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Reviews of Hotel Skaftafell 3 stars

Freysnesi, 785 Skaftafell, Iceland

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Review score

Based on 1319 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice location, can see the mountains from our room. Close to gas station (literally across the street). Staff were really nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was incredibly nice and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location for exploring the area and loved being able to walk to a glacier from the hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only option for dinner (beginning May) was the hotel restaurant which is very expensive.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A tad a xpensive

    Location and service was amazing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the price (even in Iceland) small room and small bathroom. Very basic.

    Very good location (close to glaciers). The breakfast was also very good. Recommended place to stay if you have an activity near the glaciers.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Perfect hotel to explore the area. Comfortable and clean with friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This was our second time at this hotel. First time we enjoy an excellent simple but tasty dinner at a reasonable price for Iceland. This time, when asked if we wanted a reservation for dinner, we of course said yes based on our previous experience. We couldn’t find a menu on line but assumed it would be as before. However, the now menu is very small and extremely expensive…….we ordered two main courses and, while they were good, it was way too “over the top” for the setting. My cod came with all sorts of extras which totally over powered the taste of the simple fish……we heard that the garage over the road served food (the garage is owned by the hotel btw). So next evening we went there. Cafeteria type fast food but was satisfactory for what we needed. I had fish and chips……lots of people from the hotel were there. Especially families with children.

    Room was adequate with a view of the glacier. The staff were very friendly. Great walk to the glacier from the hotel. Perfect place to stay in the area. Breakfast was again very adequate and coffee good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We personally would have liked a minifridge to keep some products, but in Iceland it's not really a problem as keeping them in the car has the same effect.

    Staff was exceptionally friendly and very helpful. The breakfast offered good quality and variety. Location is perfect for glacier hikes in the vicinity, especially if you plan on an early start.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good good 😊

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable stay with good breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No refrigerator.

    Convenient to have dinner at the hotel - was pricey but cod and lamb were delicious. The breakfast was fantastic. Rooms were clean - enjoyed our stay there!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Jolly good stay in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Size of room small

    Excellent reception. Location and offer to wake up call if auraura were present overnight. Regrettably they were not.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing view from our room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Ok for a short stop, clean bed and hot shower.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant pricing was very high, but the gas station food was amazing across the street. But it sounds like the gas station is also owned by the hotel. But lower pricing. Lamb burger was great (at the gas station!).

    Not much in that area. The place was clean, and looked fairly new. Location was great for what we needed. Breakfast spread was “ok”. Scrambled eggs were not that great. Was able to walk around the trails at the back. Parking was easy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Excellent and clean hotel. Will definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    It was a great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Location was great. Dark enough at night to see the Northern Lights, and the surroundings were beautiful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved that they let you know about aurora activity!! We were thrilled to see the auroras that night with their help.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only thing why I dont give a 10 is because they dont provide normal toilet paper in the rooms if not kind of "napkin".

    Great Hotel as base to do the different activities and visits around Vatnajökull Glacier, actually is almost the only one in the area. The breakfast was great and generous. Rooms are clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location and safe
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The price is not cheap comparing with other hotels we booked in Iceland.

    The location of the hotel is closed to the glacier. Breakfast is right on time so we can go out for the ice cave adventure early in the morning. The room is standard for an international hotel, good fit for 3 people in one room. Thanks for recommending us the best local guide tour for the ice cave.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    U need to update and improve ur facilities it’s 2024 evolution is eating us up :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room for 3 people tv is old no usb connector specially in this modern world and a bit expensive. We don’t mind paying more if it’s worth it.

    Close to the tourist attraction

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mountain View from the bar and the north facing rooms is beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whoever designed the use of space in the room didn't do their best job, very weirdly done where the space for clothes and table was done. Hard to move around. But manageable for couple of nights. What I didn't like the most was that I already paid for room before arrival and they asked for my card details again, apparently for security. It seemed absolutely unsecure to me.

    Nice location, breakfast similar as everywhere in Iceland. Maybe top up bread and porridge more often, don't wait until very last piece is taken. Room was warm.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Great location if you’re planning on going to the glaciers.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel itself is quite old and very simple. Not something to dislike, but something to keer in mind.

    Beautiful location, mountain view at the back of the hotel. Great location of you’re planning on going to the glaciers.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice hotel with a good breakfast. The bread was really nice!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Clean, friendly, basic room. Great restaurant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A full bed is not comfortable for two people - so that is on me to pick it, but twins were not left, and even when I checked in she said it was a big bed. The mattress was ok but not great - firm and not a lot of cushion. The bathroom and room in general, were small. Depending on what you're looking for could suit your needs perfectly.

    Great location. Staff great - friendly and helpful. Restaurant on site. food great - delicious and perfect presentation. Breakfast included in room price had a lot of variety and delicious selections. Very clean. Convenient and quiet room location at the end of the hall.

    Stayed in March 2024

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