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Guesthouse Skálafell

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Vatnajokull
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Exterior
Beach
Family Cottage, Private Bathroom | Living area
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Netflix
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Cottage, Private Bathroom

Family Cottage, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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The price is AU$274
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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About the area

Map
Skálafell, Hofn, 0781

What's nearby

  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 30 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Silfurnes Golf Course - 33 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum - 34 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Vestrahorn - 38 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Fjallsárlón - 38 min drive - 47.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Smyrlabjörg Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Guesthouse Skálafell

Guest house near Vatnajokull
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Guesthouse Skálafell. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Guesthouse Skálafell include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Cots/infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 22.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 22.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Skálafell Hofn
Skálafell Hofn
Guesthouse Skálafell Hofn
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse Hofn

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Skálafell pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Guesthouse Skálafell?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Skálafell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse Skálafell?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Guesthouse Skálafell located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Vatnajokull, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Fjallsárlón.

Guesthouse Skálafell Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 255 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for two nights so that we could do a glacier and ice cave hike, and a glacier lagoon boat trip at Jokulsarlon. The guesthouse was in an amazing setting close to the mountains. The cabins were clean and very comfortable. The included continental breakfast was excellent. It would have been nice if they'd offered a dinner option too, but the owner was able to recommend the restaurant at the nearby Hotel Smyrlabjorg. We ate there both nights and the food was amazing. We were also lucky enough to see the northern lights both nights right from the porch outside our cabin. I would definitely recommend staying here if your are visiting the Jokulsarlon lagoon or doing the ring road.

6/10 Okay

Pavan Kumar

Hot water was limited for showers. No restaurants close by. Breakfast was available through hotel but no dinner options. Beautiful setting underneath waterfall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was enjoyable. We stayed in double room with private bathroom which was clean, comfortable, and a nice size. The breakfast each morning was very nice. The location is great especially if you like peace and quiet. Conveniently located and close to both Höfn and Jokulsarlon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt safe as a single woman traveler. Good breakfast. Loved having a television in the room. Many places don’t have them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Desmond

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jerome

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful 8kms hiking trail just behind the guesthouse that guides you to the glacier above the cliff and along the river. Clean and cosy small cabin in a very calm area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Excellent place and the staff was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
After a long day, we had planned on dinner at the Guesthouse. They DO NOT have a restaurant even though the website states they do. Host told us to drive 30 minutes (each way) to Hofn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here, everything was perfect. The breakfast was delicious, and the bedroom was very comfortable. The employees were very kind and to top it off they have a super cool dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yue Chan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dogs around the guesthouse were friendly and made our stay even more enjoyable than it already was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family visited in June, 2024. Expedia bungled our reservation, but the proprietor accommodated us anyway (and even tried to find us another house in the area for additional nights). We stayed in the family cabin that was clean and comfortable. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value!
Everything was clean and comfortable. Loved the location- had lambs in our front yard. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla, Hales Corners

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations in beautiful area, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for one night. Check-in was incredibly easy as they had our keys ready when we got there. The room was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and the views were incredible. Highly recommend staying here if you are passing through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean. Check in was super easy. Staff were nice, and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and Easy Place
I was sad we didn’t have more time here! The property was in a beautiful area with sheep fields around it. Everyone was very friendly, and it was super easy to get to right off the Ring Road. Cute, clean and just what we needed on our trip around Iceland!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie Josee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an incredible location to spend the night. The mountains in the background and the ocean out front. The cabin was very clean, the beds were comfortable. The complimentary breakfast was generous with gluten free options available upon request.

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros:The property was easy to find and parking was right outside our door. As with many places we stayed, the room was very warm in October, so we slept wiht the window open. Cons: They DO NOT have a restaurant. Extra pillow in the room was dirty and stained with no cover. Breakfast was the most limited we had during our stay in Iceland.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my favorite place to stay during our travel around Iceland. The rooms were clean and surprisingly quiet. I loved the location, being able to look outside and see grazing sheep and beautiful landscape. I wish we had time to hike the trail behind the property. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0