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Hotel Smyrlabjörg, hotel in Skálafell

Situated next to Iceland’s Ring Road, this family-run farm hotel offers brightly decorated rooms with a TV and a private bathroom. The Hoffell Hot Springs are 25 km away.

Huge room on the first floor, with a great view to the front of the hotel. Great beds, really comfortable. Very nice restaurant with enough options, good breakfast.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
1,544 reviews
Price from£228.70per night
Guesthouse Skálafell, hotel in Skálafell

Set on a farm by Vatnajökull National Park, just 600 metres from the Ring Road, is this family-owned guest house. It offers a furnished terrace and an on-site restaurant with bar.

Great views. Warm, clean and comfortable. Good wifi connection
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
721 reviews
Price from£219.12per night
Guesthouse Stekkatún, hotel in Skálafell

Located on an old farm, Guesthouse Stekkatún is 600 metres from Vatnajökull National Park. It offers free parking and basic rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Thorbergssetur Museum is 25 km away.

Recommend this place so much! Very helpful owner and delicious breakfast, homemade cake in the morning :) Place is very good located if you want to go to the glacier tour.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
287 reviews
Price from£175.16per night
Vagnsstadir Guesthouse, hotel in Skálafell

Vagnsstadir Guesthouse offers accommodation in Borgarhöfn. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. The guesthouse has pet horses living on site. Jökulsárlón is just a 20-minute drive away.

Very good place for overnight. Self check-in as usually in Iceland, so contact only by email but very good one. Comfortable beds. Decent breakfast, but I would prefer more vegetables.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,846 reviews
Price from£204.05per night
Lækjarhus Farm Holidays, hotel in Skálafell

Featuring sea and mountain views, Lækjarhus Farm Holidays is set in Borgarhöfn. Guests can watch the farm animals run freely in the yard. This property is 26 km from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

The place was well equipped and had everything you need for a short stay.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,034 reviews
Price from£58.27per night
HH Gisting/Guesthouse, hotel in Skálafell

Set in Hólmur and only 46 km from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, HH Gisting/Guesthouse offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Beautiful accommodation, you have the feeling of being immersed in nature. The room was a little small having two suitcases but very well equipped and clean. The view from the room was amazing and it was the perfect place to see the Northern Lights!
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
24 reviews
Price from£131.37per night
Vagnsstadir, hotel in Skálafell

Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Vagnsstadir is set in Borgarhöfn, 27 km from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. This guest house offers free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

It's close to the diamond beach and the kitchen is properly equipped. The structure looks quite basic, including rooms, but beds are comfortable: for one night is completely fine.
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
27 reviews
Price from£119.75per night
Lilja Guesthouse, hotel in Skálafell

Located at the foot of Vatnajökull National Park, Lilja Guesthouse offers accommodation along Ring Road 1 in Flatey. Höfn is 28.5 km away from the property and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is 51 km...

Comfortable bed and room overall, cleanliness, very good breakfast.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,545 reviews
Price from£301.63per night
Lambhus Glacier View Cabins, hotel in Skálafell

Lambhus Glacier View Cabins is situated 30 km west of Höfn and features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Great location with a view of multiple arms of the glacier; owners were responsive and the property is very well maintained; kitchenette has everything you need; there are horses onsite to visit
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
835 reviews
Price from£159.38per night
Brunnholl Country Guesthouse, hotel in Skálafell

This family-run guesthouse is set on a working farm, 30 km from Höfn in south-eastern Iceland. It offers a common room with free WiFi, along homemade ice cream from their dairy farm.

Saw northern lights Great good Great staff Comfortable
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
932 reviews
Price from£166.57per night
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What guests said about Skálafell:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We stayed for one night as part of our South Iceland road...

    We stayed for one night as part of our South Iceland road trip. Comfortable and clean rooms, good beds and even Netflix provided on the in-room television. We enjoyed really great food cooked in-house (both dinner and breakfast) which was delicious and authentically local. Staff were friendly, location was ideal. Access to the rooms was easy, being able to park right next to the door (useful when carrying bags in the snow).
    Stephanie
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    There are many hiking trails and the staff at the visitors...

