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Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
Skaftafell hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Immerse yourself in nature at Hotel Skaftafell, where a warm breakfast buffet and stunning views await. Unwind on the terrace, connect to WiFi, or plan an adventure with helicopter/airplane tours. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Conference center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free self parking

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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785

What's nearby

  • Vatnajokull - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Skaftafell Camping - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Svartifoss Waterfall - 16 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Fjallsárlón - 40 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 48 min drive - 62.6 km

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

Enjoy your visit to Skaftafell with a stay at Hotel Skaftafell. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 63 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Conference center (50 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January and December.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ISK 6500.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Skaftafell currently open?

The property is closed during January and December.

Does Hotel Skaftafell offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Skaftafell does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Skaftafell?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Skaftafell?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Skaftafell?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Hotel Skaftafell and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Skaftafell?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Reviews

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and outstanding with many options available. (64 reviews)
  • The property's dining room offered excellent dinner options and good breakfast. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Glaciers
Location
View
Food
Restaurant
Bed
Bar

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff, great breakfast but room was a little small
Cheryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nearby access to hiking trails was awesome. Friendly staff for both the hotel and the restaurants.
Murphey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, excellent breakfast buffet included with gluten free options
Ruth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Terrific on site restaurant. The room was clean and spacious. The location is very convenient and close to many beautiful stops.
Hugh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was awesome They gave us a wake-up call when the northern lights were out. Excellent gourmet dinner with wonderful waitresses
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, very nice hiking trail to glacier next to hotel.
Olga, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly Staff. Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Good hot shower with good water pressure. Heated floors in bathroom!!
Jesse, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Cindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location for exploring the glacier region.
Diane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I would recommend this hotel. Great location and comfortable.
Carol B, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

good food,good hiking trails
stevan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Norm, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful stay and lovely welcome to hotel. Peaceful location and great food.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location next to national park. Short hike to a glacier from this hotel
Mridul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and enjoyable
Melissa E, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel,great breakfast, highly recommended
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to main attraction, even has their own trail to glacier, only 20 min walking
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

View to the glacier from the bar as well as from the room, friendly and good service
Frank, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful location, modern and clean. A wonderful breakfast buffet with many delicious options.
Carla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and nice bar! Beautiful landscape!
Philipp, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean but very dated. Welcome to 1976. Food at gas station/grocery store was good burger and fish were great! Matters was awful. The springs were coming thru the mattress. So painful!!
Zenon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The restaurant and breakfast were excellent! The receptionist was super helpful in recommending local attractions. The trail to the glaciers right from their property is magical! A real gem!!
Diane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and well kept property close to Glacier. Very friendly staff, a special recognition to Juanita at the front desk.
nohemi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and convenient
Kelly, 1-night trip