HOTEL RANGA HELLA, ICELAND T he Hotel Rangá, is a luxury lodge located among Iceland's most breathtaking natural features. This great hotel serves as an excellent base for exploring this spectacular region. The site is on Iceland's South Coast, and guests can enjoy the splendour of Iceland's most Instagrammable waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, within a short drive. There are neighbouring glaciers to visit, as well as the South Coast's most distinctive black sand beach. There are numerous spots to view the northern lights. Because of Iceland's limited population, there is little light pollution, making it easier to enjoy this phenomenon. The Hotel Rangá is secluded and, particularly at night, appears to be in the middle of nowhere. As a result, it is an excellent site to witness nature's light show. While others may need to plan tours to see the lights, the hotel provides visitors with an extremely easy experience in which the aurora borealis comes to them. Guests can request for a wake-up call, in which the hotel staff will notify them when the lights are visible in the area. From there, they may enjoy the lights from their balcony or one of the various viewing places within the hotel. The most luxurious way to enjoy the lights is in one of the four hot tubs heated by geothermal water, which provides a warm and comfortable viewing experience. Rooms After a full day of discovering everything Iceland has to offer, travellers return to the creature comforts of a luxury lodge. The 51 rooms are divided into many categories, each with its own configuration and size, and may accommodate lone travellers, couples, or families. There are seven distinct trademark suites, each with a design motif inspired by a region ranging from Africa to Antarctica. Food & Drink The eating experience at Hotel Rangá is ideal for an Icelandic visit. Authentic Icelandic cuisine made with locally obtained ingredients is what tourists should expect. The evening usually begins with cocktails at their bar, which is an event in itself. It's always a pleasant and sociable atmosphere, with opportunities to share travel stories with other international guests. The bar is also unique in design, with hardwood log construction and quirky chairs. The cocktails contain an offering from their whisky vault, which boasts one of Iceland's largest whisky collections. Dinner is equally remarkable, with a focus on well-prepared traditional Nordic food using locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant is in a glass-enclosed space which offers views of the scenery or starry skies in the evening. Our verdict Talking about a bucket list is so cliché, yet there are moments when a term just fits so beautifully despite its ubiquity. A stay at the Hotel Rangá provides the best of this captivating country while also serving as a great foundation for thoroughly enjoying the experience. Amazing Destinations 95
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