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The amazing location of Hotel Skaftafell provides guests with stunning views of Iceland's highest mountain, Hvannadalshnjukur and the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull. All rooms at Hotel Skaftafell have a work desk, satellite TV and a private bathroom with a shower. WiFi internet access is available. Staff can help arrange excursions to the beautiful surroundings with volcanoes, glaciers and a rich wildlife. À la carte dishes, as well as a buffet breakfast, are available in the hotel restaurant. The hotel has a fully licensed bar on the 2nd floor with magnificent glacier views. The glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón is only 40 minutes drive from Hotel Skaftafell. The hotel is located by the Route 1 road.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kari
    United States of America United States of America
    beautiful location. Hiking trails out the back door
  • Yuhui
    China China
    The hotel is so close to the Svínafellsjökull Glacier. There is a path leading to the edge of Svínafellsjökull Glacier behind the hotel. There you can enjoy the glacier, snow-capped mountain, lake, flowers. The surrounding is so beautiful. The...
  • Nilesh
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice clean rooms. Great location w beautiful walk through lupines to glacier

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local

Amenities of Hotel Skaftafell
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Icelandic

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that charges will be made in EUR according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

FAQs about Hotel Skaftafell

  • Hotel Skaftafell is 3.7 miles from the center of Skaftafell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Skaftafell include:

    • Twin
    • Triple

  • Yes, Hotel Skaftafell is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Hotel Skaftafell offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Happy hour

  • Hotel Skaftafell has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Hotel Skaftafell is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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