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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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Family Cottage, Private Bathroom | Living area
Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
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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
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self-parking
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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Miscellaneous

Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (110)
The price is €192
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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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

Guesthouse Skálafell is a great choice for a stay in Höfn. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit 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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Icelandic

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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 amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Guesthouse Skálafell Höfn
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse Höfn

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 that you 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 on-site 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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful accommodations in beautiful area, friendly staff
Karla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very 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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great value!
Everything was clean and comfortable. Loved the location- had lambs in our front yard. Breakfast was delicious.
Darlene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Felt safe as a single woman traveler. Good breakfast. Loved having a television in the room. Many places don’t have them.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean. Check in was super easy. Staff were nice, and breakfast was good.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great scenery
Gord, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Host perfect,very quiet area...
Dean, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hot water was limited for showers. No restaurants close by. Breakfast was available through hotel but no dinner options. Beautiful setting underneath waterfall.
Pavan Kumar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

The owners are excellent. Great breakfast. Our room was comfortable. Would stay here again.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a fantastic place to stay! It was peaceful and quiet! So relaxing to be able sit and watch the river from our room.
Tracey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting. Quaint rooms with necessary amenities.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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 Exceptional

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.
Bradford, 2-night trip