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Guesthouse Skálafell

3.0 star property
Experience nature’s beauty at this guesthouse nestled near Vatnajokull. Take advantage of coffee/tea in the lobby as you plan your adventure.

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Miscellaneous
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Beach
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is HK$1,011
HK$1,167 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

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Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Netflix
Wardrobe
  • 151 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cottage, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (93)
The price is HK$969
HK$1,120 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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About the area

Map
Skálafell, Hofn, 0781

What's nearby

  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 30 min drive
  • Silfurnes Golf Course - 33 min drive
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum - 34 min drive
  • Vestrahorn - 38 min drive
  • Fjallsárlón - 38 min drive

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
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk

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 at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Skálafell Hofn
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse Hofn

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 22 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Skálafell on 7 Feb 2025 start from HK$1,011.14, excluding 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.

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

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Jun

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely awesome place to saty for a night or longer while visiting Jokulsarlon area. Clean, comfortable beds and towel warmer that is icing on the cake!! Great breakfast included with many choices. Will definitely stay here on our next trip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimitra

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a night during our ring road journey and everything was perfect! The guesthouse is located on a cozy farm in a beautiful area. The room and accommodations were clean, comfortable, and plentiful. The staff was very friendly (and there was even an adorable farm dog). Our room was in the main house with a shared bathroom and we had no issues whatsoever. The bathroom was clean and accessible and we didn't have to wait to use the shower or anything. The included breakfast was really lovely and got us off to a great start the next morning on our way out. Would happily recommend this guesthouse to anybody passing through on their Iceland adventure!
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