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Reviews of Hotel Skaftafell This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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: May 26, 2022

    7.0
    You go there for the glacier.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom lights flickering. Bathroom quite small. No body care product provided by the hotel. Breakfast and dinner serve the purpose to reach satiety.

    Proximity to the glacier and hiking trail right behind the hotel (we saw the arctic fox there). Front desk staff super friendly. Huge parking lot.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2022

    8.0
    brilliant - very helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very expensive!

    beautiful location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2022

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

    Restaurant servers were not very friendly.

    Short hike to the glacier is fabulous. Front desk staff were very friendly and informative.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2022

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

    Great location, just a few minutes from the Skaftafell visitor centre. Staff was friendly and professional. The room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was great, you have the glacier behind the hotel, you are in a few minutes with the car to skaftafell visitor Center. Breakfast was also good, there is a Restaurant where you can take dinner. A little expensive but given that there are not so much possibilities to eat, it was acceptable.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2022

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

    expensive for the room quality but one of the only hotels in the area

    good restaurant for dinner and breakfast. rooms were fine and warm.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2022

    7.0
    Perfect location but price is overrated
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    After traveling for more than 10 days in Iceland, we find our accommodation far too expensive for what it is

    What we loved most about this hôtel is its location !

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very expensive for what you get. The rooms are tiny and basic.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2022

    7.0
    Perfect stop after a long road trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price we paid was fairly high compared to the quality of other hotels in Iceland.

    Great location for Skaftafell National Park or as a stopover during a road trip. Rooms were comfortable if a little dated/basic in design. Staff were friendly and we were allowed to check in very late after a long day of driving. Check out time wasn’t too early either. Good buffet breakfast with some hot options. Fantastic views to wake up to!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2022

    9.0
    Very friendly hotel who gives you a call when Northernlights are visible!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a room with two seperate beds. But it was no problem for one night.

    Very friendly receptionists who made us feel welcome. They have this GREAT service: the Northernlights call. When you want, the reception gives you a call when Northernlights are visible! Also in the middle of the night! That made me so happy! The walk to the glacier behind the hotel is one not to miss and beautyful. Dinner and breakfast were very good.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2022

    9.0
    Nice hotel with good breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bar was always unattended on both nights we were there, so you have to go downstairs and ask reception to find someone to serve you.

    great location with views across to the glacier. There is an enjoyable one hour hike behind the hotel that goes close to the ‘Hollywood’ glacier. the room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. The dinner was high quality, albeit usual Icelandic prices. There are cheaper options for food at the roadhouse across the road.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2022

    8.0
    Adequate hotel in a quite deserted area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very small room, and even smaller bathroom with basic toiletries.

    Very friendly staff and a nice location, with access to a path that you can walk to see the glacier. Nice restaurant with good food.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2022

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

    Comfy spacious room. Dinner was excellent

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2022

    8.0
    Exactly as advertised.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good location near hiking. Breakfast and dinner were both good. The people who worked at the front desk were very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tremendous breakfast

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    10
    Great hotel, very big rooms, very friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little expensive

    Great hotel The staff calls you in the middle of the night (if you ask) of there are Northern lights!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    5.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy and room temperature too hot

    Location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    10
    Very satisfied with the location, room, staff abd restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice location and mountain view, very tasty menu in restaurant, comfy and quiet room

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    10
    Completely enjoyed our stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great free breakfast and perfect location to many activities nearby. Amazing views from this hotel as well!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    10
    Perfect location for stay after Glacier Hiking
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stayed here as a family of 4 after a long day of driving and afternoon of glacier hiking. Rooms are very clean and spacious. Breakfast included is a huge bonus!!!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant was good, but a bit pricey.

    Excellent place to stay. Right outside skaftafell. Good breakfast included.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    1.0
    It was the worst, most expensive "ghost" hotel that I've ever stayed. Ridiculous pricing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no staff around on duty, and nobody picked up the contact number or answered any emails. My group paid for breakfast but it was not prepared and we could not find anyone from the hotel to verify this.

    Only the location which is very close to Kirkjufell

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    1.0
    Accommodation that will never go again if you don't have to track glaciers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was noisy because of Chinese tourists, and it was not the type of room (bed size, number) requested.

    The position was not bad.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was a bit like a demountable, with a very basic bathroom. It’s fine, but just a bit expensive for what you get.

    The location was good, so it’s close to hiking and to the glacier lagoon also. The only thing is there is not much nearby so you need to plan to eat at the hotel or the gas station cafe it owns opposite it.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    10
    I would recommend this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was excellent, right next to the meet up point for our hike on the glaciar. Besides, the bedroom had an amazing view of the mountain, from where we could see the northern lights! The breakfast was good as well and the staff was very nice.

    Stayed in March 2025

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