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The amazing location of Hotel Skaftafell provides guests with stunning views of Iceland's highest mountain, Hvannadalshnjukur and the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull. All rooms at Hotel Skaftafell have a work desk, satellite TV and a private bathroom with a shower. WiFi internet access is available. Staff can help arrange excursions to the beautiful surroundings with volcanoes, glaciers and a rich wildlife. À la carte dishes, as well as a buffet breakfast, are available in the hotel restaurant. The hotel has a fully licensed bar on the 2nd floor with magnificent glacier views. The glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón is only 40 minutes drive from Hotel Skaftafell. The hotel is located by the Route 1 road.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
6.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.4
Low score for Skaftafell

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ho
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A well-organized and well-maintained hotel. One of the top accommodation options when visiting Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon.
  • Susana
    Spain Spain
    Very nice breakfast, nice rooms, great location to see auroras. Nice staff.
  • Obinna
    The hotel is in a scenic area. Easy access to the glacier and hiking opportunities.
  • Isha
    India India
    The location was great. We saw the best Northern Lights ever just a short drive away from the hotel. The lights could even be seen from the hotel courtyard but it wasn't completely dark so we preferred to drive away a little. Rooms were very...
  • Hwee
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The rooms we stayed were new, clean and comfortable. The staff at the reception was friendly.
  • Laurens
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice hotel with spacious rooms. Easy stop on the way to Vatjanokull glacier. Easy to do glacier walks from here. (Troll.is recommended!). Get food across the road at the gas station. Restaurant is expensive, but the cook sure knows what he/she...
  • Elisa
    Italy Italy
    Very welcoming people, facilities were good, spot was perfect and dinner very good as well
  • Hsin
    Singapore Singapore
    location - great for seeing the northern lights, staff, free breakfast
  • Ainhoa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good location,5 minutes from petrol station and 10 from Skaftafell Park. Breakfast was amazing.
  • Afroditi
    Greece Greece
    Breakfast was ok although they don't have espresso machine. Room was clean and the view of the mountains is breathtaking.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local

Facilities of Hotel Skaftafell

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Happy hour
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar

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

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

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Icelandic

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that charges will be made in EUR according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

FAQs about Hotel Skaftafell

  • Hotel Skaftafell is 3.7 miles from the centre of Skaftafell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Skaftafell offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Happy hour
  • Check-in at Hotel Skaftafell is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hotel Skaftafell has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at Hotel Skaftafell include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
  • Yes, Hotel Skaftafell is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Hotel Skaftafell may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.