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Freysnesi, 785 Skaftafell, Iceland

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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: February 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Own bathroom with hot water is really nice after trekking all day. Sheets are nice and sweet. Breakfast is copious .

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2023

    9.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In one of the rooms heat was not working correctly.

    location for the northern light at the glacier

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2023

    8.0
    Ideal hotel base for exploring south east Iceland.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Whilst the hotel and food from the Freysnes cafe over the ‘1’ were good value, we found the restaurant in the hotel very expensive even by Icelandic standards. That said I would happily stay again.

    The property is well situated between Vik and Hoffn with easy access to the Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach amongst other landmarks. The walks to the rear of the hotel itself give stunning views of glacial landscape. The rooms were modern, bathroom facilities were good and very clean.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2023

    7.0
    Ok for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very small and there was a bad smell coming from the toilet

    Breakfast, restaurant, wake up call for the Northern lights. Lovely location close to some nice hiking and a good place to stop on our way back from the glacier

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was extremely small and the equipement in the room and especially in the bathrooms requires a modernization. What wr expected for the money was really not worth it. As the hotel is situated in the middle of nowhere, you don't have a lot of choices concerning restaurants so the dishes in the hotel are very expensive.

    We had a really good breakfast. The beds were quiet comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2023

    7.0
    Handy location, very near to Route 1 from Vik to Glacier Lagoon, very helpful staff, great food
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room and Hotel are pretty basic but comfortable

    Restaurant - very nice food - proper restaurant service at dinner Staff extremely helpful Opportunity to get our shoes dried!!! (after we were drenched in water that day)

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2023

    7.0
    Good location coukd do with a drying room for those changing weathers
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit small

    Good breakfast clean rooms

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2023

    9.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bar area could do with a uplift. Restaurant menu too expensive.

    Rooms are basic decor wise but fit for purpose and toasty warm. Shower was nice and powerful, and bed was super comfy. Staff were all very friendly. Perfect location if you’re doing a glacier tour/hike.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2023

    8.0
    Would come back again for the garden and glacier at the back of the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed next to the window got wet as the condensation from the window dripped onto the bed overnight.

    Very comfortable stay overall. Shame that we didn’t manage to enjoy the garden and the surrounding of the hotel due to bad weather.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2022

    7.0
    OK place to stay off Ring Road.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower had issues with temperature regulation. Staff was the least hospitable we encountered in Iceland (including other full service hotels and guest houses) . Front desk didn't look up when guests walked by, didn't respond to Good Morning greetings, and said nothing when when wheeled our luggage past them. So bizarre. Lowest value accommodation on our trip as well.

    Breakfast with warm fresh brown bread was excellent! very clean

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2022

    9.0
    Basic but enough for what you need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The stay was pretty basic. For 1 or 2 nights it is fine, but much longer than that you will miss certain comfort or luxury.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect and close to the most important attractions.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    restaurant on site closed so only option for dinner was gas station across the road

    convenient, quiet, room was nice

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2022

    9.0
    the view of the glacier, the scenery, the path to see the glacier, only you see it, if you stay here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the staff very helpful and accommodating

    perfect location after touring the glacier, glacier lagoon, and diamond beach.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2022

    9.0
    great place to see the northern lights. I actually used an app to get the notification. great location to get to glacier
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    not enough windows to open. no air conditioning or fan so it felt stuffy I started to get allergies

    the location was close to many attractions. we saw the northern lights the first night we checked in. friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2022

    9.0
    Perfect Stay for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Menu is limited and pretty expensive for lunch and dinner. Rest all was good.

    Hotel is located on the main road with steps away from the glacier. We got the last room in the hotel and it had views of glaciers from the window. Reception was friendly and helpful in guiding us about nearby location and activities. Decent breakfast with hot and cold options.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cozy and warm room. Great location. Nice staff. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2022

    8.0
    lovely staff, great food and service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything ok

    The placement, the room was quite warm and confortable. Reception woke us up when Auroras Boreales appeared.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    noisy when people walk in corridor - especially at night

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2022

    9.0
    a very comfortable stay with excellent breakfast and dinner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    lack of plugs in the bathroom sink

    warm welcome and the location of the bar friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was a bit small and old

    Good rooms Good food Friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2022

    8.0
    Excellent location but bathroom needs upgrading
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Limited dinner menu at the hotel and options for meals. Bathroom needs upgrading

    Conveniently located near the Glaciers

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price was 2 times more than the other places we were on the trip Too expensive.

    Excellent location for road 1 travelers. kind staff, Nice, spacious and equipped room

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Emergency lights from outside shone directly into the room, making it hard to sleep.

    Good breakfast. The room was an average size, the beds were comfortable. The hotel reception provided a wake up call for the Northern Lights! There is a nice walking trail directly behind the hotel to the edge of the glacier.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2022

    7.0
    Good for overnight
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a lot of breakfast options. It felt like a motel than a hotel.

    It’s close to the highway but it’s not noisy. Great mountain views.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2022

    9.0
    would definitely come back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location on south coast wake up call for the northern lights

    Stayed in November 2022

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