Hotel Ranga - Hella

Luxury hotel with an on-site stargazing observatory, set along the Rangá salmon river in Hella

Amenities & Unique Services

Hotel Ranga hosts a stargazing observatory equipped with high-quality telescopes, offering private tours of the night sky including views of Jupiter and Saturn. A Northern Lights wake-up call service alerts guests when the aurora appears, and the hotel dims all exterior lighting for optimal viewing. Additional facilities include three geothermal outdoor hot tubs overlooking the river, a game room with billiards, and a bar with an extensive selection of wines and spirits.

Rooms & Suites

Each of the 50+ rooms is individually decorated with different themes, such as the Antarctica master suite featuring penguin decor and a 360-degree rotating viewing area. Many rooms offer views of Mount Hekla or the Rangá river, and higher-category suites include private balconies, spa baths, and jetted tubs. Complimentary minibars are restocked daily with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, crisps, and chocolates.

Dining & Cuisine

Restaurant Rangá serves gourmet Nordic cuisine with fresh, organic local produce, offering dishes like lamb, cod, reindeer, and seafood risotto. Breakfast is a complimentary buffet with made-to-order options such as waffles, plus local specialties. Guests can order packed lunches to take on day trips, and the bar menu includes craft cocktails and a selection of Icelandic spirits like Brennivín.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Hotel Ranga sits in a remote setting by the Rangá salmon river, 90 minutes from Reykjavik and close to the Golden Circle route. Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls are a 30-minute drive, and Vík's black sand beaches are about one hour away. The hotel is also a convenient base for exploring Landmannalaugar and Thórsmörk via super jeep tours arranged by the front desk.

Entertainment & Family Activities

On-site entertainment includes a game room with billiards, board games, and a library lounge with TV area for all ages. Staff organize guided excursions such as ice cave visits and glacier hiking, and the hotel offers a dedicated astronomer-led stargazing session when weather permits. Children receive coloring books and are welcome at the restaurant, which provides kids' meals from the bar menu.

• Stargazing observatory with high-powered telescopes
• Northern Lights wake-up call service with dimmed hotel lights
• Individually themed rooms with Mount Hekla or river views
• Gourmet Nordic restaurant using organic local produce
• Three geothermal outdoor hot tubs
• Complimentary daily minibar and breakfast buffet
• Proximity to Golden Circle, Seljalandsfoss, and Vík