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Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hiking
Property grounds
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785
  • Skaftafell Camping
    5 min drive
  • Vatnajokull
    5 min drive
  • Matsedill
    1 min walk
  • Fagurholsmyri (FAG)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (1002)
The price is CA $357
per night
CA $404 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

About the area

Skaftafell

In state park.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Skaftafell hotel, you'll find Vatnajökull National Park and Vatnajokull. Skaftafell Camping is within 6 miles (10 km) and Fjallsárlón is within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Skaftafell Camping - 5 min drive
  • Vatnajokull - 5 min drive
  • Fjallsárlón - 33 min drive
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 40 min drive
  • The Thorbergur Center - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Veitingasala - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffiterían Skaftafelli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Glacier goodies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Matsedill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 50 square feet (5 square meters) and includes a conference center. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Skaftafell hotel is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 50 sq ft of conference space
  • 5 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Skaftafell offers 63 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Skaftafell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Icelandic, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January and December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Skaftafell

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 6500.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 6500.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 893 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 893 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 893 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 893 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 893 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

DIANE, NORCROSS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, includes a restaurant (complimentary brrakfast). A bit weathered, small shower, comfy beds, friendly staff who will wake you if auroras happening at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and access to parking. The restaurant was excellent for dinner as well as buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jodie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Teeny tiny room
Tiniest room ever to sleep 3 people. Barely fit 3 twin beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Walking trail from property directly to the glaciers. Breakfast buffet had lots of options. Very clean too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overnight Stay in Skaftafell
Hotel Skaftafell is the only hotel located in Skaftafell and we chose it to be close to the National Park for a glacier hike. The view out of our room was of a glacier and there was a short trail to it. Hotel staff were helpful upon arrival and informed us that our only options for dinner were the hotel or the convenience store across the street. We opted for the convenience store since we were heading to the glacier lagoon. The beds were not very comfortable so glad it was only a one night stay. Breakfast was included and it was good. If you’re traveling the Ring Road and need a place to stay for one night I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Hotel Skaftafell was good. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room and facility was clean and quiet. Our continental breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip, Madison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful very nice. Very nice breakfast was included. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Grossly overpriced for what it is. The shower had the lowest water pressure I have ever experienced and was lukewarm. It felt like camping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice trail behind the property to edge of glacier. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tzivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and very basic. Not meant for parties more than 3 people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great, but can only accommodate up to three people per room, so our family of five had to book two rooms. The rooms were simple and clean. Bathroom shower was a little outdated and small. Bed we’re comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a place to stay, nothing more, nothing less. No frills, no thrills. Served its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Night checkin person was great at helping resolve the incorrect number of guests and getting an extra bed for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Digesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in lady was not friendly at all. We went little early than check in time, I told her that I was not feeling well if we can check in little early, she said rooms are not ready, and we only went 45 minutes earlier than check in time 4 o’clock, we had two rooms and she could have given us at least one room. Also bathroom shower was very small.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service!
The front desk staff told me in detail how to access the trail to the glacier behind the hotel. They also very kindly put my cold food in the restaurant refrigerator overnight as our room had no fridge. They gave me ice the next morning as I was leaving. Excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024