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Guesthouse Skálafell

3.0 star property
Höfn guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Exterior
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 $180
$206 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

Room options

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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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • 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

  • The Thorbergur Center - 25 min drive - 29.9 km
  • 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

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

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 available
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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 cribs (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 onsite 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

  • 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

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

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
Service staff
Location
View
Cabin
Mountain
Waterfalls
Bed
Scenery

What guests liked

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

10/10

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Skaftafell! The food was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and perfect after a long day of exploring the south coast. The room was very clean and comfortable, with everything we needed for a relaxing night. The location is also ideal for visiting nearby glaciers and waterfalls, and the views are stunning. Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone traveling through the area!
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Awesome little cottages that were very cozy and comfortable. The property is right off the ring road but tucked in a farm with a supremely friendly dog and cliffs and a river right there. The breakfast is absolutely worth it and a lovely way to start the day.
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

An absolutely wonderful place surrounded by beautiful nature. There was a stunning view from the room. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was clean, tidy, and had all the essentials. Breakfast was good. During our stay, we were visited by the property’s dog, who was friendly and great company.
1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful place to stay. Great breakfast
1-night trip

10/10

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!
2-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

6/10

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

Great scenery
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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!
1-night trip

8/10

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

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

10/10

Guesthouse Skálafell was a wonderful place to stay! It was a bit remote but worked for us after visiting the glacier lagoon. The land around the guesthouse was absolutely beautiful and there were hiking trails close by. Staff was fantastic and very friendly. We would absolutely return.
1-night trip