Located on an old farm, Guest house Stekkatún is 1969 feet from Vatnajökull National Park. It offers free parking and basic rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Thorbergssetur Museum is 16 mi away. Marked hiking trails lead from the property to the national park. Tours of the glacier are arranged every day. From late May to early September, breakfast with homemade jam and bread is served each morning at Stekkatún Guest house. Free tea and coffee is available at all times. Skálafell Restaurant is 656 feet away. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is 19 mi away. Höfn town center is 25 mi from the guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.9
High score for Skálafell
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  • K
    Korie
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. Delicious breakfast. Helpful staff.
  • Kim
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was very convenient. The hosts were kind. Breakfast had homemade smoked salmon and waffles, which were tasty. Internet worked well.
  • Emmalee
    United States of America United States of America
    One of our favorite places to stay on this trip!!! Such a nice room, and the shared bathrooms are clean and spacious. The breakfast was amazing, with waffles, homemade jams, smoked salmon, etc.

Area info

Amenities of Guesthouse Stekkatún
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 115 per person, per night

Prices for 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 allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 20:00 please inform Guest house Stekkatún in advance.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Guesthouse Stekkatún

  • Guesthouse Stekkatún offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Guests staying at Guesthouse Stekkatún can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Guesthouse Stekkatún is 150 feet from the center of Skálafell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at Guesthouse Stekkatún is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Room options at Guesthouse Stekkatún include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Apartment