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Guesthouse Skálafell

3.0 star property
Höfn guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
In the heart of Vatnajokull, Guesthouse Skálafell offers a serene retreat. Begin your day with a breakfast buffet and unwind in the garden or on the terrace. With in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and helpful staff always available to assist you.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The current price is CNY2,041
CNY2,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Netflix
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Cottage, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Cottage, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Skálafell, Höfn, 0781

What's nearby

  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 37 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Silfurnes Golf Course - 42 min drive - 53.4 km
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum - 43 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Fjallsárlón - 48 min drive - 59.0 km
  • Ósland Nature Reserve - 49 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Smyrlabjörg Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Guesthouse Skálafell

Guesthouse Skálafell is a great choice for a stay in Höfn. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Icelandic

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Guesthouse Skálafell Hofn
Skálafell Hofn
Guesthouse Skálafell Höfn
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse Höfn
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Frequently asked questions

Does Guesthouse Skálafell offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Guesthouse Skálafell does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Skálafell?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Guesthouse Skálafell?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse Skálafell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Guesthouse Skálafell and nearby?

Guesthouse Skálafell has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Guesthouse Skálafell?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Guesthouse Skálafell like?

Guesthouse Skálafell is located a short 14-minute walk from Vatnajökull National Park.

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Guesthouse Skálafell Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Room
Location
Service staff
View
Cabin
Waterfalls
Bed
Scenery
Farms

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, generous, delicious, and lovely. (20 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Awesome place to stay
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place!
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful spot! Excellent location, plenty to do nearby and a very nice hike that starts right from the property. Service was exceptional and very friendly. Responsive and quick to help with any issues that arise. Would highly recommend!
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Room was clean and comfortable. Property was beautiful and owners were very friendly and helpful. Overall an excellent stay.
Emily, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This place is incredible; can hike to a glacier out your door!
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful lodging. We really enjoyed the wonderful cabins. The breakfast was very good. The family hosts were so great. We encourage everyone to stay here.
Carol B, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This property was extremely cute and had great service. There is a gorgeous hike accessible from the property and lots of sheep to see. Breakfast was also included and very good.
Maya, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful guesthouse on the way to hofn

Excellent guesthouse. The rooms were nice and
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

very warm and newly renovated room, love the heated towel racks in the bathroom, the breakfast was excellent feel like home, very easy parking as well

8/10 Good

Only talked to the staff via email but they were responsive. Free breakfast was nice and continually restocked. Remote location.
Tammy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good breakfast spread, very nice and clean rooms. Not great toiletries but everything else amazing
ROBYN, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

We mistakenly thought we were booking a guesthouses in Hofn. We had to drive 30 minutes each way to find an open restaurant in Hofn. The closer one Riki's was closed.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place and the staff was really nice.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The receptionist was very kind with us and gave a lot of suggestions, one of which were to dinner nearby. The breakfast was not so rich but good enough to start over for the day ahead.
Sara, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Good stay for price

Good size room for our needs, got in late and left early and was a comfortable night sleep. On a farm so there were animal smells but not noticeable in the room itself. Some farm equipment was running by 7am. Bathroom was smaller and a little dirty but an older place so expected. Cute waterfall on the property. Good breakfast. Slept well!
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to stay. Great breakfast
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Michelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Amy, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

We encountered no hot water at the first night as we checked in late and had to come back to the hotel in the afternoon next day to make sure there’s hot water before it ran out again. Then there was another issue in the room. The hair dryer was not working and I had to go outside with wet hair to get a working hair dryer. I sent a complaint message to the hotel but never heard back from them. The money we paid for the two nights stay is not worth for the condition. We were quite disappointed. I would not recommend this hotel.
Czarina, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The dogs around the guesthouse were friendly and made our stay even more enjoyable than it already was.
Yue Chan, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed the property, the size of the rooms, the quality of the food and the excellence service provided by the entire team.
Brent, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was pleasant and helpful. Accommodations were lovely!
Margot, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Bill, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Jerome, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Gabriel, 1-night trip