Farmhotel Efstidalur

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.3

Farmhotel Efstidalur

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About this property

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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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 (9.3)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
Bedroom
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    “So unique to be able to view the beautiful cow from the restaurant. And the homemade ice cream was such a treat! Best stay during our 13 day trip. Well done!”
  • Kasey
    United States United States
    “Our room was beautiful and very clean and the restaurant was super convenient as we were only staying for one night!”
  • Elaine
    United States United States
    “The room was so comfortable and airy, we loved seeing the animals around the farm as well!”
  • Sue
    United States United States
    “What a wonderful experience!! The staff were all super friendly and helpful. The animals, restaurant. Ice cream parlor and hot tub were all so amazing. Linda went out of her way to share tips in the area and hotel. Lovely family hotel run...”
  • Shellie
    United States United States
    “Loved eating at the restaurant overlooking the cows! Great location! Was able to see Gullfoss early in the morning before the crowds hit.”
  • Savanna
    United States United States
    “We enjoyed the warm, friendly greeting and care we received at the farm. I would say this is a unique experience, especially as I had observed how important farming is in Iceland visiting other parts of the country. Excellent food offerings at...”
  • Lisa
    United States United States
    “The location is fantastic! Bruarfoss waterfall is next door. Beautiful views from the property”
  • Cherith
    United States United States
    “Wonderful property. Watching the cows through the parlor window was so much fun!”
  • Phan
    United States United States
    “Absolutely immaculate stay here. Cozy little farm with an amazing view and wonderful staff. The rooms were comfortable, clean, and quiet! The restaurant and ice cream parlor are so cute along with all the friendly farm animals. What a cozy little...”
  • Stephen
    United States United States
    “Lovely property with a brand new expansion. Beautiful views valley below. Horses, cows, kids playground and nice restaurant on site. Tesla charging station if you need it.”

Hosted by Sölvi

9.1
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 #1
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib always available
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.