Hotel Skaftafell

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

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About this property

The amazing location of Hotel Skaftafell provides guests with stunning views of Iceland's highest mountain, Hvannadalshnjukur and the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull. All rooms at Hotel Skaftafell have a work desk, satellite TV and a private bathroom with a shower. WiFi internet access is available. Staff can help arrange excursions to the beautiful surroundings with volcanoes, glaciers and a rich wildlife. À la carte dishes, as well as a buffet breakfast, are available in the hotel restaurant. The hotel has a fully licensed bar on the 2nd floor with magnificent glacier views. The glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón is only 40 minutes drive from Hotel Skaftafell. The hotel is located by the Route 1 road.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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2 single beds
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Karen
South Africa South Africa
“Great location, clean and comfortable. Staff were very helpful. Food was good.”
Cecil
Netherlands Netherlands
“This is a clean, no thrills hotel. Rooms are comfortable and have all what is needed but they have a bit of a 'dormitory feel' over them. But staff are friendly and it is hard to beat the unique location of the hotel, within a short walk from not...”
Eva
Mexico Mexico
“The attention of the staff was magnificent, the hotel was in the best place near Skaftafell, there was a gas station near by”
Chloe
Canada Canada
“The room was clean and comfortable Nice view from the windows Staff were friendly and had information about hikes and things in the area. They have a map of the glacier hike behind the hotel They offer a wake up call for an aurora Excellent...”
Helen
Spain Spain
“Location is fantastic, I could see the glacier from my bedroom window. Also convenient for the 51 Stareto bus and tours that leave from Freysnes. Staff are helpful and friendly. Breakfast is also good.”
Indranil
Switzerland Switzerland
“Friendly reception staff, provided additional service, notified when northern lights were visible in the middle of the night.”
Michael
Australia Australia
“Great location , our room had a view of the mountains. You can walk to a great view of the glacier from the hotel in 20 mins. Clean and comfortable with friendly staff. Good breakfast.”
Kate
New Zealand New Zealand
“The hotel was clean and comfortable. The bat had happy hour with reasonably proced beers during this time. The breakfast was very good. There was a lively glacier walk 30 mins from the hotel. The staff were very efficient and friendly. You can...”
Yimin
Switzerland Switzerland
“The location is perfect in terms of reaching Skaftafell. You can walk to the glacier. We decided to drive and the view of the glacier is just great. The dinner and breakfast is also great.”
Tilin
Australia Australia
“Location is good, very close to the glacier. After dinner, taking a walk to the glacier is absolutely a pleasure. Breakfast is quite good.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

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Please note that charges will be made in EUR according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.