Hotel Skaftafell

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8.6
/10
Very Good
1,004 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Pamela

10.0
/ 10
Breakfast was included and was a buffet of very good food with many choices!

Josiah

10.0
/ 10
Small basic rooms which were very comfortable. Ours looked out on the snow capped mountains. Good restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Best part was the trail access from behind the hotel to the glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and wildflowers within walking distance. Loved the location!!!

William

10.0
/ 10
Clean room with professional staff, nice bar area and great location. Breakfast (included) was excellent.
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Skaftafelli 2, Sveitarfelagid Hornafjordur, Austurland, Iceland, 785

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Hotel Skaftafell is located in area / city Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Skaftafelli 2, Sveitarfelagid Hornafjordur, Austurland, Iceland, 785
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General
In a national park

Location
Located in Skaftafell, Hotel Skaftafell is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Skaftafell Visitor Centre and Skaftafell Camping. This hotel is 32 mi (51.5 km) from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Vatnajökull National Park.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Vatnajökull National Park - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Vatnajokull - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Skaftafell Visitor Centre - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Skaftafell Camping - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 51.5 km / 32 mi

The preferred airport for Hotel Skaftafell is Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 367.2 km / 228.1 mi

Renovations
The property is closed during January and December.

Facilities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Planning an event in Skaftafell? This hotel has facilities measuring 50 square feet (5 square meters), including a conference center. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining
At Hotel Skaftafell, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 53 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Buffet breakfast

General

  • Parking
  • Terrace

Accessibilty

  • Disabled access friendly
  • Accessible parking

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Business Facilities

  • Conference center
  • Conference rooms

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Hotel Skaftafell

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 16:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
, Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Service Animals Not Allowed
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General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 16:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Hotel Skaftafell
53
Another facilities in Hotel Skaftafell
Breakfast, Buffet breakfast, Terrace, Disabled access friendly, Accessible parking

Frequently asked question in Hotel Skaftafell

What are available facilities at Hotel Skaftafell?
There are top facilites at Hotel Skaftafell such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Hotel Skaftafell?
The standard check-in time at Hotel Skaftafell is starting from From 16:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Hotel Skaftafell provide breakfast?
Yes, Hotel Skaftafell provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Hotel Skaftafell?
Hotel Skaftafell is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Hotel Skaftafell?
Hotel Skaftafell has 53 rooms in total.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in Hotel Skaftafell

8.6
Very Good
From 1,004 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.0

Location

8.8

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Gang
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Clean room and nice staff. Shower is bit small. Good place to stay.
Greg
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with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel Skaftafell was a good stay for us mainly because of the location. It was the most convenient choice for being near our glacier hike the next morning, and it was also easy to drive back to after our Zodiac boat tour at Glacier Lagoon. For that part of the trip, the location was perfect. The included breakfast was really good and had a nice variety. We also had dinner at the attached restaurant the night before. It was pricey, but the food was delicious. The kids’ menu was not great, but the staff were very kind and let us come in to eat even though we arrived only about five minutes before the end of seating. The room itself was small, and the beds were just okay. There was nothing especially memorable about the room, but it worked fine for a short stay. There is also a gas station with a really good grill fairly close by, which was convenient. Overall, this hotel was a practical and helpful stop because of the location, breakfast, restaurant, and easy access to the glacier activities we had planned.
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Pamela
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Breakfast was included and was a buffet of very good food with many choices!
LEONORA
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Food super pricy.
Josiah
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Small basic rooms which were very comfortable. Ours looked out on the snow capped mountains. Good restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Best part was the trail access from behind the hotel to the glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and wildflowers within walking distance. Loved the location!!!
William
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean room with professional staff, nice bar area and great location. Breakfast (included) was excellent.
Julie
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Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Breafast menu was fine, but would have like to have seen some dried fruit options as well as better toasters for bread. The rooms were nice and spacious, beds comfortable for a great night's rest, and the bathroom was a better size than most we experienced so you didn't feel like you had to turn in place to move around.
Vicente
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The front desk staff was so helpful and pointed out local attractions. The location was beautiful and peaceful. The food was great and the breakfast Buffett had so many options.
Sioned
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Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

On arrival (26/04) we were greated by a lovely lady, she was helpful and changed our room to two single beds instead of a double bed, that was a life saver. (Parking was easy too and plenty of spaces) Room was SUPER clean and everything you could need there. Tea and coffee facilities was brilliant. The beds were extremely comfortable and the view was our of this world. Shower had shampoo, conditioner and body wash that smelled amazing and the shower was very powerful! The only "criticism" I have about the room is the kettle placement, we had to use the bathroom plug to boil it as the closest plug to the desk was too far away. Breakfast was good, plenty of bread and crackers available, cheese, ham and fruits etc, cereal and hot food (beans, egg, bacon and small sausags). The only "criticism" I have if I was being very very fussy about breakfast was that there wasn't a lot of yoghurt selection to choose from, there was only one yoghurt choice. All in all, brilliant location to stop between Höfn and Vik, clean room and hotel overall, friendly staff and would definitely visit again.
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Julie
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Le déjeuner était très bon mais il y avait une odeur d’humidité dans la chambre assez marquée. Bien situé pour les activités sur le glacier
Suhas
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with Children
6.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It’s a great place to stay if you are looking for a small hike for an up close glacier view in the morning which is right behind the hotel. Breakfast is included which is great. They should definitely improve on the overall hygiene and room space.
Lisa
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with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Rooms are very basic, motel like but clean. And the shower had good hot water and pressure. The included breakfast was very good with a wide variety of food options but the coffee was awful! We did not eat dinner here so can’t comment on quality but prices are very high. A great location between Vik and Hofn with access to all the spectacular natural sites.
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Vivian
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Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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The hotel was nice and the breakfast was good.
Melissa
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room is small, basic and clean. It had three twin beds that were very comfortable and clean. Staff were very nice. The breakfast was outstanding. The location is remote but suited our trip to the Glacier and allowed us to see the Iceberg lagoon and Diamond beach.
Megan
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Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location, national park nearby and hikes nearby.
Eliana
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was on another building, which is unpleasent on Winter. The breakfast doesn't have much variety and the restaurant food we experimence at dinner was not the best.
Piotr
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice , clean , cozy rooms. Friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast and dinner. Also you can request about alert call at night if Northern Lights appears. We experienced in one night. Thank you guys. You are the best
JING
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff. Great view
Cayla
8.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had requested a twin room, but arrived later than expected and got a full size bed. The room was extremely small and difficult to move around in due to the size. It was clean and the staff were lovely. Dinner was on the pricier end, but it was some of the best chicken I’ve possibly ever had!
Cynthia
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff was awesome They gave us a wake-up call when the northern lights were out. Excellent gourmet dinner with wonderful waitresses
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8.6
Very Good
From 1,004 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.0

