My husband and I found the movie Eurovision Song Contest: Story of Fire Saga during the dark months of COVID. It quickly became a favorite feel good movie for us. When I started to plan for my husband's birthday, I decided "We're going to Iceland!" We rented a car to drive from Reykjavik to see this little gem (5 1/2 hours drive each way). I cannot say enough about this town and this little hotel.
First, we drove up on a Wednesday not really thinking about many things being closed during the week for the winter months. We wanted to see the movie sights, so we didn't really mind (and the town is very small). Things are mostly open Thurs - Sun. We got to the hotel and I cannot say enough good about it. While the Jaja Ding Dong bar was closed, we told the manager why we were there. He told us to go get some dinner before the only restaurant open closed and to come back. He was so gracious. He opened up the bar and made delicious drinks for us, played the soundtrack and allowed up to tour the exhibit of items from the actual Eurovision contest and the movie. Many sights from the movie can be seen from the hotel so he pointed everything out to us. The town's people were so amazing. We visited to the GeoSpa, which was also awesome and 1/2 a mile from the hotel. For what this hotel maybe lacks in "updates" it more than makes up for in kindness and hospitality. Ask for room 201 to have an incredible view. Best birthday/honeymoon trip EVER.