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Reviews of Gamla Rif

HÃarif 37, 360 Snæfellsbær, Iceland

#5 of 6 hotels in Snæfellsbær

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 144 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The kitchen is small, not very well equipped and needs some serous TLC. The guesthouse has (I think) 5 rooms to rent but it is not possible for more than one person to use the kitchen at a time. There is a large common area which could be made very convenient and comfortable but the furniture is very old and in poor shape (e.g., the sofa just collapses under you). With a bit of investment, this could be a great place but it is not there right now. Clean bedclothes and towels all provided (thank you!) but there were some dead flies in the room that had been there for some time. The room was also twice the price of a similar guesthouse in better condition in the Borgarfirði area.

    It's a good location and easy to find. No problems with self check-in.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is very dearty. There has to be a new shower cabin for example 😕.

    It’s very nice located near the harbour with an nice view to the Harbour and the mountains. And the atmosphere in this this old house is cozy. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2022

    6.0
    This place was quiet and restful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t find anything to do for a while- we had to leave to get out for a bit

    The character of this place was beautiful! We loved the quiet and the consideration to our needs!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2022

    5.0
    Overall mediocre experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You could hear absolutely EVERYTHING the other rooms were doing. Every door, every movement, every conversation… it was horrible. The shower was not super clean and the water pressure was terrible. There was a very loud noise (sounded like a washing machine spinning out) that happened consistently from like 3:30am-on. I think it has to do with the wind outside, but it was so loud that it woke me up and kept me up. The kitchen was equipped but nothing looked overly clean. We 100% wouldn’t stay here again if we traveled through. It was a disappointing stay and expensive for the value. We had some MUCH nicer stays with homemade breakfast included for cheaper throughout Iceland.

    It has a great location for traveling around the peninsula (about half way around). The host seems very nice and always helpful through messaging. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2022

    3.0
    Very basic accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found only one bathroom, shared among 5 rooms. There was not even an extra toilet. We heard every move from other guests. The room was very small and barely fit the bed.

    Stock of good coffee, comfortable bed.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2022

    1.0
    Not recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms were dirty. The one downstairs seemed like it wasn’t clean for a while. Bins were full. The mattress has a stain. We had room 1. The description says” with sea view” but it is tricky. The room is on ground floor and it actually is “street view”. Room is small. We had to leave luggage in the car. Two sides of the double bed are completely closed. Another one is very close to the wall and window. So if you are sleeping on the side close to the wall, it is uncomfortable to get up (not suitable for old people or people who has joint disorders). But the worst thing that kept us up all night is the noise. Is someone is talking or walking or go up/down stairs or doing anything, you hear it. We could even hear the vibration of the phone in the room upstairs. The room is next to the bathroom so We heard every time someone used it. Curtain doesn’t stop light from entering in the room very well. The owner left us one big towel to take a shower. In the bathroom there are common towels to dry hands that I didn’t use. There could be more personal towels. There is one shower and one hair dryer. we just stayed for a night but in the morning we were more tired that the day before.

    Just the position and the old fashioned style.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room was clean

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    10
    We spent a great time there!:)))
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Five-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    Location and facilities

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment had everything that we needed. We loved that it had a shared kitchen, that we could use to cook. The room was small but absolutely sufficient for one night. The owner was always reachable and very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2022

    9.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fridge space was a but limited

    Loved the scenery and the location. Everything was clean and the beds were comfy

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to national park, beautiful location, clean, comfortable

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

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