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Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
Hotel in Skaftafell with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hiking
Property grounds
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$333
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785

What's nearby

  • Skaftafell Camping - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Vatnajokull - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fjallsárlón - 33 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 40 min drive - 51.6 km
  • The Thorbergur Center - 50 min drive - 64.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Veitingasala - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffiterían Skaftafelli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Glacier goodies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Matsedill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

Hotel in a national park
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a bar at Hotel Skaftafell. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a conference centre and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, helicopter/aeroplane tours and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 63 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Icelandic, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre (50 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January and December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 6500.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 6500.0 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, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Skaftafell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Skaftafell?

As of 26 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Skaftafell on 28 Nov 2024 start from AU$333.42, 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 Hotel Skaftafell?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Skaftafell?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Skaftafell?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Skaftafell located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Vatnajökull National Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Vatnajokull. Skaftafell Camping is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) away.

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 888 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 888 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 888 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 888 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 888 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jovy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Standard hotel with clean bed but room and carpet are definitely outdated. Seemed like the room, hallways and quite frankly the entire building smelled like old cigarette smoke despite being in a smoke free room. Not sure if the entire hotel is smoke free or not but everwhere smelled like old smoke. Front desk agent was polite during check in and had a smile anytime we stopped by with qestions. The free breakfast buffet was the nicest part of the hotel with lots of options both hot and cold food plus various beverages. I think it's pretty expensive for the condition of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane, North Mackay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast had lots of options. Easy access via car to many wondeful locations. Some great hikes from the hotel. Bar had a happy hour ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda, Saint Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was great with multiple options. Hiking right behind the hotel so beautiful. they saved items for me that I had left behind when I checked out. I was easily able to stop back by and pick them up before leaving the country.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Julio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located for visits around the glacier area. It’s extremely simple (like a hostel) but the price is similar to a four star hotel. I was shocked by the low cost benefit. The breakfast is simple. We had dinner at the restaurant and, while the food was good, the prices were out of this world. Unfortunately there are not great options to eat in the area. The only other place is the service station across the road which is also not great. The region itself is magnificent and there’s easy access from to a trail just behind the hotel. It is also well situated to visit the local attractions. But we left with a bad feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Brentwood

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I travel to Iceland every few months, and have stayed in countless hotels throughout the country. This is a very nice hotel, however, the beds… the softest I have seen in my life. I could not sleep one minute all night long. If you are a person who likes even a low-grade firmness, you will have trouble as I did. There is absolutely no support as you sink into the bed. For this reason alone, unfortunately I will not patron this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the path behind the hotel that lead to the glacier. Great place for watching the Northern Lights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a basic hotel with a good location. The room met our needs for our one night stay. The breakfast buffet was the best part with lots of options and plenty to eat. We appreciated the “aurora wake up service”, added our name to the call list and promptly received a call when they came out in the sky. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel,great breakfast, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chandru

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This area doesn’t have a lot of choices but this is a great choice. Lots of parking, excellent breakfast and friendly staff. They offer a Northern Lights wake up call so you don’t miss out, a nice touch! Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an older hotel but nice staff and great location. Good breakfast, good dinner but expensive but then again everything is expensive in Iceland. One of the few places around to eat so having a good restaurant at the hotel was appreciated! You can walk from the hotel to the park and glacial lakes within minutes. Rooms and beds were weathered but clean. Expensive overall but location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and access to parking. The restaurant was excellent for dinner as well as buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Walking trail from property directly to the glaciers. Breakfast buffet had lots of options. Very clean too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Hotel Skaftafell was good. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room and facility was clean and quiet. Our continental breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip, Madison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful very nice. Very nice breakfast was included. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Grossly overpriced for what it is. The shower had the lowest water pressure I have ever experienced and was lukewarm. It felt like camping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice trail behind the property to edge of glacier. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tzivia

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

10/10 Excellent

Abhay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and very basic. Not meant for parties more than 3 people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024