Dimmuborgir Guesthouse

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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About this property

Set on a farm next to Lake Mývatn, this guest house offers self-catering rooms and cottages with free WiFi and nature views. The geothermally heated Mývatn Nature Baths are a 10-minute drive away. At Dimmuborgir Guesthouse, all rooms and cottages feature private bathroom facilities. Private full kitchen facilities are provided in the cottages, while guest rooms have access to a shared kitchen. A breakfast buffet featuring local ingredients is served at the main house, and this includes smoked trout made on site. BBQ facilities are also available at Guesthouse Dimmuborgir. The Dimmuborgir volcanic rock formations are 2 km from the guesthouse. The Route 1 Ring Road is a 5-minute drive away. The staff can help with arranging activities with local tour operators.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Laszlo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Superb location and well signposted on the road. Small but cosy room with nice bathroom suite. Heating perfect! Staff was very nice and friendly.”
Aurore
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing location by the lake. We were able to capture some Aurora.”
Rodica
Romania Romania
“We loved the view from our window and the breakfast. Room was clean and big enough for two persons.”
Jacqueline
Australia Australia
“The room was small, but very clean and warm. The bed was comfortable and the shower was lovely and hot. The breakfast was fabulous looking out over beautiful Lake Myvatn. The location is excellent by the lake and very close to Dimmuborgir lava...”
Pui
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The accommodation is spacious and can accommodate a group of 6 or above.”
Jade
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very close the volcano! When I arrived the snowing and the view very beautiful! Also these house very suitable for family! I will come back again 😊”
Andrea
Germany Germany
“Very nice cottages with a great view and an excellent breakfast! Everyone was very helpful, I even got a huuuuge pot to cook for 12 Persons Very recommendable!”
Cheng
United States United States
“Hearty, delicious breakfast​​ with a warm touch - felt like family. The highlight of our stay! I saw some online posts about local insects in Lake Myvatn before leaving. I was very happy to find that there were no insects in the room when...”
Paola
Italy Italy
“Host very nice, super breakfast, nice cottage, excellent position on the lake”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms were clean and very quiet. The location was fantastic. We had access to a shared kitchen which was very handy. And the breakfast was amazing!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Helgi Héðinsson

Company review score: 8.8Based on 1,748 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

One of the family.

Property information

Located on the shores of Lake Mývatn, right by Dimmuborgir lava formations and the crater Hverfjall. Established in 2006, the family-run guesthouse provides accommodation in cottages and double rooms with private facilities. All guests at Dimmuborgir Guesthouse have access to cooking facilities and free Wi-Fi connection. From the guesthouse you will have easy access to Lake-Mývatn and multiple hiking routes. The guesthouse has an excellent location for the northern lights and our guests have access to a glass hall, very ideal for relaxing and waiting for the lights. The pond in front of the hall creates very special photo opportunities since it does not completely freeze during winter. Sightseeing tours to lake-Mývatn are offered from the guesthouse. These tours offer a great opportunity to explore the nature and history of this special lake. Truly a birdwatchers must! Additionally you can take a look at a traditional Icelandic smokehouse and try fresh or smoked trout :)

Neighbourhood information

Surrounded by wonders of nature such as Dettifoss, Lake Myvatn, Dimmuborgir, Hverfjall, Krafla, Hverir. We regularly host the northern lights :)

Languages spoken

English,French,Icelandic

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 07:30 to 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that daily cleaning is not available but final cleaning is included.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is possible to extend your stay at this property at no extra cost for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes, with a maximum limit of 10 extra days.