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<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Gamla Rif in Helissandi offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private entrance, and a work desk. Guests enjoy sea, lake, and mountain views. <h2>Outdoor Spaces</h2> The guest house features a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. <h2>Facilities and Services</h2> Private and express check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, indoor play area, and tour desk. <h2>Activities and Attractions</h2> Guests can engage in fishing, skiing, and cycling. Reykjavík Domestic Airport is 126 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4
1 twin bed
Bedroom 5
1 twin bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.5
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katie
    United States United States
    Check in process went smoothly, bed was comfortable. Location was convenient for national park and hostel was located in a very small peaceful town. Our room had partial view of the coast. We didn’t have any issues with noise. We didn’t have any...
  • Taylor
    United States United States
    Excellent location. Ample parking. Great views. Quick communication from the host. The rooms were gorgeous! Looks as if everything was updated recently. Shower is amazing and has good hot water!
  • Animesh
    United States United States
    Good communication. The location can't be better. Clean, tastefully decorated. Utensils and coffee/tea etc in kitchen. Comfortable bed. Warm.
  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    The location was exceptional, being close to the National Park. Breakfast was good and got us out the door at a reasonable time. Being on the coast was terrific.
  • Andrew
    Canada Canada
    Peaceful and restful place, really cozy with everything available!
  • Sandra
    United States United States
    Nice room accommodations, helpful staff by messenger, nice kitchen with plenty of supplies
  • Nellie
    United States United States
    In LOVE Gamla Rif. I've stayed here twice, and both times extended my stay. It's always peaceful, well appointed, reasonably priced, and the management– while not site– is super responsive. Very happy and will definitely return.
  • Leandra
    United States United States
    Great location, fully equipped shared kitchen and reasonably clean shared restrooms. Only one shower upstairs but never had to wait too long. Room was on the small side but bed very comfy.
  • Yaling
    United States United States
    lovely small, cozy place, good value, didn’t see owner
  • Steve
    United States United States
    Located on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, this is a nice little guesthouse in easy shot of some major sites to visit. There's a very comfy common area, a nicely stocked kitchen, and a comfy beds. It's clean and cozy. Our host was very helpful, and we...

Host Info

Company review score: 7.6Based on 397 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Gamla Rif or Old Rif is the oldest house in Rif, Gamla Rif is a former farmhouse and coffee house. Gamla Rif has amazing view of the glacier and the harbor and also of breiðarfjörður and the sunsets are awesome in the summer. Gamla Rif is a big house 143 squere meter and has 2 toilets shower and shared kitchen.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Gamla Rif

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

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

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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