Description
Summary
Description
Slow down at The Hvita Inn, a riverside accommodation in West Iceland with 26 rooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, complimentary breakfast, and a heated outdoor pool open year-round. It's an ideal choice for families, couples, and road trippers looking for a quiet countryside retreat with easy access to Borgarfjordur and Golden Circle's attractions.
Location & Nearby
The Hvita Inn sits at Hvitarbakki in the Borgarbyggd municipality of West Iceland, right on the banks of the Hvita River. The property is surrounded by open farmland and low hills, with the river flowing just a few meters from the rooms.
Borgarnes is the closest town with full services, about 18 miles (29 kilometers) away. You will find grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, cafes, and a pharmacy there. It is also the junction where the Ring Road splits toward Snaefellsnes and the Westfjords.
Deildartunguhver Hot Spring, the highest-flow hot spring in Europe, is about 10 miles (16.5 kilometers) away, roughly a 15-minute drive. Krauma Geothermal Bath sits right beside it, and the old settlement of Reykholt is about a 20-minute drive inland.
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls are about 23 miles (37 kilometers) up the valley, around a 30-minute drive, and Grábrók crater is also nearby. Further on, Husafell opens the way to Vidgelmir Lava Cave and to ice cave and snowmobile tours on Langjokull Glacier, the second-largest glacier in Iceland.
In summer, the mountain road over Uxahryggir links this area to Thingvellir National Park and the rest of the Golden Circle. That road closes in winter, so plan on going around through Reykjavik, about a 90-minute drive from the inn.
Facilities & Amenities
The Hvita Inn has 26 rooms in four types. The small double sleeps 2, the double and the twin each sleep up to 3, and the family room sleeps up to 5. Rooms are simple and warm, with wooden floors, heating, and a socket by the bed.
Every room has a private bathroom with a shower, towels and linens, and a hair dryer. Rooms are soundproofed, and some sit on the ground floor with their own entrance.
Some units include a kitchenette with a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, and kitchenware. Breakfast is included and served each morning, and the on-site restaurant opens for dinner in the evening.
The heated outdoor pool is the main draw. It has glass viewing walls and sits in a timber sun deck facing the sunset, open all year and around the clock. On clear winter nights, it is a good place to watch for the northern lights. There is no lifeguard, so you swim at your own risk.
Parking is free, Wi-Fi is free throughout, and check-in is self-service. There is a bar, a garden, outdoor furniture, and a small shop on site. Horseback riding, hiking, and fishing activities are all close by.
Why Choose The Hvita Inn?
Enjoy a relaxing countryside stay at The Hvita Inn, with an on-site restaurant, a heated outdoor pool, and views of the surrounding landscape. After a day of exploring Borgarfjordur, guests can enjoy dinner, unwind in the pool, and relax by the river. The property is ideal for travelers looking for a peaceful alternative to staying in town. Check availability now by choosing a date.