    There are many hiking trails and the staff at the visitors center was very helpful. We choose a 3 hours hike - to the waterfalls and a viewpoint of the glacier. It was so beautiful! it took us closer to 4 hours but this included a long stop at the view point. You don't see that many bushes and greenery in other places in Iceland - so it was also very unique. On the way back we saw some beautiful birds that stayed with us for a little white before they disappeared into the bushes. Be aware of the steep climbing that is required. However, all paths are well maintained and marked.
    Adva
    Israel

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Skálafell

  • From £187.95 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 721 reviews
    We had a lovely stay at Skalafell! Owned and managed by a welcoming local family, we stayed in one of the units facing the sheep meadow and loved it. Breakfasts were very nice and we had delicious dinners on two nights. The best part is that the guesthouse is located at the trailhead of a loop trail that takes you up close to one of the glaciers at Vatnajokull National Park, which we hiked one morning for an unforgettable experience!
    Marc
    United States
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    A really lovely guesthouse, great for an overnight stay. The place was very clean and new. The employee who was taking care of the place was really nice, showed us around and we chatted a bit about where he is from and what he is doing in Iceland. The bathrooms were large and clean, with spacious showers where you comfortably wash and toilet in the same room.
    Adriana
    Bulgaria
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    The house is extremely clean, nicely decorated and furnished with new and beautiful pieces of furniture. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. The host are kind, available and extremely helpful. The atmosphere in the house is lively and cozy at the same time. The homemade breakfast is delicious and filling. Many typical Icelandic dishes available.
    Fiorella
    Italy
  • From £202.99 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    The rooms were unique with some antique furniture. Hallways were full of antique furniture and needlepoint works of art. Waterfalls behind the hotel. Almost all food made from scratch Close to route 1 and easy to get to Owners and staff were great Showed us their sheep and answered all our questions
    L
    Lucinda
    United States
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    Well maintained guesthouse. It looked brand new when we arrived autumn 2021. The traditional corrugated iron outside suggests that the property is an old farm, but the inside is completely renovated and modern. Very clean room Good breakfast included Affordable and reasonable price in expensive Iceland
    Chris
    Netherlands
  • From £187.95 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 721 reviews
    Our stay at Guesthouse Skalafell was lovely! Our room was comfy and clean. The breakfast meal was delicious and plentiful. We hiked along the trails with the river on one side and cliffs on the other! Spectacular! The hosts were warm and welcoming. Easy to find. We would definitely stay here again!
    Joel
    United States
  • From £202.99 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    Spacious comfortable room. Good hotel. Relatively close for glacier excursions near diamond beach. Easily accessible. Enough parking. Helpful and friendly staff. It’s a big complex with a lot of rooms, but we liked the (family friendly) vibe around the complex and in the halls to the rooms.
    Bas
    Netherlands
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    Our host, Jan, was friendly and very helpful. He told us about a great 3 hour hike that started right at the guest house. Although the location is about 30 minutes from Hofn there is a hotel with a good restaurant nearby. Our room had a lovely view and the shared bathrooms were spacious.
    valerie
    Canada
  • From £187.95 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 721 reviews
    Great, cozy hotel in a beautiful and serene area. We booked the room with shared bathroom. The room and the bathroom were both neat and clean. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Great place to stay near Fjallsárlón, Diamond beach and Jökulsárlón (30 minutes away).
    Olivia
    Netherlands
  • From £202.99 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    A very lovely hotel, enjoyed our stay. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was great, lots of choices of eggs, meats, cheeses, including various homemade breads and jams. I would definitely recommend Hotel Smyrlabjorg.
    S
    Sue
    Canada
  • From £202.99 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    1) Breakfast is big, biggest during our one week travel around Iceland 2) Staffs are friendly 3) decoration are quite thoughful, artistic 4) can drive to both sides, Höfn or Vatna, easily
    Xiangjiang
    Germany
  • From £187.95 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 721 reviews
    Staff very friendly and accommodating. We arrived after 10pm and they were able to provide us with dinner. Good spread for breakfast. We learnt a bit from the host about Iceland farming.
    Grant
    New Zealand
  • From £202.99 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    I love this hotel! located between the iceberg lagoon and Hofn it is picture perfect. The staff is impeccable. Clean, quaint, excellent dinners and sheep.
    ilonka
    United States
  • From £202.99 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    Nice hotel for a stopover, near Glacier lagoon. Family owned. Cozy and authentic atmosphere. Good restaurant on site. We had a great stay! Thank you!
    Peter
    United Kingdom
  • From £202.99 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    A loverly family-run hotel, we had a large room, very comfortable. Dinner at the restaurant was great, and also plentiful breakfast.
    Love-Italy
    United Kingdom
  • From £187.95 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 721 reviews
    Friendly hosts which even serve top-quality Dinner at normal icelandic prices. Beautiful View from rooms.
    Daniel
    Germany
  • From £202.99 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    The staff was very friendly, and the hotel restaurant was good (especially the free breakfast!).
    Samantha
    United States
  • From £202.99 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    The hotel is clean and we had a good time. The breakfast was great.
    WEI SHEN
    United States
  • From £187.95 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 721 reviews
    amazing location with best hike in Iceland!
    Susan
    United States
  • From £187.95 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 721 reviews
    fantastic rooms best shower in iceland
    Klaas Jan
    Netherlands