This tastefully appointed, family-run guest house, 13 km from Vík, is surrounded by the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier and Atlantic Ocean. It features free Wi-Fi, a fully equipped guest kitchen and living room. A flat-screen satellite TV is provided in all rooms at Grand Guesthouse Gardakot, along with wooden floors and fresh décor. Some have a private bathroom, while others have access to shared facilities. Set on a sheep farm, Guesthouse Gardakot also offers a furnished garden with BBQ facilities. Their daily breakfast buffet includes homemade bread, jams and teas made from the garden’s herbs. Dyrhólaey Island is a 10-minute walk away. Guests can also enjoy a black, sandy beach, a few minutes’ walk from the guest house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • X
    Xuan
    China China
    This is one of the best guesthouses in my trip to Iceland and Norway. The house owner Eva is an artist, she has very gods feeling of how to make house comfortable. The house is decorated with some of her collection and her paintings. The house...
  • Gavin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owner is lovely and makes a fantastic breakfast for everyone. They also made up the room while we were out. Like actual bnb's used to/should be!
  • Cheng
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We could see Arnardrangur at our room. It’s amazing. The owner made us very nice cake. The breakfast was delicious and exquisite.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Grand Guesthouse Gardakot
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Grand Guesthouse Gardakot takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:30
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.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 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.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Grand Guesthouse Gardakot in advance.

Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Grand Guesthouse Gardakot

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

  • Grand Guesthouse Gardakot offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
  • Yes, Grand Guesthouse Gardakot is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Grand Guesthouse Gardakot include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Holiday Home
  • Check-in at Grand Guesthouse Gardakot is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.