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Reviews of Hotel Skaftafell 3 stars

Freysnesi, 785 Skaftafell, Iceland

#1 of 1 hotels in Skaftafell

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Review score

Based on 1157 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    4.0
    €200 room charge for a €100 room..
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Disappointingly over priced compared to other hotels we stayed at in Iceland.

    Location was good

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    5.0
    Very expensive due to location. Very basic - would not want to stay more than a night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Felt like hostel standards not hotel.

    Location is good for exploring Skaftafell.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    10
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Hotel is located in a great area, you can see the Skaftafell glacier from your room and get to a beutifull lake within a short walk. The Staff was lovely and supper helpfull, room was of a regular size, enough space for what we needed but very clean. We stayed for 2 nights and had an amazong experience. Ther bar has a great view to the Glacier as well. I'll highly recomended

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the beds were very uncomfortable, breakfast was limited and not enjoyable.

    good location, beautiful walk to a glacier tongue right from the hotel

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    amazing view with great location for glacier tour

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    10
    magical
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    it provides basic hotel amenities in the room, but we get to witness aurora here!! you can take a short hike to get to Svinafellsjokull glacier tongue, it was shorter than the one that you should get if you want to see Svinafelsjokull

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    3.0
    Good for glacier tours
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The size of the room is ridiculous for 3 adults, the bathroom should be renovated and the rooms are not soundproofed (we could hear the alarm clock in the room at our left and people snoring all night at our right). It wasn't a relaxing night at all!

    Very good location if you have planned do the glacier tours. The breakfast was good

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    10
    Perfect hotel in the middle of magic nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the best hotel we want to in iceland! perfect location on the ring road in the middle of nowhere, but there’s a onsite restaurant and gas station. the surrounding nature is absolutely wonderful and there’s a nice walk to do behind the hotel, to a glacier lookout viewpoint! we saw northern lights there and the staff was helpful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location for visiting the glacier during the ring road trip. The room was clean, cozy and warm and the breakfast was really good. Also the receptionist was really kind and helpful, gave us tips for hiking in the area.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Ultimate location ( just in front of a glacier), very good room and very good reception and food ....no reasons or any complaints ...one of the best stays during my Iceland trip

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    10
    Romantic setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perfect location (by the road, close to a gas station and mini-grocery store, and lovely hiking trails), spacious room, very good breakfast. The mountains served as a lovely backdrop.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The restaurant was fantastic for dinner and breakfast!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    10
    Convenient option if doing tours in Skaftafell or Fjallsjökull
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is very close to one of the main glaciers in Iceland, so it is a great option, if not the only one, if doing some tours around. The facilities were great. The room had a good size and the bathroom was clean. Continental breakfast included in the room rate. Probably, it was the best I had during my stay in Iceland. The staff is just outstanding. There is a smaller galcier at the back of the hotel, with several trails to explore the area. A restaurant, gas station and its shop across the road.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    10
    Sublime dinner, and incredible walk to the glacier - this was an unexpected highlight of the trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was the stand-out wonderful surprise of the trip. Super welcoming staff, really incredible dinner that exceeded all expectations, and discovering a stunning glacier was just a 20 minute stroll from our room gave us one of the utter highlights of our trip to Iceland.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner Absolutely overpriced...... , food wasn't tasty at all and cost for 2 main meals and 2 beers cost more than 1 night stay there. Radicilious!

    The view , location.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    5.0
    For the area the hotel is a good choice. Food was good. Breakfast is included which was great. Really close to Nation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    super tiny tired room. Smaller than a dorm room.

    nice location for touring glaciers, diamond beach and glacier lagoon great breakfast that is free

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    10
    amazing views, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    amazing views from every corner of the hotel, especially the bar! the room was clean, great location (6 min drive from skaftafell), the restaurant was good

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place, super breakfast, lovely staff, definitely recommended

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great.

    Great location and very comfortable room. Breakfast was also very guide.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    10
    Great stay in the east of Iceland.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location Hotel was very clean and staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    10
    A great spot to get around Iceland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were greeted in an absolutely lovely way. The room was clean and had everything one needs. The food in the evening was delicious and exactly what we were looking for- as well as the breakfast in the morning. THE BEST is the glacier right behind the hotel, just a short walk away. The greatest ending one could have for the end of the day.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very friendly and very helpfull. When we left without one of our bags, they kept it safe for us until we returned to collect it.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom was very small.

    The breakfast. Location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and most helpful team. Thank you again.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2023

    10
    Great stay with an Aurora thrown in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent service and comfort

    Stayed in March 2023

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