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Reviews of Lava Guesthouse

Bárustígur 13, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

#1 of 5 B&Bs and inns in Vestmannaeyjar

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Review Score

Based on 211 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

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

    Just perfect! 2 min walk from ferry station. Stores and restaurants close. Everything walkable and fun.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    10
    A Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great.

    Amazing location. Super clean rooms. Kitchen though shared was fantastic and equipped with all the essentials. All the required cutlery was available and fabulous. In short we were at a Home away from home.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2024

    10
    Cozy, clean, calm hotel with a friendly staff and a great kitchen!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Actually we liked everything! Please note that the rooms have different sizes, so when you book it, check it first.

    Very cozy place with a very good kitchen, where you can prepare your own meal. This guesthouse is located right in the center of the town, so all the shops were very close by. Our room was very clean and mattress was fine, not too soft neither too hard. Shared bathroom actually was not the only one, but plenty of them on the second floor and on the first floor, shower is clean and good, with different new towels on the shelves, clear sanitary rules. We don’t watch tv, but this one was equipped with a streaming platform, so most probably if you need to watch anything you will find something. Very helpful generous Icelanders working and running this place, we could get to know many interesting things about an island and town and got a guided ride to the lighthouse when the weather could be getting harsh. Thank you!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    kitchen was bit smaller, but we were also bigger group.

    Great place in walkable distance to bonus and krona. Kitchen had everything we needed. Rooms were clean with comfy beds and very nice pillows. The owner came to greet us and was super nice too! Must recommend

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic location, clean and comfortable stay, owners are fabulous and very helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That we didn’t get to stay longer

    The property was fantastic. The owners had thought of everything, everywhere was clean, toiletries and hand towels to use. Great location and close to the harbour, the owners even met us upon arrival despite it being so late!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place great staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2024

    8.0
    Nice one room stay for five with fantastic bathroom/shower!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could use a couple pillows per person, or just one big thick pillow. Two beds have a windowsill corner at them. So constant adjusting small flat pillow and could concuss yourself:) the house was a little drafty. It was horrible winds that day and every once in a while could feel the breeze come into the room. It’s ground level and could hear people walking by on the street. But it wasn’t often at least.

    Nice to have a place for a family of five without the cost of two rooms in most places. The bathroom was fantastic! Great shower, heated floor, lots of space. Comfortable beds

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2024

    9.0
    Stay here - you'll be glad you did!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent setup in the beautiful town of Heimaey. Comfort, peace, great bed and washroom, convenient location. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms are very small

    Excellent location, clean rooms with good bathrooms. The owners are very nice and got us new pillows when we asked.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2024

    9.0
    Nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Confusing where to park as the listing says free parking, but the parking spots across the street were 30 minute spots.

    Very nice location, clean bathroom, shared kitchen was also clean

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant surprise!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    We would definitely stay here again. Our room slept our family of 5 and we had a very nice private bathroom. The location was perfect. The shared kitchen was an added perk. My husband was able to wake up early and make breakfast while the kids slept. The kitchen was wonderfully stocked and very clean. The host was very welcoming.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2024

    8.0
    Recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, comfy beds, very good bathroom and shared kitchen, fully equipped with everything you need

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    10
    Wonderful hosts. The property was very clean and quiet. There was great amenities. Would recommend to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stairs were a little tricky with luggage

    Super clean, easy checkin/checkout. Good ammenities.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    10
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Large comfortable, clean family room. Great location and friendly owners. Very responsive owners who proactively sent impactful Ferry info during high seas warnings. Nice community kitchen.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    8.0
    The guesthouse has lots of character and has upgraded bathrooms and kitchen. The owner is friendly and helpful, very eas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was tiny for 2 people. Had to be very organized.

    Walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Extremely well appointed kitchen.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    10
    Wonderful guest house with charm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Wonderfully equipped kitchen. Excellent location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very neat and clean. We had a room to ourselves, 4 adults and a child, and the room was a very good size for us. Bathroom too. Very clean, nice decor and perfect location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cozy room and great utilities in the guesthouse!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good value for money, Clean and good facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommend - great location ans facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you stay more than a day room could be small

    It was last minute spontaneous booking. Great owners and location . Facilities also good and quite nice kitchen area, clean. Quite well designed compact nice room ( just small)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    10
    Super guesthouse in Heimaey downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything, top location in downtown Heimaey and next to some of the best restaurants in Iceland. My room was small but comfy and clean, with tv and Netflix . Excellent WiFi. kitchen was very well equipped, with a nice patio. The owner was very nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect place to explore Heimaey
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We enjoyed our stay at the lava guesthouse. A friendly host welcomed us and gave us many information for the area. The room was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and everything was in walking distance. We highly recommend to stay at the guesthouse to explore Heimaey.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    9.0
    Traveling alone this was my first stop and I instantly felt at ease.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location with easy parking after the ferry. Very welcome reception. Comfy and warm room. Shared bathroom was kept clean and didn't feel basic. Large kitchen with tea and coffee. All you need for a short stay on the island.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was really cold and the radiator wasn’t hot enough.

    Great location, comfortable beds.

    Stayed in October 2023

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