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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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
6.9
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.5
Low score for Skaftafell

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Soroush
    United States United States
    Very quiet, clean, and good people breakfast is very good and restaurant is very attractive they woke us for Aurora observation we liked also Black Crust Pizza cross the street and Vik town.
  • Gabriela
    Mexico Mexico
    Is a great place to stay! The breakfast was delicious and the staff very kind! They are very flexible in late check in so it was great for us! We highly recommend to stay here!
  • Mitchell
    France France
    Perfect location to go on adventures at the glaciers. Breakfast was amazing!
  • Jenny
    United States United States
    They are friendly and even register you on a list in case they see auroras to wake you up so you can see them.
  • Sheevahskuld
    Portugal Portugal
    I liked this hotel. So comfy, warm and excellent location. The shower was the best ever. Behind the hotel you have a trail that leads to the glacier. Very well worth it!
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was very convenient. Views from the bar on the 2nd floor. Served very good bacon at breakfast.
  • Kara
    United States United States
    room and bathroom were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was tasty and the hotel had easy access to everything necessary, plus adventures in the area. beautiful views of the glacier. the gas station across the street had some simple hit...
  • Kayla
    United States United States
    The breakfast and dinner were incredible! The views from the room were lovely, and the rooms were quiet! The location was easy to find and to get to. We were able to see the Northern Lights from right outside the hotel!
  • Maureen
    United States United States
    The location for our travel and driving plans was perfect; the hotel is neat, breakfast-dining area was great. In room electric kettle was welcome as we found not all our lodgings had this.
  • Kwok
    Thailand Thailand
    Very close to the beautiful Skaftafell. Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant is wow, should not be missed.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local

Amenities of Hotel Skaftafell

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Happy hour
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Icelandic

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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