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Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
Skaftafell hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Interior
Immerse yourself in nature at Hotel Skaftafell, where a warm breakfast buffet and stunning views await. Unwind on the terrace, connect to WiFi, or plan an adventure with helicopter/airplane tours. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Conference center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free self parking
$238 nightly
The total price is $270
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785

What's nearby

  • Skaftafell Camping - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Skaftafell Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Svartifoss Waterfall - 16 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Fjallsárlón - 40 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 48 min drive - 62.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Veitingasala - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Glacier goodies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaffiterían Skaftafelli - ‬4 min drive
  • Árnanes
  • ‪Matsedill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

When visiting Skaftafell, Hotel Skaftafell is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 63 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Conference center (50 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January and December.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ISK 6500.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Skaftafell currently open?

The property is closed during January and December.

Does Hotel Skaftafell offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Skaftafell does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Skaftafell?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Skaftafell?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Skaftafell?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Hotel Skaftafell and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Skaftafell?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Reviews

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and outstanding with many options available. (64 reviews)
  • The property's dining room offered excellent dinner options and good breakfast. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Breakfast
Room
Service staff
Glaciers
Location
View
Restaurant
Food
Bed
Gas stations

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, very nice hiking trail to glacier next to hotel.
Olga, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I would recommend this hotel. Great location and comfortable.
Carol B, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is kinda pricey for a simple hotel room. You're definitely paying for the location which is very convenient. To make it worth it, do the hike behind the hotel and stuff yourself at breakfast:)
Will, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to main attraction, even has their own trail to glacier, only 20 min walking
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The restaurant and breakfast were excellent! The receptionist was super helpful in recommending local attractions. The trail to the glaciers right from their property is magical! A real gem!!
Diane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Path from hotel leads to a glacier; 20-30 min easy hike.
Upstairs bar with a view
The glacier
Room isn’t fancy but clean and comfortable
david, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

great location perhaps to view northern lights. however in summer this is a bit overpriced middle of no-where place with really crampy rooms.
Koushi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, friendly staff at the front desk and delicious breakfast.
GUIYUN, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Extremely overpriced vs other similar properties
Lesly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, good breakfast everything we needed for a goods night’s rest.
Kristine, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overpriced Hotel close to Skaftafell glacier

Most expensive Hotel stay on our Iceland trip yet the room was like a cheap US motel, very basic, small and furnished cheaply. Breakfast buffet was disappointing. Hotel is in gretaa area though with a hike to the glacier at the back of the property.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good accomodation for the trip along the south coast!
Maximilian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location for glacier hikes and tours. The bed wasn’t very comfortable and they by far had the worst breakfast of all the places we stayed. The staff was incredible though. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the hikes and the area.
Mark, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, includes a restaurant (complimentary brrakfast). A bit weathered, small shower, comfy beds, friendly staff who will wake you if auroras happening at night.
DIANE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant was great. Gas station across the street was convenient.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Walking trail from property directly to the glaciers. Breakfast buffet had lots of options. Very clean too.
Abigail, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great stay here. Staff was accommodations and friendly. Food was amazing. Plus there is a glacier right behind the building.
Hannah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good and nice staff

Good and nice staff
RUEI FAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved staying here with a gorgeous view and kind staff! Would definitely come back and recommend to friends/family!! Food was so delicious as well! 10/10
Mehtab, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at this hotel. Although the rooms aren’t fancy, they were clean and comfortable for the night. What made this hotel great was the staff, cute bar upstairs with happy hour and a nice view of the mountains, the delicious dinner and free breakfast and the proximity to a walking path to see the glacier and easy access to Skaftafell fans the hike to Svartifoss.
Kerri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

There are wonderful hiking trails right out the back door. You can hike to 2 glaciers. The food in the restaurant was excellent, but very pricey.
Meredith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Pleasant rooms. Good breakfast. Prices are, however, inflated for what the hotel is due solely to its proximity to the Glaciar.
Paulo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location is unparalleled-vistas looking out at mountains and glaciers. We took an evening walk to the glacier, on a path just behind our room. The rooms were clean, if a bit tight. The second bed next to the window had no space around it for a suitcase or personal belongings or space to change. Although they were new rooms they did not have electrical access for charging phones near the beds. A fairly “awkward room” but the location made up for any inconveniences.
View from behind our hotel room - no kidding!
Lupines everywhere!
Walk up to see the glacier
Catriona, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice restaurant

Very friendly and helpful staff. Dining room offers wonderful dinner. We stayed 12 nights total in iceland; each at different hotel; few offered full meals for dinner. Rooms are small but beds were comfortable.
Kimberly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful view of the glacier
Richard, 1-night trip