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Farmhotel Efstidalur

Efstidalur 2, 801 Laugarvatn, Iceland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 649 reviews)

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8.7
Excellent
649 reviews

The place is incredibly rustic in a good way - log cabin and all that. Pictures of the farm pets and horses on the walls Very warm, as we went in a colder period (April). Very close from Golden Circle attractions. Good restaurant with farm-to-table food, the farm being right there. En suite bathroom.

Tsavatar Romania

super large family room with big bathroom. really comfortable. great restaurant (beef goulash!) and fun house-made ice-cream cafe with windows onto the beautifully daylit cows. if fully booked at least stop there for icecream.

Christine United States of America

This was one of my favourite stops of the trip. The location is right on the golden circle route, between Thingvillir and Geysir. The farm is charming and the staff is friendly. The restaurant is awesome and it has a cool glass wall looking into the cow barn.

Tonja Canada

The staff were amazing and the food was soooo good. Very friendly and inviting place.

Mary United States of America

Loved the comfortable feeling of this hotel. You feel right at home with how friendly and welcoming the staff are right off the bat and how comfortable the rooms are. The rooms had everything you needed including heated floors which felt so toasty after being outside in the cold.

Sarah Canada

We loved the setting! Quaint farmhouse location among a beautiful landscape. We were very impressed with the staff’s attentiveness and the quality of the food. We also enjoyed the east access to surrounding hikes!

Sarah United States of America

G was awesome. Loved the farm and dairy cows. Food was fresh and incredible. Location was awesome for our planned excursions

Deirdre United States of America

Beautiful setting. Good restaurant. Helpful staff. we liked the cows!

Rie United States of America

This is a unique experience to stay at this farmhotel run by a family. It was incredibly cozy and charming, dinner and breakfast were great, loved looking over the cows. The floors are heated which I love. The ice cream is amazing!!

Renee United States of America

Great ambience of the hotel. Charming and centrally located. Restaurant was amazing as well.

Ramshankar United States of America
8.7
Excellent
649 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The place is incredibly rustic in a good way - log cabin and all that. Pictures of the farm pets and horses on the walls Very warm, as we went in a colder period (April).”
    Tsavatar Tsavatar Romania Romania
  • “super large family room with big bathroom. really comfortable. great restaurant (beef goulash!) and fun house-made ice-cream cafe with windows onto the beautifully daylit cows.”
    Christine Christine United States of America United States of America
  • “This was one of my favourite stops of the trip. The location is right on the golden circle route, between Thingvillir and Geysir. The farm is charming and the staff is friendly.”
    Tonja Tonja Canada Canada
  • “The staff were amazing and the food was soooo good. Very friendly and inviting place.”
    Mary Mary United States of America United States of America
  • “Loved the comfortable feeling of this hotel. You feel right at home with how friendly and welcoming the staff are right off the bat and how comfortable the rooms are.”
    Sarah Sarah Canada Canada
  • “We loved the setting! Quaint farmhouse location among a beautiful landscape. We were very impressed with the staff’s attentiveness and the quality of the food.”
    Sarah Sarah United States of America United States of America
  • “G was awesome. Loved the farm and dairy cows. Food was fresh and incredible. Location was awesome for our planned excursions”
    Deirdre Deirdre United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful setting. Good restaurant. Helpful staff. we liked the cows!”
    Rie Rie United States of America United States of America
  • “This is a unique experience to stay at this farmhotel run by a family. It was incredibly cozy and charming, dinner and breakfast were great, loved looking over the cows.”
    Renee Renee United States of America United States of America
  • “Great ambience of the hotel. Charming and centrally located. Restaurant was amazing as well.”
    Ramshankar Ramshankar United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.2
8.7
Excellent
649 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.2
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This hotel is set on a farm within the Golden Circle Region, 15 minutes’ drive from Gulfoss Waterfall and Geysir hot water springs. It offers horse riding during the summer season, traditional cooking and a geothermal outdoor hot tub.

At Farmhotel Efstidalur, the rooms comes with a private bathroom and a hairdryer. The simple yet fresh accommodations features wood-paneled walls and tiled floors.

Free WiFi is offered throughout Farmhotel. Free parking is also available on site.

Efstidalur Farmhotel has Icelandic horses for hire, which is an ideal way to explore the surrounding countryside. Lake Laugarvatn is 7.5 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Farmhotel Efstidalur has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 24, 2011

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
or
1 full bed
and
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tsavatar
    RomaniaRomania
    “The place is incredibly rustic in a good way - log cabin and all that. Pictures of the farm pets and horses on the walls Very warm, as we went in a colder period (April). Very close from Golden Circle attractions. Good restaurant with...”
  • Christine
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “super large family room with big bathroom. really comfortable. great restaurant (beef goulash!) and fun house-made ice-cream cafe with windows onto the beautifully daylit cows. if fully booked at least stop there for icecream.”
  • Tonja
    CanadaCanada
    “This was one of my favourite stops of the trip. The location is right on the golden circle route, between Thingvillir and Geysir. The farm is charming and the staff is friendly. The restaurant is awesome and it has a cool glass wall looking into...”
  • Mary
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff were amazing and the food was soooo good. Very friendly and inviting place.”
  • Sarah
    CanadaCanada
    “Loved the comfortable feeling of this hotel. You feel right at home with how friendly and welcoming the staff are right off the bat and how comfortable the rooms are. The rooms had everything you needed including heated floors which felt so toasty...”
  • Sarah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We loved the setting! Quaint farmhouse location among a beautiful landscape. We were very impressed with the staff’s attentiveness and the quality of the food. We also enjoyed the east access to surrounding hikes!”
  • Deirdre
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “G was awesome. Loved the farm and dairy cows. Food was fresh and incredible. Location was awesome for our planned excursions”
  • Rie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful setting. Good restaurant. Helpful staff. we liked the cows!”
  • Renee
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This is a unique experience to stay at this farmhotel run by a family. It was incredibly cozy and charming, dinner and breakfast were great, loved looking over the cows. The floors are heated which I love. The ice cream is amazing!!”
  • Ramshankar
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great ambience of the hotel. Charming and centrally located. Restaurant was amazing as well.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, Is your restaurant open and until what time are you serving dinner tonight please? Many thanks, Victoria
    Hi Victoria. Yes we are serving dinner until 20:00 every day. Best regards, Kristín
    Answered on 6 June 2021
  • Hi, will your restaurant be open in April?
    Hi, yes our restaurant will be open every day from 11:30-20:00
    Answered on 28 March 2022
  • Do you have laundry facilities?
    We have laundry service, 5000,- for a big load.
    Answered on 28 May 2022
  • We have a small (17 pound) service dog who will be with us. Will you allow him to stay here with us?
    Yes :) Please note that we have our own dogs at the farm just so you are aware in case they interact
    Answered on 6 December 2022
  • Hi. Do you allow late check in?? After 22:00 PM?
    Hello, Check in after 22.00 Is through phone. If you have a reservation with us it is good that you let us know if you are checking in after 20.00.
    Answered on 1 September 2021
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Hosted by Sölvi

9.3
Host Review Score
Sölvi
In Efstidalur you will get a unique and different experience. Right in the middle of the Golden Circle, you get a glance of the farmlife in Iceland. This familyfarm has opened up for tourists and offers a variety of products straight from the farm, such as the famous icecream, skyr and feta cheese. The restaurant also offers beef from the farm and other local food.
Efstidalur II is run by four siblings and their families. We recently took over the business from our parents that started and developed the concept with us as it is today. We are the 7th generation living on the property but our family has been living on Efstidalur II since around 1750. We are dairy farmers first and foremost, but since 2002 the business has developed with increased tourism in the area. In 2013 we opened the restaurant and café and began to make our own products from our milk that we offer our guest to taste and enjoy.
The local area is very scenic, lots of good views over the valley, the lake and of course the Golden circle! Great place to experience the northern lights
Languages spoken: Czech,German,English,Icelandic,Polish,Romanian
Area info *
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Farmhotel Efstidalur
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • Icelandic
  • Polish
  • Romanian

House rules

Farmhotel Efstidalur takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 8 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 45 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club Cash Farmhotel Efstidalur accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Guests arriving after 20:30 are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

When booking 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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FAQs about Farmhotel Efstidalur

  • Guests staying at Farmhotel Efstidalur can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Farmhotel Efstidalur is 5.6 miles from the center of Laugarvatn.

  • The prices at Farmhotel Efstidalur may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Farmhotel Efstidalur is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Farmhotel Efstidalur offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • Room options at Farmhotel Efstidalur include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Yes, Farmhotel Efstidalur is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Farmhotel Efstidalur on this page.

  • Farmhotel Efstidalur has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant