HOTEL RANGA
2024
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Very good quality hotel offering rooms, the most luxurious of which have private verandas and a whirlpool bath
Hotel Ranga is a luxury hotel in the south of the country. It's one of the few 4-star hotels in this part of Iceland - a distinction that's amply justified. The building, all in wood, is superb and warm. The rooms are divided between the main building and small individual chalets. Each is uniquely decorated, combining a chic winter chalet ambience with a mix of country and more contemporary furnishings. The most luxurious suites offer private verandas and even a private whirlpool bath. The décor is Scandinavian-inspired in the rooms, and the common areas are also very pleasant, decorated with local works of art carefully chosen by Friðrik Pálsson, the owner. An avid traveler and enthusiast, you're likely to come across him during your stay, and he'll be delighted to share his anecdotes and give you tips for excursions in the region. The Hotel Ranga offers a variety of themed packages, from gourmet experiences to romantic getaways, as well as a range of daytime activities. Thanks to powerful telescopes and a starry sky devoid of light pollution, the Ranga is also the ideal place to observe the famous northern lights. All in all, this is an excellent address, overlooking the river and the Hekla, with a top-quality gourmet restaurant and heated outdoor pool: everything you need for an unforgettable stay.
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Several room types from €550. PMR-accessible.
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As an astronomer, I was hoping to do some stargazing but the sky was overcast. However, one of the staff managers, Eyrún Aníta Gylfadóttir, gave me a tour of the observatory, which includes an impressive 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope for observing deep-sky objects and a large refractor for observing solar system objects, contained within a small building with a roll-off roof.
I hope to return under better sky conditions to get a true sense of the stellar beauty the area has to offer, but I do recommend it for anyone thinking of paying a visit to the area.