The Viking Country Club

3.0 star property
3-star beach guest house with outdoor pool

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Mountain view
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers, lifeguards on site
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Richardshús, Hjalteyri, Northeast Region, 0601
  • Place, University of Akureyri
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Akureyri Botanical Garden
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • 129 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Family Suite

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Hjalteyri

Steps from the beach.You'll be 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Akureyri Botanical Garden with a stay at this Hjalteyri guesthouse.

What's nearby

  • Mud Pots - 20 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • University of Akureyri - 23 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 25 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Akureyri Church - 25 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 26 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Veitingahús Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baccalá Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Eyri - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kortonnin - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Hjalteyri - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Viking Country Club

3-star beach guest house with outdoor pool
The Viking Country Club offers its guests a marina, 2 hot tubs, a waterslide, and an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. A free manager's reception is offered daily. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A children's pool, a sauna, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly The Viking Country Club. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Hjalteyri guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1938
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Viking Country Club offers 7 accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Fenced pool
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: ISK 10 to 20 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Games
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Video library
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Washer/dryer
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately ISK 10 to 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 6000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Viking Country Club Guesthouse Hjalteyri
Viking Country Club Guesthouse
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Viking Country Club
The Viking Country Hjalteyri
The Viking Country Club Hjalteyri
The Viking Country Club Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Viking Country Club to the airport?

The Viking Country Club is 17 mi (28-min drive) away from the Akureyri (AEY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Viking Country Club?

As of Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Viking Country Club on Nov 23, 2025 start from $100.79, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Viking Country Club have an airport shuttle?

The Viking Country Club offers an airport shuttle from 8 AM to 8 PM, on request, for a charge of ISK 6000. per vehicle, one-way.

Does The Viking Country Club offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Viking Country Club, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of between ISK 10 and 20 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at The Viking Country Club?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Viking Country Club?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Viking Country Club?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Viking Country Club have a pool?

The Viking Country Club features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Viking Country Club have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Viking Country Club to downtown Hjalteyri?

The Viking Country Club is 0.1 mi away from Hjalteyri.