With unspoilt views towards the Vatnajökull Glacier, this countryside guesthouse is 25 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur village. Hiking can be enjoyed directly from the property, and free WiFi is available. Dalshöfdi Guesthouse offers light rooms with a neutral décor and shared bathroom facilities. Each bedroom has a sink and looks out onto the garden and surrounding landscapes. There are two apartments available, four twin rooms with shared facilities and one single room with shared facilities. Skaftafell National Park is 46 km from Dalshöfdi Guesthouse, while the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Fjadrárgljúfur Canyon are 100 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
3 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Dalshöfdi
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    The was fully equiped. It is nice to have a dish washer when you have no time. Everything super clean and details like waffles. We had a trouble on the exit and the owner was kind and comprehensive. 100% perfect :)
  • Heramb
    Germany Germany
    Amazing host and close to Southern Glacier, kitchen was well equipped, there was free waffle to enjoy, comfortable rooms and clean bathrooms.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Plenty of things to be able to prep our own food, clean facilities and a beautiful.location. there were also some complimentary teas and coffees which I don't expect and a home made waffle each for a treat. The drive up to the guesthouse is great...

Host Information

Company review score: 9Based on 749 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our names are Baldur & Díana, the owners of Dalshöfði Guesthouse and our hosts We used to live in Hafnarfjörður in the capital area but took over the guesthouse in 2017

Property information

We are a family run guesthouse with 4 twin rooms and 1 single room with shared facilities. All the rooms in the guesthouse have a sink and then there is the shared facilities that are 2 bathrooms with shower, fully eqviped kitchen where the guests can cook their own dinner and a dining room. We also have 2 private apartments, One bedroom apartment for 3 persons and Two bedroom apartment for 5 persons.

Neighbourhood information

Guesthouse in the southeast of Iceland, close to varied interesting attractions. The farm is located in splendid and beautiful surroundings, 5 km (3 mi) from the Ring Road, and a short distance from the regions of main attractions. The lava field produced during the massive eruption Skaftareldar of 1783 are a prominent trait of the lowlands, whereas moors and highlands are a smorgasbord of Icelandic nature, shaped by ice and fire. We are open all year. Interesting sights to visit from Dalshöfði are Skaftafell, Vatnajokull national park 72 km Jokulsarlon 106 km Lomagnupur 10 km Fjarðaragljufur 32 km Lakagi­gar 82 km Nearest restaurant is only 9 minutes away Nearest supermarket is 20 minutes away

Languages spoken

English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dalshöfdi Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 28 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 28 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Dalshöfdi Guesthouse

  • Room options at Dalshöfdi Guesthouse include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Apartment

  • Check-in at Dalshöfdi Guesthouse is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Dalshöfdi Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Dalshöfdi Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Dalshöfdi Guesthouse is 550 yards from the centre of Dalshöfdi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Dalshöfdi Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking