Ármót Guesthouse
South Iceland’s best-kept secret
A luxurious guesthouse with beautiful river and mountain views along one of Iceland most popular tourist route. It offers guests a true Icelandic countryside experience, as the farm is a world-class equestrian farm with an abundance of leisure opportunities, such as salmon fishing and goose hunting.
Ármót guesthouse – rooms
Suite
A very large and fully-furnished double room in Ármót Guesthouse with private bathroom. Guest have access to a luxurious common lounge with a bar. Free Wi-Fi and free parking for all guests.
Number of guests
2-3 persons
Room size
30 sq. meters
Beds
1 x Double bed
Quantity
Breakfast
Included
Standard room
A beautiful fully-furnished double room in Ármót Guesthouse. The bathroom is shared with two other rooms. Guest have access to a luxurious common lounge with a bar. Free Wi-Fi and free parking for all guests.
Number of guests
2 persons
Room size
10 sq. meters
Beds
Quantity
2 rooms
Breakfast
Included
Junior Suite w. Private Balcony
Number of guests
2 persons
Room size
15 sq. meters
Beds
1 x Double bed
Quantity
1 room
Breakfast
Included
Delux Room
A beautiful fully-furnished double room in Ármót Guesthouse. The bathroom is shared with two other rooms. Guest have access to a luxurious common lounge with a bar. Free Wi-Fi and free parking for all guests.
Room size
12 sq. meters
Number of guests
2 persons
Beds
1 x Double bed
Quantity
Breakfast
Included
Ármót Apartment and Cottage
Ármót Cottage
Ármót Cottage is a small cottage, located about 100 meters from Ármót Guesthouse. It contains three single bedrooms and can, therefore, sleep three persons. The cottages have an equipped kitchen and a private bathroom, featuring a shower. Free wifi and parking are included in the room rate and breakfast can be purchased for an additional charge.
Number of guests
3 persons
Room size
40 sq. meters
Beds
3 x Single beds
Quantity
1 cottage
Breakfast
Not included – available for the additional charge of 16 EUR
Apartment with garden view
Small apartment located on the ground floor of the guesthouse with a separate entrance and a beautiful mountain- and river view. The apartment has one bedroom with a double bed, a sofa bed in the living room, a fully equipped kitchenette (refrigerator/coffee machine/kettle/kitchenware/dishwasher), and a private bathroom with a shower. Free parking and wifi.
Number of guests
2-4 persons
Room size
50 sq. meters
Beds
Quantity
1 room
Breakfast
Not included – available for the additional charge of 16 EUR
Fishing Lodge
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Number of guests
Room size
Quantity
Beds
Breakfast
Luxurious Accommodation
Beautifully furnished rooms with brand-new beds and access to a luxurious lounge area.
Peaceful surroundings
The views from the guesthouse are one-of-kind. You’ll be able to see Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla from the windows of your room. Eystri-Rangá river flows by the guesthouse.
Abundance of activities
Goose hunting and salmon fishing are among the exclusive activities that are available in Ármót Guesthouse.
Authentic countryside experience
Ármót Guesthouse is located on a renowned equestrian farm and is the ideal place to experience authentic Icelandic farm life.
About Us
Ármót Guesthouse consists of the guesthouse as well as one apartment attached to the guesthouse and two separate cottages.
The guesthouse has six double rooms on two floors. The Suite and Junior Suite come with private bathrooms. Two bathrooms are shared by the remaining four rooms. On the guesthouses’ second floor, guests will find a luxurious lounge area with a flat-screen TV and large windows to enjoy the wonderful views in all directions. In the guesthouse, breakfast is also included in the room rates.
The apartment has one bedroom with a double bed, a fully equipped kitchen, a small living room with a sleep sofa, and a private bathroom.
The two cottages have 3 bedrooms each with single beds, a dining room with a fully equipped kitchenette, and a private bathroom.
All rooms are beautifully furnished, with new beds, custom-made furniture, and a flat-screen TV. Ármót Guesthouse offers free Wifi for all guests and free parking.
The Stables
Ármót Guesthouse is located on Ármót Farm, a world-class equestrian property which is one of the finest in the country. Ármot farm is 470 hectares of beautiful grounds renowned for hosting horse competitions, horse shows and organising unforgettable riding trips. The farm includes two individual horse stables, with a tack room, lounges, an indoor riding hall, extensive staff quarters and acres of paddocks and fields.
Guests staying at Ármót Guesthouse are free to explore the equestrian property, take a walk through the stables and interact with the horses. We might be able to arrange a tour for those interested. It gives guests the experience of authentic Icelandic farm life and the opportunity to get to know Iceland’s finest horses.
Activities
Horse Riding Tours
A unique experience to connect with the Icelandic nature
Ármót Guesthouse offers guests horse riding tours but the guesthouse is located on one of Iceland’s renowned horse breeding farms. Ármót is a large farm on beautiful grounds, farmed for hosting horse competitions, horse shows and riding tours. It truly is one of the finest world-class equestrian properties in the country.
There is no better way to get to know and experience the Icelandic horse that going horse riding on Ármót farm. With the stunning surroundings, high-quality horses and experienced guides, the Ármót riding tours offer a unique opportunity to connect with the Icelandic nature. The riding tour can vary in length and are suitable for all experience levels.
Availability
All year around
Included
All safety equipment, experienced and English speaking guide.
How to book?
Please send a request in the contact form and specify the number of people and what dates you are interested in.
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Salmon Fishing
A unique outdoor experience - Perfect adventure for groups
Iceland is the ultimate place for anglers to fish for the Atlantic salmon. Iceland is known for its pure rivers, wilderness and its plentiful salmon. Ármót Guesthouse sits on the brink of one of Iceland’s most prolific salmon rivers, Hólsá and one that most salmon anglers have heard about.
Ármót Guesthouse is the ideal accommodation for anglers, with the peaceful location right next to the river. You can land your catch and retreat to the Ármót Guesthouse or Fishing Lodge, put your newly caught fish on the BBQ and enjoy the midnight sun on the sun terrace.
We cater anglers and can arrange packages for outdoor enthusiasts that are interested in salmon or sea trout fishing. Included are accommodation, a hearty breakfast and an angling guide if needed.
Special customised packages can also be arranged to create the outdoorsman's dream vacation with a combination of shooting duck/geese and salmon/sea trout fishing or ptarmigan hunting (only in November).The choice is yours, but we promise the outdoor’s experience of a lifetime.
Season
From 4.September to 20.October - prime time is from early September to mid-October.
Included
Accommodation, breakfast and English speaking guide if needed.
How to book?
Please send a request to info@armotguesthouse.is - or fill in the contact form at the bottom of the website. Please specify the number of people and what dates you are interested in.
Goose Hunting
A unique outdoor experience - Perfect adventure for groups
Goose hunting in Iceland is a really fantastic experience and some type of goose hunting is only possible in Iceland. The type of goose we mostly hunt in Iceland is the Greylag goose and pink-footed goose. Ármót Guesthouse is located on a farm with cornfields which we especially grow to create the perfect goose hunting conditions and therefore we have a lot of geese in the autumn when the hunting season in Iceland starts. The season starts the 15th of September until the geese fly to England for the winter, usually around the 30th of November each year.
Ármót offers a unique goose hunting experience where all service is included, the only thing you need is to bring your own gun, licences and warm clothing. Accommodation, a hearty breakfast and transport to the cornfields along with an experienced goose hunting guide is included.
Special customised packages can be arranged to create the outdoorsman's dream vacation including geese and duck hunting only, a combination of shooting and salmon and sea trout fishing or ptarmigan hunting (only in November).The choice is yours, but we promise the hunting experience of a lifetime.
Season
From 15. September - 30.November each year.
Included
Accommodation, breakfast, transport and a experienced goose hunting guide.
How to book?
Please send a request to info@armotguesthouse.is - or fill in the contact form at the bottom of the website. Please specify the number of people and what dates you are interested in.
ATV Tours
Combine adventure, adrenaline and captivating natural landscapes.
Ármót Guesthouse offers you to veer off the beaten path in an ATV adventure of adrenaline pumping action. You'll drive through amazing Icelandic landscapes and see things you cannot reach by car.
A variety of tours are available, from 2-hour tours to a full-day custom made ATV tours. Because of the ideal location of Ármót Guesthouse, you have the opportunity to drive through some of Iceland's most popular natural sights, such as Landamannalaugar, Þórsmörk, the hidden gem Fjallabak, Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla volcano areas just to name a few. You'll cross rivers, drive past waterfalls, and go to stunning viewpoints while the speed will get your heart racing. It's a truly unique way to get closer to nature, you'll get in touch with the raw landscapes on the south coast and be left with an unforgettable memory of the diverse and captivating landscapes.
Duration
From 2 hours to a full day.
Included
An English speaking guide, an ATV lesson, all safety equipment and warm clothes if needed.
How to book?
Please send a request to info@armotguesthouse.is - or fill in the contact form at the bottom of the website. Please specify the number of people and what dates you are interested in.
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See the Northern Lights at Ármót
Ármót Guesthouse is secluded with little light pollution – which makes it the perfect place to see the Northern Lights when they show up.
Location
Ármót Guesthouse is located in one of Iceland’s most picturesque spots with fantastic river and mountain views. The surroundings and the panoramic views from the guesthouse is one of its unique advantages. On a clear day, you’ll be able to see the volcanos Eyjafjallajökull and Mt. Hekla and all the way to the Westman’s Islands. It’s a peaceful location where guests can explore the spectacular midnight sunsets during summers or go star-gazing and Northern Light spotting during the winter months.
Ármót Guesthouse is ideally located if you are travelling around South Iceland with the Golden Circle to the West and the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss along with the small and scenic town of Vík to the East.
Ármót is located around 13 km from the village of Hvolsvöllur. If you come from the west (Reykjavík) you can take the new road just after Hella (Oddi – junction 266). Otherwise, or if you are arriving from the east (Vík) you take the junction Ármót (junction 252) just before you enter Hvolsvöllur.
An ideal location for travellers
Ármót is ideally located for travellers that want to travel around South Iceland.
Why not stay in one place while travelling South Iceland. From Ármót Guesthouse, you can travel to all of South Iceland’s major attractions and natural wonders within hours. Whether it’s the Golden Circle and Thingvellir National Park in the west or the Glacier Lagoon and the stunning Thórsmörk or Staftafell National Park in the east or the famous waterfall of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss – all are within a comfortable driving distance from Ármót Guesthouse.
Distance from Reykjavík
100 km – 1 hour, 20 minutes drive
Distance from Thórsmörk
53 km – 1 hour drive
Distance from Seljalandsfoss waterfall
28 km – 28 minutes drive
Distance from Golden Circle
102 km – 1 hour, 20 minutes drive