Highland Base Hotel Kerlingarfjöll

Set deep within Iceland’s dramatic central highlands, Highland Base Hotel Kerlingarfjöll offers a remote mountain retreat surrounded by steaming geothermal valleys, rugged peaks, and vast, untouched wilderness. This is a place defined by its isolation and natural power, where every stay feels like a true escape from the outside world.

Reaching the hotel is part of the experience itself. In summer, you can arrive by car or private transfer, while winter access is exclusively by 4x4 super jeep with a professional driver, crossing snow-covered terrain to reach this extraordinary highland setting.

Rooms, Suites & Lodges

The hotel features a thoughtful mix of accommodation designed to suit different styles of travel. There are 26 contemporary rooms, 2 luxury suites, and 6 private lodges, all designed with comfort and warmth in mind against the raw highland landscape. Interiors are understated yet inviting, allowing the surrounding wilderness to remain the focal point throughout your stay.

Dining & Connection

At the heart of the property, the restaurant offers a welcoming space to refuel after a day exploring the surrounding valleys and geothermal areas. Subterranean walkways link the hotel, dining areas, and bathing facilities, creating a seamless indoor experience while still feeling closely connected to the dramatic outdoors.

Spa & Northern Lights Experience

The geothermal baths provide a striking place to unwind, with warm waters set against the cold highland air. During the darker months, a guided stargazing session takes place in the evening, offering the chance to learn about Iceland’s night skies and, with luck, witness the Northern Lights in this remote, light-free environment.

Why Regent Loves It…

“Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll is one of those rare places where the journey feels as meaningful as the stay. Everything about it is shaped by its surroundings - the isolation, the scale, the silence - and it leaves you with a very real sense of having stepped somewhere completely different.” – Daniele Boni, Product Manager