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Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
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Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
21 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Netflix
Desk
14 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
16 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
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Family Cottage, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
36 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
About the neighborhood
Skálafell, Höfn, 0781
What's nearby
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 30 min drive - 37.8 km
Silfurnes Golf Course - 33 min drive - 41.8 km
Hornafjordur Art Museum - 34 min drive - 42.8 km
Huldusteinn Stone Museum - 34 min drive - 43.0 km
Fjallsárlón - 38 min drive - 47.9 km
Restaurants
Hotel Smyrlabjörg Restaurant - 5 min drive
About this property
Guesthouse Skálafell
Guesthouse near Vatnajokull
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Guesthouse Skálafell. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Coffee/tea in the lobby
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Guesthouse Skálafell have amenities such as free WiFi.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Guesthouse Skálafell Hofn
Skálafell Hofn
Guesthouse Skálafell Höfn
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse
Guesthouse Skálafell Guesthouse Höfn
Frequently asked questions
Is Guesthouse Skálafell pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Guesthouse Skálafell?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Guesthouse Skálafell?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Guesthouse Skálafell?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Guesthouse Skálafell located?
Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Vatnajokull and within 32 mi (52 km) of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Fjallsárlón.
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Guesthouse Skálafell Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Absolutely awesome place to saty for a night or longer while visiting Jokulsarlon area. Clean, comfortable beds and towel warmer that is icing on the cake!! Great breakfast included with many choices. Will definitely stay here on our next trip
Our stay was enjoyable. We stayed in double room with private bathroom which was clean, comfortable, and a nice size. The breakfast each morning was very nice. The location is great especially if you like peace and quiet. Conveniently located and close to both Höfn and Jokulsarlon.
We loved staying here, everything was perfect. The breakfast was delicious, and the bedroom was very comfortable. The employees were very kind and to top it off they have a super cool dog!
Really lovely cabins. Locking the door was a bit tricky. Delicious breakfast buffet. There's a trail to one of the glaciers, so plan enough time to do the 8km hike!
Beautiful 8kms hiking trail just behind the guesthouse that guides you to the glacier above the cliff and along the river.
Clean and cosy small cabin in a very calm area.
Stayed here for one night. Check-in was incredibly easy as they had our keys ready when we got there. The room was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and the views were incredible. Highly recommend staying here if you are passing through the area.
A good location for the glacier lagoons. Very friendly family run guesthouse with lovely views and nice walks. Superb evening meal which we booked in advance.
John
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Pavan Kumar
28 October 2024
Hot water was limited for showers. No restaurants close by. Breakfast was available through hotel but no dinner options. Beautiful setting underneath waterfall.
We stayed here for two nights so that we could do a glacier and ice cave hike, and a glacier lagoon boat trip at Jokulsarlon.
The guesthouse was in an amazing setting close to the mountains. The cabins were clean and very comfortable.
The included continental breakfast was excellent. It would have been nice if they'd offered a dinner option too, but the owner was able to recommend the restaurant at the nearby Hotel Smyrlabjorg. We ate there both nights and the food was amazing.
We were also lucky enough to see the northern lights both nights right from the porch outside our cabin.
I would definitely recommend staying here if your are visiting the Jokulsarlon lagoon or doing the ring road.
My family visited in June, 2024. Expedia bungled our reservation, but the proprietor accommodated us anyway (and even tried to find us another house in the area for additional nights). We stayed in the family cabin that was clean and comfortable. We would definitely return.