Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Terrace/patio
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
$272
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Explore the area

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Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785
  • Place, Skaftafell Camping
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Skaftafell Visitor Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Svartifoss Waterfall
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

3-star Skaftafell hotel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a conference center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, conference space and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Hotel Skaftafell offers 63 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Skaftafell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 50 square feet (5 square meters) include a conference center. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Hotel Skaftafell is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Hotel Skaftafell has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center (50 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January and December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 6500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 6500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

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 Excellent

rajarajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel had all the essential amenities, but it was quite basic for the cost. The restaurant was excellent but also expensive. No concerns with the hotel overall, just feels expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesly, West Vancouver

Extremely overpriced vs other similar properties
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is kinda pricey for a simple hotel room. You're definitely paying for the location which is very convenient. To make it worth it, do the hike behind the hotel and stuff yourself at breakfast:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel within walking distance to the glaciers. The overall hotel is peaceful and surrounded by raw beauty. All the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The rooms comfortable and clean. The restaurant was outstanding and we had a great dinner and breakfast during our visit. Ample parking available. My only regret is we didn't stay for an extra night at the hotel. Would highly recommend visiting Hotel Skaftafell!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

빙하 조망이 가능한 호텔

빙하를 조망할 수 있고 스카프타펠을 갈 수 있는 매우 좋은 위치에 좋은 시설을 갖춘 호텔. 가격이 매우 비쌈
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Traveled with family
bed really soft, room smallish and breakfast just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anush

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful locale, nice and convenient hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Overpriced Hotel close to Skaftafell glacier

Most expensive Hotel stay on our Iceland trip yet the room was like a cheap US motel, very basic, small and furnished cheaply. Breakfast buffet was disappointing. Hotel is in gretaa area though with a hike to the glacier at the back of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, very nice hiking trail to glacier next to hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saman

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chuan Shu, Toronto

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catriona, Newar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is unparalleled-vistas looking out at mountains and glaciers. We took an evening walk to the glacier, on a path just behind our room. The rooms were clean, if a bit tight. The second bed next to the window had no space around it for a suitcase or personal belongings or space to change. Although they were new rooms they did not have electrical access for charging phones near the beds. A fairly “awkward room” but the location made up for any inconveniences.
View from behind our hotel room - no kidding!
Lupines everywhere!
Walk up to see the glacier
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Path from hotel leads to a glacier; 20-30 min easy hike.
Upstairs bar with a view
The glacier
Room isn’t fancy but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Niccole

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff did not speak much or very welcoming. Small shower with a shower curtain. Breakfast was not very good. The oatmeal was super salty and the powder eggs not good. There were other hotels in the area that would be a better choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JiHyun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mridul

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location next to national park. Short hike to a glacier from this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025