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Budir
Snaefellsbaer
Snaefellsnes, Iceland
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| Business Center, Room Service, High-speed Internet, Restaurant, Parking, Airport shuttle, Handicap Accessible, Concierge, Bar / Lounge, Free Breakfast, Housekeeping, Banquet Facilities, Conference Room(s), Cable / Satellite TV, Wake-up Service, Meeting Rooms, Hair Dryer, Complimentary Toiletries, CD Player, DVD Player, Private beach |
Location. The Hotel Budir is located in the Budir lava field, Iceland, on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula close to glaciers, mountains, and its own private golden sandy beach. It is 25 kilometres from the nearest town Olafsvik, 215 kilometres from Reykjavik, and 250 kilometres from Keflavik Airport.
Hotel Features. A boutique hotel, the Budir was rebuilt in 2003 in whitewashed wood. The lobby has a fireplace and 24-hour front desk, and there are complimentary Internet connections. On site parking is also complimentary.
The restaurant at Hotel Budir specialises in dishes featuring seasonal local produce and catch, such as Cod with Barley and Pepper Sauce and Monkfish with Green Curry, accompanied by a wide range of wines. The lobby bar offers a selection of whiskeys and grappa unique to Budir. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
There are meeting rooms at Budir hosting up to 90 with audio-visual presentation equipment, and a business centre offers basic services.
The spectacular surroundings of Hotel Budir are ideal for hiking, and trips to glaciers, and whale-watching and bird watching are organised by the hotel. There is an on site marina, and sailing and boating are available, while the nine-hole Gardavollur, under the Glacier Golf Course, is at nearby Langaholt.
Guestrooms. The 18 guestrooms at Hotel Budir offer extraordinary views of the lava field, glacier, mountains, and beach. All have wooden floors and modern decor of creams and browns, and are equipped with satellite television, DVD players, complimentary wireless Internet access, CD players, desks, and direct-dial phones. Bathrooms provide complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, bathrobes, and slippers.
Expert Tip. There is a snowmobile rental outfit in neighbouring Arnarstapi which organises two- hourly trips to the top of the Snaefell Glacier, with spectacular views of the peninsula. Arnarstapi also offers daytrips by sea around the islands of Breidafjordur. |
Description:
Location. The Hotel Budir is located in the Budir lava field, Iceland, on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula close to glaciers, mountains, and its own private golden sandy beach. It is 25 kilometres from the nearest town Olafsvik, 215 kilometres from Reykjavik, and 250 kilometres from Keflavik Airport.
Hotel Features. A boutique hotel, the Budir was rebuilt in 2003 in whitewashed wood. The lobby has a fireplace and 24-hour front desk, and there are complimentary Internet connections. On site parking is also complimentary.
The restaurant at Hotel Budir specialises in dishes featuring seasonal local produce and catch, such as Cod with Barley and Pepper Sauce and Monkfish with Green Curry, accompanied by a wide range of wines. The lobby bar offers a selection of whiskeys and grappa unique to Budir. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
There are meeting rooms at Budir hosting up to 90 with audio-visual presentation equipment, and a business centre offers basic services.
The spectacular surroundings of Hotel Budir are ideal for hiking, and trips to glaciers, and whale-watching and bird watching are organised by the hotel. There is an on site marina, and sailing and boating are available, while the nine-hole Gardavollur, under the Glacier Golf Course, is at nearby Langaholt.
Guestrooms. The 18 guestrooms at Hotel Budir offer extraordinary views of the lava field, glacier, mountains, and beach. All have wooden floors and modern decor of creams and browns, and are equipped with satellite television, DVD players, complimentary wireless Internet access, CD players, desks, and direct-dial phones. Bathrooms provide complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, bathrobes, and slippers.
Expert Tip. There is a snowmobile rental outfit in neighbouring Arnarstapi which organises two- hourly trips to the top of the Snaefell Glacier, with spectacular views of the peninsula. Arnarstapi also offers daytrips by sea around the islands of Breidafjordur.
Overview:
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk
Rooms:
Standard Double-One king or two twin beds. Light modern decor and contemporary furnishings. Views of the lava fields, mountains or beach. Satellite television with DVD player, CD player, desk, direct-dial phone, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer, makeup mirror, and complimentary toiletries.
Loft Room Double-One queen bed. Light modern decor and contemporary furnishings. Views of the lava fields or mountains. Satellite television with DVD player, CD player, desk, direct-dial phone, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, makeup mirror, and complimentary toiletries.
Loft Room Single-One queen bed. Light modern decor and contemporary furnishings. Views of the lava fields or mountains. Satellite television with DVD player, CD player, desk, direct-dial phone, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, makeup mirror, and complimentary toiletries.
Transportation:
From Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport (KEF):
Distance to Hotel Budir is 250 kilometres, approximately 180 minutes' drive.
Getting there. The hotel recommends car rental and driving from the airport. A taxi direct costs around 36,000 ISK, price subject to change.
Getting around. A car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area.
Driving directions. From Keflavik Airport, where you should remember to take a map from the car rental firm, head for Reykjavik and then take road 1 towards Borgarnes and Akureyri.
A toll of 900 ISK is charged for the tunnel under Hvalfjordur.
On reaching Borgarnes, drive through it and take a left at the roundabout towards Olafsvik.
After 90 minutes drive along the peninsula, turn left just before the mountain to Olafsvik towards Arnarstapi and Hellnar.
After about one kilometre, turn left to reach Hotel Budir.
Attractions:
Snaefellsjokull National Park: 10 km
Olafsvik: 25 km
Arnarstapi: 30 km
Reykjavik: 215 km
Keflavik: 250 km
Facilities:
Wedding services, Private beach, Airport transportation (fees apply), Internet public area - comp, Suitable for children, Banquet facilities, Computer rental, Marina on site, Concierge services, Restaurant(s), Fireplace in lobby, Business services, Complimentary breakfast, Room service (limited hours), Bar/lounge, Conference room(s), Parking (Complimentary), Coffee shop or cafe, Meeting room (small groups)
Room Facilities:
Wheelchair accessible, Cable/satellite TV, Wake-up calls, Housekeeping, Extra towels/bedding, Hypo-allergenic bedding availa, Bathrobes, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, CD player, Clock radio, Desk, Window opens, Cribs (infant beds) available, Iron/ironing board (on request, Direct-dial phone, DVD player, Internet access - wireless, Internet access - complimentar, Makeup mirror, Slippers
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