. Each bedroom features free Wi-Fi Intent and its own private bathroom. As a hotel located near the airport, Hotel Berg may offer special additional services such as an early breakfast or an airport drop-off to catch your flight out. Ask about their restaurant and activity recommendations. Try the little heated rooftop sitting pool open from early morning until midnight to enjoy the skies in Icelandic style.

Enjoying a fabulous, tranquil location near the village of Hella in south Iceland, Hotel Rangá is set in a newly-built lodge-style hotel. This luxury boutique-style hotel offers exclusive accommodation, gourmet cuisine and a fantastic range of activities and services in a unique natural location. The perfect spot for enjoying the magnificent scenery of this beautiful area of Iceland, guests at Hotel Rangá can choose from an immense range of activities offered by the hotel, in all seasons of the year. These include hiking and mountaineering, glacier tours, bird-watching, kayaking and super 4X4 tours, to name but a few. Golf is available just three kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Rangá is also ideally located for viewing the Northern Lights. Due to its rural location, there is no light pollution, and the hotel provides optimal conditions for viewing the sky at night. A recent addition is the unique Astronomical observatory, equipped with a roll-off roof and high quality computerised telescopes. The restaurant at Hotel Rangá is an acclaimed gourmet restaurant overlooking one of Iceland's finest salmon rivers, the East-Rangá River. Firmly committed to the concept of the "Farmers Market" - using predominantly local ingredients of the highest quality and freshness following seasonal availability, the chef and his team create fabulous menus inspired by modern Nordic cuisine with a Mediterranean twist.

Perched at the bottom of a hill by the lava fields of Nesjavellir, close to the Hengill Volcano and lake Þingvallavatn, ION Luxury Adventure Hotel is is set in a fabulous avant-garde structure, created to offer the finest views of the spectacular Icelandic volcanic landscape. This award winning property offers exclusive boutique accommodation and gourmet cuisine in a dramatic, secluded setting. Although just a 45 minute drive from the centre of Reykjavík, ION Luxury Adventure Hotel could be in another world, seemingly light years away from the bustle of the city. Its quiet rural setting means that it is ideal for active holidays and romantic breaks alike, and guests at the hotel can enjoy a number of fantastic outdoor activities in the area, including visits to the Thingvellir National Park, hiking and mountaineering, horse riding and kayaking. The Silfra fissure in Lake Þingvallavatn is frequently rated as one of the finest diving sites in the world, and diving trips can also be booked from the hotel. The Silfra Restaurant and Northern Lights Bar are located in the spectacular frontal portion of the hotel, with its towering floor to ceiling windows, offering fabulous views of the surrounding landscape. In keeping with the architecture, the restaurant serves delicious menus based on new Nordic cuisine, with the accent firmly placed on proximity and the slow food ethic. The Northern Lights bar is a delightful, cosy spot for moments of quiet relaxation with a fine selection of beers, wines and spirits. According to the weather and the season, this venue is also an ideal spot for viewing the Aurora Borealis.

Newly built in traditional Icelandic rustic style with turf roofs, Torfhús Retreat is out in the countryside. Each comfortable bedroom is actually a free-standing house with free Wi-Fi Internet, its own living room, bathroom and bedroom. Some have a kitchen and dining area as well as a second bedroom. The shared areas include an onsite restaurant, in ground hot pools, and onsite parking. There is even a fully equipped venue for private events such as a meeting or wedding. Experience the summer midnight sun or winter northern lights from this sustainable rural retreat in Selfoss, Iceland. Discover the geysers, hot springs, and waterfalls. Take a tour of Langjokul Glacier. Ride an Icelandic horse. Try fishing in one of the many fjords, rivers, and lakes. Torfhús Retreat is happy to help organize activities to enjoy this enchanting land.