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4.3 out of 5

"The staff was friendly, courteous, and accommodating. The hike to the glacier out back was amazing. The breakfast selections were very good. Dinner ... " More

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Hotel Description

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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 Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is within 32 miles (52 km).

Free perks

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, conference center, and conference space. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$186* Per night/room Apr 28 - Apr 29

Triple Room

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Skaftafell ratings based on 7 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Skaftafell

Everyone (5)
4 out of 5
The staff was friendly, courteous, and accommodating. The hike to the glacier out back was amazing. The breakfast selections were very good. Dinner menu was small but meals were delicious

Posted by on Jul 4, 2021

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4 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 27, 2020

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5 out of 5
Beautiful surrounding terrain, offer a northern lights wakeup call, great location near the national park.

Posted by on Oct 12, 2019

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4 out of 5

Posted by on May 28, 2019

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4 out of 5

All of Iceland is overpriced . . .

Pros: Location. Rolladens aka black out shades for sleeping, happy hour prices.
Cons: Prices are high.
Location: Hike behind the hotel, glacier hikes from the park with a guide.
This hotel had rolladens to keep out the light at night. This was a major plus for sleeping, but the beds were too soft. Very friendly staff. Great hikes behind the hotel. Happy hour was the best deal. Breakfast was good for a fully cold buffet.

Posted by , from worldtraveler on Jul 26, 2018

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5 out of 5

Great location

Hotel has a good location if you want to enjoy the glaciers activities around it.

Posted by on Mar 18, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 3, 2018 by Hotel Skaftafell / Raimundas

Thank You for staying with us. Have a nice day!

4 out of 5

Good location for Glacier Tours, nice hotel

Pros: See above
Cons: See above
Location: Glacier Tours, Glacier Lagoon
Nice hotel, breakfast and dinner were excellent, cozy little bar upstairs, across street from an inexpensive but good restaurant, near Glacier for tours and Glacier Lagoon, friendly, helpful staff

Posted by on Jul 29, 2016

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Renovations + Closures

The property is closed during January and December.

Property Features

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

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel Skaftafell offers 63 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Skaftafell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Hotel Skaftafell has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Skaftafell

Policies

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. 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.

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

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.

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You should know

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.