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Reviews of Guesthouse Stekkatún

Skálafelli ll, 781 Skálafell, Iceland

#2 of 3 hotels in Skálafell

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 107 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    9.0
    It was nicely decorated, everything was very clean, breakfast was good and the staff was super nice and gave us advice a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Size of the room, setting of bed (not enough space between bed and wall)

    Cleanliness: everything was spotless. Staff was wonderful and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect guests!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast area could benefit from a microwave and a couple of bowls

    Incredibly helpful guests! We had a flat tyre and they helped us repump it, I don't know how we would have managed without them <3

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are really tiny. Quite expensive. When all rooms are ocupied it gets quite busy.

    Breakfasts were great! Waffles, homemade pastries, tasty tuna spread... Bathrooms are nice and spacious. Everything was very clean. Nice location close to the lagoons. Owners are kind and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very nice property close to Glacier hiking. Beautiful scenery.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The common areas were very small. The room was small.

    Very nice location. Voltek our host was wonderful and welcoming.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was really small, the beds were more than half of the room. It was hard to open a suitcase. The breakfast starts only at 8:00, it was a bit late for us. The rooms are upstairs but the shared bathroom and toilets were downstairs. The staff emphasized that we arrive until 22:00 but it was easly possible to arrange self checkin later.

    The view from the window was very beautiful, a lot of parking spots, the bed was comfortable, everything was clean, the bathroom was big and rich satisfying breakfast. There was a really great heater in the room. The staff was nice and welcoming.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2024

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

    Bath in ground floor and the room up stairs

    Breakfast

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2024

    8.0
    Great location that was cozy and hospitable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We would have liked to have access to a washing machine. The breakfast was ok but would’ve loved more warm items like eggs or cooked meats.

    Staff was kind. Room and bed were cozy. Location was beautiful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Owners don't allow you to use kitchen. You can buy breakfast from them. But if you want to prepare your lunch or your own breakfast then you are at the mercy of the staff.

    Clean property with very helpful staff. Nice bathroom.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    9.0
    Really enjoyed my brief stay. The room for singles is quite small but efficient and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Delicious breakfast. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    8.0
    Nice place overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no microwave, fridge, or kitchen area available for guests. The narrow spiral staircase was dangerous, and the only bathrooms were downstairs, so you had to navigate it at night to go to the bathroom.

    The location was very convenient. The hosts were kind. Breakfast had homemade smoked salmon and waffles, which were tasty. Internet worked well.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    9.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room is too small, and not enough for open two luggages inside

    Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    7.0
    Had a pleasant stay all in all.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough toilets. Combined toilets and showers led to frequent waiting for use of the bathrooms.

    Very comfortable and clean lodging.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    9.0
    First stay at a guest house and exceeded my expectations. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very welcoming, clean, nice breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    9.0
    Everything was wonderful. I’d give it a 10/10, but I didn’t love the pillowcases. There was a texture to them that I
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was easy to get to. My gps took me to the wrong one at first but it was easy to sort yourself out.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    9.0
    Ideal for a visit to Jökulsarlon
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cupboards, shelves or other furniture to put things would be nice.

    A nice family-run guest house. The five bed rooms and two shower rooms are all renovated, comfortable and up to standard. The breakfast is rather basic, but the landlord tries to fulfil all wishes, including serving earlier than normal.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    8.0
    It was very nice, but if you are an older person, it is not convenient. If you are a younger person, it would probably w
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was extremely small, and we had no idea in advance that the bathroom was downstairs, and I room was upstairs which made it difficult. Additionally, we had to takeoff our shoes in the guest house, which made it going outside to the car and retrieving our luggage from the room complicated.

    It was very clean and the location was convenient. The breakfast was good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    9.0
    Great overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Narrow stairs & no toilet upstairs

    Friendly & helpful staff member, comfortable room, clean & good breakfast which was setup a little earlier as we had an early morning tour.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    8.0
    Great place for our ring road trip!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Two WCs wasn’t sufficient for the number of guests, and it would have been nice to have a better hangout/common room

    Host was extremely accommodating, providing breakfast early than usual to meet our needs.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2023

    8.0
    A really lovely guesthouse, great for an overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were just 2 bathrooms for 5 rooms (2 or 3 people each), which I imagine can cause delays for people to get ready especially in the mornings. This happened to us one evening when a couple took both bathrooms and took ~1 hour in which time we couldn't wash or go to the bathroom. Your mileage will vary depending on the current guests, as occupancy was always full of all rooms when we were there. Breakfast was included in the price, but I personally felt it was a bit underwhelming, especially if you wanted to eat somewhat healthy - there were no fruit, a small plate with some tomato and cucumber slices, boiled unpeeled eggs that were cold from the fridge which were not refiled once they were out. Apart from that you had bread, margarine, slices of ham cheese and jams for sandwiches, gaufrettes, corn flakes, muesli, milk and several fruit juices.

    A really lovely guesthouse, great for an overnight stay. The place was very clean and new. The employee who was taking care of the place was really nice, showed us around and we chatted a bit about where he is from and what he is doing in Iceland. The bathrooms were large and clean, with spacious showers where you comfortably wash and toilet in the same room.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked a 2 bdrm apartment not knowing it was the whole hostel building. The top floor was blocked so the whole ground floor was reserved for us but we realized the second bedroom that was given to us was a bathroom with a bed.

    It was clean. Very good location.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2022

    8.0
    was nice ;)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    seperate tailet

    Best location ;)

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the room was quite warm, but I am always hot. there was a small window that could open for some breeze.

    very comfortable and quaint guesthouse with friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2022

    8.0
    good breakfast, clean and modern place but no access to kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no access to kitchen

    very good home-made breakfast, lovely host, clean bathrooms and rooms

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2022

    9.0
    Great Facilities and Bedrooms, outside lights won't turn off for northern lights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The northern lights were incredibly strong that night but they wouldn't turn off the outside lights after many of us asked, they kept saying no northern lights tonight. (It was clear skies and Kp of 6!) We had to drive away from the guesthouse lights to see them and they were incredible!

    A fantastic location with great facilities and rooms. Lovely breakfast as well.

    Stayed in September 2022

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