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This hotel is set on a farm within the Golden Circle Region, 15 minutes’ drive from Gulfoss Waterfall and Geysir hot water springs. It offers horse riding during the summer season, traditional cooking and a geothermal outdoor hot tub. At Farmhotel Efstidalur, the rooms comes with a private bathroom and a hairdryer. The simple yet fresh accommodations features wood-paneled walls and tiled floors. Free WiFi is offered throughout Farmhotel. Free parking is also available on site. Efstidalur Farmhotel has Icelandic horses for hire, which is an ideal way to explore the surrounding countryside. Lake Laugarvatn is 7.5 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
or
1 full bed
and
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kelsey
    the United States the United States
    Easy to find. Breakfast, dinner, and ice cream were great. We love visiting with the farm dogs and watching the dairy cows eat. The room had items to make tea in the morning. Heated floors were nice.
  • John
    the United States the United States
    View of valley; spacious rooms. Friendly staff and dining options onsite. Great location along the Golden Circle. The neighboring cow barn.
  • Ray
    the United States the United States
    The rooms were really nice and we were able to see the northern lights just outside. Perfect!
  • Tiffany
    the United States the United States
    Room with a view, lunch at restaurant was delicious, cows were fun to watch ! Breakfast was okay, nothing special.
  • Drollinger
    the United States the United States
    It was totally a different experience and loved that. Overall, Great stay. I did have dinner at the hotel, which was good. I had to have the hamburger since the meat was right there from the farm.
  • Grullon
    the United States the United States
    The cows, the ice cream, the location just down the road from the Geysir and National Park. A must stay for families!
  • Simon
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Lovely well heated room with an amazing view. We loved the bar and the restaurant, eating and drinking here on both the nights we stayed. I had the steak of the day, which was cooked to perfection
  • E
    Erin
    the United States the United States
    The room was comfortable and cozy, very warm and welcoming staff and the restaurant was excellent. The location is perfect to overnight in the Golden Circle. Also, very fun to watch the cows eating- nice reminder it’s also a working farm.
  • Sue
    the United States the United States
    We enjoyed the home style atmosphere. Eating while watching the cows eat too, horses and friendly owners dogs. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. They are expanding and adding a new building, so some construction but nothing early.
  • Jenny
    the United States the United States
    Family room was so cozy & we enjoyed the restaurant. I recommend buying breakfast there.

Hosted by Sölvi

9.2
9.2
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Sölvi
In Efstidalur you will get a unique and different experience. Right in the middle of the Golden Circle, you get a glance of the farmlife in Iceland. This familyfarm has opened up for tourists and offers a variety of products straight from the farm, such as the famous icecream, skyr and feta cheese. The restaurant also offers beef from the farm and other local food.
Efstidalur II is run by four siblings and their families. We recently took over the business from our parents that started and developed the concept with us as it is today. We are the 7th generation living on the property but our family has been living on Efstidalur II since around 1750. We are dairy farmers first and foremost, but since 2002 the business has developed with increased tourism in the area. In 2013 we opened the restaurant and café and began to make our own products from our milk that we offer our guest to taste and enjoy.
The local area is very scenic, lots of good views over the valley, the lake and of course the Golden circle! Great place to experience the northern lights
Languages spoken: Czech,German,English,Icelandic,Polish,Romanian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Farmhotel Efstidalur
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Landmark view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Hearing accessible

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • Icelandic
  • Polish
  • Romanian

House rules
Farmhotel Efstidalur takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 45 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 20:30 are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

When booking 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about Farmhotel Efstidalur

  • The prices at Farmhotel Efstidalur may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Farmhotel Efstidalur include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Family
  • Check-in at Farmhotel Efstidalur is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Farmhotel Efstidalur offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
  • Farmhotel Efstidalur has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Farmhotel Efstidalur is 5.6 miles from the center of Laugarvatn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Farmhotel Efstidalur is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Farmhotel Efstidalur can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Farmhotel Efstidalur on this page.