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Guesthouse Skálafell

3.0 star property
Experience nature’s beauty at this guesthouse nestled near Vatnajokull. Take advantage of coffee/tea in the lobby as you plan your adventure.

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Miscellaneous
Family Cottage, Private Bathroom | Living area
Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Exterior
Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €144
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Netflix
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Cottage, Private Bathroom

Family Cottage, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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  • Housekeeping
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About the area

Map
Skálafell, Höfn, 0781

What's nearby

  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 30 min drive
  • Silfurnes Golf Course - 33 min drive
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum - 34 min drive
  • Huldusteinn Stone Museum - 34 min drive
  • Fjallsárlón - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Smyrlabjörg Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Guesthouse Skálafell

Guest house near Vatnajokull
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Guesthouse Skálafell. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Guesthouse Skálafell include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Skálafell Hofn
Skálafell Hofn
Guesthouse Skálafell Höfn
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse Höfn

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Skálafell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Skálafell?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Skálafell on 24 Feb 2025 start from €144.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Guesthouse Skálafell?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Skálafell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse Skálafell?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Guesthouse Skálafell located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Vatnajokull, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Fjallsárlón.

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Guesthouse Skálafell Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 255 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Excellent place and the staff was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Beautiful accommodations in beautiful area, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Absolutely awesome place to saty for a night or longer while visiting Jokulsarlon area. Clean, comfortable beds and towel warmer that is icing on the cake!! Great breakfast included with many choices. Will definitely stay here on our next trip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Our stay was enjoyable. We stayed in double room with private bathroom which was clean, comfortable, and a nice size. The breakfast each morning was very nice. The location is great especially if you like peace and quiet. Conveniently located and close to both Höfn and Jokulsarlon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

We loved staying here, everything was perfect. The breakfast was delicious, and the bedroom was very comfortable. The employees were very kind and to top it off they have a super cool dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Wonderful place to stay. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yue Chan

The dogs around the guesthouse were friendly and made our stay even more enjoyable than it already was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Really lovely cabins. Locking the door was a bit tricky. Delicious breakfast buffet. There's a trail to one of the glaciers, so plan enough time to do the 8km hike!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jerome

Beautiful 8kms hiking trail just behind the guesthouse that guides you to the glacier above the cliff and along the river. Clean and cosy small cabin in a very calm area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Stayed here for one night. Check-in was incredibly easy as they had our keys ready when we got there. The room was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and the views were incredible. Highly recommend staying here if you are passing through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Great value!
Everything was clean and comfortable. Loved the location- had lambs in our front yard. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

We enjoyed the property, the size of the rooms, the quality of the food and the excellence service provided by the entire team.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Staff was pleasant and helpful. Accommodations were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Felt safe as a single woman traveler. Good breakfast. Loved having a television in the room. Many places don’t have them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Room was very clean. Check in was super easy. Staff were nice, and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gord

Great scenery
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Host perfect,very quiet area...
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Pavan Kumar

Hot water was limited for showers. No restaurants close by. Breakfast was available through hotel but no dinner options. Beautiful setting underneath waterfall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

We stayed here for two nights so that we could do a glacier and ice cave hike, and a glacier lagoon boat trip at Jokulsarlon. The guesthouse was in an amazing setting close to the mountains. The cabins were clean and very comfortable. The included continental breakfast was excellent. It would have been nice if they'd offered a dinner option too, but the owner was able to recommend the restaurant at the nearby Hotel Smyrlabjorg. We ate there both nights and the food was amazing. We were also lucky enough to see the northern lights both nights right from the porch outside our cabin. I would definitely recommend staying here if your are visiting the Jokulsarlon lagoon or doing the ring road.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

The owners are excellent. Great breakfast. Our room was comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

What a fantastic place to stay! It was peaceful and quiet! So relaxing to be able sit and watch the river from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Good location
A good location for the glacier lagoons. Very friendly family run guesthouse with lovely views and nice walks. Superb evening meal which we booked in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Beautiful setting. Quaint rooms with necessary amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy

This was a nice rest stop for me along the Ring Road. Lovely property with single and double cabins in front of a waterfall.

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

My family visited in June, 2024. Expedia bungled our reservation, but the proprietor accommodated us anyway (and even tried to find us another house in the area for additional nights). We stayed in the family cabin that was clean and comfortable. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024