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Guesthouse Skálafell

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Vatnajokull

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Exterior
Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$387
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Netflix
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Map
Skálafell, Höfn, 0781

What's nearby

  • The Thorbergur Center - 25 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 37 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Silfurnes Golf Course - 42 min drive - 53.4 km
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum - 43 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Fjallsárlón - 48 min drive - 59.0 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, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Icelandic

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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

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Skálafell Hofn
Skálafell Hofn
Guesthouse Skálafell Höfn
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse Höfn

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Skálafell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Skálafell?

As of 24 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Skálafell on 29 June 2025 start from AU$386.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

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Guesthouse Skálafell Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 279 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

Awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Room was clean and comfortable. Property was beautiful and owners were very friendly and helpful. Overall an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

This place is incredible; can hike to a glacier out your door!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

A wonderful lodging. We really enjoyed the wonderful cabins. The breakfast was very good. The family hosts were so great. We encourage everyone to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This property was extremely cute and had great service. There is a gorgeous hike accessible from the property and lots of sheep to see. Breakfast was also included and very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

very warm and newly renovated room, love the heated towel racks in the bathroom, the breakfast was excellent feel like home, very easy parking as well

8/10

Only talked to the staff via email but they were responsive. Free breakfast was nice and continually restocked. Remote location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Good breakfast spread, very nice and clean rooms. Not great toiletries but everything else amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

We mistakenly thought we were booking a guesthouses in Hofn. We had to drive 30 minutes each way to find an open restaurant in Hofn. The closer one Riki's was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Excellent place and the staff was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

The receptionist was very kind with us and gave a lot of suggestions, one of which were to dinner nearby. The breakfast was not so rich but good enough to start over for the day ahead.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Wonderful place to stay. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

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

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

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

We enjoyed the property, the size of the rooms, the quality of the food and the excellence service provided by the entire team.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Staff was pleasant and helpful. Accommodations were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

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

Great scenery
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Host perfect,very quiet area...
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

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

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

Really lovely cabins. Locking the door was a bit tricky. Delicious breakfast buffet. There's a trail to one of the glaciers, so plan enough time to do the 8km hike!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Room was very clean. Check in was super easy. Staff were nice, and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024