Location

8.8

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Traveler Reviews Hotel Skaftafell

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Top reviews
Gang
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean room and nice staff. Shower is bit small. Good place to stay.
Greg
icon-with Children
with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel Skaftafell was a good stay for us mainly because of the location. It was the most convenient choice for being near our glacier hike the next morning, and it was also easy to drive back to after our Zodiac boat tour at Glacier Lagoon. For that part of the trip, the location was perfect. The included breakfast was really good and had a nice variety. We also had dinner at the attached restaurant the night before. It was pricey, but the food was delicious. The kids’ menu was not great, but the staff were very kind and let us come in to eat even though we arrived only about five minutes before the end of seating. The room itself was small, and the beds were just okay. There was nothing especially memorable about the room, but it worked fine for a short stay. There is also a gas station with a really good grill fairly close by, which was convenient. Overall, this hotel was a practical and helpful stop because of the location, breakfast, restaurant, and easy access to the glacier activities we had planned.
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Pamela
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Breakfast was included and was a buffet of very good food with many choices!
LEONORA
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Food super pricy.
Josiah
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Small basic rooms which were very comfortable. Ours looked out on the snow capped mountains. Good restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Best part was the trail access from behind the hotel to the glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and wildflowers within walking distance. Loved the location!!!
William
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean room with professional staff, nice bar area and great location. Breakfast (included) was excellent.
Julie
icon-Family
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Breafast menu was fine, but would have like to have seen some dried fruit options as well as better toasters for bread. The rooms were nice and spacious, beds comfortable for a great night's rest, and the bathroom was a better size than most we experienced so you didn't feel like you had to turn in place to move around.
Vicente
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The front desk staff was so helpful and pointed out local attractions. The location was beautiful and peaceful. The food was great and the breakfast Buffett had so many options.
Sioned
icon-Family
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

On arrival (26/04) we were greated by a lovely lady, she was helpful and changed our room to two single beds instead of a double bed, that was a life saver. (Parking was easy too and plenty of spaces) Room was SUPER clean and everything you could need there. Tea and coffee facilities was brilliant. The beds were extremely comfortable and the view was our of this world. Shower had shampoo, conditioner and body wash that smelled amazing and the shower was very powerful! The only "criticism" I have about the room is the kettle placement, we had to use the bathroom plug to boil it as the closest plug to the desk was too far away. Breakfast was good, plenty of bread and crackers available, cheese, ham and fruits etc, cereal and hot food (beans, egg, bacon and small sausags). The only "criticism" I have if I was being very very fussy about breakfast was that there wasn't a lot of yoghurt selection to choose from, there was only one yoghurt choice. All in all, brilliant location to stop between Höfn and Vik, clean room and hotel overall, friendly staff and would definitely visit again.
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Julie
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Le déjeuner était très bon mais il y avait une odeur d’humidité dans la chambre assez marquée. Bien situé pour les activités sur le glacier
Suhas
icon-with Children
with Children
6.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It’s a great place to stay if you are looking for a small hike for an up close glacier view in the morning which is right behind the hotel. Breakfast is included which is great. They should definitely improve on the overall hygiene and room space.
Lisa
icon-with Friends
with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Rooms are very basic, motel like but clean. And the shower had good hot water and pressure. The included breakfast was very good with a wide variety of food options but the coffee was awful! We did not eat dinner here so can’t comment on quality but prices are very high. A great location between Vik and Hofn with access to all the spectacular natural sites.
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Vivian
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel was nice and the breakfast was good.
Melissa
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room is small, basic and clean. It had three twin beds that were very comfortable and clean. Staff were very nice. The breakfast was outstanding. The location is remote but suited our trip to the Glacier and allowed us to see the Iceberg lagoon and Diamond beach.
Megan
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location, national park nearby and hikes nearby.
Eliana
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was on another building, which is unpleasent on Winter. The breakfast doesn't have much variety and the restaurant food we experimence at dinner was not the best.
Piotr
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice , clean , cozy rooms. Friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast and dinner. Also you can request about alert call at night if Northern Lights appears. We experienced in one night. Thank you guys. You are the best
JING
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff. Great view
Cayla
8.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had requested a twin room, but arrived later than expected and got a full size bed. The room was extremely small and difficult to move around in due to the size. It was clean and the staff were lovely. Dinner was on the pricier end, but it was some of the best chicken I’ve possibly ever had!
Cynthia
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff was awesome They gave us a wake-up call when the northern lights were out. Excellent gourmet dinner with wonderful waitresses
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