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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
Restaurant
Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785
  • Place, Vatnajokull
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Skaftafell Camping
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Skaftafell

In state park.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Skaftafell hotel, you'll find Vatnajökull National Park and Vatnajokull. Skaftafell Visitor Centre and Skaftafell Camping are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Vatnajokull - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Skaftafell Camping - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Svartifoss Waterfall - 16 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Fjallsárlón - 40 min drive - 31.9 miles
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 48 min drive - 38.9 miles

Restaurants

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

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Skaftafell to the airport?

Hotel Skaftafell is 228.1 mi (286-min drive) away from the Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Skaftafell have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Skaftafell.

Does Hotel Skaftafell offer free breakfast?

Hotel Skaftafell offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Skaftafell?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Skaftafell?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Skaftafell?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Skaftafell have a pool?

Hotel Skaftafell does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Skaftafell have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Skaftafell have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Skaftafell to downtown Skaftafell?

Hotel Skaftafell is 2.8 mi away from Skaftafell.

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect and the food in the restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly staff, great breakfast but room was a little small
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff and decent rooms. Breakfast was included. The prices in the restaurant are a bit higher than we expected even for iceland, but everyone was very nice. 4 stars just for cost, but a great place to stay when you're exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shalyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was very clean.The breakfast was great. The staff was pleasant. Our room smelled like a campfire and we could here the whole conversation for a couple of hours of the couple above us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff. Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Good hot shower with good water pressure. Heated floors in bathroom!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, excellent breakfast buffet included with gluten free options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

danni

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived a little earlier than check-in time. No receptionist was there. The old lady receptionist was called to show up. She was not pleased and very rude.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh, Mobile

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific on site restaurant. The room was clean and spacious. The location is very convenient and close to many beautiful stops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Yin Yen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The rooms are very cramped and the walls are paper thin. You can hear your neighbours murmuring. The most disappointing was the service from the old lady at the front desk. She gave the worst instructions as to how to get to the glaciers behind the property. She also claimed that there was no way to drive to the glacier for a quicker walk when Google Map said otherwise. We lost about an hour of our precious travel time because we took the wrong turn at the fork behind the property. If you want to see the glaciers, take the left turn. But it is faster to drive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shirlee

Traveled with partner
Room was clean but very cramped. No tissues, no washcloths. Breakfast buffet was adequate but nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel we found in Iceland. It is more expensive, but worth it. Excellent restaurant in the hotel. Also good food at the Bistro near the Activity Center. The rooms have lots of space, with large showers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the hotel. We had a fantastic dinner there and the breakfast buffet was excellent. The staff were so friendly and wonderful. It also was a perfect location for our glacier adventure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Enjoyed walking right out of the back of the hotel and seeing the beautiful glacier.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This place was just average. Food was better than average (except for the price, which was high), beds were worse than average.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murphey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nearby access to hiking trails was awesome. Friendly staff for both the hotel and the restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Reception was Great

The Reception Staff were very friendly and gave us lots of help with a few things, and pointed us in the direction of a couple of wonderful Hikes. They were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yang

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinfan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, the staff is very friendly. And we saw northern light at here in August which is sooooooo lucky.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rajarajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel had all the essential amenities, but it was quite basic for the cost. The restaurant was excellent but also expensive. No concerns with the hotel overall, just feels expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesly, West Vancouver

Extremely overpriced vs other similar properties
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is kinda pricey for a simple hotel room. You're definitely paying for the location which is very convenient. To make it worth it, do the hike behind the hotel and stuff yourself at breakfast:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel within walking distance to the glaciers. The overall hotel is peaceful and surrounded by raw beauty. All the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The rooms comfortable and clean. The restaurant was outstanding and we had a great dinner and breakfast during our visit. Ample parking available. My only regret is we didn't stay for an extra night at the hotel. Would highly recommend visiting Hotel Skaftafell!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is phenomenal providing easy access to the national park. The hotel also has a couple of walking/hiking paths that allow for an enjoyable evening walk. The dining room provided excellent dinner options along with breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025