Hotel Kriunes - Kopavogur

Hotel Kriunes: Lakeside retreat with Northern Lights views and homemade local cuisine

Dining

The on-site restaurant at Hotel Kriunes offers homemade dishes made from local produce, with a dinner menu that includes lamb shank and cod. Breakfast is a daily-changing continental buffet with local produce, served in a restaurant overlooking Lake Ellidavatn. The bar provides happy hour drinks and a wine/champagne list, while the coffee house on site offers espresso.

Rooms

Superior Double Rooms at Kriunes Hotel Iceland feature lake views, a seating area, a work desk, and tea/coffee facilities. Most rooms include a balcony or terrace with direct access to the lakeside, and some have a separate lounge area. The private bathrooms include a walk-in shower with rainfall head and heated towel rails.

Wellness & Activities

Hotel Kriunes offers a geothermal hot tub and a sauna available on request, plus a massage chair in the spa changing room. Guests can rent boats, kayaks, and bicycles on site to explore Lake Ellidavatn and the surrounding Heiðmörk Natural Park. The hotel also provides hiking and walking tours, a furnished terrace, and a fireplace lounge for relaxation.

Location

Hotel Kriunes Iceland sits on the shores of Lake Ellidavatn, 20 minutes by car from central Reykjavik and 10 minutes from Kopavogur/Gardabaer Golf Club. Heiðmörk Natural Park is directly across the lake, and Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool is a short drive away. The hotel's secluded location offers direct Northern Lights views from the property, with staff available to alert guests when the aurora appears.

Family

Kriunes hotel provides kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, and a kid-friendly buffet with special diet menus upon request. Family rooms with two separate sleeping areas and a den are available, and the property has a designated smoking area and facilities for disabled guests. The hotel's staff offers personalized tour bookings and can arrange packed lunches for day trips.

• Location: On the shores of Lake Ellidavatn, 20 min from Reykjavik
• Dining: Homemade dishes from local produce
• Wellness: Geothermal hot tub and sauna on request
• Activities: Boat, kayak, and bicycle rentals on site
• Views: Northern Lights visible from the property
• Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment and board games