Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
Skaftafell hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hiking
Front of property
Property grounds
Interior
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

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
The current price is $211
includes taxes & fees
$183 per night
Mar 19 - Mar 20

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Triple Room

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

Twin Room

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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About the neighborhood

Map
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785

What's nearby

  • Skaftafell Camping - 5 min drive
  • Vatnajokull - 5 min drive
  • Fjallsárlón - 33 min drive
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 40 min drive
  • The Thorbergur Center - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Veitingasala - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffiterían Skaftafelli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Glacier goodies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Matsedill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

When visiting Skaftafell, Hotel Skaftafell is a great choice to consider. 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.

Languages

English, French, German, Icelandic, Spanish

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
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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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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.

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Good accomodation for the trip along the south coast!
Maximilian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Stay
Restaurant food was good and convenient! Breakfast was nice. Location was great! Staff was friendly. Room was a little crowded for 3 adults but staff was able to provide an extra room at the last minute.
Rita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location and access to parking. The restaurant was excellent for dinner as well as buffet breakfast.
james, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, includes a restaurant (complimentary brrakfast). A bit weathered, small shower, comfy beds, friendly staff who will wake you if auroras happening at night.
DIANE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the path behind the hotel that lead to the glacier. Great place for watching the Northern Lights.
Shauna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very peaceful very nice. Very nice breakfast was included. Would stay again.
Phillip, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our stay at Hotel Skaftafell was good. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room and facility was clean and quiet. Our continental breakfast was very nice.
Audrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful friendly staff.
Jerry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast had lots of options. Easy access via car to many wondeful locations. Some great hikes from the hotel. Bar had a happy hour ☺️
Diane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice trail behind the property to edge of glacier. Great breakfast.
Lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This area doesn’t have a lot of choices but this is a great choice. Lots of parking, excellent breakfast and friendly staff. They offer a Northern Lights wake up call so you don’t miss out, a nice touch! Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Ritesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Walking trail from property directly to the glaciers. Breakfast buffet had lots of options. Very clean too.
Abigail, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, friendly staff at the front desk and delicious breakfast.
GUIYUN, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good location but a bit expensive for this kind of hotel
Sabine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff
Rizza Joy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The food was great with multiple options. Hiking right behind the hotel so beautiful. they saved items for me that I had left behind when I checked out. I was easily able to stop back by and pick them up before leaving the country.
Wanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel
Excellent hotel in excellent location
rion, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, good breakfast everything we needed for a goods night’s rest.
Kristine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is a basic hotel with a good location. The room met our needs for our one night stay. The breakfast buffet was the best part with lots of options and plenty to eat. We appreciated the “aurora wake up service”, added our name to the call list and promptly received a call when they came out in the sky. Thank you!
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It’s an older hotel but nice staff and great location. Good breakfast, good dinner but expensive but then again everything is expensive in Iceland. One of the few places around to eat so having a good restaurant at the hotel was appreciated! You can walk from the hotel to the park and glacial lakes within minutes. Rooms and beds were weathered but clean. Expensive overall but location was great.
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place. Close to glacier.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice property and friendly staff
tyler, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are very nice and welcoming, the house is a bit old, but very comfortable, a very good hotel.

10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant was great. Gas station across the street was convenient.
Joseph, 1-night trip

General property information

Travelers Say
"A nice hotel with larger rooms there is also an excellent restaurant and bar on-site."
Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM