Description
Summary
Description
Berjaya Herad Hotel is a hotel in east Iceland with 60 rooms, found in the town of Egilsstadir. It is the perfect choice for those seeking a comfortable place to stay when embarking on a Ring Road adventure around the country or enjoying a holiday to the East Fjords.
Location & Nearby
Berjaya Herad Hotel is perfectly situated in Egilsstadir, the Capital of the East, just off Route 1. This town not only has all services that a traveller could require, but boasts beautiful architecture, many cultural attractions, and spectacular natural surroundings. It sits adjacent to Lake Lagarfljot, which is steeped in fascinating folklore, and is just north of the largest forest in the country, Hallormsstaðaskógur, about 22 km away. The Egilsstadir swimming pool is 1 km away (a 12-minute walk), the Reindeer Park is 3.5 km away and Hengifoss waterfall is 35 km away.
The hotel is also just five kilometres from the Vok Baths, a geothermal spa immersed in a serene lake and surrounded by dramatic mountains.
Most guests coming to Berjaya Herad Hotel, however, do so in order to explore the incredible East Fjords. This is a magnificent, remote region with unmatched coastal scenery, abundant wildlife and a range of hidden gems few guests ever get to see.
The fjords of Seydisfjordur and Borgarfjordur Eystri, for example, take just 25 minutes and an hour to drive to, respectively, whereas Snaefell, the country’s tallest freestanding mountain, can be reached in an hour and a half.
Facilities & Amenities
The 60 rooms of Berjaya Herad Hotel are split into King Guest, Twin Guest and Single Guest rooms, appealing to travellers of all kinds. All have en suite bathrooms, access to fast Wifi, and amenities such as hairdryers, satellite TVs and telephones. The decor is modern, brightly lit and clean.
Furthermore, Berjaya Herad Hotel has one of the region’s most esteemed restaurants, Lyng, famous for the creative ways its chefs utilise locally sourced ingredients and specialising in fish, Icelandic lamb and reindeer steak; there is also a bar with a welcoming seating area to relax in, open 15:00-23:00 Sunday to Thursday and 15:00-01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Happy hour runs 16:00-18:00 for wine and beer and 21:00-22:00 for cocktails, and the bar menu is served 17:00-21:00. Those travelling for business will be impressed by two meeting rooms, which can also be rented out for weddings and other parties.
All guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet, and 24-hour room service is available. Free parking is available on site. Certified Green Hotel (ISO 14001).
Why Choose Berjaya Herad Hotel?
No matter the size of the group you are travelling with, Berjaya Herad Hotel is a great choice for those seeking a convenient, comfortable place to stay in east Iceland, with all necessary amenities easily at hand. Book now to organise a fantastic base from which to explore one of the country’s most magnificent regions.
